What's Happening at MCLS: April 2025

Here are some of the events and programs from around the Mercer County Library System for the month of April. For a complete list of events at your local branch, visit the MCLS Events Calendar, and check out the flyers in this post!

National Poetry Month Events

Celebrate National Poetry Month with readings, workshops, and open mic sessions that inspire creativity and expression.

For Adults

Poetry Reading & Open Mic
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 6:30 pm
Lawrence Branch

Poetry Writing Workshop
Saturday, April 5, 1:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

Poetry Circle: Poetry Month Reading
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 6:30 pm
Lawrence Branch

Poetry Writing Workshop
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 2:30 pm
Lawrence Branch

Rule of Three Reading Group: Poetry
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 6:30 pm
West Windsor Branch

A Poetry Happening: Mercer Poets Read
Monday, April 28, 2025, 7:00 pm
Virtual Program

For Kids

Blackout Poetry
All month long
Ewing Branch

For All Ages

Blackout Poetry Wall
All month long
Hollowbrook Branch

National Library Week Events

Celebrate National Library Week with programs that highlight creativity, storytelling, and literary exploration.

For Kids

National Library Week Hearts
Sunday, April 6, 2025, 1:00 pm
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 1:30 pm
Friday, April 11, 2025, 1:30 pm
West Windsor Branch

Library Week Scavenger Hunt
Monday, April 7 - Friday, April 11, 2025
Hollowbrook Branch

Toddler Storytime with Guest Author Tomika Reid
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 10:30 am
West Windsor Branch

Learn to Draw Your Own Comics
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 4:30 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

Author Talk: Amy Baldwin
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 4:30 pm
Ewing Branch

For Adults

Matinee Movie: The Public
Friday, April 11, 2025, 2:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

For Everyone

Mural Contest
All month long
Lawrence Branch

Earth Day Events

Celebrate Earth Day with a variety of programs focused on environmental awareness, creative recycling, and sustainable gardening.

For Adults

2025 TRASHEDart Contest Reception
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 6:30 pm
Lawrence Branch

How to Create a Pollinator Garden for Beginners
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:30 am
Hopewell Branch

For Everyone

Saving the Coral Reefs
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 7:00 pm
Virtual Program

Earth Day: Community Planting Project
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 4:30 pm
Twin Rivers Branch

For Kids

Writers Workshop & Author's Visit
Saturday, April 5, 2025, 10:30 am
Hightstown Branch

Edible Chocolate Dirt Worm Cup
Sunday, April 6, 2025, 2:00 pm
Ewing Branch

Upcycled Art Creation Station
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

Planting Marigolds
Monday, April 21, 2025, 6:30 pm
West Windsor Branch

Earth Slime
Wednesday, April 22, 2025, 2:00 pm
Ewing Branch

Crafternoon: Earth Flowers
Monday, April 21, 2025, 4:00 pm
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 4:00 pm
Hopewell Branch

Planting Zinnias
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 5:30 pm
West Windsor Branch

Easter Events

Celebrate Easter with festive egg hunts, creative crafts, and fun activities for children and families.

For Kids

Crafternoon: Tissue Paper Eggs
Monday, April 7, 2025, 4:00 pm
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 4:00 pm
Hopewell Branch

Easter Egg Hunt
Tuesday, April 9, 2025, 11:00 am
Wednesday, April 10, 2025, 4:00 pm
Hopewell Branch

Easter Egg Hunt
Friday, April 11, 2025, 3:00 pm
Monday, April 14, 2025, 2:00 pm
Hightstown Branch

Easter Egg Hunt
Monday, April 14 - Thursday, April 17, 2025, 2:00 pm
Hollowbrook Branch

Pre-Hatch Party for Chicks
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 10:30 am
West Windsor Branch

Drop-in Chick Crafts & Egg Viewing
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
West Windsor Branch

Easter Egg Hunt
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 4:30 pm
Ewing Branch

Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 10:00 am
Hickory Corner Branch

Movie Matinee: Peter Rabbit (PG)
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 2:00 pm
West Windsor Branch

Arab American Heritage Month Events

Join us in celebrating Arab American Heritage through programs that explore culture, cuisine, art, and dialogue.

For Adults

The Short of It: Susan Muaddi Darraj
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 2:00 pm
Hopewell Branch

A Celebration of Arab Culture & Dialogue
Monday, April 14, 2025, 7:00 pm
Virtual Program

Exploring Vegetarian Cooking
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 10:30 am
Hopewell Branch

For Kids

Paint Like Helen Zughaib
Monday, April 14, 2025, 7:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

Passover Events

Join us for Passover events featuring crafts and storytimes that bring the traditions of Passover to life for children.

For Kids

Passover Take-Home Craft: Make a Matza Cover
Sunday, April 6 - Friday, April 11, 2025 (while supplies last)
Ewing Branch

Passover Storytime
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 5:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

Passover Storytime
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 5:00 pm
Robbinsville Branch

Read-Aloud and Craft with Congregation Beth Chaim
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 10:00 am
Hightstown Branch

Autism Acceptance Month Events

Celebrate Autism Acceptance with engaging sensory storytimes and play sessions. Enjoy interactive programs that offer a supportive and fun environment.

For Kids

Sensory Storytime
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 10:00am
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 10:00 am
West Windsor Branch

Sensory Storytime
Fridays, April 4, 11, & 25, 2025, 10:00 am
Hollowbrook Branch

Sensory Playtime
Friday, April 4, 2025, 3:00 pm
Friday, April 11, 2025, 3:00 pm
Friday, April 25, 2025, 3:00 pm
Lawrence Branch

Quiet Storytime
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 11:00 am
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 11:00 am
Tuesday, April 22 2025, 11:00 am
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 11:00 am
Lawrence Branch

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