Holiday Cheer

Holiday Cheer

Are you reading to get into the holiday spirit? Are you already in the holiday spirit and want to be surrounded by cheer, sparkling lights, and (fake) snow? Come and join the fun! Below we have some events for the first half of December along with some good winter reads for each age group. Looking … Read more

Amateur Photo Contest Reception

Amateur Photo Contest Reception

The Hickory Corner Branch is hosting a reception for the Mercer County Library System Amateur Photo Contest on Monday, December 5, 5:30-7:30pm.  Overall prizes will be distributed at that time. All are invited to browse entries submitted by all the Mercer County Library System amateur photographers, as well as to meet people from all the branches. … Read more

NaNoWriMo

NaNoWriMo

NaNoWriMo, formally known as National Novel Writing Month, is a nonprofit organization which promotes creative writing. We will be hosting events at our branches in order to encourage our local writers to write! Check out the events below. Come Write In! Hopewell Branch (609) 737-2610Tuesdays, November 1, 15, 22 & 29, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM If you’re looking … Read more

Halloween Events

Halloween Events

Registration is required for most programs. Visit our Events Page for more details. Kids Crafts Crafternoon: Haunted House Scene Monday, October 17, 4:00 pm Tuesday, October 18, 4:00 pm Hopewell Branch Crafternoon: Painting a Pumpkin Patch Monday, October 31, 4:00 pm Tuesday, November 1, 4:00 pm Hopewell Branch Animal Masks Sunday, October 23, 2:00 pm … Read more

Happy Diwali

Happy Diwali

Registration is required for most programs. Visit our Events Page for more information. Visit our Events Page for more information. Children’s Events Diwali Celebration Sunday, October 9, 3:00 pm Ewing Branch Diya Painting Wednesday, October 12, 3:00 or 4:00 pm West Windsor Branch School-Age STEAM: Chocolate Sparklers Monday, October 17, 4:30 pm Hickory Corner Branch … Read more

Read a Romance Month

Read a Romance Month

August is Read-a-Romance Month and it is just in time for prime beach-reading season! August is also referred to as Romance Awareness month, so re-watching The Notebook or Titanic definitely counts as well. We all need our fill of Kate Winslet and Ryan Gosling every once in a while. Check out the lists below for … Read more

Abortion Rights In New Jersey

Abortion Rights In New Jersey

7/1/2022: With abortion expected to become illegal or heavily restricted in about half of all states now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, Governor Phil Murphy signed two bills to protect individuals who receive and provide reproductive health care services in New Jersey: The first bill (A-3975/S-2633) would generally prevent the disclosure … Read more

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Baby Formula Shortage

Baby Formula Shortage

Governor Murphy has signed Executive Order #296 declaring a state of emergency following concerns about a baby formula shortage. With New Jersey families facing difficulties obtaining baby formula due to the ongoing national shortage, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 296 today declaring a State of Emergency in order to activate State price gouging … Read more

Conflict in Ukraine

Conflict in Ukraine

“Mercer County stands with Ukraine in this one-sided unprovoked attack on a sovereign nation. We condemn the aggression by Russian leader Vladimir Putin, and we pray for an end to the unwarranted war on the Ukrainian citizens and a swift restoration to peace.” Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes We are constantly updating this page … Read more

Catalog Update

Catalog Update

As of 7/13/2021, our catalog does not support Internet Explorer. This is due to Microsoft announcing Internet Explorer’s end-of-life for 6/15/2022. On that day, Internet Explorer will be uninstalled and users will be automatically directed to use Microsoft Edge. Our IT Department suggests that patrons using Internet Explorer switch to Microsoft Edge soon for an smoother transition. … Read more