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Thank you, Renie, for 25 years!
Today we're celebrating library assistant Renie Lawrence for her 25 years of service to the Mercer Public Library!

Renie started working at the library in October of 1997, and she's been helping the community with everything from books to copies to faxes to figuring out the daily mysteries of life ever since. She's watched generations of Mercer's kids grow up, she's been a kind friend to people new to the community and those moving on to other places, and she's been an amazing library assistant. I couldn't wish for a better colleague or friend, and I'm so grateful that I've gotten to work with Renie for all of my years here.

If you love Renie like we do and you want to thank her for all she does, and if you happen to be in town and able to get away for a few minutes, please stop by the library TODAY, Monday, October 3, beginning at 10:00 am to share your good wishes and enjoy some cake in her honor.

I'm so sorry for the short notice, but if you know Renie you know that if she heard about this in advance, she would have run away to the shores of Lake Superior to avoid all the fuss. She might hate us for it later, but we're inviting everyone in town to stop by and wish her well. Hope we'll see you!

THANK YOU, RENIE!

Teresa Schmidt
Library director
Halloween fun @ the Library

Don't miss our annual "Trunk or Treat" at the library, now indoors for more fun and fewer frozen toes! Kids of all ages are invited to the library for Halloween, and community members and local organizations can enjoy being part of the fun by handing out candy and other treats.

Kids: show off your costume and collect candy and treats from community organizations and residents who’ve set up INSIDE the library for this year’s Trunk or Treat event. It's all happening on Halloween night from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.

Community members: help us make this a fun event by by handing out candy or other treats. Costumes are encouraged! For more information, visit our website or call the library at 715-476-2366.
Get your tech questions answered!

Drop-in "Tech Tuesday" sessions are back! Library director Teresa Schmidt will answer your questions on select Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Drop in with your questions about your smartphone, laptop, tablet, eReader, or other device.

This month's Tech Tuesday dates are:
  • Tuesday, October 18 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 25 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Appointments for technology help are also still available. Call the library at 715-476-2366 to make a 30-45 minute appointment to discuss more in-depth issues.
Community Event: Learn about the Turtle River Chain of Lakes

The Rice Lake invites the public to a presentation on the Turtle River Chain of Lakes: History and Science on Wednesday, October 12 at 3:30 to 6:00 PM in the Mercer Community Center. Scheduled presentations include:

  • “Superhighway for Native Americans and loggers” – Jim Bokern, Manitowish Waters Historical Society
  • “Headwater Lakes of the Turtle River” – Jamie Van, Discovery Center water program director
  • “Watershed Water Quality and Invasive Species Status” – Zach Wilson, Iron County Land and Water Conservation specialist
  • “The Fishery of the Turtle River and Its Chain of Lakes” – Zach Lawson, Wisconsin DNR fisheries biologist
  • Q&A Panel discussion

For more information, visit www.ricelakeassociation.org/events
Mercer Area Food Pantry distribution October 5

The Mercer Area Food Pantry will distribute both senior boxes and Badger Boxes on Wednesday, October 5th at 10:30 a.m. The Food Pantry is located in the Haines Civic Building (town hall) on Railroad Street in downtown Mercer. For questions, call 715-476-7655.
Library Covid policies

Masks are recommended but are not required in the library. Please do not visit if you are exhibiting any symptoms of concern or if you have been instructed by your doctor or public health officials to isolate or quarantine. If you are unable to come into the library for any reason, please give us a call at 715-476-2366 and request curbside service. We're happy to help!
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