September 2019
Winter in Japan – an Armchair Travel presentation
You think Mercer is cold in winter? Try far northern Japan (Hokaido) where the rare Red Crowned Cranes dance and mate, Stellar Sea Eagles feed in ice strewn seas and snow monkeys bask in warm geo thermal springs. Gary and Ginny Theisen photographed these spectacles and more during a mid-winter trip to Japan in February of this year. They will give a talk about their experiences and share professional quality photographs of their encounters with wildlife and discuss how their…
Find out more »Yoga for Bookworms
Join us for 60 minutes of gentle yoga, with all proceeds to support the Mercer Public Library. The class will be led by Northern Fire Yoga and held at the Great Northern Hotel banquet room. All levels are welcome, and a limited number of loaner mats will be available for those who do not have their own. This event is being held in conjunction with the Mercer Library Fall Celebration and is another way for local residents and visitors to…
Find out more »Friends of the Mercer Library Fall Celebration
The Friends of the Mercer Public Library will host their annual Fall Celebration and Fundraiser on Saturday, September 21st at 5:00 p.m. The event includes a full Italian dinner, silent auctions, a live auction with auctioneer Danny O’Sullivan, and the popular “Book Basket” raffles. Tickets are $30 per person and include dinner, beer, wine, and dessert. All proceeds from the event support the Mercer Library. For tickets or more information, call the Mercer Library at (715)476-2366 or visit mercerpubliclibrary.org.
Find out more »The Arts as an economic anchor in small communities
Land O’ Lakes Arts (LOLA) Board President and Wisconsin Arts Board member Lynn Richie and LOLA Program director Wendy Powalisz will discuss bringing out creativity in their community and developing the arts as an economic anchor in the community. This free program will be presented on Wednesday, September 25 at 12:00 p.m. in the Mercer Community Center. This is part of the “Business Bites” series sponsored by the Iron County Development Zone, Mercer Public Library, and Mercer Area Chamber of…
Find out more »Make the most of your iPhone and iPad
Do you want to be a better iPhone or iPad user? Learn to better navigate your Apple iPhone and iPad, customize your device with system settings, and find apps that make life easier and more fun in a free class with library director Teresa Schmidt. Bring your iPhone or iPad to follow along, and bring your questions! This class will be offered on Monday, September 30 at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call the library at 715-476-2366.
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