The Friends of the Mercer Public Library will hold their annual Fall Celebration on Saturday, September 9th at 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The event will feature hors d’oeuvres; desserts; beer, wine, and soda; Book Basket raffles; and the very popular “Dine Around” gift certificate pull. We’ll also enjoy live music by Chris Skinner. Feel free to stop in for an hour or stay all afternoon! There’s no cost to attend and the event is open to everyone in the community.
All proceeds from the Dine Around, raffle tickets, and donations will benefit the Friends of the Mercer Public Library, who fund library programming, equipment, and special projects throughout the year. Thank you for your support!
Sponsors | Book Basket Raffles | Silent Auction | Dine Around Gift Certificates
2023 Sponsors
“Shakespeare” Sponsor
Mercer United Methodist Church
“Best Seller” Sponsor
Blue Bayou Inn
“Author” Sponsor
Iron County Community Credit Union
Mercer Loons Motorcycle Club
Mercer Dusty Loons ATV Club
River’s Edge Adventure Company
Joe Lemke, Edward Jones
Jim & Dorothy Wahner
Anonymous
Book Basket Raffles
Get your tickets for our popular Book Basket Raffle! Tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10. Winners will be drawn on Friday, September 15th at 2:00 p.m. at the library, and you need not be present to win. Tickets are available at the library through September 15th and will be available at the Fall Celebration.
Loony Paddlers Basket donated by The Loony Paddlers
“Relax & Rejuvenate” Basket donated by Rooted Soul Yoga Studio
“Bear Hug” Basket donated by The Wampum Shop
Thanksgiving Basket donated by Louise Minisan
Country Christmas Basket donated by Chelley & Linn Beck
“Upgrade Your Kitchen” Basket donated by Ann & Brian Myrland
Garden Basket donated by the Woods & Bloons Garden Club
“Mooshka: a Quilt Story” basket donated by Cynthia Jencen, Sue Loeffler, and Bonnie Maelock-Hill
The Friends of the Library will hold a small silent auction during the event this year. Donated items include jewelry, handmade sweaters, art, art prints, and more. Bidding will be closed on these items at 5:00 p.m. at the event. Many thanks to those who donated to the silent auction this year:
Impulsive Necessities
Rachel Grasse
Odonata Art Gallery
Select Wood & Stone Products
Rose King
Northwoods Accents
Penguin Candle House
The Sunflower Project
Nancy D’s
Diana Sino
Sharon Paints
Martha Pierpont & Dean Gustafson
Kit Bogenschneider
Margie Kovacic
Historic Ironwood Theatre
In memory of Dave Sino, donated by the Joustra Family: Hank, Kelly, Patrick, Hana, Ben & Levi
Dine Around
What’s the “Dine Around”? It’s a fantastically fun activity where everyone’s a winner! You pay a flat amount for a wrapped gift, and you’re guaranteed to win a gift certificate to a local restaurant or other business for at least the amount you paid for it. The Dine Around was so popular that it sold out in about an hour last year, so don’t delay if you want to play!
Many thanks to the area businesses that donated gift certificates to the 2023 Dine Around:
Contrast Coffee
Elk and Hound
Frederico’s Mike’s Restaurant
Sunken Horse
Era Pancakes & Cafe
Beaver’s Resort
The Pea Patch
The Bar of Mercer
Wild Berry Market
Rustic Roadhaus
Thirsty Whale
Kwik Trip #159 Minocqua
Lazy Ace Saloon
Wolf’s Den Bar and Grill
The Pines Restaurant & Beer Garden
Great Northern Coffee Trader
Domino’s Minocqua
Johnny’s Bar and Grill
Smokey’s
Island View
Aberdeen Restaurant & Bar
Ye Olde Shillelagh
Around the Corner Pub
Muskies Bar and Grill
Northwoods Supper Club
Woods Edge Restaurant at Moose Jaw Resort
Minocqua Popcorn and Puffs
Papa Murphy’s Minocqua
Culver’s Minocqua
Dear Lodge
The Birches
Springstead Lake Lodge
Midway Bar
Little Bohemia Lodge
Dixie’s Coffee House
Trig’s Village Market
Cleveland’s Clubhouse at Beaver Lodge
Blue Bayou Inn
The Bell
Snow’s Family Market
Scotti Pecotti’s
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