Mercer Public Library
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Memorial Day – Labor Day
Winter Hours
Strategic Plan
The Mercer Public Library began a strategic planning process in 2020 in order to develop a vision for the future of library service to the Mercer community and establish strategic goals for the next five years. The library board and director conducted a community survey and a library board questionnaire, gathered demographic and library service data, and gathered comparative data from other Wisconsin libraries to use in developing strategic goals and actions for the next five years.
The final MPL Strategic Plan can be viewed by clicking the links below. Any questions or comments about the plan should be directed to Mercer Library Director Julia Pusateri at 715-476-2366 or director@mercerpubliclibrary.org.
Board of Trustees
Trustees are tasked with ensuring the operation and financial health of the library. Trustees are appointed by the Mercer Town Board and commit to 3 years of service. Board members are dedicated to completing all short-term projects and protecting the long-term vision of the library and its role in the community.
Current Board Members
- Judy Bugni, President
- Roxanne Lutgen, Vice President
- Dorothy Bangle, Treasurer
- Mike Nelson, Secretary
- Renae McMurray, Mercer School representative
- Sharon Smith-Leiterman
- Mary Warren
- Scot Lundquist, Mercer Town Board liaison
The Mercer Public Library Board of Trustees is appointed by the Town of Mercer Chairman in accordance with Wisconsin Statute 43.54. For contact information for our board members, call the library director at 715-476-2366.
Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes
2024
The linked files are PDF documents that will open in a new tab/window when clicked on.
| December 9 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 11 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 14 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 19 Special Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 9 | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 12 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 8 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 11 Special Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 10 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 20 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 15 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 11 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 12 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 8 | Agenda | Minutes |
Sustainability @ Your Library
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Sustainability news from the Mercer Library
Request Books and Other Materials
The Mercer Library is part of the Northern Waters Library Network, and can order any items in the NWLN Catalog to be delivered for our patrons. We receive deliveries from our partner libraries three times per week.
Copy/Print/Fax/Scan
We are committed to providing low cost printing and copying services, sending or receiving faxes, and offering scanning to email or USB devices.
Meeting Rooms
We have 3 rooms available at no cost to private parties not charging admission for attendance. To reserve a meeting room, call the library at 715-476-2366.
WiFi and Library Computers
Our WiFi network is unrestricted, and is available to any wireless devices within range. Library computers are available to all patrons. No library card or login information is required for access to either of these services.
Borrow Library Materials
The Mercer Library’s lending collections include books, DVDs, books on CD, board games, music CDs, and puzzles as well as other items with no overdue fines.
Mail-a-Book
Our library system offers a free Mail-a-Book service to homebound patrons. This county-funded service allows patrons to request books, audiobooks, movies and music CDs to be mailed to their home.
Get a Library Card
All residents, property owners, and visitors to the Mercer area are welcome to apply for a library card at no cost. Your card is good at nearly 30 libraries in the Northern Waters Library System.
Donate Books to the Library
Read more to find out information on what items we do and don’t accept, how to value your books and get a receipt for your donation.
Free Electronic Recycling
On Tuesday October 1, join the Mercer Public Library from noon-3:00pm for a FREE electronic recycling program! Accepted items: TVs & Monitors Desktops, Laptops, Gaming Consoles, Phones, & Tablets Printers, DVD Players, VCR Players, Radios etc. Keyboards,...
2024 Friends of the Mercer Public Library Fall Celebration
The Friends of the Mercer Public Library will hold their annual Fall Celebration on Saturday, September 14th from 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...