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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.
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.
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.
Our September 2024 Taste Test featured ingredient is lavender! Kits are available to library card holders age 18 and older, while supplies last. Learn more here.
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 support the work of the Mercer Library. They assist with library events and fund programming, library materials, and special events that are not covered under the library's operating budget. Attend a meeting to see how you can help!
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.
Mark your calendar for our annual Friends of the Library Fall Celebration! This popular event is free and open to the public. Enjoy hors d' oeuvres; beer, wine, and soft drinks; desserts; and live music with Chris Skinner. The Friends will be selling tickets for the Book Basket raffles, including 8 baskets full of treasures, adventures, experiences, and so much more! Raffles will be drawn on September 20th at 2:00pm. You can also participate in the "Dine Around" -- buy a wrapped box guaranteed to contain a dining gift certificate worth more than you paid. Everyone's a winner! Preview our online auction items during the Fall Celebration. Bidding will begin on September 14 at 5:00pm, check out our auction website here! All proceeds from the Fall Celebration and from the Fall Online Auction will benefit the Friends of the Mercer Public Library, who fund library programming, new materials, equipment and furniture, and other special activities throughout the year. Thank you to all of our amazing Sponsors and Donors for helping make this event happen! For more information, go to the Fall Celebration page.
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.
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! People with questions or personal projects are also invited to attend, ask questions about the library's services and digitization equipment, and share information. Memory Mondays will be held on the second Monday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All are welcome! For more information, call the library at 715-476-2366.
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.
Artist in Residence Aline Fetter will present a free workshop on Intermediate Photography with smartphone or digital camera at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 20. Stay tuned for more information! 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, she uses her camera to celebrate nature as it is written in light. This program is offered to the public at no charge as part of the Mercer Library Artist in Residence program, thanks to support from the Friends of the Mercer Public Library. Space is limited, so please call the library at 715-476-2366 to register in advance.
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.
The Friends of the Mercer Public Library have welcomed photographer Aline Fetter as the Mercer Public Library’s latest Artist in Residence for 2024. Fetter’s photography has been featured in exhibits and events at the library from June through the end of September 2024. Fetter will share her work at a Closing Reception on Thursday, September 26 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Mercer Public Library. This event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served. Fetter will present brief remarks about her work at 5:00 p.m. 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, she uses her camera to celebrate nature as it is written in light.
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.
The Mercer Library is excited to be hosting a Local History Walk on Thursday, September 27 from 1:30-2:30pm! Library Assistant Blaze will lead the walk starting near the Historic Depot on Railroad St. The length will be less than a mile round trip on paved roads and sidewalks. The tour will move through the downtown area of Mercer highlighting former locations tied to crime and nefarious activities. Through the tour Blaze will also tell a real life murder mystery involving crime, moonshine, fist fights, court cases, motorcycles and multiple deaths. This tour contains adult content and will be less than ½ mile in length with a few stops, it should take about an hour from start to finish. In the case of inclement weather, we will hold a guided history discussion in the library instead. All are welcome and no registration is required. For more information, call the library at 715-476-2366.
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.
The Mercer Public Library is hosting an electronic recycling program on Tuesday, October 1 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm or until the trucks are full! For more information, please call the Library at 715-476-2366. See below for a complete list of accepted items. Accepted Items TVs & Monitors Desktops, laptops, gaming consoles, phones & tablets Printers DVD & VCR players Radios Computer accessories including keyboards, speakers, wires, A/C adaptors, etc Items not accepted Batteries Lightbulbs Appliances- freon or non-freon Scrap metal Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors/thermostats
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.
