What's Happening at MCLS: November 2026
This November, MCLS offers opportunities to celebrate cultural heritage, explore history, and connect with our community. Discover programs recognizing Diwali, Native American Heritage Month, and Thanksgiving, along with events focused on Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. As we continue commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence, join us for more programs exploring our nation’s history and the diverse stories that shape our communities.
Below are selected events and programs taking place throughout the Mercer County Library System in November. For a complete list of events at your local branch, visit the MCLS Events Calendar.
Thanksgiving Events
Programs for Kids
Story & Snack: Turkeys
Hickory Corner Branch
No-Bake Pumpkin Energy Bites
Saturday, November 14, 1:30 pm
West Windsor Branch
Thanksgiving Bingo
Wednesday, November 18, 4:30 pm
Hickory Corner Branch
Thanksgiving Storytime
Thursday, November 19, 10:00 am
Robbinsville Branch
3D Turkey Painting
Saturday, November 21, 2:30 pm
Lawrence Headquarters Branch
Turkey Rock Painting
Saturday, November 21, 2:30 pm
Hickory Corner Branch
Special Thanksgiving Storytime
Ewing Branch
Thanksgiving Storytime
Hollowbrook Branch
Crafternoon: Leaf Turkey Craft
Hopewell Branch
Monday Fun Day: Turkey Launcher
Lawrence Headquarters Branch
Turkey Creation Station
Wednesday, November 25, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Robbinsville Branch
Programs for Teens
Tissue Paper Mason Jar Lanterns
Thursday November 19, 3:30 – 7:00 pm
West Windsor Branch
Programs for Adults
Mocktails & Munchies:
Warm Apple Cranberry Mulled Cider & Baked Brie with Honey & Nuts
Hopewell Branch
Drawing Party: Gratitude Rocks
Wednesday, November 18, 12: 00 pm
Lawrence Headquarters Branch
Native American Heritage Month Events
Programs for Kids
Crafternoon: Corn Cob Craft
Hopewell Branch
Native American Lenni-Lenape Storytime and Craft
Saturday, November 21, 10:30 am
West Windsor Branch
Programs for Adults
Get Lit Book Club: Waiting for the Long Night Moon by Amanda Peters
Lawrence Headquarters Branch
Unearthing History, One Page at a Time:
Transcribing Applications for Citizenship in Indian Territory
Saturday, November 7, 10:30 am
Hopewell Branch
Paint Like: Emily Kewageshig
Lawrence Headquarters Branch
Learning Native Lenape Plants
Virtual
The Short of It: Joseph Bruchac
Wednesday, November 18, 2:00 pm
Hopewell Branch
True Crime Book Club: Searching for Savanna by Mona Gable
Lawrence Headquarters Branch
Diwali Events
Programs for Kids
Crafternoon: Make Diwali Cards
Hopewell Branch
Diwali Celebration
Wednesday, November 4, 5:00 pm
Ewing Branch
Diwali Party
Robbinsville Branch
Diwali Craft and Snacks
Hickory Corner Branch
Diwali Celebration with Shishya Dancing School
Lawrence Headquarters Branch
Drop-in Diwali Crafts
Saturday, November 7, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
West Windsor Branch
Programs for Teens
Teen Craft: Paint a Diya
West Windsor Branch
Programs for Adults
Easy Cook: Indian Poppadom Dips
Hickory Corner Branch
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Events & National Family Caregivers Month
Programs for Adults
Navigating Affordable & Supportive Housing in New Jersey: A Guide for Families and Caregivers
Wednesday, November 4, 6:00 pm
Virtual
Maximizing Memory
Robbinsville Branch
Caregiver Preservation Meditative Art Class
Wednesday, November 11, 2:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch
Exploring Senior Living Choices
Hopewell Branch
Mercer County Board of Social Services
Monday, November 23, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch
America 250
Programs for Adults
Unearthing History, One Page at a Time:
Transcribing Applications for Citizenship in Indian Territory
Saturday, November 7, 10:30 am
Hopewell Branch
The Lincoln Assassination
Thursday, November 19, 6:30 pm
Lawrence Headquarters Branch
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