Mercer Public Library
2024 Library Passport program
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe 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
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesSet 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
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesOur 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.
Turtle River Pickers
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesLooking 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
Summer Reading Series: Camping Adventures
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesAdventure 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
Friends of the Library USED BOOK SALE
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe 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
CLOSED for Loon day
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe library will be closed on Wednesday, August 7th, for Loon Day
Memory Mondays: Sharing Mercer’s history
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe 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
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
Summer Reading Series: Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday Party!
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesAdventure 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
A conversation with author Lauren Fox
Mercer Community Center 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesAuthor 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
Beginning Photography with your Smartphone
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesSmartphones 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
CLOSED for Labor Day
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe library will be CLOSED on Monday, September 2 in honor of Labor Day
Friends of the Library Fall Celebration
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesMark 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 raffle, and have a preview of online ... Read More
Intermediate Photography with smartphone or digital camera
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesArtist 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 ... Read More