MERCER, Wis. -- The Mercer Public Library plans to raise $400,000 for a major expansion of its building.

Librarian Teresa Schmidt announced the expansion plan during the library's annual celebration on Oct. 3.

The project will add a children's room, quiet study area, meeting room, increased shelving and seating.

The Mercer Library Board contracted with architect Gary Sobek of Hazelhurst to develop initial plans for the expansion. A donation from the Friends of the Library paid for those plans.

The library board's building committee will develop a fundraising plan.

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