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The holiday wrapping station is back and fully stocked for anyone who may need it this holiday season. Thanks to donations from the Friends of the Library and other community groups, we will have all of the gift wrapping supplies you may need from November 30 until December 23!
Jerri Sokol, Elder Benefit Specialist with the ADRC of the North, will hold weekly outreach hours at the Mercer Public Library on Wednesday from November 6 through December 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North provides information and assistance related to aging or adults living with a disability. Their service area includes Ashland, Bayfield, Iron, Price, and Sawyer Counties as well as members of the Bad River, Lac Courte Oreilles, and Red Cliff tribes. The Elder Benefit Specialist can assist area residents with Medicare open enrollment, Medicare supplemental insurance, SSI, Medical assistance, housing, Food Share, Medicaid, Senior Care prescription drug coverage, medical remedials, and more. She can also help direct you to other ADRC services or other area resources. Anyone interested in these services or other ADRC assistance is welcome to drop in during Jerri’s outreach hours. You can also make an appointment by calling 715-561-2108 ext. 5.
Looking for a place to play your acoustic instrument with some friends? Stop in on Wednesday nights from 6:00pm- 7:30 pm 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 your instrument, a tuner, and a couple of songs to lead. Three-chord songs are best! This event is free and open to the public; no registration needed. For more information, please call the Library at 715-476-2366.
Join us for a fun and engaging dot art class where you'll learn the basics of dotting, practice your technique, and complete a beautiful dotted ornament, just in time for the holidays! Whether you're new to dot art or looking to refine your skills, this class is designed for all skill levels. You'll leave with a finished piece to add a personal touch to your holiday décor, creating something homemade that will bring festive warmth and charm to your celebrations! Learn the basics of dot art Take home a completed project All class supplies are included At end of class, a 19 piece dotting tool set will be available to purchase for $15 Thanks to sponsorships from the Friends of the Library, all Artist in Residence classes are free and open to the public. Space is limited to 16 people, so please RSVP in advance by calling 715-476-2366.
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 7:00 p.m. from November through April and at 7:30 p.m. from May through October. Sunday meetings are an Open Big Book Study and are held at 6:00 p.m. year-round.
