Mercer County Library System

We are committed to providing the materials and services that satisfy the educational, informational, recreational, and cultural needs of our diverse community, and strive to encourage a lifelong interest in reading.

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Behind the Books: Our New Podcast

Behind the Books is a bi-weekly podcast, including interviews with an author, as well an MCLS library staff member each episode.

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Face Masks Required

All library visitors over the age of 2 must wear face masks that cover the nose and mouth both inside a County library facility, and outside, when receiving library materials.

Indoor Browsing and Services

Quick, intentional visits instead of casual extended stays are encouraged.

  • Monday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
  • Friday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Saturday: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Hollowbrook Branch

  • Monday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Thursday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Friday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Aged 65+ and Immunocompromised Individuals

  • Monday: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
  • Friday: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
How We Are Keeping Patrons Safe

Curbside Pick-Up Appointments

Appointments must be booked no later than one hour before the timeslot. If you would like to book a timeslot within an hour, please call the branch to see if they can accommodate you.

  • Tuesday: 10 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 12:30 pm

Hollowbrook Branch

  • Monday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Thursday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Book Curbside Appointment
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    Giving Our Least Favorite Subjects Another Try
    Giving Our Least Favorite Subjects Another Try

    When I first started at the Twin Rivers branch, our book discussion group usually chose a fiction title for each… More

    April is National Poetry Month!
    April is National Poetry Month!

    There is no better time than during National Poetry Month to celebrate the achievements of National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda… More

    Books to Get You Thinking
    Books to Get You Thinking

    “Firsts in science and exploration require a special kind of leadership, the sort that is defined by courage; placing people… More

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