Mercer Public Library
Wendy Webb, “Queen of the Northern Gothic”
Mercer Community Center 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesJust in time for spooky season, join us for an evening with Wendy Webb, the "Queen of Northern Gothic," as she discusses her gothic fiction set on the shores of Lake Superior and other familiar Great Lakes locations. Wendy will visit the library on Monday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m. “Spine-chilling…Wendy Webb does haunted houses ... Read More
Intro to Landscape Oil Painting with Sandra Cashman, Artist in Residence
Mercer Community Center 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesArtist in Residence Sandra Cashman will teach a free introduction to landscape oil painting on Tuesday, October 17th at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of landscape oil painting using a limited color palette, learn some basic techniques to build upon in the future, and come away with a finished 9" ... Read More
Book Club: “Wish You Were Here”
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe Mercer Library Book Club is back! Join us on the third Thursday of the month for a friendly book discussion. All are welcome! Copies of the book will be available at the library. On October 19, 2023, we'll be discussing Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult. Bring your ideas for future book club titles, as ... Read More
Moonshine in the Northwoods
Mercer Community Center 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesJoin local historian Jim Bokern to learn about clever moonshine production, extorsion plots, kidnapping, hideouts, and a new historical collection on Al Capone and his ties to the Northwoods. This free program will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023 at the Mercer Public Library and Community Center. Many Wisconsin communities boast ... Read More
Halloween Trunk or Treat
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe Mercer Public Library invites kids of all ages to our annual Halloween event on Tuesday, 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 our indoor "Trunk or Treat", the Mercer Leos will be serving complimentary hot dogs ... Read More
Miniature Paintings in Acrylic – a child/adult workshop with Sandra Cashman, Artist in Residence
Mercer Community Center 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesArtist in Residence Sandra Cashman invites children and their adults to a workshop on Miniature Paintings in Acrylic on Saturday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Each child and each adult will receive a 4 x 4” painting panel on which to create a miniature acrylic painting to take home. Participants will learn ... Read More
2023 Geocaching International Film Festival
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesJoin us for the 2023 Geocaching International Film Festival (GIFF). Everyone is welcome, from experienced geocachers to those just interested in learning more about the hobby. Snacks will be available, as well as Keurig coffee & hot chocolate. Feel free to bring your own drinks and share a plate of goodies if you like. Event ... Read More