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SUMMARY:Friends of the Library Election Day Bake Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Library Election Day Bake Sale will be held on Tuesday\, April 7\, 2026\, in the library reading room from 7:00 a.m. until everything is sold out. \nWe’re looking for pies\, cakes\, cookies\, brownies\, breads\, cupcakes\, muffins—anything goes! If you have time to bake something to donate\, please bring your goodies to the library on Monday\, April 6 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.\, or first thing Tuesday morning. \nPlease divide and package items into individual servings. Whole pies\, cakes\, and loaves of bread are always very popular\, and we often receive requests for gluten-free and sugar-free items as well. When you drop off your baked goods\, please label them with your name and what the item is. \nThe polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Mercer Community Center\, right next to the library—so be sure to vote and then stop by the bake sale!
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/friends-of-the-library-election-day-bake-sale/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Earth Day Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Mercer Public Library will host its 8th annual Earth Day Fair on Saturday\, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event will include activities\, information from local organizations and businesses\, recycling collection\, refreshments\, door prizes\, and more for all ages. \nThe Mercer Public Library Earth Day Fair is possible thanks to a sponsorship by the Friends of the Mercer Library. For more information\, contact the Library Director\, Julia Pusateri\, at director@mercerpubliclibrary.org or by calling 715-476-2366. \nDoor Prizes\nThis year’s door prizes include: \n\nRaised Garden Bed with Lockable Wheels\, 55.5″x24″x32″\nZero Waste Kitchen: Countertop compost bin\, Compostable resealable snack bags\, 30 pack of 10″x10″ washable cotton towels\, Bamboo dish brush with handle\, and Clean & Green: 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home by Nancy Birtwhistle\nKid’s Outdoor Adventures: ECO rPET Kids Backpack (Dinosaurs) made with 100% recycled plastic water bottles\, Bug Catcher Kit\, and Mission Earth Eco Adventures for Kids: Hands-On Science\, Recycling\, and Conservation Projects by Sarah Miller\n\nStop by the Library during regular hours to take a sneak peek at the goodies to be won during the Earth Day Fair. \nRecycling Programs\nEvery year\, the Mercer Library brings a number of different ways you can recycle hard to dispose of items. This year will include: \n\nSmall appliances and electronics with Lakeland Disposal *Only items under the categories Appliances-Small\, Electronics-Small\, and Electronics-Computer will be accepted for free recycling. All other items can be recycled at Lakeland Disposal according to their fee schedule.\nPrescription and over-the-counter pill bottle donations for Matthew 25: Ministries *Bottles must be clean\, empty\, recapped\, label and residue-free plastic pill bottles. The Mercer Public Library cannot accept Rx medicines and bottles not appropriate for recycling.*\nDenim recycling (90% or higher cotton content) for Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green program\nNew or gently used shoes for the Soles4Souls program\nPlastic bags and film for the NexTrex Recycling Challenge program to benefit the area organizations\nRechargeable and single use batteries (including lithium\, lead\, nickel-based\, and alkaline) for The Battery Network\n\nWhile Mercer Library makes every effort to ensure that the organizations listed truly serve sustainable missions\, their inclusion in our Earth Day Fair should not be considered an endorsement of the organizations\, their beliefs or missions\, or the individuals associated with the organization. \nEvent Vendors\nThe Earth Day Fair provides an opportunity for businesses and organizations that support renewable energy\, recycling\, natural resources\, silent sports\, environmental education\, or other sustainability topics to participate and connect with visitors to the Fair. If you are interested in reserving a table\, there is no cost to reserve a table and all are welcome. Contact Library Director Julia Pusateri at director@mercerpubliclibrary.org to register. \n2026 Earth Day vendors include: The Friends of the Mercer Public Library\, the Mercer Seed Library\, Susan Apps-Bodilly\, Walk for Water\, Northwoods Land Trust\, North Country Trail Association Heritage Chapter\, Woods and Blooms Garden Club\, Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts (ICORE)\, MECCA Trails\, the Gem Club\, and Bruce Bacon with his popular bird houses. \n3rd Annual Water Walk\nWhen: Saturday April 18\, 2026 immediately following the Fair\nWhere: Mercer Public Library\, 2648W Margaret Street\nWhat: Join the 3rd Annual Water Walk\, sponsored by the Mercer United Methodist Church to raise awareness and funds to dig wells and bring water into homes of the Navajo Nation in Arizona. This will be a short walk and all ages are welcome. \nA Conversation With Susan Apps-Bodilly\nWhen: Saturday\, April 18\, 2026 from 2:00-3:00pm\nWhere: Mercer Public Library\, 2648W Margaret Street\nWhat: We’re pleased to host Susan Apps-Bodilly and her presentation on “Seeds in Soil: Planting a Garden and Finding Your Roots” as a part of our A Conversation With… speakers’ series in conjunction with the Earth Day Fair. \nSusan Apps-Bodily\, author and teacher\, joins us in exploring gardening\, sharing stories\, and thinking about how digging in soil connects us to gardeners around and before us. Apps-Bodily has also authored “One Room Schools: Stories from the Days of 1 Room\, 1 Teacher\, 8 Grades” and co-authored “Old Farm Country Cookbook: Recipes\, Menus\, and Memories” and “Timber! A Northwoods Story of Lumberjacks\, Logging\, and the Land” with her dad\, Jerry Apps. She worked as an elementary and middle school teacher for more than 20 years.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/earth-day-fair/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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SUMMARY:A Conversation With Susan Apps-Bodilly
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to host Susan Apps-Bodilly and her presentation on “Seeds in Soil: Planting a Garden and Finding Your Roots” as a part of our A Conversation With… speakers’ series in conjunction with the Earth Day Fair. Susan will present from 2:00-3:00pm and will be available for book signing and questions following. \nSusan Apps-Bodily\, author and teacher\, joins us in exploring gardening\, sharing stories\, and thinking about how digging in soil connects us to gardeners around and before us. Apps-Bodily has also authored “One Room Schools: Stories from the Days of 1 Room\, 1 Teacher\, 8 Grades” and co-authored “Old Farm Country Cookbook: Recipes\, Menus\, and Memories” and “Timber! A Northwoods Story of Lumberjacks\, Logging\, and the Land” with her dad\, Jerry Apps. She worked as an elementary and middle school teacher for more than 20 years. \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-susan-apps-bodilly/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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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-3-2/2026-04-23/
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