Taste Test Kit: Lavender
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.
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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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Electronic Recycling with MRM Recycling
Electronic Recycling with MRM Recycling
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
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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.
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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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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 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!
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Success with Soils and Composting
Success with Soils and Composting
This program is the first in the Fall 2024 Iron County UW Extension Horticulture Seminar series. Thursday, October 10 9:00am-11:00am - Iron County Courthouse, Hurley 1:30pm-3:30pm - Mercer Public Library, Mercer Good soil conditions are key for gardening success. Essential components of soils and how various amendments and fertilizer applications impact soil conditions for plant growth will be covered. Learn what you can do to ensure you have optimum soil conditions in your yard and garden. Compost is one of the better soil amendments – discussion will also include the fundamentals to make your own backyard compost. Taught by Iron County UW Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Spangenberg To register –go to Iron County UW Extension webpage http://iron.extension.wisc.edu or call 715-561-2695.
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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.
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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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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! 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.
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Ornamental Grasses for Northwoods Landscapes
Ornamental Grasses for Northwoods Landscapes
This program is the second in the Fall 2024 Iron County UW Extension Horticulture Seminar series. Thursday, October 17 9:30am-11:30am - - Mercer Public Library, Mercer Landscape use of ornamental grasses has surged in popularity in recent years. There are several species, both native and non-native, that make good choices for landscape use in northern Wisconsin. Fall is a great time to view them in area landscapes and make plans to add them to your yard next season! Taught by Iron County UW Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Spangenberg To register –go to Iron County UW Extension webpage http://iron.extension.wisc.edu or call 715-561-2695.
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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.
Free
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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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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 your instrument, a tuner, and a couple of songs to lead. Three-chord songs are best! This event is free and open to the public; no registration needed. For more information, please call the Library at 715-476-2366.
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Growing Season Recap & Winter Preparation
Growing Season Recap & Winter Preparation
This program is the third and final in the Fall 2024 Iron County UW Extension Horticulture Seminar series. Thursday, October 24 9:00am-11:00am - Iron County Courthouse, Hurley 1:30pm-3:30pm - Mercer Public Library, Mercer Every growing season brings pests and problems; this growing season was favorable for several foliage diseases and pests like spongy moth, among others. Learn more about plant problems we saw in 2024 and ways to manage them in 2025. Discussion continues with how to prepare yard and garden plantings for winter. Taught by Iron County UW Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Spangenberg To register –go to Iron County UW Extension webpage http://iron.extension.wisc.edu or call 715-561-2695.
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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.
Free
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1 event,
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.
Free
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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 your instrument, a tuner, and a couple of songs to lead. Three-chord songs are best! This event is free and open to the public; no registration needed. For more information, please call the Library at 715-476-2366.
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Halloween Trunk-or-Treat
Halloween Trunk-or-Treat
The Mercer Public Library invites kids of all ages to their annual Halloween event on Thursday, October 31st at 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The library and other individuals, businesses, and organizations in Mercer will be handing out candy and treats at the Library’s indoor “Trunk or Treat”. Area residents and community organizations: Help make this a fun event by handing out candy or other treats and activities inside the library! Costumes are encouraged. RSVP at 715-476-2366 so they have enough space for everyone. Mercer Lions will be serving complimentary hot dogs and other food in the kitchen, and there will be activities for all ages.
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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.
Free
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Taste Test: Poppy Seeds
Our November 2024 Taste Test featured ingredient is poppy seeds! Kits are available to library card holders age 18 and older, while supplies last. Learn more here.
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Welcome Reception: Artist in Residence Sandy Winkelman
Welcome Reception: Artist in Residence Sandy Winkelman
The Friends of the Mercer Public Library welcomed dot artist Sandy Winkelman as the Mercer Public Library’s latest Artist in Residence for 2024. Winkelman's artwork will be featured in exhibits and events at the library from October through the end of December 2024. Winkelman will share her work at a Welcome Reception on Friday, November 1 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. Sandy will present brief remarks about her work at 5:00 p.m.
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