Tuesday, June 2, 6:30 – 7:30 pmLearn about the benefits of Advance Care Planning, which involves discussing and documenting end-of-life healthcare preferences ahead of time. Receive a complimentary copy of Five Wishes, a document template created by the non-profit organization Aging with Dignity. Presented by Paul Knight, who is certified by Aging with Dignity to give talks on advance care planning and Five Wishes. He is also the facilitator of the Transition to Retirement group at the Center for Modern Aging in Princeton. Please register.
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Tuesday, June 9, 7:00 – 8:00 pmUsing our free MCLS resources and your library card, learn about the history of you through both genealogy tools and local newspaper archives dating back to 1846. Includes: Ancestry, Fold3, Heritage Quest, Heritage Hub (new!), Hightstown Digital Newspaper Archive, Trenton Times Archives, & the Trentonian Archives. Please bring your own tablet or laptop. Please register.
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Thursday, June 18, 2:30 – 3:30 pmIt s all good fun! No matter what your singing ability, you re bound to find an appreciative audience here at Hickory Corner Branch! Be sure to bring a list of songs you'd like to sing. Please register.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Saturday, June 13, 11:30 amChildren ages 2 and up, tweens and teens are welcome to make a keychain as a Father's Day gift. Registration is required for each participant.
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Wednesday, June 24, 4:00 pmCreative drama workshop for ages 5-8. The workshop begins with warm-up exercises to help the participants focus and prepare to act. Then the presenter will read the book Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs. Participants will create a prop, costume piece, or set piece to help tell the story. The workshop culminates in the participants acting out the story. Registration is required for each participant.
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Monday, June 29, 10:30 amEvery Monday during the summer reading program we will host a children's musical performer. To kick things off we have Tim Hoh Music for Kids! Whether performing for toddlers or a room full of punk rockers, Tim Hoh entertains with a great sense of enthusiasm and heart. His acoustic performances are filled with kids classics, original songs, and lots of dad jokes. It's wholesome, high-energy fun for the whole family! Registration is required for each participant.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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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. |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Google Docs: Resumes Saturday, June 13, 1:00 – 2:00 pm Learn tips for formatting a resume and saving 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. |
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Summer Reading Program: Unearth A StoryThe 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.
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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 True Crime Month |
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
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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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