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2024 Library Passport program
The 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
Taste Test Kit: Cardamom
Our June 2024 Taste Test featured ingredient is cardamom! Kits are available to library card holders age 18 and older, while supplies last. Learn more here.
2024 Summer Reading Program
Set 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
AA Open Meeting
AA Open Meeting
The "Never Had It So Good" group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. Sunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
3 events,
Turtle River Pickers
Turtle River Pickers
Looking for a place to play your acoustic instrument with some friends? Stop in on Monday nights from 7:00pm- 8:45pm with your instrument (guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, what else have you got?) and join a little jam group in the Friends of the Library Meeting Room. We’ll play old time, bluegrass, and folk songs. Bring ... Read More
3 events,
Tie-Dye party – MOVED TO 2PM!
Tie-Dye party – MOVED TO 2PM!
Note the time change: Our tie-dye party has been moved to 2pm to avoid the rain forecast in the morning. Everyone ages 1 to 100 is welcome to our annual library tie-dye party! Drop in for a free, hands-on tie-dye activity at the library on Tuesday, July 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. We'll ... Read More
3 events,
Elder Benefits office hours with ADRC
Elder Benefits office hours with ADRC
Jerri Sokol, Elder Benefit Specialist with the ADRC of the North, will be holding monthly outreach hours at the Mercer Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North provides information and assistance related to aging or adults living with a disability. ... Read More
4 events,
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 7:30 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.
3 events,
AA Open Meeting
AA Open Meeting
The "Never Had It So Good" group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. Sunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
4 events,
Memory Mondays: Sharing Mercer’s history
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! ... Read More
Turtle River Pickers
Turtle River Pickers
Looking for a place to play your acoustic instrument with some friends? Stop in on Monday nights from 7:00pm- 8:45pm with your instrument (guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, what else have you got?) and join a little jam group in the Friends of the Library Meeting Room. We’ll play old time, bluegrass, and folk songs. Bring ... Read More
3 events,
Friends of the Library regular meeting
Friends of the Library regular meeting
The Friends of the Mercer Public Library holds regular monthly meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. New volunteers are always welcome! If you'd like to attend by Zoom, please call the library at 715-476-2366 for the link. The Friends of the Library are a registered 501(c)(3) organization that seeks to ... Read More
5 events,
Taste Test Kit: Adobo
Our 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: “Slithery Snakes” with the Discovery Center
Summer Reading Series: “Slithery Snakes” with the Discovery Center
What makes a snake different from other animals? Learn all about snakes and explore some fun snake artifacts with naturalists from the Discovery Center on Thursday, July 11 at 1:30 p.m. The program is free and open to kids of all ages. Young children may need to bring an adult for supervision. For more information, ... Read More
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 7:30 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.
5 events,
Molly Brown: Hardscrabble to high society – a historical program with Jessica Michna
Molly Brown: Hardscrabble to high society – a historical program with Jessica Michna
The Friends of the Mercer Public Library invite you to join us for another riveting performance by Jessica Michna on Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 p.m. Michna has performed at the Mercer Library as Helen Keller, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Katherine Wright, and we are looking forward to her appearance as Molly Brown this summer! Remembered ... Read More
AA Open Meeting
AA Open Meeting
The "Never Had It So Good" group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. Sunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
4 events,
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 7:30 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.
5 events,
Summer Reading Series: “The Quest for the Kakapo!” with The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company
Summer Reading Series: “The Quest for the Kakapo!” with The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company
Crikey! Join the Caterpillar Hunter as he travels around the world to rescue a rare endangered parrot from New Zealand known as the Kakapo. His globe trotting quest teaches him (and the audience) about the many efforts underway to preserve precious habitats and protect the endangered species that live in them. Join us at the ... Read More
The Spectacular Geology of Iron County and The Northern Highlands
The Spectacular Geology of Iron County and The Northern Highlands
We live and spend our vacations on an ancient subcontinent. It has been the subject of violent geological forces for billions of years. Significantly, the record of those events is right there to see on our exposed earth surface and in the records of those who mined the resulting metallic formations. Learn more in a ... Read More
4 events,
AA Open Meeting
AA Open Meeting
The "Never Had It So Good" group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. Sunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
4 events,
Turtle River Pickers
Turtle River Pickers
Looking for a place to play your acoustic instrument with some friends? Stop in on Monday nights from 7:00pm- 8:45pm with your instrument (guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, what else have you got?) and join a little jam group in the Friends of the Library Meeting Room. We’ll play old time, bluegrass, and folk songs. Bring ... Read More
5 events,
Summer Reading Series: Turtles of the Northwoods with the Northwoods Wildlife Center
Summer Reading Series: Turtles of the Northwoods with the Northwoods Wildlife Center
Adventure 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
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 7:30 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.
4 events,
AA Open Meeting
AA Open Meeting
The "Never Had It So Good" group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. Sunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
4 events,
Turtle River Pickers
Turtle River Pickers
Looking for a place to play your acoustic instrument with some friends? Stop in on Monday nights from 7:00pm- 8:45pm with your instrument (guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, what else have you got?) and join a little jam group in the Friends of the Library Meeting Room. We’ll play old time, bluegrass, and folk songs. Bring ... Read More
5 events,
Summer Reading Series: Camping Adventures
Summer Reading Series: Camping Adventures
Adventure 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
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 7:30 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.