What's Happening at MCLS: August 2025

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

Summer Events: Continuing to Color Your World

Make the most of your August with our diverse collection of programs and services! This month brings together educational presentations, community resources, and fun entertainment for all ages. Create colorful crafts, dive into STEM activities, research your family history, or enjoy live music and performances with the family. We're here to support your learning, creativity, and community connections as summer draws to a close.

For Kids

Live Music with Summer Play Patrol
Tuesday, August 5, 10:00 am
Lawrence Branch

Tie-Dye
Tuesday, August 5, 2:30 pm
Hollowbrook Branch

Ana's World of Minis
Tuesday, August 5, 2:30 pm
Twin Rivers Branch

Beach Party with Gina the Balloon Girl
Wednesday, August 6, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Hopewell Branch

Magic and Bubble Show
Wednesday, August 6, 7:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

Touch A Truck
Friday, August 8, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Robbinsville Branch

End of Summer Reading Program Party
Friday, August 8, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Ewing Branch

Cookie Decorating
Friday, August 22, 3:30 pm
West Windsor Branch

For Teens & Tweens

Mini Canvas: Paint "Ocean Breeze" with Bob Ross
Friday, August 1, 3:15 pm
Wednesday, August 13, 3:15 pm
West Windsor Branch

Creative Corner
Every Monday, 7:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

Tie-Dye
Wednesday, August 6, 10:30 am
Hollowbrook Branch

Fluffy Slime
Wednesday, August 6, 4:00 pm
Robbinsville Branch

STEM Program: Light Up Circuit Flowers
Thursday, August 7, 3:00 pm
Ewing Branch

Make an Origami Star
Wednesday, August 13, 4:30 pm
Hopewell Branch

Journal Decorating
Wednesday, August 27, 2:30 pm
Twin Rivers Branch

For Adults

Adult Tie-Dye
Thursday, August 7, 2:00 pm
Hollowbrook Branch

Murder Mystery Night: Killer Startup
Thursday, August 7, 6:00 pm
Twin Rivers Branch

Hearing Screening
Wednesday, August 13, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
West Windsor Branch

Mobile NJ Motor Vehicle Commission
Friday, August 15, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Appointments required.
Hopewell Branch

The Conflict Ignites: The Battle of Lexington and Concord
Monday, August 18, 7:00 pm
Ewing Branch

Five Phases of an IRA
Thursday, August 21, 7:00 pm
Lawrence Branch

Pint for Pint Blood Drive
Monday, August 25, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

Introduction to Genealogy: Discovering Your Family History
Monday, August 25, 7:00 pm
Virtual Program

-Dave, Information Technology