PRINCETON NJ Announcement

August Events @MCLS

July 11, 2026

Featured Adult Virtual Programs for August 2026

 

Care Planning Essentials: Preparing for Care at Home and Beyond
Tuesday, August 4, 6:00 pm

Whether caring for an aging parent, a child with disabilities, a spouse, or another loved one, having a well-organized care plan can make a significant difference during both everyday situations and unexpected emergencies. Join Colorful Dreams for an informative program focused on developing practical care plans for individuals receiving care at home, in assisted living communities, nursing facilities, or other supportive settings. Participants will learn how to organize essential information, prepare key documents, coordinate care among family members and providers, and plan for transitions across care settings. Topics include care plan development, medication management, emergency preparedness, medical documentation, communication strategies, and tools that can help families make informed decisions. This program is designed for family members, caregivers, future caregivers, self-advocates, and anyone interested in creating a more organized and proactive approach to care planning. Offered as part of the Colorful Dreams Care Program Series. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

 

Hornets, Wasps and Bees, Oh My!
Wednesday, August 5, 7:00 pm

People are beginning to appreciate bees (or at least fear them a little less) but the same can't always be said for their much-maligned cousins, the hornets and wasps. Yet these insects play vital roles in our ecosystem and are important allies in our gardens. Join Sabrina Tirpak, Laboratory Researcher at the Rutgers Plant Diagnostic Laboratory, for an informative look at the biology of bees, hornets, and wasps. Learn how to identify and distinguish some of the species commonly found in our yards, discover the valuable work they do, and separate facts from fiction as common myths about these often-misunderstood insects are dispelled. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

 

Preserving the Untold History of Chinese Grocers in the Delta: 
A Documentary Screening and Discussion
Wednesday, August 12, 7:00 pm

During the Jim Crow era in the American South, an untold narrative unfolded that defied the traditional Black-White binary of Southern history: the history of Chinese grocers in the Mississippi Delta. Emerging filmmaker and Hopewell resident Bryan Zhao examines this rich, forgotten legacy in Eighty Years at Young's. Centered on an 80-year-old grocery store in Earle, Arkansas, the film weaves together past and present via oral histories, community interviews, and archival photographs to detail the impact of the region's few remaining Chinese-owned grocery stores. Join us for a virtual screening of the film followed by an engaging discussion with Zhao about his documentary research process, the legacy of Delta grocers, and his work in AAPI advocacy and community solidarity. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

 

The Junior & Senior Year Roadmap: A Timeline for Stress-Free College Applications
Monday, August 17, 7:00 pm

Feeling overwhelmed by the college process? You're not alone. Join independent educational consultant Gabrielle Cayton from Ready to Launch, Educational Consulting for a practical, jargon-free session that maps out exactly what to do - and when - from junior fall through senior spring. We'll cover course planning, testing decisions, building a balanced college list, essays, financial aid, and comparing offers - plus how parents can support their teen without taking over. Already a senior? You'll get focused guidance on application deadlines, supplements, the FAFSA, and weighing your offers — it's not too late to finish strong. You'll leave with a clear month-by-month plan. Perfect for students and parents at every stage. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

 

Gene Kelly—Singing and Dancing in the Rain
Monday, August 24, 7:00 pm

Gene Kelly is one of the most engaging and influential dancers in motion picture history. At a time when movie dance largely showcased elegant partners in motion, Kelly transformed both the nature of male dancing and the essential role of the camera in bringing dance to life on the big screen. Beginning in the 1940s, he created dozens of iconic numbers that helped define the American movie musical and continue to delight audiences of all ages. This presentation surveys Kelly's remarkable achievements and explores his enduring impact on Hollywood dance. Presented by Brian Rose, Professor Emeritus at Fordham University. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

 

Featured Adult In-Person Programs for August 2026

 

New Jersey Food Truck Cookbook with Author Patrick Lombardi
Saturday, August 1, 2:30 pm 

Robbinsville Branch

42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road

Robbinsville, NJ 08691

609-259-2150 
Whether appearing at food festivals, catering personal and business events, or just serving up lunch on the job site, New Jersey's food trucks are some of the best in the nation. Author Patrick Lombardi has been around the circuit for nearly a decade, covering a wide range of events as well as gourmet food trucks for online publication BestofNJ.com. He used this experience when putting together his second book: The New Jersey Food Truck Cookbook. Lombardi will be sharing helpful kitchen tips and his favorite recipes from the book, including samples of Brownie Bar's "non-gingerbread cookies." Registration is required.

 

Incorporating Exercise into Your Daily Life

Tuesday, August 4, 2:00 pm

Twin Rivers Branch

276 Abbington Drive, 

East Windsor, NJ 08520

609-443-1880

Incorporating exercise into your daily routine can be simple and effective, enhancing both physical and mental well-being without requiring a significant time commitment. Let's learn some tricks and strategies to make small changes in your life. Presented by Parker Life. Registration is required. 

 

Historic Local Resources

Tuesday, August 4, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Hickory Corner Branch 
138 Hickory Corner Road
East Windsor, NJ 08520

609-448-1330

Using our free MCLS resources and with your library card, learn about the history of you through both genealogy tools and the history of our community via local newspaper archives dating back to 1846. Includes: Ancestry, Fold3, Heritage Quest, Heritage Hub (New!), Hightstown Digital Newspaper Archive, Trenton Times Archives, & the Trentonian Archives. Please bring your own tablet or laptop. Registration is requested.

 

College Admissions Workshop for Parents

Tuesday, August 4, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

West Windsor Branch

333 North Post Road

Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

609-799-0462

Learn practical, actionable advice that families can apply to help their students prepare for college. Topics include building a strong high school profile and course selection; understanding what selective colleges look for; common application mistakes to avoid; timelines and planning from freshman through senior year; and more. 

 

Afternoon Scrabble

Wednesday, August 5, 2:00 pm 

Twin Rivers Branch

276 Abbington Drive, 

East Windsor, NJ 08520

609-443-1880

Do you love word games? The Twin Rivers Library has Scrabble! Come and put your wordsmithing skills to the test and play an afternoon game of Scrabble. Registration is required.

 

Hooked on Yarn

Thursdays, August 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10:00 – 11:00 am

Hollowbrook Branch

320 Hollowbrook Drive

Ewing, NJ 08638

609-883-5914

Are you passionate about crafting with yarn and creating cozy, handmade masterpieces? Look no further! Our Hooked-on Yarn program is the perfect place for beginners and experienced crafters alike to come together and share their love for yarn art. For ages 16 and up.

 

Adult Guided Meditation

Thursdays, August 6, 13, 20 & 27, 12:00 pm

Hightstown Memorial Branch

114 Franklin St.

Hightstown, NJ 08520

609-448-1474

Relax, refocus, and rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by staff member, Leena, who is a longtime practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Registration is requested.

 

One Woman Shows - Meeting Eleanor Roosevelt

Thursday, August 6, 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Lawrence Headquarters Branch

2751 Brunswick Pike

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

609-883-8292

Celebrate America 250 with an unforgettable journey into the life of a true visionary. In this captivating "One Woman Show," Linda Kenyon brings Eleanor Roosevelt to life, illuminating the path of a leader who transformed our nation and the world. Endorsed by Roosevelt's own granddaughter as the best portrayal she's ever seen, this performance captures the First Lady's signature voice, warmth, and indomitable spirit. Step back in time and witness the journey of an icon whose legacy of goodwill continues to inspire us all. Don't miss this spellbinding experience!

Silent Book Club

Friday, August 7, 10:30 am

Ewing Branch

61 Scotch Road

Ewing, NJ 08628

609-882-3148

Looking for a place to read with others in a comfortable, quiet place? Join us for our new Silent Book Club. Bring any book you are currently reading or choose one from our collection. All formats are welcome. We'll share the books we brought, have some refreshments, and then read silently together. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library. Registration is requested.

 

A Mindful Summer Escape

Saturday, August 8, 10:00 – 11:00 am

Hickory Corner Branch 
138 Hickory Corner Road
East Windsor, NJ 08520

609-448-1330

Embrace the ease and warmth of a summer day through mindful breathing, gentle body awareness, intention setting, guided visualization, and quiet reflection. This restorative practice invites you to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and cultivate a sense of calm, clarity, and renewal. Come as you are; all are welcome! Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Registration is requested.

 

Unearthing History, One Page at a Time: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

Saturday, August 8, 10:00 – 11:30 am

Hopewell Branch

245 Pennington-Titusville Road

Pennington, NJ 08534

609-737-2610

Join us to transcribe case files on sightings of unidentified flying objects of Project Blue Book, the U.S. Air Force investigation into UFOs that were sighted between June 1947 and December 1969. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop; a limited number will be available. Please register at events.mcl.org. Registration is requested.

 

Researching Your Historic Home

Saturday, August 8, 10:00 - 11:00 am

Lawrence Headquarters Branch

2751 Brunswick Pike

Lawrenceville, NJ 08647

609-883-8292

Join us to learn and better understand the elements involved in researching your home. Feel free to bring photographs, paperwork, or any questions for our librarian and trained archivist, Jenna. Registration is requested. 

 

Adult Craft - Tote Bag Decorating 

Monday, August 10, 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Hollowbrook Branch

320 Hollowbrook Drive

Ewing, NJ 08638

609-883-5914

Crafting can be relaxing, and when you craft together with someone, it can help build a friendship and a sense of community. Join us at the Hollowbrook Branch to decorate a tote bag. Snacks and water will be provided. For ages 18 and up. Registration is required. 

 

Build Your Personal Brand

Monday, August 10, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

West Windsor Branch

333 North Post Road

Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

609-799-0462

This interactive workshop helps attendees understand how to define and communicate their unique professional value; build an authentic personal brand online and offline; optimize their LinkedIn presence; and more. The session is designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, job seekers, students, and founders, and will focus on practical, actionable strategies that attendees can apply immediately.

 

Caregiver Support Group (Bilingual)

Tuesday, August 11, 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Hickory Corner Branch 
138 Hickory Corner Road
East Windsor, NJ 08520

609-448-1330

This is a safe space to share and to learn about ways caregivers can cope with their stress and concerns. Kat Verdi, MAT, CADDCT, facilitates and shares (in English and Spanish) many resources available; her mission is to educate, empower, and encourage. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required.

Grupo de Apoyo para Cuidadores (Bilingüe)
Martes, 11 de Agosto, de 12:00 a 1:30 p. m.
Este es un espacio seguro para compartir experiencias y conocer estrategias que permitan a los cuidadores manejar el estrés y las preocupaciones asociadas con su labor. La Sra. Kat Verdi, MAT, CADDCT, dirige la sesión y ofrece (en inglés y en español) diversos recursos disponibles. Su misión es educar, empoderar y brindar aliento a los cuidadores.
Se ofrecerán refrigerios. Es necesario inscribirse previamente con la librería. 

Midday Masterpieces 

Tuesday, August 11, 2:30 – 3:30 pm

Hollowbrook Branch

320 Hollowbrook Drive

Ewing, NJ 08638

609-883-5914

Join us at the Hollowbrook Branch and have the chance to create the craft you might have missed out on the previous night. The craft for this month's program is decorating a tote bag. Snacks and water will be provided. For ages 18 and up. Registration is required.

 

Cool Cat Coaster

Tuesday, August 11, 2:30 pm

Twin Rivers Branch

276 Abbington Drive, 

East Windsor, NJ 08520

609-443-1880

Looking for a fun and engaging activity? Experience the joy of diamond art. This project is beginner friendly. Each participant will bring home a coaster to keep or gift. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.

 

Learning Cursive

Wednesdays, August 12, 19 & 26, 10:30 – 11:30 am

Hickory Corner Branch 
138 Hickory Corner Road
East Windsor, NJ 08520

609-448-1330

Did you know that twenty-seven states now require cursive handwriting to be taught in public schools? Beginning in September 2026, cursive will be taught in New Jersey's third through fifth grades. Are you ready? Join us to brush up on your cursive; we will use worksheets to practice this valuable skill. Registration is requested.

 

College Funding and the FAFSA: Steps in Maximizing Financial Aid

Thursday, August 13, 7:00 pm

Hightstown Memorial Branch

114 Franklin St.

Hightstown, NJ 08520

609-448-1474

Focusing on the FAFSA application, this workshop will teach you actionable strategies to position your finances legally and effectively, helping you maximize your student's potential to qualify for financial aid for college. Presented by Wei Yong, a registered representative of Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC. Registration is required.

Aging Gracefully at Home: Tips and Strategies

Friday, August 14, 11:00 am

Ewing Branch

61 Scotch Road

Ewing, NJ 08628

609-882-3148

Presented by Olga St. Pierre, Senior Living Specialist, Keller Williams Real Estate. Many people share the common desire to say, "I want to stay in my own home!" The great news is that, with proper planning and the right support, this goal can often become a reality. Remaining in your home as you age has both unique benefits and challenges. In this workshop, we'll explore the advantages and potential risks of staying put, while discussing practical strategies to help you live safely and independently in the comfort of your home. Registration is required.

 

Author Talk: Street Fighting in Skirts

Monday, August 17, 10:00 – 11:00 am

2751 Brunswick Pike

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

609-883-8292 

In this interactive presentation, historical fiction author Kady Ambrose discusses the fascinating behind-the-scenes drama within the Suffrage movement just before the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Discover the big personalities, bitter rifts, and strange bedfellows behind the struggle for women's right to vote. Ambrose is the author of the award-winning historical fantasy novel All That Shimmers, a produced screenwriter, and a playwright. Raised in Moorestown, NJ—home of famous suffragist Alice Paul—she recently returned to the Garden State for family and great tomato pie. Registration is requested.

 

Adult Craft: Beaded Crystal Suncatcher

Monday, August 17, 2:00 pm

Twin Rivers Branch

276 Abbington Drive, 

East Windsor, NJ 08520

609-443-1880

Use colorful crystal beads to make a sparkling suncatcher. Registration is required.

 

CASA Information Session

Monday, August 17, 5:00 – 6:00 pm

West Windsor Branch

333 North Post Road

Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

609-799-0462

CASA is a network of volunteers assigned by a NJ Family Court Judge to provide advocacy services for children in the foster care system. CASA volunteers work with child caregivers (e.g., foster parents, school, state case workers, etc.) to ensure these children are receiving all the services they require, and verify nothing is falling through the cracks. The purpose of this Information Session is to explain the role of a CASA volunteer, and to recruit additional volunteers for unassigned children in the foster care system.

 

The College Financial Aid Process

Monday, August 17, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

West Windsor Branch

333 North Post Road

Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

609-799-0462

This seminar will focus on helping local families better understand the college financial aid process, specifically: what FAFSA and CSS Profile are, and how they work; and strategies and guidance to help families maximize students' opportunities for receiving financial aid for college. 

 

Medicare 101

Tuesday, August 18, 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Hickory Corner Branch 
138 Hickory Corner Road
East Windsor, NJ 08520

609-448-1330

Receive clear, easy-to-understand guidance on the following:

Presented by Jeffrey A. Previte, Medicare Insurance Benefits Coordinator at Senior Health Navigators, LLC. Registration is requested.

 

Sound Bath Meditation

Thursday, August 20, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Lawrence Headquarters Branch

2751 Brunswick Pike

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

609-883-8292

Join Certified Sound Healing Practitioner Mary McDermott for an hour of profound relaxation. Mary skillfully blends a unique combination of instruments—including crystal singing bowls, ocean drums, kenari seed chimes, rainsticks, thunder drums, and koshi chimes—to create a soothing, immersive soundscape. This therapeutic experience offers the perfect opportunity to quiet the mind, release tension, and explore a deeper balance within your mind-body connection. Please bring a yoga mat, cozy blanket, or an eye pillow. Simply lay back, immerse yourself in the healing vibrations, and let the stress of the day melt away. Registration is requested.

 

Medicare Workshop

Thursdays, August 20 & 27, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

West Windsor Branch

333 North Post Road

Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

609-799-0462

This workshop will provide clarity & confidence as we go over topics such as understanding Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D; enrollment timelines and common mistakes to avoid; how to evaluate coverage options based on individual needs; and more. 

 

Silent Book Club
Saturday, August 22, 2:30 – 4:00 pm

Robbinsville Branch

42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road

Robbinsville, NJ 08691

609-259-2150 
Just bring your own book or borrow one from our collection! There is no required reading. We will spend the first half hour getting settled and socializing, followed by an hour of reading. Refreshments are provided. All readers and formats are welcome! Ages 18 & up. Registration is required.

 

Dig In! Mocktails & Munchies: Peach Basil Spritzer & Caprese w/ Peach and Burrata

Monday, August 24, 2:00 pm

Hopewell Branch

245 Pennington-Titusville Road

Pennington, NJ 08534

609-737-2610

Dig into refreshing sips and tasty bites! Each month, we'll pair a mocktail with an accompanying snack. This month's delectable pairing: Peach Basil Spritzer & Caprese w/ Peach and Burrata. Join us to unearth your new favorite mocktail pairing! All attendees will have the chance to sample our pairing and leave with copies of the recipes. Registration is required; space is limited.

 

Zen Coloring

Thursday, August 27, 4:00 pm 

Twin Rivers Branch

276 Abbington Drive, 

East Windsor, NJ 08520

609-443-1880

Take a break from your busy day and enjoy the meditative practice of coloring. No artistic experience needed, just come to relax and recharge. Registration is required.

Citizen to Soldier: Life in the Continental Army

Thursday, August 27, 6:30 pm

Ewing Branch

61 Scotch Road

Ewing, NJ 08628

609-882-3148

Presented by Michael Jesberger, historical lecturer, reenactor and tour guide. Come join the fun in this interactive educational program on the life of a Continental Soldier in the American Revolution. Listen to the "plea" for new troops from a recruiting officer and participate in a mock enlistment. Learn about the marching formations, uniforms, infantry drill, and daily life and duties of the common soldiers who fought in the American Revolution. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library. Registration is required.

 

Meet Mercer County's Own Jeopardy! Hero Jamie Ding

Monday, August 31, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Lawrence Headquarters Branch

2751 Brunswick Pike

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

609-883-8292

Come celebrate our local Jeopardy! hero, Jamie Ding, at a special homecoming event with County Executive Dan Benson! Jamie didn't just break into the show's all?time top five—he won our hearts with his love of the color orange and his sunny smile. Hear his favorite Jeopardy! moments and pick up pro tips for future trivia stars. We'll wrap up with a lively Q&A and a bookmark signing. Join us for a joyful community celebration of a true hometown champion!

Registration is required. 

 

Featured Youth Services In-Person Programs for August 2026

 

Foam Invasion Party

Saturday, August 1, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

West Windsor Branch

333 North Post Road

Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

609-799-0462

The West Windsor Branch Library will be having an epic foam party with foam cannons on our lawn! Envision wading through a field of bubbly foam, and you'll have an idea of what to expect! Drop in any time in the 2-hour window. Dress to get wet, and we recommend you bring a change of clothes. This is an outdoor event, and it is the rescheduled date from our rainy summer kick-off party in June. Registration is recommended to notify any weather-related schedule changes. For all ages, the youngest with a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. Registration is requested.

 

Kids Paint Like the Masters

Mondays, August 3, 17 & 24, 2:00 pm

Hopewell Branch

245 Pennington-Titusville Road

Pennington, NJ 08534

609-737-2610

Do you love art? Each week we will learn about a different master artist and then create a project inspired by their work. For children ages 5 and up. Adult supervision is required. Registration is required.

 

Peace in Practice

Mondays, August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 6:00 pm

Hightstown Memorial Branch

114 Franklin St.

Hightstown, NJ 08520

609-448-1474

Join this interactive workshop to learn what stress is, why it happens, and learn creative ways to handle stress through journaling, coloring, relaxing music, and more. Led by Autumn, a Girl Scout Gold Award Candidate. For ages 10-14. Registration is required.

 

Watercolor India Ink Sunset, with Children's Art Classes Studio

Monday, August 3, 6:30 pm

West Windsor Branch

333 North Post Road

Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

609-799-0462

Join instructors from Children's Art Classes to learn watercolor basics. Combine these skills with some India ink to create a beautiful sunset picture that you can keep! For ages 5 and up, youngest with a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. Registration is required.

 

Early Readers Book Club

Tuesdays, August 4, 11 & 18, 2:00 pm

Hopewell Branch

245 Pennington-Titusville Road

Pennington, NJ 08534

609-737-2610

Each week we'll introduce awesome books for emerging readers, read together as a group, and then do an activity! For children ages 4 - 9 years old with a caregiver. Registration is required.

D.I.Y. Recycled Crafts

Tuesdays, August 4, 11 & 25, 3:00 – 4:30 pm

Ewing Branch 

61 Scotch Road

Ewing, NJ 08628

609-882-3148

Join us for a craft-making session using recycled materials. For ages 5 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library. Registration is required.

 

Children's Tie Dye

Tuesday, August 4, 4:00 – 4:30 pm

320 Hollowbrook Drive

Ewing, NJ 08638

609-883-5914

Transform a plain white shirt into a colorful, wearable work of art! Please bring a white shirt, as one will not be provided. For ages 5 and up. Registration is required. 

 

End of Summer Reading Program Messy Party!

Wednesday, August 5, 10:00 am

Lawrence Headquarters Branch

2751 Brunswick Pike

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

609-883-8295

Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with a fun and messy party! Activities include foam, giant bubbles, painting, sidewalk chalk, sensory bins, and more! Dress for a mess! (In case of inclement weather, a less messy party will be held indoors). For all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is required.

 

Tween/Teen Tie Dye 

Wednesday, August 5, 4:00 – 4:30 pm

Hollowbrook Branch

320 Hollowbrook Drive

Ewing, NJ 08638

609-883-5914

Transform a plain white shirt into a colorful, wearable work of art! Please bring a white shirt, as one will not be provided. For ages 11 and up. Registration is required. 

 

Cool Chemistry Science Show

Thursday, August 6, 4:00 pm

Lawrence Headquarters Branch

2751 Brunswick Pike

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

609-883-8295

Witness the magic of science with the Princeton University Chemistry Department, who will be demonstrating cool chemistry experiments! For ages 4 and up. Registration is required.

 

Lego Club

Thursdays, August 6, 13, 20 & 27, 4:30 pm

Hopewell Branch

245 Pennington-Titusville Road

Pennington, NJ 08534

609-737-2610

Do you like to build and create? Join us at the library to create fun designs and shapes. Recommended for children ages 5-11. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required.

 

Lizard Guys

Thursday, August 6, 5:30 pm

West Windsor Branch

333 North Post Road

Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

609-799-0462

Lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs, and assorted bugs...who could ask for anything more?! Come to the West Windsor Branch Library to meet a selection of these critters up close. Learn more about each animal and their habitats with this wonderful, funny presentation from the Lizard Guys, who have over 30 years' experience in reptile/amphibian/bug presentations. Recommended for ages 5 and up, youngest with a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. Registration is required.

 

Lumen Summer Spark Lab

Friday, August 7, 2:00 pm

Tuesdays, August 18 & 25, 10:30 am

Hightstown Memorial Branch

114 Franklin St.

Hightstown, NJ 08520

609-448-1474

Get ready for three of the most hands-on experiences of your summer! At LUMEN Summer Spark Lab, you'll pull real DNA out of a strawberry, see a black hole curving the fabric of spacetime and create your very own Oobleck stress ball. Come curious, leave with your very own creations and a brain buzzing with ideas. All programs led by local teen volunteers. For ages 9-13. Registration is required.

Happy Trail Pony Rides

Friday, August 7, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Ewing Branch

61 Scotch Road

Ewing, NJ 08628

609-882-3148

Come and enjoy a pony ride, followed by our end of the Summer Reading Party. For all ages. Crafts, prizes, and refreshments for all! Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library. Registration is required.

 

Unique Creature Animal Show

Friday, August 7, 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Hollowbrook Branch

320 Hollowbrook Drive

Ewing, NJ 08638

609-883-5914

Get a chance to meet and learn about some of the most interesting animals from all over the world. For decades, television and movies have filled the screen with all types of creepy crawly creatures. Unique Creatures gives you a chance to meet them in real life. For ages 4 and up. Registration is required. 

 

Here Comes Science: They Might be Giants Dance Party

Saturday, August 8, 2:00 pm

Lawrence Headquarters Branch

2751 Brunswick Pike

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

609-883-8295

You may know the band They Might be Giants from popular hits like "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" and "Birdhouse in Your Soul." But did you know they also make really fun educational music for children? To celebrate the end of our "Unearth a Story" summer reading program, we'll have a dance party to their album Here Comes Science, which has catchy, informative tunes on scientific topics ranging from paleontology to outer space. In addition to dancing, we'll enjoy some related STEAM activities (such as prism exploration and fossil sorting) and a book display. For kids of all ages, with an adult to supervise. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is required.

 

Open Play for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Friday, August 14, 9:30 am

Hightstown Memorial Branch

114 Franklin St.

Hightstown, NJ 08520

609-448-1474

Caregivers and their little ones, ages 0-5, can meet up to socialize with one another in this drop-in program. Children can play with age-appropriate toys and interact with one another while caregivers chat as well! Registration is not required. 

Featured Technology In-Person Programs for August 2026

Open Lab/Northstar 

Saturday, August 1, 2:00 – 3:30 pm 

Thursday, August 13, 10:00 – 11:30 am 

Monday, August 31, 2:00 – 3:30 pm

Computer Classroom, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

2751 Brunswick Pike

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

(609) 882-4050

Use the computer classroom to work on your own projects or practice your skills using the Northstar Digital Literacy platform while our technology trainers are available to assist you. You can also sit for an assessment to earn a Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate. Registration is requested.

Career Prep & Job Seeking Skills

Monday, August 17, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Computer Classroom, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

2751 Brunswick Pike

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

(609) 882-4050

Learn about best practices for job searching and creating resumes and cover letters. Registration is requested. 

 

Featured Social Work In-Person Programs for August 2026

 

Meet with the Library Social Worker

Need help with navigating the various social services at the local, county, and state level? Library Social Worker Anthony can help you gain confidence with navigating and utilizing resources that help you thrive! Scheduling will be made available at mcl.org/social-services for reservations of 30 minutes or one hour. Please note that these sessions are not intended to serve as or to substitute therapy, medical, or mental health treatment. Acceptance and placement in any social service program is not guaranteed. 

 

Hightstown Memorial Branch

114 Franklin Street

Hightstown, NJ 08520

609-448-1474

Mondays, August 3, 10 & 24, 3:00 – 7:00 pm

Registration is required. 

 

Lawrence Headquarters Branch

2751 Brunswick Pike, 

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

609-882-9246

Thursdays, August 6, 20 & 27, 3:00 – 7:00 pm

Registration is required.

 

Robbinsville Branch

42 Robbinsville-Allentown Rd. 

Robbinsville, NJ 08691

609-259-2150

Friday, August 7, 12:30 – 4:30 pm

Friday, August 21, 12:00 – 4:00 pm

Registration is required.