• The Heart and Soul of Mercer: Photo Walk with Artist in Residence Christina Myers

    Join photographer Christina Myers on a scenic photo walk through Mercer on Thursday, July 24 from 3:00-5:00pm. On the walk, we’ll explore classic Mercer sites while delving into the unique iconography of Northern Wisconsin. We’ll meet at the library, and then explore nearby photo spots, chat about area history, and check out contemporary sights. Christina […]

  • Where Things ‘Usta’ Be History Walk

    Join Library Assistant Blaze on Wednesday July 30 at 3:30pm on the grounds of the Mercer Depot for a walk around the downtown area. The walk will showcase the historic locations and buildings and tell some of the stories associated with them. In the event of inclement weather, the presentation will be held inside the […]

  • Turtle River Pickers

    Turtle River Pickers

    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 […]

  • Birds of Prey with Northwoods Wildlife Center

    2025 Summer Programs

    Through our birds of prey educational program, you will learn about the unique and beautiful adaptations that help these fantastic birds hunt and survive. Our educators usually bring Tommi, an extraordinary and gorgeous Red-Tailed Hawk. On our education tour, you will see Peregrine Falcons, Great Horned Owls, Goshawks, and Red Tailed Hawks. You will also […]

  • AA Open Meeting

    AA Open Meeting

    The "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 7:00 p.m. from November through April and at 7:30 p.m. from May through October. Sunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.