What's Happening at MCLS: August 2026
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.
This August, MCLS celebrates the final weeks of the 2026 Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story, with special events, creative activities, and opportunities for discovery before the program concludes on August 8. Summer fun continues throughout the month with programs for all ages, including science and nature experiences, crafts, performances, history talks, wellness programs, and engaging presentations. Join us as we continue celebrating summer, exploring new interests, and commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence with stories and events that connect us to our shared history.
Foam Invasion Party!
Saturday, August 1, 1:00 pm https://events.mcl.org/event/17113210
West Windsor Branch
Beaded Glitter Sunglasses
Tuesday, August 4, 6:30 pm https://events.mcl.org/event/17173328
Lawrence Branch
Kid's Concert with Kim Yarson
Wednesday, August 5, 10:00 am https://events.mcl.org/event/17161534
Hightstown Branch
End of Summer Reading Program Messy Party!
Wednesday, August 5, 10:00 am https://events.mcl.org/event/17186633
Lawrence Branch
Summer Science: Lungs & Breathing
Thursday, August 6, 2:00 pm
Hopewell Branch
Bones in Your Backyard: Exploring NJ's Fossil Record
Thursday, August 6, 4:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch
The Lizard Guys
Thursday, August 6, 5:30 pm
West Windsor Branch
Happy Trail Pony Rides
Friday, August 7, 11:00 am
Ewing Branch
Lumen Summer Spark Lab: Strawberry DNA
Friday, August 7, 2:00 pm
Hightstown Branch
Outdoor Bubble Party
Friday, August 7, 2:00 pm
Ewing Branch
Touch A Truck
Friday, August 7, 10:00 am
Robbinsville Branch
Unique Creatures Animal Show
Friday, August 7, 2:00 pm
Hollowbrook Branch
Kids Public Speaking Workshop
Saturday, August 15, 10:00 am
Saturday, August 22, 10:00 am
Saturday, August 29, 10:00 am
Hopewell Branch
Peace in Practice
Monday, August 3, 6:00 pm https://events.mcl.org/event/17161715
Monday, August 10, 6:00 pm https://events.mcl.org/event/17161729
Monday, August 17, 6:00 pm https://events.mcl.org/event/17161730
Monday, August 24, 6:00 pm https://events.mcl.org/event/17161731
Monday, August 31, 6:00 pm https://events.mcl.org/event/17161733
Hightstown Branch
Let's Make... Strawberry Ice Cream!
Friday, August 7, 3:30 pm
West Windsor Branch
Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Tuesday, August 11, 4:00 pm https://events.mcl.org/event/17194688
Ewing Branch
DIY "Needoh" Squishy
Thursday, August 13, 2:30 pm
Lawrence Branch
Teen Pen Pal Club
Thursday, August 13, 6:30 pm
Hopewell Branch
Tween & Teen Night: Make Your Own Squishy Craft
Monday, August 17, 7:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch
Book Bedazzling
Friday, August 21, 1:30 pm
Robbinsville Branch
New Jersey Food Truck Cookbook with Author Patrick Lombardi
Saturday, August 1, 2:30 pm https://events.mcl.org/event/17186396
Robbinsville Branch
Historic Local Resources
Tuesday, August 4, 7:00 pm https://events.mcl.org/event/17089614
Hickory Corner Branch
Hornets, Wasps and Bees, Oh My!
Wednesday, August 5, 7:00 pm https://events.mcl.org/event/17081625
Virtual Program
One Woman Shows - Meet Eleanor Roosevelt
Thursday, August 6, 6:30 pm https://events.mcl.org/event/17170609
Lawrence Branch
Silent Book Club
Friday, August 7, 10:30 am
Ewing Branch
Unearthing History, One Page at a Time: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
Saturday, August 8, 10:00 am
Hopewell Branch
A Mindful Summer Escape
Saturday, August 8, 10:00 am
Hickory Corner Branch
Tote Bag Decorating
Monday, August 10, 7:00 pm
Hollowbrook Branch
Adult CrafterNoon: Painted Seashells
Tuesday, August 11, 3:00 pm
Lawrence Branch
Preserving the Untold History of Chinese Grocers in the Delta: A Documentary Screening and Discussion
Wednesday, August 12, 7:00 pm
Virtual Program
College Funding and the FAFSA: Steps in Maximizing Financial Aid
Thursday, August 13, 7:00 pm
Hightstown Branch
Medicare 101
Tuesday, August 18, 6:30 pm
Hickory Corner Branch
Dig In! Mocktails & Munchies: Peach Basil Spritzer & Caprese with Peach & Burrata
Monday, August 24, 2:00 pm
Hopewell Branch
Gene Kelly - Singing and Dancing in the Rain
Monday, August 24, 7:00 pm
Virtual Program
Citizen to Soldier: Life in the Continental Army
Thursday, August 27, 6:30 pm
Ewing Branch
Meet Mercer County's Own Jeopardy! Hero Jamie Ding
Monday, August 31, 7:00 pm
Lawrence Branch
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Links to Branch Calendars:
- Anna, Hopewell Branch
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