From craft sessions to conversations highlighting women’s contributions to civil rights, literature, and science, we have activities for all ages. Enjoy movie screenings, poetry readings, and hands-on events designed to showcase the lasting impact women have made throughout history. Be sure to also explore our American Women’s History database, featuring biographies, historical documents, videos, and … Read more
Together We Read is a Digital Book Club for participating libraries in the United States. During this two-week program, there will be no waitlists and no holds for the selected title.
The 11th Annual New Jersey Makers Day will be March 21-23, 2025. Started with an initial grant from LibraryLinkNJ, the mission of New Jersey Makers Day is to inspire and activate libraries to showcase and highlight STEM and maker culture, enhancing life-long learning. Check out the STEM resources we have available online at MCLS at … Read more
Attention Mercer County Poets! We’re looking for poets to submit and share your own work or a favorite published poem.
Kids and families can join in for scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, and story times to celebrate the Irish spirit. For Kids Crafternoon: Make a Pot of GoldSaturday, March 8, 2025, 12:00 pmMonday, March 10, 2025, 4:00 pmTuesday, March 11, 2025, 4:00 pmHopewell Branch Leprechaun Trap CraftMonday, March 10, 2025, 4:00 pmEwing Branch St. Patrick’s Day BingoTuesday, … Read more
Share your predictions for the winners of each category for this year’s Oscars! Below, you’ll find the ballot to be returned to your local library branch by Saturday, March 1st, for a chance to win a $25 Fandango gift card! (Gift Card courtesy of the Friends of the Hopewell Township Library.)
Mercer County is committed to eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2050 through the Vision Zero Action Plan, a worldwide effort to eliminate traffic fatalities. We need your input to make our roads safer. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey: Participants who complete the survey (and optionally provide their email) will … Read more
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
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
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