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SUMMARY:Artist in Residence: Opening Reception for Mietzi "Marie" Bleck
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the work of our 2026-2027 Artist in Residence Mietzi “Marie” Bleck on July 2 from 4pm-6pm. Light snacks and drinks will be provided and no advanced registration is required; all are welcome to attend. Thanks to a sponsorship by the Friends of the Mercer Library\, the Artist in Residence program is free for all who wish to participate and enjoy our local artists’ work. For questions or additional details\, please contact the Library at 715-476-2366. \nPrints by Bleck have hung in the library since 1937 when they were donated by the Mercer Women’s Civic Club. With 89 years of history\, the Mercer Library is proud to recognize her importance to Mercer history and welcome her home. \nIn the hope of honoring her art\, life\, and service to our country\, several of her works will be prominently displayed at the Mercer Public Library\, including the addition of three new block prints. The legacy that Bleck has left through her depictions of life in 1930s Mercer has survived long after its initial creation. \nA multi-modal artist\, Bleck worked with linoleum cuts\, paints\, sketches\, and wrote poetry. Block prints that hang in the Library were made as a part of the federal Works Progress Administration’s (WPA) efforts to employ artists to beautify and enhance public spaces. Most of her work was inspired by her time in Mercer and Northern Wisconsin. She truly fulfilled the mission of the WPA in bringing art to our community and representing life in Mercer at the time. \nBorn in Oshkosh\, Mietzi Bleck lived most of her life in Mercer including as a teacher during the 1937-1938 academic year. She was the head of the Art Department of Oshkosh High School before joining the Navy’s WAVES program\, becoming a Aerographers Mate\, and moving to Palmer\, Alaska. After contracting an illness\, Bleck returned to Milwaukee\, where she ultimately succumbed\, having lived a full\, yet short life.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/opening-reception-marie-bleck/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
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SUMMARY:Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed on Friday\, July 3 and Saturday\, July 4 for Independence Day.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/library-closed-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T080000
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SUMMARY:Annual Used Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mercer Library will sponsor a USED BOOK SALE on Tuesday August 4 from 8am-3pm. Our book sales offer great deals on books for all ages\, jigsaw puzzles\, DVDs\, and more. The Book Sale is buy what you want and take what you want so feel free to stock up your bookshelves\, early plan for holiday presents\, or just take some time to browse what’s for sale. \nAll proceeds from the sale benefit the Friends of the Mercer Public Library who support programs and events\, materials\, new equipment\, and special items for the library. You can help by shopping at the sale or by donating used items for the sale — or both! \nWe need your donations for the sale!\n\nWhile we accept small amounts of donations throughout the year\, we will accept large quantities from July 27 through August 1 during normal library operations. \n We love donations of good condition hardcover books\, paperback books\, children’s books\, DVDs\, and CDs. We also appreciate board games and puzzles if they are in good condition with all their pieces. We we can only accept workbooks like crossword puzzles\, Sudoku\, and coloring books if they are in new\, unused condition.  \nWe do not accept textbooks\, encyclopedias\, magazines\, outdated medical or legal books\, and “condensed” books. We also cannot accept any items that are moldy or water damaged\, have strong odors\, or have insect or rodent damage due to the risk of spreading those problems to other books at the library. Thank you!
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/2026-used-book-sale/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
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SUMMARY:Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed on Wednesday\, August 5 for Loon Day.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/library-closed-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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SUMMARY:Friends @ Loon Day
DESCRIPTION:Stop by and say hi to the Friends of the Mercer Library at the 2026 Loon Day on August 5! \nStay tuned for more information coming soon!
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/friends-loon-day/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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SUMMARY:Kid's Yoga with Rooted Soul Yoga Studio
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 6 at 11am for a kids’ yoga class with Amanda from Rooted Soul Yoga Studio! Amanda will lead the class through a story\, incorporating physical poses\, breath work\, and mindfulness. \nFor more information about all of our 2026 summer programs\, please click here or call the Mercer Public Library at 715-476-2366. Thanks to a sponsorship by the Friends of the Mercer Public Library\, all summer programs are FREE and open to the public. \nRooted Soul Yoga and Wellness Studio is based in Mercer\, WI. Rooted Soul is a place to gather and connect with yourself and others in a warm\, caring atmosphere\, exploring movement and breath\, embracing self healing and finding mind\, body connection.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/kids-yoga/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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SUMMARY:Artist in Residence: Honoring Mietzi Bleck through Watercolor with Lisa Krueger
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mercer Library in celebrating the life\, legacy\, and art of Mietzi “Marie” Bleck through her watercolor painting. On Thursday\, August 24\, artist Lisa Krueger will host a beginner workshop on capturing the beauty of the Northwoods through this dynamic media. Space is limited to 12 participants and advanced registration is required. Reserve your space by calling the Mercer Library at 715-476-2366. \nThanks to a sponsorship by the Friends of the Mercer Library\, all programs in the Artist in Residence series are free and open to the public. For more information\, contact the Library Director\, Julia Pusateri\, at director@mercerpubliclibrary.org or by calling 715-476-2366. \nMercer Public Library has decided to posthumously recognize local artist Mietzi “Marie” Bleck as the 2026 Artist in Residence. Prints by Bleck have hung in the library since 1937 when they were donated by the Mercer Women’s Civic Club. With 89 years of history\, the Mercer Library is proud to recognize her importance to Mercer history and welcome her home.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/honoring-mietzi-bleck-watercolor/
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SUMMARY:Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed on Monday\, September 7 for Labor Day.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/library-closed-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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SUMMARY:Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed on Thursday\, November 26\, 2026 and Friday\, November 27 for Thanksgiving.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/library-closed-15/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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SUMMARY:Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed on Thursday\, December 24\, 2026 and Friday\, December 25\, 2026 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/library-closed-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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