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SUMMARY:Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed on Monday\, September 1\, 2025 for Labor Day.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/library-closed-5/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T113822
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SUMMARY:ADRC Office Hours with Jerri Sokol
DESCRIPTION:Jerri Sokol\, Elder Benefit Specialist with the ADRC of the North\, will hold monthly outreach hours at the Mercer Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nThe Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North provides information and assistance related to aging or adults living with a disability. Their service area includes Ashland\, Bayfield\, Iron\, Price\, and Sawyer Counties as well as members of the Bad River\, Lac Courte Oreilles\, and Red Cliff tribes. \nThe Elder Benefit Specialist can assist area residents with Medicare open enrollment\, Medicare supplemental insurance\, SSI\, Medical assistance\, housing\, Food Share\, Medicaid\, Senior Care prescription drug coverage\, medical remedials\, and more. She can also help direct you to other ADRC services or other area resources. \nAnyone interested in these services or other ADRC assistance is welcome to drop in during Jerri’s outreach hours. You can also make an appointment by calling 715-561-2108 ext. 5.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/adrc-office-hours-with-jerri-sokol/2025-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T113822
CREATED:20250523T190133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T190313Z
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SUMMARY:Turtle River Pickers
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place to play your acoustic instrument with some friends? Bring your instrument (guitar\, mandolin\, fiddle\, banjo\, what else have you got?) and join the Turtle River Pickers for a jam session. We’ll play old time\, bluegrass\, and folk songs. Bring your instrument\, a tuner\, and a couple of songs to lead. Three-chord songs are best! \nThe Turtle River Pickers will meet at the Minocqua Public Library on the first Wednesday from 5:00-6:50pm. All other weeks\, the Pickers will meet at the Mercer Public Library on Wednesday from 7:00pm-8:30pm. \nThis event is free and open to the public; no registration needed. For more information\, please call the Library at 715-476-2366.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/turtle-river-pickers-2-2/2025-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T113822
CREATED:20241121T174352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T213537Z
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SUMMARY:AA Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The “Never Had It So Good” group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. \n\nThursday night meetings are an Open Meeting and are held at 7:00 p.m. from November through April and at 7:30 p.m. from May through October.\nSunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/aa-open-meeting-2/2025-09-07/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Private Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T113822
CREATED:20250506T165945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T204442Z
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SUMMARY:Memory Mondays: Sharing Mercer's history
DESCRIPTION:The library is seeking input on how we can help preserve\, document\, and display our community’s history. Join us for “Memory Mondays\,” an engaging gathering where local history buffs\, community enthusiasts\, and curious minds come together to share insights stories and ideas about our local history. \nIf you have ideas\, you are invited to attend! People with questions or personal projects are also invited to attend\, ask questions about the library’s services and digitization equipment\, and share information. \nMemory Mondays will be held on the second Monday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All are welcome! For more information\, call the library at 715-476-2366.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/memory-mondays-sharing-mercers-history-2-2/2025-09-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T113822
CREATED:20250908T152731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T163333Z
UID:10001643-1757527200-1757532600@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Turtle River Pickers
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place to play your acoustic instrument with some friends? Bring your instrument (guitar\, mandolin\, fiddle\, banjo\, what else have you got?) and join the Turtle River Pickers for a jam session. We’ll play old time\, bluegrass\, and folk songs. Bring your instrument\, a tuner\, and a couple of songs to lead. Three-chord songs are best! \nThe Turtle River Pickers will meet at the Minocqua Public Library on the first Wednesday from 5:00-6:50pm. All other weeks\, the Pickers will meet at the Mercer Public Library on Wednesday from 6:00pm-7:30pm. \nThis event is free and open to the public; no registration needed. For more information\, please call the Library at 715-476-2366.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/turtle-river-pickers-2-2-2/2025-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T113822
CREATED:20250611T162057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T203827Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Fall Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday September 13 from 2:00-5:00pm for the 2025 Annual Fall Celebration hosted by the Friends of the Library. Check out the event website for updates and news:
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/annual-fall-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T113822
CREATED:20241121T174352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T213537Z
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SUMMARY:AA Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The “Never Had It So Good” group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. \n\nThursday night meetings are an Open Meeting and are held at 7:00 p.m. from November through April and at 7:30 p.m. from May through October.\nSunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/aa-open-meeting-2/2025-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Private Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T113822
CREATED:20250908T152731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T163333Z
UID:10001644-1758132000-1758137400@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Turtle River Pickers
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place to play your acoustic instrument with some friends? Bring your instrument (guitar\, mandolin\, fiddle\, banjo\, what else have you got?) and join the Turtle River Pickers for a jam session. We’ll play old time\, bluegrass\, and folk songs. Bring your instrument\, a tuner\, and a couple of songs to lead. Three-chord songs are best! \nThe Turtle River Pickers will meet at the Minocqua Public Library on the first Wednesday from 5:00-6:50pm. All other weeks\, the Pickers will meet at the Mercer Public Library on Wednesday from 6:00pm-7:30pm. \nThis event is free and open to the public; no registration needed. For more information\, please call the Library at 715-476-2366.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/turtle-river-pickers-2-2-2/2025-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T113822
CREATED:20250611T161750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T185343Z
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SUMMARY:Artist in Residence Closing Reception - Christina Myers
DESCRIPTION:Join us in thanking our Artist in Residence\, Christina Myers\, for an amazing exhibition at the Mercer Public Library. Her artwork has inspired many over the last few months and her workshops have opened the doors for photographers and storytellers new and old. \nLight snacks and drinks will be provided and no advantaged registration is required; all are welcome to attend. Thanks to a sponsorship by the Friends of the Mercer Library\, the Artist in Residence program is free for all who wish to participate and enjoy our local artists’ work. For questions or additional details\, please contact the Library at 715-476-2366.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/artist-in-residence-closing-reception-christina-myers/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T113822
CREATED:20241121T174352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T213537Z
UID:10000964-1758477600-1758481200@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:AA Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The “Never Had It So Good” group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. \n\nThursday night meetings are an Open Meeting and are held at 7:00 p.m. from November through April and at 7:30 p.m. from May through October.\nSunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/aa-open-meeting-2/2025-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Private Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T113822
CREATED:20250908T152731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T163333Z
UID:10001645-1758736800-1758742200@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Turtle River Pickers
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place to play your acoustic instrument with some friends? Bring your instrument (guitar\, mandolin\, fiddle\, banjo\, what else have you got?) and join the Turtle River Pickers for a jam session. We’ll play old time\, bluegrass\, and folk songs. Bring your instrument\, a tuner\, and a couple of songs to lead. Three-chord songs are best! \nThe Turtle River Pickers will meet at the Minocqua Public Library on the first Wednesday from 5:00-6:50pm. All other weeks\, the Pickers will meet at the Mercer Public Library on Wednesday from 6:00pm-7:30pm. \nThis event is free and open to the public; no registration needed. For more information\, please call the Library at 715-476-2366.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/turtle-river-pickers-2-2-2/2025-09-24/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T113822
CREATED:20241121T174352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T213537Z
UID:10000965-1759082400-1759086000@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:AA Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The “Never Had It So Good” group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. \n\nThursday night meetings are an Open Meeting and are held at 7:00 p.m. from November through April and at 7:30 p.m. from May through October.\nSunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/aa-open-meeting-2/2025-09-28/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Private Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T113822
CREATED:20250908T151524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T151524Z
UID:10001639-1759167000-1759170600@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Notable Events History Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join Library Assistant Blaze on Monday September 29 at 5:30pm at the Mercer Community Center for a presentation on notable events from Mercer history. To celebrate 125 years of Mercer\, Library Assistant Blaze will be re-presenting the 2005 centennial slideshow originally prepared by Mercer Area Historical Society founder\, Mitch Babic. The presentation covers Mercer history from roughly 1905 to 2005; Blaze will use Babic’s own notes to recreate this educational program for the public. \nFor more information\, please call the Mercer Public Library at 715-476-2366; this event is free and open to the public and no registration is required.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/notable-events-history-talk/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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