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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
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
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.
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
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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.
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.
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,
Friends of the Library USED BOOK SALE
Friends of the Library USED BOOK SALE
The 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
3 events,
3 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
4 events,
Summer Reading Series: Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday Party!
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! ... 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.
1 event,
3 events,
A conversation with author Lauren Fox
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 ... 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.
2 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
2 events,
Beginning Photography with your Smartphone
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 ... Read More
1 event,
2 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.
1 event,
1 event,
2 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.
2 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
1 event,
1 event,
2 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.