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SUMMARY:Tie-Dye Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for our annual Tie-Dye Party on July 1 from 10am-12pm! Make your own custom tie-dye shirts using supplies provided by the Library right on time to wear during the 4th of July celebrations! \n100% cotton t-shirts will be provided by the Mercer Library on a first-come\, first-serve basis while supplies last. Supplies cannot be reserved or held for attendees. For larger groups\, we encourage attendees to bring their own shirts to ensure that you have all the sizes you need. From past experience and best practice\, we recommend that you use 100% cotton or other natural fiber (hemp\, denim\, bamboo\, or wool). Synthetic fibers (polyester or nylon) are not recommended but may be used; the Mercer Library cannot guarantee the outcome\, quality or vibrancy of the colors\, or the ability for the dye to last after washing. \nFor more information about all of our 2026 summer programs\, please click here or call the Mercer Public Library at 715-476-2366. Thanks to a sponsorship by the Friends of the Mercer Public Library\, all summer programs are FREE and open to the public. \nPhoto submitted by attendee of the 2024 Tie-Dye Party.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/2026-tie-dye-party/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Kids Events,Teen Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
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SUMMARY:Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed on Friday\, July 3 and Saturday\, July 4 for Independence Day.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/library-closed-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T180000
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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-2/2026-07-05/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Private Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T022510
CREATED:20260311T144949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T144949Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Month Movie Matinee with the Mercer Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the second Wednesday of each month at the Northwoods Hub (previously the Mercer Senior Center) for a free screening of different movies. The movies will start at 12:15pm following the lunch service.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/mid-month-movie-matinee-with-the-mercer-senior-center/2026-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T173000
DTSTAMP:20260604T022510
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T202339Z
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SUMMARY:Public Screening: "The New Deal for Artists"
DESCRIPTION:Join us on July 8 from 3:30pm-5:30pm for a free screening of the 1979 documentary “The New Deal for Artists”\, narrated by Orson Welles. This screening is a part of the 2026-2027 recognition of artist Mietzi “Marie” Bleck\, who created works that have hung in the Library since 1937 as a part of the WPA-Federal Arts Project. 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. \nSynopsis (from Corinth Films): \nWith the failure of President Herbert Hoover’s policies and ensuing Great Depression\, Americans were desperate for help. Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s pragmatic New Deal Program aimed to put US citizens back on their feet and back to work\, and also included an innovative and lively public arts program designed to provide economic relief and jobs for artists of all walks. Nearly every artist born between 1900-1915 spent their formative years under the aegis of the Works Progress Administration. Unfortunately\, with the arrival of Martin Dies’ House Un-American Activities Committee\, theatre actors\, directors\, writers and painters soon found themselves the target of Republicans’ aggressive anti-communist agendas and the W.P.A. was under full-blown political attack. \nA warm look back at W.P.A. and the most ambitious government-supported arts program since the Italian Renaissance\, THE NEW DEAL FOR ARTISTS was originally made for German television as a 90-minute documentary by director/writer/producer Wieland Schulz-Keil. It premiered in the US on PBS in April 1981\, and garnered critical acclaim and today\, 40 years after its premiere\, Corinth Films proudly presents the fascinating documentary digitally remastered from the 16MM negative. Narrated by the iconic Orson Welles\, THE NEW DEAL FOR ARTISTS\, also features a who’s who of 20th Century luminaries including Studs Terkel\, John Houseman\, Arthur Rothstein\, Howard Da Silva\, James Brooks\, Nelson Algren and more.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/the-new-deal-for-artists/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Teen Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T022510
CREATED:20260428T162727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T162834Z
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SUMMARY:'All About Owls' with the Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on “All About Owls” with the North Lakeland Discovery Center on July 9 from 2pm-3pm. \n“All About Owls” explores the seldom seen\, silent winged hunters who do their jobs when the sun goes down. Learn about their special night hunting adaptations and some basic owl behaviors to gain a better understanding of the benefits of these hunters of the night. Attendees will also have the chance to dissect sterilized Barn Owl pellets\, each containing small mammal skeleton parts which can be reconstructed and glued on cards. \nFor more information about all of our 2026 summer programs\, please click here or call the Mercer Public Library at 715-476-2366. Thanks to a sponsorship by the Friends of the Mercer Public Library\, all summer programs are FREE and open to the public; no registration is required.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/all-about-owls/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Kids Events,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T022510
CREATED:20241121T174352Z
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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-2/2026-07-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Private Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T022510
CREATED:20260428T181101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T190853Z
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SUMMARY:World Snake Day with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue
DESCRIPTION:July 16 is World Snake Day! Join us in celebrating our slithering friends with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on July 16 from 11am-12pm. \nJ&R Aquatic Animals is dedicated to addressing the issue of unwanted exotic pets. They recognize the potential harm of releasing these animals into the wild and stive to provide responsible alternatives. \nFor more information about all of our 2026 summer programs\, please click here or call the Mercer Public Library at 715-476-2366. Thanks to a sponsorship by the Friends of the Mercer Public Library\, all summer programs are FREE and open to the public; no registration is required.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/world-snake-day/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Kids Events,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T180000
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SUMMARY:A Conversation With Patricia Skalka
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to host Patricia Skalka and her presentation on the Dave Cubiak Door County Mysteries as a part of our A Conversation With… speakers’ series Patricia will present on July 16 from 6pm-7pm and will be available for book signing and questions following. \nPatricia Skalka was a 2024 Wisconsin Library Association Notable Author and will bring Door County to Mercer with the Dave Cubiak mystery series. Join forces with the former Chicago cop as he pits forces against a roster of clever killers on the Door County Peninsula. “Death Stalks Door County”\, the first Cubiak book\, was recognized by USA Today as the book to represent Wisconsin in its special feature: “50 States/50 Books to Read.” \nThanks to a sponsorship by the Friends of the Mercer Library\, the events in the A Conversation With… speakers’ series are free and open to the public. Speakers receive an honorarium\, reimbursements for mileage\, and lodging. For more information\, contact the Library Director\, Julia Pusateri\, at director@mercerpubliclibrary.org or by calling 715-476-2366.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/a-conversation-with-patricia-skalka/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T022510
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-2/2026-07-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Private Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T022510
CREATED:20251107T171839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T202929Z
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SUMMARY:Grown Up Story Hour
DESCRIPTION:Why should kids have all the fun? Join us for Grown Up Story Hour at the Mercer Senior Center on the 4th Thursday of the month from 9am-10am. Sit back and relax while we read short stories\, poetry\, and essays to you! \nWe’re always looking for more story hour readers. If you are interested in reading a piece of short (5-15 minute) fiction or non-fiction\, call the library at 715-476-2366 to let us know. If you’d like to read but don’t have a selection in mind\, we can help you find one.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/grown-up-story-hour-3-2/2026-07-23/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T173000
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SUMMARY:Artist in Residence: Honoring Mietzi Bleck through Block Printing with Cedar Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mercer Library in celebrating the life\, legacy\, and art of Mietzi “Marie” Bleck through her more prolific medium\, block printing. On Thursday\, July 23\, artist Cedar Nelson will host a beginner workshop on capturing the beauty of the Northwoods through this dynamic media. Space is limited to 12 participants and advanced registration is required. Reserve your space by calling the Mercer Library at 715-476-2366. \nThanks to a sponsorship by the Friends of the Mercer Library\, all programs in the Artist in Residence series are free and open to the public. For more information\, contact the Library Director\, Julia Pusateri\, at director@mercerpubliclibrary.org or by calling 715-476-2366. \nMercer Public Library has decided to posthumously recognize local artist Mietzi “Marie” Bleck as the 2026 Artist in Residence. Prints by Bleck have hung in the library since 1937 when they were donated by the Mercer Women’s Civic Club. With 89 years of history\, the Mercer Library is proud to recognize her importance to Mercer history and welcome her home. \n 
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/honoring-mietzi-bleck-block-printing/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T022510
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-2/2026-07-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Private Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T022510
CREATED:20260428T190716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T190752Z
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SUMMARY:Dinosaur Dimensions
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out because July 31 at 10:30am is your chance to “meet the dinosaurs”! Dinosaur Dimensions with Strutz Entertainment brings a collection of realistic puppets to create a unique experience like no other. With four different dinosaurs in the herd\, you won’t want to miss this. \nFor more information about all of our 2026 summer programs\, please click here or call the Mercer Public Library at 715-476-2366. Thanks to a sponsorship by the Friends of the Mercer Public Library\, all summer programs are FREE and open to the public.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/dinosaur-dimensions/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Kids Events,Teen Events
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