What's Happening at MCLS: September 2025

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

Fall into September: Celebrating Culture and Community

September brings a vibrant mix of cultural celebrations and seasonal activities to MCLS! This month, we're honoring Hispanic Heritage Month with special programs including movie screenings, crafts, book, and short story discussions. We're also celebrating Rosh Hashanah with special storytimes and welcoming autumn with themed crafts and activities.

For Kids

Story & Snack: Apples
Friday, September 5, 10:30 am
Hickory Corner Branch

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage: Storytime & Craft
Monday, September 15, 4:30 pm
Ewing Branch

Rosh Hashanah Storytime
Wednesday, September 17, 5:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

Rosh Hashanah Storytime
Thursday, September 18, 5:00 pm
Robbinsville Branch

Sensory Science: Autumn
Monday, September 22, 11:00 am
Lawrence Branch

Fall Bingo
Monday, September 16, 4:30 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

For Adults

Paint Like: Frida Kahlo
(teens/tweens also welcome)
Tuesday, September 2, 6:30 pm
Lawrence Branch

Adult Craft: 3D Llama Craft
Tuesday, September 9, 3:00 pm
Lawrence Branch

Hispanic Heritage Month Movies La Bamba (1987)
Sunday, September 14, 2:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

Adult Craft: Autumn Gnomes
Wednesday, September 17, 10:00 am
Hopewell Branch

Hispanic Heritage Month Movies El Norte (1983)
Friday, September 19, 2:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

Hispanic Heritage Month Movies In The Heights (2021)
Sunday, September 21, 2:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

Breaking Barriers: Getting Started with Hispanic Genealogy
Wednesday, September 24, 7:00 pm
Virtual Program

Adult Craft: Fall Washi Tape Coasters
Thursday, September 25, 11:00 am
Ewing Branch

Nonfiction Book Club: My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor
Thursday, September 25, 7:00 pm
Ewing Branch

Hispanic Heritage Month Movies Selena (1997)
Friday, September 26, 2:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

Hispanic Heritage Month Movies In The Time Of Butterflies (2001)
Sunday, September 28, 2:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

October Preview

Hispanic Heritage Month Movies McFarland, USA (2015)
Friday, October 3, 2:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

Hispanic Heritage Month Movies Cesar Chavez (2014)
Sunday, October 5, 2:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

The Short of It: Isabel Allende
Wednesday, October 8, 2:00 pm
Hopewell Branch

Hispanic Heritage Month Movies Stand And Deliver (1988)
Friday, October 10, 2:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

Hispanic Heritage Month Movies Under The Same Moon (La Misma Luna) (2007)
Sunday, October 12, 2:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

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