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Hello, library friends --
Our annual Fall Celebration last weekend was another big success! From the Friends of the Library who worked so hard to make the event happen, to our many donors and sponsors, to all of you who came and enjoyed the event and bought raffle tickets and bid on silent auction items -- thank you! You can check out the complete list of everyone we have to thank on our website, or watch for our ad in this week's Iron County Miner. If you see one of your favorite businesses on the list, be sure to thank them for their support of the library!
For me, the cooler weather and changing leaves always signal one thing: time to read all the spooky books! I just finished Riley Sager's The House Across the Lake, and it was a perfect start to my favorite reading season. If you're looking for something to add to your evening chill, might I suggest the gothic fiction of our next guest author, Wendy Webb? Wendy will visit the Mercer Library on October 2nd, and her mysterious tales set on the shores of Lake Superior are great reading this time of year. I hope you'll join us for her talk.
Happy fall!
Teresa Schmidt
director@mercerpubliclibrary.org | 715-476-2366
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Reception with Artist in Residence Sandra Cashman TOMORROW
Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, September 19 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., as we welcome our first Artist in Residence, oil painter Sandra Cashman, for an Opening Reception.
Drop in any time during the reception to view Sandra's exhibit and enjoy refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library. Sandy will also give some brief remarks about her work at 5:00 p.m.
Sandra will also host two public workshops during her residency. Adults can join us for an Introduction to Landscape Oil Painting on October 17. Children ages 7 and older and an accompanying adult can participate in a Miniature Paintings in Acrylic workshop on November 4. Space in both workshops is limited, so please register in advance.
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Solar Stargazing & Annular Eclipse
Join us for a little Solar Stargazing with the Northwoods Explorers of Space and Astronomy on Saturday, September 30th at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We will look at the sun through a Hydrogen-alpha sun telescope, learn about the upcoming solar eclipses in the United States, and more. This program will be fun for all ages, so bring the family! In case of cloudy skies, this event will be moved to October 7.
Then on October 14, join us for an Annular Eclipse Viewing Party. Although we won't see a maximum annular eclipse here in Wisconsin, we still will see about 50% coverage, making for some fun viewing opportunities. The library will have our Sunspotter ready to view the eclipse when it happens. We'll also have free eclipse glasses and arts and crafts. All ages are invited to attend.
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Author Wendy Webb on October 2
Just in time for spooky season, join us at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 2 for an evening with Wendy Webb, the “Queen of Northern Gothic.” She will discuss her books set on the shores of Lake Superior and other familiar Great Lakes locations.
“Spine-chilling…Wendy Webb does haunted houses better than just about anyone.” —Pioneer Press
The program is free and open to all. Books will be available for sale. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Public Library.
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Free Electronics Recycling event October 3
The library will host MRM Recycling for a free electronics recycling event on Tuesday, October 3 at 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the library parking lot. MRM will take televisions (any type), computers, peripherals, cell phones, and A/V equipment. Please do not bring any devices containing freon, batteries, or household appliances. For more details, visit our website.
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Mark Your Calendar for some Moonshine on October 23
Join local historian Jim Bokern to learn about clever moonshine production, extorsion plots, kidnapping, hideouts, and a new historical collection on Al Capone and his ties to the Northwoods. Moonshine in the Northwoods will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023 at the Mercer Public Library and Community Center.
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Other items of note
Extra Kanopy Credits: There are still a couple of weeks to enjoy extra Kanopy video streaming! Northern Waters Library Service has increased your number of Kanopy credits from 5 to 8 per user for the month of September. Check it out through the link on our digital services page, where you'll learn about all the many things you can access for free with your library card.
ADRC Outreach: Have questions about Medicare, housing, Food Share, Senior Care prescription drug coverage, or other Elder Benefits? Jerri Sokol, Elder Benefit Specialist with the ADRC of the North, will be holding weekly outreach hours at the Mercer Public Library. Jerri will be here on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. beginning October 18th, just in time for the Medicare open enrollment period.
Get More Out of Facebook: Bug Tussel University will teach a free class about Facebook on Saturday, September 23 at 10:00 a.m. Registration is appreciated, although not required. To register in advance, call Bug Tussel at 920-940-0158 or email bugtusseluniversity@btussel.com.
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Halloween 2023
We've begun making plans for Halloween, and you're invited!
Mercer's Halloween celebration will be on October 31st, with indoor activities at the library from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and trick-or-treating at downtown businesses from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
If you, your business, or your organization would like to set up a table inside the library to hand out candy or offer a Halloween activity for kids, please call the library at 715-476-2366 so we can save a space for you.
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