Artist in Residence: Sandra Cashman
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesEnjoy the work of our first-ever Artist in Residence, Sandra Cashman, whose oil paintings and prints will be on display at the library from September 1 to about December 29, 2023. The exhibit can be viewed during normal library hours. As part of her residency at the Mercer Library this fall, Sandy will share her ... Read More
AA Open Meeting
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe "Never Had It So Good" group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. Thursday night meetings are an Open Meeting and are held at 7:30 p.m. from May through October and at 7:00 p.m. from November through April. Sunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
Bug Tussel University: Get more out of Facebook
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesLearn about Facebook’s main features, such as profiles, posting, liking and commenting, and sharing. You’ll learn how to use Facebook’s basic features and get tips on how to improve your Facebook safety. Have a smartphone, tablet, or laptop you already use for Facebook? Bring your device and Facebook login info with you for hands-on practice. ... Read More
AA Open Meeting
The "Never Had It So Good" group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. Thursday night meetings are an Open Meeting and are held at 7:30 p.m. from May through October and at 7:00 p.m. from November through April. Sunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
Knitters group
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesKnitters & other fiber crafters are invited to bring a project to work on and enjoy the company of your fellow needle crafters on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. All are welcome, including beginners!
Solar Stargazing
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesView the sun's chromosphere and see detail sunspots, prominences larger than planet Earth, flares, filaments and more through a Hydrogen-alpha Solar Telescope with the Northwoods Explorers! We'll also learn about the upcoming annular eclipse on October 14, 2023, and the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. In case of cloudy skies, we'll move the ... Read More
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
Free Electronics Recycling Event
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe Mercer Library will host a FREE Electronics Recycling event with MRM Recycling on Tuesday, October 3rd at 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Accepted devices: TVs - any type and any size Computers Desktop printers Monitors Keyboards, mice, and other computer peripherals Speakers External hard drives and flash drives e-Readers DVD players and VCRs Fax ... Read More
Annular Eclipse viewing
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesCome one, come all for the 2023 Annular Eclipse and experience this unique event with your Mercer community! The library will have our Sunspotter ready to view the eclipse as it happens, which uses lenses and mirrors to safely show a projection of the sun's image. We'll also have free eclipse glasses and arts and ... 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
ADRC Elder Benefits office hours
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesJerri Sokol, Elder Benefit Specialist with the ADRC of the North, will be holding weekly outreach hours at the Mercer Public Library on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. beginning October 18, 2023. The Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North provides information and assistance related to aging or adults living with a ... 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
AA Open Meeting
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe "Never Had It So Good" group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. Thursday night meetings are an Open Meeting and are held at 7:30 p.m. from May through October and at 7:00 p.m. from November through April. Sunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
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