Library news: Fall Celebration edition
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Although it doesn't feel like fall today, we're deep into our preparations for our 22nd annual Friends of the Library Fall Celebration coming up this Saturday, September 21st.
It's always so gratifying to see how many community members and local businesses step up to contribute to this event for us. It's one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, and we couldn't do it without your support! The Friends of the Library are working hard to make this a fun evening for everyone.
Tickets are selling fast and tickets for our popular book basket raffles are selling even faster -- stop by the library to check out the fun baskets that we have on display. You can save a little time if you bring your return address labels to stick on your ticket stubs! ;)
The Fall Celebration isn't the only thing happening at our library this month. Get out your calendar so you can mark down some interesting programs on Brazilian music, arts businesses, grown-up story hour, and more. You also won't want to miss a fascinating "Armchair Travel" program with Gary Theisen as we journey to Japan in winter TOMORROW, 9/17 at 4:30 p.m.
See you Saturday!
Teresa Schmidt
Library director
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Winter in Japan - Armchair travel with Gary Theisen
Join us tomorrow afternoon,
Tuesday, September 17 at 4:30 p.m.,
when Gary Theisen takes us on a journey to far northern Japan (Hokaido) where the rare Red Crowned Cranes dance and mate, Stellar Sea Eagles feed in ice strewn seas and snow monkeys bask in warm geothermal springs.
Gary and Ginny Theisen photographed these spectacles and more during a mid-winter trip to Japan in February of this year. They will give a talk about their experiences, share photographs, and discuss how their images of people, architecture and food provide insights into cultural understanding. Join us for this free program on
Tuesday, September 17 at 4:30 p.m.
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Fall Celebration - September 21
Tickets are selling quickly for the Fall Celebration on
Saturday, September 21
. Stop by the library to get yours: $30 per person includes a full Italian dinner, wine, beer, soda, coffee and dessert.
We heard your feedback from last year and have made some improvements to the dinner that we hope you're going to like. This year's dinner will be catered by Reulands, and the menu includes lasagna, vegetable lasagna, chicken parmesan, roasted red potatoes, candied carrots, Italian green salad, garlic bread, and dessert. Yum!
Check out our website for a list of some of the great auction items we have this year, including:
- Some great *experiences* like vacation stays in Costa Rica, Virginia, and Arizona; a scenic flight with Lauer Aviation LLC; excursions with renown naturalists John Bates or Terry Daulton & Jeff Wilson; a fabulous dinner and pontoon cruise with Mike & Gail Ondresky; or even the experience of enjoying your own lake view through sparkling clean windows from We Do Windows, LLC;
- Many beautiful handmade items like pyrography by Rose King; handmade crafts by your library staff; jewelry by Nancy Doxsee; a wrought iron hall tree by Jeff Corullo; framed photography from Julie Klug, Gary Theisen, and Aline Fetter; and a painting and hand-painted loon decoy from Dorothy Schaefer;
- Fantastic gifts like socks from Stormy Kromer's new line of wool socks; pottery from Odonata; and a beautifully unique antler basket, and gift certificates from many area businesses;
- And too many more to list!
A list of all items will be
posted on our website
soon. (
It would have been there already, but for an unexpected internet outage at the library today. Sorry!
)
Give us a call at 715-476-2366 if you have questions.
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Yoga for Bookworms
If you're planning to join us for a hearty Italian meal on Saturday evening, you might want to start your day in a healthy way. Join Northern Fire Yoga on
Saturday, September 21 at 9:00 a.m
. for 60 minutes of gentle yoga at the Great Northern Hotel banquet room. All levels are welcome, and all proceeds benefit the library. Suggested donation $15 - To ensure a spot, please visit
www.northernfireyoga.com
to register.
~ THANK YOU to
Northern Fire Yoga
and the
Great Northern Motel
for sponsoring this event ~
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Brazilian music group Paulo Padilha e Bando
Catch the samba swing of Brazil with
Paulo Padilha e Bando
. Padilha is in town as part of the Arts Midwest World Fest program with the
Historic Ironwood Theatre
, and will visit the Mercer Library
at 1:00 p.m. on September 24 for a music and dance workshop
for the community.
Born in São Paulo, Padilha travels between the sounds of traditional samba and other Brazilian popular musical styles. Padilha is a master musician and educator that specializes in rhythm and song workshops for all ages. His clever lyrics tell about the urban lifestyle in Brazil in a sharp but good-humored way. With a band of master samba musicians and dancers, Paulo Padilha e Bando will make you want to dance all the way home! Bethany Ann Hellen from Bethany Ann Hellen Studios will be on hand to give some informal instruction if the spirit moves you to get up and dance.
Before the workshop, Gail Ondresky has generously volunteered to provide a Brazilian food tasting at 12:15 p.m. Gail has taught cooking classes and the library in the past and those who've attended know what a great chef she is.
Space for the food tasting is limited
, so please call the library by Friday, September 20th to sign up - 715-476-2366.
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The Arts as an economic anchor in the community
Artists and creative businesses can generate jobs and revenue, improve quality of life, and foster community. Land O' Lakes Arts (LOLA) Board President and Wisconsin Arts Board member Lynn Richie and LOLA Program director Wendy Powalisz will discuss bringing out the creativity in their community in a
free program on Wednesday, September 25 at 12:00 p.m.
in the Mercer Community Center.
This program is part of the “Business Bites” series sponsored by the Iron County Development Zone, Mercer Public Library, and Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce. The series is designed for local business owners, prospective business owners, and residents to gain business skills and learn about potential economic development in the Iron County area. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is appreciated: please call the Mercer Chamber at 715-476-2389 or email
[email protected]
to register by September 23.
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Grown-Up Story Hour returns
Grown-up Story Hour is back! This month we're trying out a new location: we'll be at
Island View Lodge
on Wednesday, September 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Sit back, relax, maybe grab a drink or something to eat, and enjoy an hour of short stories and essays. Everyone is welcome.
If you'd like to read at Grown-Up Story Hour, call the library at 715-476-2366 or email
[email protected]
. We can help you find something to read, or you can share some of your favorite short stories or essays with us. It's easy and fun!
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American Girl doll raffle
Tickets are still available for the Friends of the Library American Girl Doll raffle. This year's package includes an American Girl Truly Me doll and all the outfits and accessories she needs to enjoy our northwoods winters, including a skating outfit, snowboard, and more. Tickets are available at the library for $5 each or 3/$10. The drawing will be held at our Fall Celebration on September 21, but you do not need to be present to win.
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Other activities @ your library
- Drop-in tech help will be available on Thursday, September 26 at 2-4pm. Bring questions about your laptop, tablet, smartphone, or other gadget.
- Apple users are invited to a class on "Making the Most of your iPhone and iPad" on Monday, September 30 at 2:00 p.m. Bring your iPhone or iPad to follow along, and bring your questions.
- Adults are welcome to join us for "Coffee & Coloring" on September 27 at 2-4 p.m.
- The Ecumenical Bible study group will resume their weekly meetings on Tuesday, September 10 at 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact Martha at 715-776-3993.
- The Mercer Book Club will meet on Tuesday, October 1 at 1:00pm, to discuss As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner. Copies of the book will be available at the library. Drop me an email at [email protected] if you're interested in an evening book club - we'll be scheduling an initial meeting soon.
- Be sure to check out our full calendar of events to stay up to date with the latest schedule.
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Summer hours: Monday - Thrursday 9am-7pm; Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday 9am-noon
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