If you were interested in ordering an Earth Day t-shirt through the library but wondered what happened to that cute frog t-shirt design we saw at the Friends of the Library meeting, you're in luck! By popular request, we've set up a second t-shirt order for the "Who...
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Mercer Library Earth Day T-Shirts
Order your own MPL Earth Day shirt! The Mercer Public Library hosts an Earth Day Fair every year, and as part of that event, the Friends of the Library often order Earth Day T-Shirts. We're trying something a little different in 2024: This year, anyone can order their...
Interested in a book club?
The Mercer Library supports several private book clubs, but it's been a while since we had a book club open to all library patrons. Are you interested? Please fill out this Google Form or call the library at 715-476-2366 to let us know. We'll add you to our list and...
Mercer Library welcomes new Artist in Residence Cedar Nelson
Mercer, WI – The Friends of the Mercer Public Library have selected Cedar Nelson as the first Mercer Public Library Artist in Residence for 2024. Nelson’s work will be featured in exhibits and events at the library from now through the end of March 2024. Nelson will...
Mercer begins Comprehensive Plan update
Per a Wisconsin law enacted in 1999, every Wisconsin community must have an official plan that details how each the community wishes to grow in the next 20 years. It must include its goals, objectives, policies, and process for achieving its desired growth. Any future...
Mercer Library StoryWalk® moves to Mercer School Forest
The Carol Hannemann Mercer School Forest is now home to the Mercer Public Library StoryWalk®. Visitors to the forest can enjoy the book OVER AND UNDER THE SNOW by Kate Messner, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal, during the month of December. A StoryWalk places...
Friends of the Library news, November 2023
The Friends of the Library have several upcoming events and opportunities for volunteering. See their latest email newsletter for details: Friends of the Mercer Public Library news, November 13, 2023
2023 Friends of the Library Fall Celebration
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...
2023 Friends’ Membership Drive is underway!
May is Membership Month for the Friends of the Library! The Friends of the Library provide funding for almost all of our library programming, purchase needed furniture and equipment, fund "extras" for our library patrons like all of our contest prizes, our movie...
Friends to host a “Midsummer Tea” on June 11
Save the date! The Friends of the Mercer Public Library are excited to announce their upcoming fundraising event, A Midsummer Tea at the Library, on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Midsummer Tea will feature a three-course traditional afternoon tea...