2024 Library Passport program
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe Northern Waters Library Network invites visitors and residents to take a tour of the area's public libraries for a chance to win a prize! What’s not to love about northern Wisconsin? We’re home to the Musky Capital of the World (Boulder Junction), the world’s largest musky and walleye fish hatchery (Spooner), and the birthplace ... Read More
2024 Summer Reading Program
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesSet a goal to keep reading this summer! We invite readers ages 0 to 14 to embark on a journey filled with books, activities, and events designed to inspire a love of reading and exploration. “Adventure Begins at Your Library!” Whether you want to challenge yourself to read more or start a new reading habit, ... Read More
Taste Test Kit: Adobo
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesOur June 2024 Taste Test featured ingredient is adobo! Kits are available to library card holders age 18 and older, while supplies last. Learn more here.
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
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