• 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 […]

  • Friends of the Library Election Day Bake Sale

    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. We'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 […]

  • 2026 Earth Day Fair

    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. The Mercer Public Library Earth Day Fair is possible thanks to a […]

  • Memory Mondays: Sharing Mercer’s history

    The 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! […]

  • Stuffed Animal Sleepover

    We're excited to welcome you to our first ever Stuffed Animal Sleepover! All kids (and kids-at-heart) are welcome to come by on May 15 at 6pm to drop off your stuffed animals, enjoy stories, and crafts. Stuffed animals will then get to spend the night in the library, creating mischief, having adventures, and taking photos […]