Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 3:30 pm Saturday, October 4, 3:00 pm
If you are interested in becoming a U.S. citizen, we can help! Join our free preparation class to study and practice for your citizenship exam. Registration is required by phone at 609-448-1474 or email at hiprogs@mcl.org. |
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Wednesday, October 8, 2:00 pmRepresentatives from the Mercer County Board of Social Services will be at the branch from 10 am to 12 noon to provide information about accessing the many, varied services and support they provide to the families and residents of Mercer County. No registration necessary.
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Wednesday, October 15, 6:30 pm OR Wednesday, October 29, 2:00 pm Make a fun and easy craft to decorate for Halloween, using an embroidery hoop, yarn & optional fake spiders! Open to any skill level. Both October craft classes are the same. Please register for only one. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association. Registration is required. |
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Fridays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 10:00 amOur youngest patrons and those who love them will enjoy twenty minutes of songs, rhymes, and a shared story, followed by 10 minutes of free play. For ages birth - 18 months. Siblings welcome, too. No registration required.
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Saturday, October 4, 10:00 amJoin a teacher from Lightbridge Academy for a story and fun craft! Siblings welcome, too. For ages 2-5. No registration required.
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Wednesday, October 8, 10:00 amJoin local musician Miss Kim for 30 minutes of classic and original children's songs. Sponsored by Hightstown Library Association. For ages birth - 7 years. Registration is strongly suggested.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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Queer Figures in New Jersey
Monday, October 6, 7:00 pm Presented by Kristyn Scorsone, Post-doctoral Fellow, Rutgers Center for Historical Analysis, Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Caring for the Whole Self: Chronic Illness and Emotional Well-being Thursday, October 16, 6:30 pm Presented by Kara Buda, PhD, clinical health psychologist specializing in psychosocial oncology. A Penn Medicine Princeton Health Community Wellness Program. Finding the Right Fit: Exploring Senior Living Options Tuesday, October 21, 2:00 pm Presented by Olga St. Pierre, Senior Living Specialist, Keller Williams Real Estate. Literary Figures in Princeton Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 pm Presented by Eve Mandel, Director of Education and Outreach, Historical Society of Princeton. |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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October Google Series Learn how to use some of the free cloud-based apps offered by Google.
Getting Started with Gmail Saturday, October 4, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Google Drive Monday, October 6, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Google Sheets Wednesday, October 8, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Google Docs: Resumes Wednesday, October 15, 6:30 - 7:30 pm October Basics Series Getting started doesn’t have to be scary! These classes will help you learn the basics of Windows computers. Mouse Basics Thursday, October 2 - 10:00 - 10:45 am PC Basics Thursday, October 2 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 pm Intro to Excel Friday, October 3 - 10:00 - 11:00 am Intro to Word Friday, October 3 - 2:00 - 3:00 pm Typing Lab Saturday, October 4 - 2:30 - 3:30 pm Windows 11: Files and Folders Monday, October 27 - 10:00 - 11:00 am Windows 11: Accessibility Tools Monday, October 27 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 pm |
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Staff In-Service Day All MCLS branches will be closed for staff training on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Our Lawrence Branch will also close at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 21st in preparation for In-Service Day. We apologize for any inconvenience. |
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Socktober Donation DriveIn recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Mercer County Library System is teaming up with Younity and RISE: A Community Service Partnership to collect donations of socks throughout the month of October, which are in demand during the fall and winter. Stop by your local branch this month to donate and make a difference!
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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. |
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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. |
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Featured Titles for Halloween |
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
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Smithsonian Educator Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States Thursday, October 2, 2PM Leigh Bardugo 10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy Thursday, October 9, 7PM Malala Yousafzai Finding My Way Wednesday, October 22, 7PM Philippa Gregory Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons Wednesday, October 29, 2PM |
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