The June calendar for the three eastern branches of the Mercer County Library System has been announced.
To register for programs call the individual branches. Registration for the summer reading program, ‘Dream Big: Read!’ starts in all branches on Monday, June 18 for children up to age 11. Teens ages 12 and up can register online for the ‘Own the Night’ summer reading program.
Visit www.mcl.org to find more programs at the local library branches.
Hickory
Corner
Branch
Registration is not necessary for the special programs listed below unless noted. To learn more call the library via 609-448-1330.
Adult programs
Time Management Workshop — with Karin Stewart of Daily Mastery 7 p.m. Thursday, June 7.
Genealogy Workshop: Demystifying the 1940 Census — 7 p.m. Thursday, June 14. Presented by Cathy Zahn of the Central Jersey Genealogical Club.
Insurance 101 with Margaret — 10 a.m. Friday, June 15. Discussion of long term healthcare and funeral pre-planning.
Memoir Writing — 1 p.m. Friday, June 22. Learn how to put your life experiences down on paper.
Estate Planning — 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 26. Attorney Rob Morris will discuss wills, trusts and estate planning.
Youth programs
Chess Club — 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays for ages 7 to adult. Instruction is available for beginners. Registration is required online at www.mcl.org two weeks prior to each session.
Babysitting Basics presented by Princeton Healthcare 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 for ages 10-13. Registration is required online at www.mcl.org starting June 4.
Nocturnal By Nature Live Mammal Show — 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21. For ages 4 and up. Registration is required online at www.mcl.org starting June 4.
Taste of Songwriting Concert with Kim Yarson — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26. For ages 11 and up. Registration is required online at www.mcl.org starting June 11.
Star Lab Portable Planetarium — 6:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27. For ages 3 and up. Registration is required online at www.mcl.org starting June 11. Please register for only one time slot.
Hightstown
Memorial
Branch
Registration is not necessary for the programs listed below unless noted. For information call the Hightstown Memorial Branch via 609-448-1474.
Adult programs
Citizenship Classes — 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Review questions for the citizenship exam.
Learning English (ESL) — 7 p.m. Tuesdays.
Meet the Geeks — 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7. Staff from the Mercer County Library Information Technology Department will be here to help you with technical problems. Please bring your laptop, smart phone, e-reader, or other electronic device.
Coupon Swap — 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 11. Bring coupons to share and take what you need!
Mother and Daughter Book Club 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20. For girls age 11 to 15 and their mothers. Please call the library for the book title.
Youth programs
Mr. Malcolm, the Storyteller — 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2 and Saturday, June 30. For ages 2 to 10. Please register.
Mommy and Me Sing-along with Kim Yarson — 10:30 am Tuesday, June 5. Please register.
Summer Reading Program Kick Off with Magician Jeff Blum! — 7 p.m. Monday, June 18. Registration begins June 1.
Pat McKinley Sing-along — 10:30 am Friday, June 22. For young children and their caregivers. Please register beginning June 18.
Nature by the Yard — 10:30 am Friday, June 29. For ages 5 to 10. Please register beginning June 18.
Twin
Rivers
Branch
Registration is necessary for all programs. Call 609-443-1880 for information.
Adult programs
World Wide Knit in Public Week — is June 9 through June 17. Come to the library this week to work on your craft in public!
Graphic Novel Swap — 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 11. Bring a graphic novel to trade. Open to teens and adults.
Jewish War Veterans Flag Presentation — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21. The Jewish War Veterans will be presenting the Twin Rivers Branch with a flag. Refreshments will be served.
Memoir Writing Workshop — 6 p.m. Monday, June 25. Join us for a discussion of memoir writing.
Youth programs
Graphic Novel Swap — 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 11. Bring a graphic novel to trade. Open to teens and adults.
The Lizard Guys — 4 p.m. Thursday, June 21 for all ages. Join us to explore the world of reptiles!
Singer Kim Yarson — 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 23. A sing-along for ages 2 to 8.
Chess & Checkers — 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 26. Join us to play chess, checkers, Chinese checkers and more! For grades 1 to 4.
Jeff Blum, Magician — 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 27 for ages 3 to 12. Come to be mesmerized by this talented magician!
