Mercer Public Library

09/03/2026

The Mercer Library will be closed on Monday, September 7 in recognition of Labor Day. Following this, the Library will move to winter hours.

09/02/2026

Book Basket raffle tickets are on sale! Tickets are $2/each or 6 tickets for $10. The drawing will take place on Friday September 18 at noon.

Thank you to our incredible donors who put so much thought and care into crafting these beautiful baskets:

Bee Happy in the Garden | Woods and Blooms Garden Club
Celebrating Our Northwoods Waters |
Cozy Up and Unwind |
Eggstraordinary Kitchen Fun | Louise Minisan
Loads of Laundry Love | Northwoods Laundromat
All About a Dog's Life | Paws and Purrs
Power Up Your Pallet Projects | Wisconsin Coating Specialists
Wellness and a Little Indulgence | Rooted Soul Yoga Studio

08/31/2026

Our 2026 Fall Celebration Silent Auction is LIVE! Here are pictures of all of the items and some must know information to participate:

1. REGISTER for your bidder code: Instead of your name, everyone will be assigned a bidder code. To get your code, come into the Library and sign up at the front desk.

2. BIDDING CLOSES during Fall Celebration: Items will be grouped together during the Fall Celebration and will close at either 4pm, 4:15pm, or 4:30pm.

3. ITEMS ARE DISPLAYED in the Library: Feel free to pursue and see where bidding currently stands anytime during Library hours.

4. NO PHONE BIDS: Due to the demands on staff time before and during the event, phone bids will not be accepted.

08/24/2026

Get your pre-order in by Friday, August 28 to guarantee your sizes are available!

Don't forget that the heather military green is being retired this year and will ONLY be available through preorder!

08/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in our summer reading program and a special congrats to our summer reading prize winners!

Cordelia Blue Bookworm Squishmallow: Brynlee L.
Lego 3 in 1 Creation Kit: Emi S.
To Be Read basket: Sal P

08/18/2026

Fall Celebration Book Basket raffle tickets are on sale now! At $2/each or 6 tickets for $10, you can't miss out on these amazing creations. Thank you to our local businesses and individuals for supporting the Friends of the Library and the Mercer Library!

08/15/2026

We're just a few weeks away from the Fall Celebration! Save the date for the festivities, good music, food, and fun at the biggest Friends fundraiser of the year.

08/14/2026

08/13/2026

Next week is a busy one for our A Conversation With series! Mark your calendars and don't miss out!

On Tuesday, August 18 at 3pm, we're hosting a book club on Return to Wake Robin: One Cabin in the Heyday of Northwoods Resorts.

On Thursday, August 20 at 6pm, author Marnie O. Mamminga is joining us to share those stories firsthand and reflect on the legacy of her family's cabin that has shared memories across five generations.