Darryl Gust, author of “There Is No Top”
Mercer Public Library 2648 W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, usDarryl Gust has spent his entire life wandering the woods, fields and lakes of Wisconsin, as well as the mountains of Colorado and Idaho. He was accompanied on some of these outings by his wife and two sons. It was at their encouragement that he put down some of his favorite adventures in a book, […]
Birds of Prey
Mercer Public Library 2648 W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, usMeet a live hawk from the Northwoods Wildlife Center and learn about the the things that help to make these amazing birds such awesome hunters! This program will be presented by a naturalist from the Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Public Library as part of our […]
Meet ‘n’ Greet Around the World
Mercer Public Library 2648 W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, us"Meet and Greet" some of Mercer's international summer residents. Every summer, a group of young women visit Mercer to work at some of our local businesses and experience American culture. In 2018, we've had international visitors from Thailand, China, and Mongolia. Join us on *Wednesday, August 8th at 6:00pm* for a chance to meet these […]
Nancy Langston, author of “Sustaining Lake Superior”
Mercer Public Library 2648 W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, usOnce nearly devastated from the effects of deforestation, mining, and industrial waste, Lake Superior has seen a remarkable recovery in the last fifty years. Despite its resilience, however, the lake still faces threats from pollutants and climate change. Nancy Langston, environmental historian at Michigan Technological University and author of Sustaining Lake Superior, will discuss the history […]
Legends of the Loon
Mercer Public Library 2648 W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, usExplore the life history and behaviors of the mysterious bird of the north and try an interactive loon adaptation activity that will leave one participant feeling "loony." This program will be presented by a naturalist from the North Lakeland Discovery Center, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Public Library. All are welcome! […]
John Swift, author of “Yellow Boy”
Mercer Public Library 2648 W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, usJoin us for a chat with John Swift, author of the "Sheriff Gogebic" mysteries and other novels. Yellow Boy : A Sheriff Gogebic Novel A missing person’s case is magnified when old related cases suggest that a serial killer has been stalking young girls in Steelville, Wisconsin, and transporting them across state lines into Michigan, […]
How to Live Well – with Amy Carlson
Mercer Public Library 2648 W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, usAn afternoon exploring health and well-being for people living with an aging body, a chronic condition, Parkinson’s Disease, and/or other neurological disorders. Monday, July 23rd, 2018 1pm to 4pm Mercer Community Center (next to the Mercer Public Library) Agenda 1 pm Informational Hour - Being the boss of your Health - Focusing on the Present […]
Birdhouse Building with the Wildlife and Wetlands Club
Mercer Public Library 2648 W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, usKids are invited to build a birdhouse with the Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club at the Mercer Library at 10:00am on July 19th. There's no charge for the program, and all are welcome. Young children may require an adult or older sibling to help. For more information, call the library at 715-476-2366.
Rocks and Minerals
Mercer Public Library 2648 W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, usDid you know that some rocks can float in water? Or that some minerals glow under UV light? Bart Kotarba of the Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua will show you this and more in a very hands on presentation. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Library as part of our 2018 […]