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Summer Reading Series: Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday Party!

Adventure 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! All are welcome, and there is no cost to attend. The Mercer Library’s 2024 summer reading series is made possible by sponsorship from the Friends of the Mercer Public Library. Thank you!

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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 7:30 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.

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A conversation with author Lauren Fox

Author 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 with Jenna” pick. Based on the author’s own family letters, Send for Me tells the story of a young woman in prewar Germany intertwined with the story of her granddaughter in modern day Wisconsin. NPR called Send for Me, “a richly imagined, lyrically written story.” It was named a New York Times Notable Book and Bestseller. Lauren Fox earned her MFA from the University of Minnesota and is the author of the novels Send for Me, Days of Awe, Still Life with Husband, and Friends Like Us. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Marie Claire, Parenting, Psychology Today, The Rumpus, and Salon. She lives in Milwaukee. Fox’s books will be available for purchase at the event thanks to the participation of Lake Effect Books in Hurley, Wisconsin. Supplies may be limited, and those interested can reserve a copy by calling Lake Effect in advance at 715-255-4144. Refreshments will […]

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Event Series 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.

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Beginning Photography with your Smartphone

Smartphones 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 photography, from basic camera functions to composition tips and techniques. This free workshop will be presented at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20. The first half of the class will be instructional, the second half you will shoot indoors and outdoors trying different techniques. All you need to bring is your smartphone. Aline Fetter has been a full-time resident of the Northwoods since 2018. She began her photographic journey as an advertising executive, supervising dozens of photo shoots and reviewing thousands of photographs, before studying photography at the College of DuPage. Inspired by her passion for nature, Aline began exploring the waterways, roads, and paths of the Northwoods with her camera in hand. She strives to capture the unique moments and patterns in an all-too-transient world. From the subtle beauty of a sun dappled waterlily to the vivacious reflections of autumn on fast moving water, […]

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