Mercer County Library Blog

The Mercer County Library System Teen Advisory Board is fueled by creative, book-loving teens who craft social media posts, write zines, and share reviews on the library’s Goodreads page. Meet Jason—TAB member, devoted stargazer, and fan of fast-paced mythological adventures. Enjoy his latest book review. The Red Pyramid , the first book in The Kane Chronicles trilogy by Rick Riordan, weaves together Egyptian mythology, adventure, and humor to create a fast-paced story that appeals to readers of all ages.  The two protagonists, siblings Carter and Sadie Kane, have spent most of their lives apart ever since their mother’s death years ago. But on their yearly Christmas Eve reunion, their lives are changed forever when their father brings them to visit the British Museum. In an attempt to summon the Egyptian god Osiris and resurrect their mother, he blows up the Rosetta Stone and releases four other gods. One of them is the evil god Set who banishes their father to the Underworld....

Have you ever found yourself in a “reading rut"? Finished one book and can’t move on to the next? This can happen to readers of any age, and I am currently in a reading slump right now. Try as I might, I cannot get interested in a book enough to want to read it. This is a common problem that can happen to both readers and non-readers alike. I find it especially difficult for my non-reading children to get out of it. When reading is a struggle to begin with, it can be hard to figure out what to read next after finishing a book or series. Maybe they finished a favorite series and aren’t excited to read anything else. Or maybe reading is just always a struggle. I’ve dealt with both situations as a parent and a librarian, and it can be frustrating in any circumstance.   Here are some ideas if your child (or yourself!) needs help breaking through a reading slump… Browse New Books At the Lawrence Branch, our new books are very easy to browse. Most are facing out so you can check ...

Here are some of the events and programs from around the Mercer County Library System for the month of March. For a complete list of events at your local branch, visit the MCLS Events Calendar . March Celebrates Women's History, Creativity, STEM, and Irish Heritage This March, MCLS branches are filled with programming celebrating Women's History Month, National Crafting Month, NJ Makers Day, St. Patrick's Day, and America's 250th anniversary. Join us for movie screenings, historical programs, hands-on crafts, STEAM activities, and cultural celebrations throughout the month. Also be sure to check out our upcoming programming celebrating America's 250th anniversary . For Kids Crochet Club Tuesday, March 3, 6:30 pm Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 pm West Windsor Branch Paper Airplanes Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 pm Wednesday, March 25, 6:30 pm West Windsor Branch Crafternoons Thursday, March 5, 4:30 pm Thursday, March 12, 4:30 pm Thursday, March 19, 4:30 pm Thursday, Ma...