Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and the Mercer County Library System is proud to celebrate with events honoring the heritage, culture, and achievements of Black Americans. From discussions and author visits to creative crafts and educational programs, there’s something for everyone. Learn about historical figures like Frederick Douglass and the Tuskegee Airmen, or explore art … Read more

American Heart Month and CPR Workshops

February is American Heart Month, the perfect time to focus on your heart health and explore ways to keep it strong. To help you on this journey, we’ve put together a Heart Health research guide with resources to help you take control of your heart health. We’re also hosting Friends & Family CPR workshops at … Read more

Full Time Librarian 1 / Library Associate, Adult Services, Twin Rivers Branch

The Mercer County Library System is seeking to fill a full-time, 35 hour per week position in the Adult Services Department at the Twin Rivers branch. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, flexible team player, who is highly tech-savvy and forward thinking.   Excellent customer service, strong knowledge of reference sources (both print and … Read more

MCLS Book Festival 2025

MCLS Book Festival 2025

Save the date! The Mercer County Library System is excited to announce our first Book Festival! The festival will take place at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch on Saturday, September 27, 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM. We will host panels about writing and publishing in different genres, authors will discuss their books, and we will offer … Read more

Top MCLS Books of 2024

Top MCLS Books of 2024

The check-outs are in! These books (and CDs) were taken out the most times in 2024 by your fellow MCLS cardholders! Click on a book below to go to the catalog and put a hold on it or see others like it. Kids and Tweens Picture Book Juvenile Fiction Teen and Young Adults Fiction Adults … Read more

Dr. MLK Jr. Day of Service, 2025

Dr. MLK Jr. Day of Service, 2025

Card & Letter Writing Drive The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday is a national day of service celebrating the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. Throughout the month, all branches of MCLS are offering opportunities for community members to write letters or make handmade cards to be delivered to homebound participants of the Mercer County … Read more

NJMVC at MCLS

The NJMVC (colloquially: DMV) mobile unit will be at Hopewell Branch and Lawrence Headquarters Branch this January. Make your appointment at https://telegov.njportal.com/njmvcmobileunit/ for any of the following: Look for “Mercer (Pennington)” or “Mercer (Lawrence)” when selecting a location. No appointment is necessary for the following: Hopewell Branch9 AM – 3 PM Monday, January 6, 2025Tuesday, … Read more