I'm sorry that we had to postpone our tie-dye party last week. But the good news is that I'm back in town, all is well, and we're ON for tie-dye tomorrow, Tuesday 7/19 at 11:00 a.m. I hope you'll join us: Tie-dye is fun whether your 2 or 92!
Last month our Extension Iron County horticulture specialist Darrin Kimbler shared a great program called "Home Compost: What it does and does not do in your garden." He recorded the presentation, and that recording is now available for you to watch any time. Check out our Program and Class Handouts page for the link, along with handouts and recordings from many other library programs.
I hope you're enjoying your summer. Remember that the library is always here for you, whether you need books, copies, a notary, board games, movies, or just a place to relax in the air conditioning for a while. See you soon!
Teresa Schmidt
Library director
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Summer Kids Programs
TOMORROW, Tuesday 7/19 at 11:00 a.m., is our annual tie-dye party, and everyone of any age is invited.
We'll have free t-shirts available while supplies last, thanks to the Friends of the Mercer Library. You can also bring your own 100% natural fiber (cotton, rayon, silk, bamboo, etc.) items to dye if you like. Be sure to wear old clothes and dress for the outdoors.
Here's the remaining schedule of kids' events this summer:
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Thursday, July 21 at 11:00 AM – “Exploring Oceans!” with the Discovery Center
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Thursday, July 28 at 11:00 AM – “Oceans of Possibilities” story hour
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Thursday, August 11 at 11:00 AM – “This is the Sea” with storyteller Tracy Chipman
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Tuesday, August 16 at 11:00 AM – “Dinosaur Dimensions” with Curt Strutz
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Free Community Concert Sunday 7/24
Join us for a FREE concert at the Mercer Community Center, Sunday, July 24, 12:30-2:30. Bring a chair (it's outside!) and get ready for music that stirs the soul and gets the toes tapping. Plus, there's a complimentary lunch!
You've never heard music quite like Spoonsfor (by Vincent Schueren)--a unique blend of gorgeous vocals and fantastical folk instruments, combined with the shimmering tones of the autoharp. The event is sponsored by the Mercer Library, Fe University, and the Mercer United Methodist Church.
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Poetry reading with Schuman and Bates
Tinker Schuman is a free verse published poet, storyteller, and spiritual helper. She is a member of the Ojibwe Nation of Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. Her Native name is Migizikwe, or Eagle Woman. John Bates is the author of ten books and a contributor to seven others, all of which focus on the natural history of the Northwoods.
The event is sponsored by the Northwoods Book Festival and a grant from the American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries.
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Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of the World
Michna last visited the Mercer Library in 2021, when she portrayed Helen Keller. The Friends of the Library are pleased to welcome her back to represent another iconic figure in American history.
Eleanor Roosevelt will share with the audience her tragedies and triumphs. Born into the opulent wealth of America’s “Golden Age,” she would grow from the shy, homely orphan into a confident, driven woman. Annealed by personal tragedy, she would emerge as a champion of civil rights, author, and stateswoman. Eleanor has been characterised by many as our most respected First Lady. She is best summed up by President Harry S. Truman, who dubbed her “The First Lady of the World.” Learn more
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Save the date - Fall Celebration September 10
The Friends of the Mercer Library are pleased to present our annual Fall Celebration on Saturday, September 10. Mark your calendar and make your plan to join us for a fun afternoon to celebrate our library and raise funds for the many projects supported by the Friends throughout the year.
The Friends are now seeking items for our online auction and gift certificates from area restaurants for the "Dine Around" fundraiser. If you've donated in the past, you may be contacted soon by a member of the Friends. If you'd like to contribute something or sponsor the event, you can also call the library at 715-476-2366 for more information.
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Still seeking used book donations
Thank you to all of you who brought in your book donations in the last couple of weeks! We are still looking for more for our sale to be held on August 4, 5, and 6. Please bring in your donations during normal library hours. We love hardcovers, paperbacks, children’s books, DVDs, CDs, and board games and puzzles if they are in good condition with all their pieces. We cannot accept textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines, and condensed books. Thank you!
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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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Summer hours: Mon-Thu 9am-7pm; Fri 9am-5pm; Sat 9am-12pm
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