Molly Brown: Hardscrabble to high society – a historical program with Jessica Michna
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe Friends of the Mercer Public Library invite you to join us for another riveting performance by Jessica Michna on Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 p.m. Michna has performed at the Mercer Library as Helen Keller, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Katherine Wright, and we are looking forward to her appearance as Molly Brown this summer! Remembered ... Read More
Summer Reading Series: “The Quest for the Kakapo!” with The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesCrikey! Join the Caterpillar Hunter as he travels around the world to rescue a rare endangered parrot from New Zealand known as the Kakapo. His globe trotting quest teaches him (and the audience) about the many efforts underway to preserve precious habitats and protect the endangered species that live in them. Join us at the ... Read More
The Spectacular Geology of Iron County and The Northern Highlands
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesWe live and spend our vacations on an ancient subcontinent. It has been the subject of violent geological forces for billions of years. Significantly, the record of those events is right there to see on our exposed earth surface and in the records of those who mined the resulting metallic formations. Learn more in a ... Read More
Summer Reading Series: Turtles of the Northwoods with the Northwoods Wildlife Center
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesAdventure begins at your library! This week we'll learn about the turtles of the northwoods with the naturalists at the Northwoods Wildlife Center. We'll learn some basic facts about turtles, explore the 5 kinds of turtles that can be encountered in the Northwoods with the help of some hands-on items, and meet some live turtles! ... Read More
Summer Reading Series: Camping Adventures
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesAdventure Begins at Your Library! Join us at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 1 as we take a Camping Adventure! Kids of all ages will enjoy camping stories, activities, and making camping-themed crafts. All are welcome, and there is no cost to attend. The Mercer Library’s 2024 summer reading series is made possible by sponsorship from ... Read More
Friends of the Library USED BOOK SALE
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe Friends of the Mercer Public Library will hold a one-day USED BOOK SALE on August 6, 2024. The Used Book Sale will be from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Community Center. Donation Drop Off Large donations for the Book Sale can be dropped off at the Library from Monday July 29, 2024 ... Read More
CLOSED for Loon day
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe library will be closed on Wednesday, August 7th, for Loon Day
Memory Mondays: Sharing Mercer’s history
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe 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. If you have ideas, you are invited to attend! ... Read More
Friends of the Library regular meeting
The Friends of the Mercer Public Library holds regular monthly meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. New volunteers are always welcome! If you'd like to attend by Zoom, please call the library at 715-476-2366 for the link. The Friends of the Library are a registered 501(c)(3) organization that seeks to ... Read More
Summer Reading Series: Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday Party!
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesAdventure Begins at Your Library! Join us at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 15 as we celebrate the 80th birthday of Mercer's favorite fire-prevention hero, Smokey Bear! We’ll have Smokey activities, write birthday letters to Smokey, and of course, have birthday cake. We may even get a visit with the Bear himself, if he isn't busy fighting wildfires! ... Read More
A conversation with author Lauren Fox
Mercer Community Center 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesAuthor Lauren Fox will appear in a conversation with the Mercer Public Library and Winchester Public Library at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2024. The event will be held at the Mercer Community Center, 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer. Refreshments will be served. Fox’s 2021 novel, Send For Me, was selected as a Today Show “Read ... Read More
Beginning Photography with your Smartphone
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesSmartphones have eliminated the need for expensive cameras to get a quality image. Thanks to this fantastic photo taking tool, it only takes a bit of time and attention to capture that beautiful image, that precious moment, that memory… you see right before your eyes. Join photographer Aline Fetter in learning the fundamentals of smartphone ... Read More
AA Open Meeting
The "Never Had It So Good" group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. Sunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
Turtle River Pickers
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesLooking for a place to play your acoustic instrument with some friends? Stop in on Monday nights from 7:00pm- 8:45pm with your instrument (guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, what else have you got?) and join a little jam group in the Friends of the Library Meeting Room. We’ll play old time, bluegrass, and folk songs. Bring ... Read More
AA Open Meeting
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe "Never Had It So Good" group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. Thursday night meetings are an Open Meeting and are held at 7:30 p.m. from May through October and at 7:00 p.m. from November through April. Sunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.