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SUMMARY:AA Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The “Never Had It So Good” group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. \n\nThursday 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.\nSunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/aa-open-meeting-2/2025-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Private Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T214837Z
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SUMMARY:ADRC Office Hours with Jerri Swartz
DESCRIPTION:Jerri Swartz\, Elder Benefit Specialist with the ADRC of the North\, will hold monthly outreach hours at the Mercer Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nThe Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North provides information and assistance related to aging or adults living with a disability. Their service area includes Ashland\, Bayfield\, Iron\, Price\, and Sawyer Counties as well as members of the Bad River\, Lac Courte Oreilles\, and Red Cliff tribes. \nThe Elder Benefit Specialist can assist area residents with Medicare open enrollment\, Medicare supplemental insurance\, SSI\, Medical assistance\, housing\, Food Share\, Medicaid\, Senior Care prescription drug coverage\, medical remedials\, and more. She can also help direct you to other ADRC services or other area resources. \nAnyone interested in these services or other ADRC assistance is welcome to drop in during Jerri’s outreach hours. You can also make an appointment by calling 715-561-2108 ext. 5.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/adrc-office-hours-with-jerri-sokol-2/2025-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20251010T144454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T144454Z
UID:10001697-1762358400-1762365600@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Artist in Residence Opening Reception - Dani Maupin
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming our Artist in Residence\, Dani Maupin\, for an amazing exhibition at the Mercer Public Library. Her artwork will inspire many over the next few months and her workshops will open doors for artists\, illustrators\, and those looking to create children’s books to enjoy. \nLight snacks and drinks will be provided and no advantaged registration is required; all are welcome to attend. Thanks to a sponsorship by the Friends of the Mercer Library\, the Artist in Residence program is free for all who wish to participate and enjoy our local artists’ work. For questions or additional details\, please contact the Library at 715-476-2366.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/opening-reception-dani-maupin/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20241120T200617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T183856Z
UID:10000059-1762455600-1762459200@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:AA Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The “Never Had It So Good” group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. \n\nThursday 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.\nSunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/aa-open-meeting/2025-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Private Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20241121T174352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T213537Z
UID:10000971-1762711200-1762714800@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:AA Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The “Never Had It So Good” group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. \n\nThursday 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.\nSunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/aa-open-meeting-2/2025-11-09/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Private Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20250506T165945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T204442Z
UID:10001334-1762772400-1762776000@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Memory Mondays: Sharing Mercer's history
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf 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. \nMemory 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.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/memory-mondays-sharing-mercers-history-2-2/2025-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20250113T201236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T201517Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Library Regular Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mercer Library meet every month on the second Tuesday at 10am. Join us to learn more about what the Friends do and how they support the Library. \nIf you’d like to attend by Zoom\, please call the library at 715-476-2366 for the link. \nThe 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!
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/friends-of-the-library-regular-meeting-2/2025-11-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Friends of the Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20251107T181533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T181533Z
UID:10001723-1762949700-1762956000@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Month Movie Matinee
DESCRIPTION:The Mercer Public Library and the Mercer Senior Center are teaming up to offer a new program\, the Mid-Month Movie Matinee! Join us on Wednesday\, November 12 at 12:15pm for a special screening of Planes\, Trains\, and Automobiles. \nThe 1987 movie follows a Chicago advertising man (Steve Martin) as he struggles to travel home from New York for Thanksgiving accompanied by the loveable oaf of a salesman (John Candy). This film is rated R and may not be appropriate for all ages.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/mid-month-movie-matinee/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20250908T152731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T163333Z
UID:10001650-1762970400-1762975800@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Turtle River Pickers
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place to play your acoustic instrument with some friends? Bring your instrument (guitar\, mandolin\, fiddle\, banjo\, what else have you got?) and join the Turtle River Pickers for a jam session. 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! \nThe Turtle River Pickers will meet at the Minocqua Public Library on the first Wednesday from 5:00-6:50pm. All other weeks\, the Pickers will meet at the Mercer Public Library on Wednesday from 6:00pm-7:30pm. \nThis event is free and open to the public; no registration needed. For more information\, please call the Library at 715-476-2366.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/turtle-river-pickers-2-2-2/2025-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Teen Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20241120T200617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T183856Z
UID:10000060-1763060400-1763064000@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:AA Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The “Never Had It So Good” group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. \n\nThursday 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.\nSunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/aa-open-meeting/2025-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Private Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20241121T174352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T213537Z
UID:10000972-1763316000-1763319600@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:AA Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The “Never Had It So Good” group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. \n\nThursday 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.\nSunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/aa-open-meeting-2/2025-11-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Private Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20250908T152731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T163333Z
UID:10001651-1763575200-1763580600@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Turtle River Pickers
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place to play your acoustic instrument with some friends? Bring your instrument (guitar\, mandolin\, fiddle\, banjo\, what else have you got?) and join the Turtle River Pickers for a jam session. 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! \nThe Turtle River Pickers will meet at the Minocqua Public Library on the first Wednesday from 5:00-6:50pm. All other weeks\, the Pickers will meet at the Mercer Public Library on Wednesday from 6:00pm-7:30pm. \nThis event is free and open to the public; no registration needed. For more information\, please call the Library at 715-476-2366.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/turtle-river-pickers-2-2-2/2025-11-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20251107T172005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T172005Z
UID:10001722-1763629200-1763632800@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Grown Up Story Hour (special date!)
DESCRIPTION:Why should kids have all the fun? Join us for Grown Up Story Hour at the Mercer Senior Center on the Thursday\, November 20 from 9am-10am. Sit back and relax while we read short stories\, poetry\, and essays to you! \nWe’re always looking for more story hour readers. If you are interested in reading a piece of short (5-15 minute) fiction or non-fiction\, call the library at 715-476-2366 to let us know. If you’d like to read but don’t have a selection in mind\, we can help you find one.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/grown-up-story-hour-special-date/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Kids Events,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20241120T200617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T183856Z
UID:10000061-1763665200-1763668800@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:AA Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The “Never Had It So Good” group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. \n\nThursday 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.\nSunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/aa-open-meeting/2025-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Private Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20251010T144718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T144718Z
UID:10001698-1763805600-1763812800@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Character Development: Create Your Own Kids Book
DESCRIPTION:Take a blank board book or blank soft book\, grab a template and some markers and let’s create a little 8 page book together. Focus will be given to letting go of perfections and allowing the characters and story to shine though with individual personality. \nSpace is limited; call ahead to reserve your spot in the class. Thanks to a sponsorship by the Friends of the Mercer Library\, the Artist in Residence program is free for all who wish to participate and enjoy our local artists’ work. For questions or additional details\, please contact the Library at 715-476-2366.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/character-development-create-your-own-kids-book/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20241121T174352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T213537Z
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SUMMARY:AA Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The “Never Had It So Good” group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. \n\nThursday 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.\nSunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/aa-open-meeting-2/2025-11-23/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Private Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251126T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20250908T152731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T163333Z
UID:10001652-1764180000-1764185400@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Turtle River Pickers
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place to play your acoustic instrument with some friends? Bring your instrument (guitar\, mandolin\, fiddle\, banjo\, what else have you got?) and join the Turtle River Pickers for a jam session. 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! \nThe Turtle River Pickers will meet at the Minocqua Public Library on the first Wednesday from 5:00-6:50pm. All other weeks\, the Pickers will meet at the Mercer Public Library on Wednesday from 6:00pm-7:30pm. \nThis event is free and open to the public; no registration needed. For more information\, please call the Library at 715-476-2366.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/turtle-river-pickers-2-2-2/2025-11-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Teen Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20250711T161342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T161342Z
UID:10001603-1764201600-1764374399@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed on Thursday November 27\, 2025 and Friday November 28 for Thanksgiving.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/library-closed-6/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20241120T200617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T183856Z
UID:10000062-1764270000-1764273600@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:AA Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The “Never Had It So Good” group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. \n\nThursday 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.\nSunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/aa-open-meeting/2025-11-27/
CATEGORIES:Private Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20251208T185420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T185451Z
UID:10001725-1764374400-1766534399@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Gift Wrapping Station Available
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Mercer Public Library from Saturday November 29 through Tuesday December 23 to use the free gift wrapping station! \nThe Mercer Library has all the supplies you need to wrap your gifts this year! Add a touch of magic with beautiful bows\, festive paper\, colorful boxes\, and decorative bags. Thanks to a sponsorship by the Friends of the Mercer Public Library\, the wrapping station is free and open to any member of the public.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/holiday-gift-wrapping-station-available/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Friends of the Library,Kids Events,Teen Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052524
CREATED:20241121T174352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T213537Z
UID:10000974-1764525600-1764529200@mercerpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:AA Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The “Never Had It So Good” group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. \n\nThursday 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.\nSunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
URL:https://mercerpubliclibrary.org/event/aa-open-meeting-2/2025-11-30/
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured,Private Events
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