Hickory Corner Branch Programs
June 2025
Featured Adult Programs
Lighten Up for Summer
Monday, June 9, 6:30 pm
Get inspired with nutritious and delicious summer favorites! Learn tips for warm-weather meals that won’t weigh you down! Presented by Jill Kwasny, MS, RDN, registered dietician at McCaffrey’s Food Market. Please register.
Medicare Workshop
Tuesday, June 17, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Learn essential information about Medicare, including: 
* What are the different parts of Medicare (A, B, C, D)?
* What is and is not covered by traditional Medicare?
* What is the difference between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans?
* Tips on how to lower your Medicare costs.
Presented by Devin Rubin, co-owner of Golden Years Design Benefits.
Please register.
Getting Started with Kanopy
Tuesday, June 24, 4:00 pm
Learn how to access Kanopy. Please bring your Mercer County library card and a personal device (smartphone, tablet, or laptop). Please register.
Featured Youth Services Programs 
Paint a Juneteenth Flag
Thursday, June 19, 4:30 pm
Children ages 4 and up are invited to paint a Juneteenth flag in honor of the holiday. Registration required for each participant.
Andrew’s Big Show
Wednesday, June 25, 7:00 pm
Children ages 4 and up are invited to come kick-off the summer reading program with performer Andrew Scharff and his family-friendly comedy, circus and juggling show! Registration required for each participant. 
Jumpin’ Jamie
Monday, June 30, 10:30 am
Children of all ages are invited to enjoy a “kindie rock” concert performed by Jumpin’ Jamie. Kids and parents will be entertained with an energetic performance of singing, dancing, comedy, puppets, parachute play and bubbles! Registration required for each participant. 
Featured Virtual Programs
To see full program descriptions and additional virtual program offerings, please visit this month's MCLS Virtual Programs Newsletter.

Through the Eyes of the Artist:
Alphonse Mucha 
Thursday, June 5, 7:00 pm
Presented by art historian, Felicia Zavarella Stadelman. Sponsored by Friends of the West Windsor Library.
 
Prostate Health:
Understanding BPH and PSA Testing
Tuesday, June 10, 7:00 pm
Presented by Join Jamison S. Jaffe, DO, Medical Director of Urology at Penn Medicine Princeton Health. Presented as part of the Penn Medicine Princeton Health Community Wellness Program.
 
Not Your Average Tomato: Heirlooms
Tuesday, June 17, 7:00 pm
Presented by Justine Gray, Mercer County Horticulturist.
 
Personal and Family Emergency Preparedness
Monday, June 23, 6:30 pm
Presented by Yonatan Gershon, Certified Health Education Specialist, Mercer County Division of Public Health.
 
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.
Learn to Use Libby
Saturday, June 7, 1:30 pm
With an MCLS library card, you can access audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and graphic novels from anywhere!
 
Google Organizational Tools
Saturday, June 7, 3:00 pm
Learn how to use the Calendar, Keep, and Maps apps to stay organized! Classes are intended for adult learners, registration is required prior to class.
 
Word: Mail Merge
Saturday, June 21, 10:00 am
Create a letterhead and a document template. Use Mail Merge to create labels and form letters.
News
Summer Reading Program - Color Our World!
The MCLS Summer Reading Program is back! Registration begins Monday, June 16th and prizes will be handed out between Monday, June 23 and Saturday, August 9. Don't forget, the SRP is for all ages -- so we encourage everyone to get involved!
 
Learn more here.
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 Audiobook Appreciation Month
Every Tom, Dick & Harry
Something in the Water
The JFK conspiracy: the secret plot to kill Kennedy--and why it failed
Elphie
Challenger [book on cd] : a true story of heroism and disaster on the edge of space
Creation Lake
Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks
Smithsonian Scientists - 
Extinctopedia–A Discovery of What We Have Lost, What is at Risk, and What To Do About it
Wednesday, June 4, 2:00 pm
 
Lisa Jewell - 
Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns
Tuesday, June 10, 2:00 pm
 
Katherine Applegate -
Living the Otter Life
Tuesday, June 24, 4:00 pm
 
See More and Register Here!

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Hickory Corner Branch
138 Hickory Corner Road
East Windsor, New Jersey 08520
609-448-1330

https://mcl.org/branches/hickorycorner