West Windsor Branch Programs
June 2026
Featured Adult Programs
Play Mah Jongg
Thursdays, 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Open for players of all levels with a basic understanding of American Mah Jongg game play. Players use the most recent National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card and rules. Registration is required, space is limited.
Luce Quintet Chamber Music Group
Saturday, June 6, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Luce Quintet is a chamber music group consisting of two violins, a viola, a cello, and a double bass. They are current students of Montgomery High School. Their mission is to cultivate joy and community through music by providing free, diverse performances to all age groups. They will be performing soundtracks from popular movies including Interstellar, The Godfather, and James Bond.
ELL Conversation Group
Mondays, June 8 & 22, 6:30 – 7:30 pm & June 15, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Practice speaking and understanding English at our friendly and informal program for English Language Learners (ELL). We will discuss current topics, learn new vocabulary, and enjoy improving our language skills in a group setting. All adults are welcome.
Featured Youth Services Programs 
Miss Kim’s Children’s Concert
Friday, June 12, 10:30 am
Are you ready for a rollicking good time with Miss Kim? She'll have your little one hoppin' and boppin' along to her music in no time! For ages 0-5 years with a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. Concert will be outside, weather depending. Registration is not required.
Foam Party & Summer Reading Kickoff!
Saturday, June 27, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Join us to celebrate the start of summer… and Summer Reading at the Library! We will be having an epic foam party with foam cannons on our lawn! Also, participate in games, activities, crafts, and more to highlight programs the Library will have during the summer for the dino-tastic theme, Unearth a Story! For all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. Registration is not required.
Eyes of the Wild: Animal Show
Monday, June 29, 6:00 pm
Meet some unique, adorable, colorful animals! Eyes of the Wild is an exotic animal rescue that provides forever homes to over 175 animals and 60 different species from throughout the animal kingdom… and a selection of their animal ambassadors will be visiting the library!  As we “Unearth a Story” during summer reading, learn how these animals live out their stories – under the earth, on it, and above it.  This event will be held outside, weather permitting.  For all ages, youngest with a caregiver.  Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library.
Registration is recommended.
Featured Virtual Programs
To see full program descriptions and additional virtual program offerings, please visit this month's MCLS Virtual Programs Newsletter.

Medicaid Literacy Workshop
Monday, June 1, 6:00 pm
Presented by Yvette Alvarez, Community Health Education Consultant at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.
 
Celebrating the History of Timbuctoo on Juneteenth
Thursday, June 11, 7:00 pm
Presented by Guy Weston, Founder and Managing Director of the Timbuctoo Historical Society.
 
Britain's Hidden Treasures
Monday, June 15, 6:30 pm
Presented by Anglophile and former U.K. resident Claire Evans. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.
 
The Declaration of Independence
Tuesday, June 23, 7:00 pm
Presented by Josh Mandell and Tom Burnet, members of the Historical Society of West Windsor. Co-sponsored with the Historical Society of West Windsor.
 
Supporting Brain Health in Our Community
Wednesday, June 24, 6:30 pm
Presented by the Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter.
 
Unsung Heroes:
LGBTQ+ Activists & Advocates
Tuesday, June 30, 6:30 pm
Presented by history educator Howard Rosenberg.
Featured Technology Instruction
All classes take place at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Registration is required. To learn more or to register for a computer class, click here. 
Questions? Email techclass@mcl.org.
Google Docs: Resumes 
Saturday, June 13, 1:00 – 2:00 pm 
Learn tips for formatting a resume and saving it to the cloud to work on anywhere.
 
Career Prep & Job Seeking Skills
Saturday, June 13, 2:30 – 3:30 pm 
Best practices for career searching, resumes and cover letters.  
 
Digital Media Literacy
Tuesday, June 16, 12:30 – 1:30 pm 
Learn to spot mis-, dis- and mal-information, echo-chambers, and AI’s impact on credibility.
News
Summer Reading Program: Unearth A Story
The Mercer County Library System (MCLS) invites readers of all ages to dig into a summer of discovery with its 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” taking place from June 15 through August 8. This year’s theme encourages participants to explore hidden worlds, discover something new, and connect with stories that inspire curiosity and imagination. Learn more here.
Branch News
We’ve just planted (May 21 & 22) a Native Plant Garden along the front of the building. It’s going to take a while for it reach its full potential, but watching it get there will be fun! Also, if you would like to dive into some local plants for your own garden, stop by the Circ Desk and ask for a copy of the garden map and plant list.
 
Summer is coming… and so is the annual Summer Reading Program! Visit the branch starting June 15th to register. Starting June 22nd, visit the library to receive a small prize or free book for keeping track of your minutes spent reading, and earn raffle tickets for a fun prize basket. The more you read, the more raffle tickets you earn! Additionally, we need teen helpers during the summer to assist with summer-related library tasks. The deadline for teen summer volunteer applications has passed (May 20th) but interested teens ages 14 and up may still apply to volunteer, though acceptance will be limited by the number of spots still available. Contact the Children’s Desk for more info.
 
If you are looking for your favorite chapter-book series, we have shifted the more popular children’s series into their own aisle between the non-fiction and fiction sections. To help locate them visually, look for a picture of the main character(s) on the shelves!
Friends of the Library

Our Friends of the Library groups generously support our programs all year long.  Consider joining or donating to your branch's Friends group.  Ask for more information in the branch or visit our website.
 
 
 
These are just this month's highlights, dozens of programs for adults and youth take place at our branch every month.  View our full calendar for a complete list.
 
 
Featured Titles for True Crime Month
Dig Me a Grave: The Inside Story of the Serial Killer Who Seduced the South by Richard A. Harpootlian
Dig Me a Grave: The Inside Story of the Serial Killer Who Seduced the South
Five Bullets: The Story of Bernie Goetz, New York's Explosive '80s, and the Subway Vigilante Trial That Divided the Nation by Elliot Williams
Five Bullets: The Story of Bernie Goetz, New York's Explosive '80s, and the Subway Vigilante Trial That Divided the Nation
The Pain Brokers: How Con Men, Call Centers, and Rogue Doctors Fuel America's Lawsuit Factory by Elizabeth Chamblee Burch
The Pain Brokers: How Con Men, Call Centers, and Rogue Doctors Fuel America's Lawsuit Factory
Unspeakable Things: Silence, Shame, and the Stories We Choose to Believe by Brooke Nevils
Unspeakable Things: Silence, Shame, and the Stories We Choose to Believe
Cave Mountain: A Disappearance and a Reckoning in the Ozarks by Benjamin Hale
Cave Mountain: A Disappearance and a Reckoning in the Ozarks
Chasing Evil: Shocking Crimes, Supernatural Forces, and an FBI Agent's Search for Hope and Justice by Robert Hilland
Chasing Evil: Shocking Crimes, Supernatural Forces, and an FBI Agent's Search for Hope and Justice
Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks
Mary Savig
Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts
Wednesday, June 3, 2PM
 
Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel
Eat Your Ice Cream: A Compassionate and Humorous Roadmap to Wellbeing
Tuesday, June 9, 2PM
 
Matt Dinniman
Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe's Most Twisted RPG
Thursday, June 11, 7PM
 
Ted Page
Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood
Thursday, June 18, 2PM
 
Sana Javeri Kadri &
Asha Loupy
Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals
Tuesday, June 23, 2PM
 
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West Windsor Branch
333 North Post Road
Princeton Junction, New Jersey 08550
609-799-0462

https://mcl.org/branches/westwindsor