Hickory Corner Branch - Mercer County Library System

Contact Us

Branch Manager: Sharon Galbraith Ryer
Circulation Desk: 609-448-1330
Reference Desk: 609-448-0957

Curbside Pick-Up

Monday: Not Available
Tuesday: Not Available
Wednesday: Not Available
Thursday: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Friday: Not Available
Saturday: Not Available
Sunday: Not Available

Book Appointment Get Help

Public Browsing

Monday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

Modified Hours and Closings

Location

Directions

From the NJ Turnpike

Take Exit 8 towards Hightstown.

Follow Route 33 West (Franklin St) to North Main Street.

Turn left onto North Main St /NJ 33. Continue on NJ 33 for 1.5 miles.

Turn right onto Hickory Corner Road.

Continue on Hickory Corner Road, crossing over Route 130, for 1/2 mile.

The library entrance is on the right-hand side of the road and the library building sits back off the road.

From Route 195

Take Exit 5b to Route 130 North through Hamilton, NJ for 6 miles to Hickory Corner Road in East Windsor, NJ (just past where Route 33 branches off to the right).

Turn left at the Hickory Corner Road traffic light and drive 1/3 mile through the residential area to the library.

The library sign is on the right-hand side of the road and the library sits back off the road.

Events

We will be providing a safe environment by strictly adhering to physical distancing guidelines. Please note the following:

All participants must wear masks during the program
Please maintain physical distancing of 6 feet from other patrons
Restrooms inside the library will be available as the capacity limit allows. If the building’s capacity is reached, patrons will need to wait to enter the building to use the restroom
In the case of inclement weather, the program will be canceled

Use our app: MyMCLSNJ
Visit us online at www.mcl.org (Events)
Call 609-448-0957 for assistance

Outdoor Crochet & Knit Corner

Tuesdays at 2:00 to 3:00 pm

Join the conversation while starting a new project or continuing your work in progress. Discuss past projects, and share tips and ideas. All hook and needle crafters are welcome!

Outdoor Current Events Chat

Wednesdays at 2:30 to 3:30 pm

One of the Hickory Corner librarians will moderate a thoughtful discussion of current events by patrons. All adults are welcome. No preparation is necessary; the librarian will reveal the topic at the top of the discussion.

ESL Conversation Outdoors

Mondays at 2:20 to 3:30 pm

One of the Hickory Corner Branch librarians will lead the sessions, intended for intermediate-level speakers (those comfortable speaking English in most situations and looking for practice to increase confidence). We’ll meet in the parking lot on Mondays, weather permitting.

About the Branch

As the largest eastern branch of the Mercer County Library System, the Hickory Corner Branch is a hub of activity for our community. The branch offers a comfortable space to read, study and connect.

Our youth services staff offer engaging Baby and Story Times for children 3 months to 5 years, and so much more. S.T.E.A.M. programs for children of all ages, Teen & Tween Yoga and Story Stretches, LEGO projects, and the ever-popular Slime are just a few of their many programs each month.

Adult programs on a variety of subjects including heath, legal issues, education, exercise, and genealogy, are offered at the branch. The library also offers computer and technology classes, or schedule a one-on-one session with a knowledgeable librarian. Check out our branch calendar for current program listings.

The branch’s several community rooms are in near-constant use, offering meeting space for a wide variety of nonprofit groups. We also have a Quiet Study room available for everyone.

Be sure to enjoy Hickory Corner’s monthly displays. Exhibitors have ranged in age from 6 to 90 and represent the diverse interests of our community. Collections and displays ranging from rubber ducks to telegraph insulators to photography and original artwork are sure to inspire.