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Busy summer days are here! It's hard to believe that it's already July, time for fireworks and cookouts and Independence Day celebrations. Join in the festivities here in Mercer: between the "Night Before the 4th" street dance on July 3, the parade on the 4th at 11:00 a.m., and the best fireworks in the Northwoods at Carow Park, Mercer puts on a celebration you won't forget!
TAKE NOTE: Due to the chance of poor weather on the 4th, the Mercer Fire Department has decided to move the fireworks to Monday, July 3rd, at dusk. The parade is still scheduled for the 4th.
I hope you'll make some time to stop in and see us here at the library, attend a program or two, and make the most of what the library has to offer this summer. After all, the best way to support your library is to use it. Read on for some of the possibilities!
Teresa Schmidt
Library director
director@mercerpubliclibrary.org | 715-476-2366
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Katharine Wright and those Flyboys from Dayton
Behind the genius of the Wright brothers, Wilbur and Orville, was their beloved and devoted sister, Katharine. She may be often overlooked by history but make no mistake, she was the integral variable in the equation that solved the mystery of controlled flight.
Join the Mercer Public Library to welcome Jessica Michna back in another riveting historical performance as she presents “Katharine Wright and Those Flyboys from Dayton” on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. The program is free and open to all ages, thanks to support from our Friends!
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Jeff Nania, author of "Northern Lakes Mystery" series
Ever since the first book in the Northern Lakes Mystery series, Figure Eight, came out in 2019 or so, readers have been asking us, "When are you getting Jeff Nania to come to the library?" We're happy to finally have an answer to that question: Monday, July 31 at 2:00 p.m.
Award-winning author Nania draws upon a wealth of experience in his bestselling Northern Lakes Mystery series. The most recent title in the series, Musky Run, was published in 2023 and was recognized by the Independent Publisher Book Awards as the Great Lakes Best Regional Fiction Gold Winner.
Join us for this free program, supported by the Friends of the Mercer Public Library. All are welcome!
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"All Together Now" for summer reading and programs
All ages, kids to adult, can join our 2023 Summer Reading Challenge. Reach your reading goals and you will be entered to win some fabulous prizes! You can track your reading using a paper reading log or by using the Beanstack tracker app. Check out our Summer 2023 website for more details.
We also have weekly programs and activities schedule for kids, monthly movie double features, and more. Here's what's happening in July:
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Did you know...
That you can get a free one-day pass to Wisconsin State Parks at the Mercer Library?
Any library card holder in our system with a Wisconsin license plate can get a free park pass. You could check out the production of Macbeth at Copper Falls State Park, take a day trip to Madeline Island and visit Big Bay State Park, visit the tallest waterfall in Wisconsin at Pattison State Park near Superior, and so much more. Visit the library to find out more!
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Ongoing Events at the Library
Here's a brief list of some of the other things coming soon at your library, and you can always visit our website for more info.
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Chess Club: Anyone from beginner to expert, child to senior, is welcome at chess club! Upcoming dates are July 11 and July 25 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.
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Knitting Group: Enjoy the company of your fellow knitters at our informal Knitting Group on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. All are welcome to bring a work in progress, show off a completed project, or just visit with other knitters. Crochet and other fiber crafts are welcome, too.
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Craft Kits: We are releasing new take-and-make craft kits on the second and fourth Fridays of the month all summer. Right now, anyone can pick up a kit to make a "Sponge Boat, Square Sails" boat using some common household items.
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Used Book Sale on August 1
The Friends will be holding a one-day USED BOOK SALE on Tuesday, August 1 at 9am to 6pm. Mark your calendar -- that's the day before Loon Day!
We are now accepting donations of items for the sale in good, usable condition:
- hardcover books
- paperback books
- children’s books
- DVDs and CDs
- board games and puzzles (with all their pieces)
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new, unused workbooks like crossword puzzles, Sudoku, and coloring books
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We cannot accept textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines, "condensed" books, or any items that are moldy, dirty, or have insect/animal damage.
In other Friends of the Library news, thank you to everyone who has joined or renewed their Friends' membership this year! We're over 2/3 of the way to our goal of 200 members in 2023. A donation to the Friends in any amount makes you a member, and you can make a membership contribution on our website or in person at the library.
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