Twin Rivers Branch Programs
October 2025
Featured Adult Programs
Adult Craft: Felt Ghosts
Monday, October 6, 2:00 pm
Design and make your own little ghost friend just in time to decorate for Halloween. Registration is required. 
Adult Craft: 
Diamond Paint By Number Bookmark
Tuesday, October 21, 2:30 pm
Looking for a relaxing and creative way to unwind? Join us for a fun crafting session where you’ll use a diamond paint-by-numbers kit to create your own sparkling jeweled bookmark! All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a beautiful, handmade bookmark to keep or gift. Perfect for adults who enjoy easy, hands-on activities and a bit of glittery fun! Registration is required. 
Murder Mystery Night
Thursday, October 30, 6:00 pm
Murder Mystery Night is a night for solving a crime. Come individually, or as a group to sort through the evidence and find the killer! A dossier of evidence, clues, and maybe some red herrings will be provided for your crime solving pleasure. A smart device will be required for this program as there are digital clues to follow. Maximum six people per group. Please register only one person per group.   
Featured Youth Services Programs 
Tween/Teen Craft:
Wooden Pumpkins or Ghosts
Wednesday, October 8, 6:00 pm
We’ll do a craft to engage your creativity. Ages 12-17.
Registration is required.
Drop-In Haunted House Craft
Wednesday, October 29, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Come make a little haunted house! Ages 3 and up, with a caregiver.
No registration required!
Trick or Treat at the Library
Friday, October 31, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Children up to age 12 are invited to come with a caregiver to trick or treat at the library in their Halloween Costumes. No registration is required. 
Featured Virtual Programs
To see full program descriptions and additional virtual program offerings, please visit this month's MCLS Virtual Programs Newsletter.

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.
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.
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
News
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.
Socktober Donation Drive
In 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!
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 Halloween
It came from the trees
Zone one : a novel
Raising the Horseman
Trick or treat, Crankenstein
The hollow places : a novel
A season with the witch : the magic and mayhem of Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts
Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks
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
 
 
See More and Register Here!

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Twin Rivers Branch
276 Abbington Drive
East Windsor, New Jersey 08520
609-443-1880

https://mcl.org/branches/twinrivers