Clear the Clutter
2025-09-09 11:00 (America/New_York) | Mercer County Library – Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ, United States
A challenge for many homeowners is going through their “stuff” at home, deciding what to do with everything, and finding the motivation to get through this dreaded process. Join Olga St. Pierre to talk about common clutter misconceptions, make an action plan to get and stay motivated, and even get the family and kids involved! Registration is requested.

Democracy on the Corner
2025-09-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-02 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-09 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-16 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-23 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-30 17:30 - 18:30 and 1 more date | Hopewell Borough Downtown, Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
Join community members every Thursday at 5:30pm at the corner of Greenwood and Broad for a peaceful, visible demonstration of resistance. Participants bring signs and stand together in opposition to what they describe as illegal, unhealthy, and unconscionable actions by the current federal government. The weekly gathering offers comfort, connection, and solidarity among like-minded neighbors, and serves as a reminder to commuters that the community continues to stand up and speak out. The gathering typically lasts about an hour.

Food Truck Festival
2025-09-17 11:00 - 19:00 | Woolsey Park, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road, Hopewell, NJ, United States
NEW! Food Truck Festival at Woolsey Park on Saturday, September 27 from 11am to 7pm. Join your friends and neighbors for a day of fun at this new event! This Food Truck FEASTival will keep you entertained and busy with a large variety of activities, entertainment, and of course, food! Live bands will be performing throughout the event. A beer garden will be available for those of age, and children’s activities will fill the park. There will be many food trucks available, so there is sure to be something for everyone’s palate. This event is in partnership with Municipal Event Services. Rain date will be September 28. Don’t miss this new family-friendly event!

The History of Public Education in Lawrence Township
2025-09-17 19:00 | NJ
What Did We Learn and When Did We Learn It?:
The History of Public Education in Lawrence Township
Wednesday, September 17, 7:00 pm

Two hundred years ago the world of Lawrence Township school children was nothing like it is today. But many of the education questions their parents faced sound familiar: where should schooling happen, who should be educated, and who should pay for it? Learn how different generations of Lawrence citizens answered these questions and how our public schools coped with rapid suburbanization and a changing society.
Plus, you’ll take a visual tour of all of the schools, past and present. Presented by Dennis Waters, former Lawrence Township historian and current member of the Mercer County Library Commission. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

MCLS Book Festival: Keynote Speaker Alicia Ostriker
2025-09-27 12:00 | Mercer County Library – Lawrence Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ, United States
Saturday, September 27, 12:00 pm

Lawrence Headquarters Branch

2751 Brunswick Pike

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

609-883-8292

Join us for a rare opportunity to hear acclaimed poet and scholar Alicia Ostriker at the inaugural MCLS Book Festival. With 19 poetry collections to her name—including her latest, The Holy and Broken Bliss: Poems in Plague Time—Ostriker brings a voice both urgent and timeless. Twice nominated for the National Book Award and a former New York State Poet Laureate, she will read from her new work and sign books following the presentation. Don’t miss this profound literary moment with one of America’s most resonant poetic voices. Registration is requested.

Family Story Time
2025-10-01 10:30 - 11:00 | Pennington Public Library, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, NJ, 08534, United States
Join us in the children’s area for our family story time, where we enjoy stories, music and more!
No registration required. Please check our website for updates. Wednesdays at 10:30 am, except for the last week of each month.
Visit our page featuring a curated list of Virtual Story Times and Crafts
Pennington Public Library
30 N Main Street, Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-0404

Queer Figures in New Jersey
2025-10-07 19:00 | NJ
Tuesday, October 7, 7:00 pm

October is LGBTQ+ History Month! Join us for a special program to discover queer figures in New Jersey history! Rutgers professor Kristyn Scorsone will focus on key, queer figures in New Jersey that might have been missed in other history lessons. They will highlight queer figures in New Jersey and explore their impact on NJ history. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Artists’ Choice Art Show
2025-10-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Mercer County Library – Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ, United States
Thursday, October 9, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Join us for the opening of the Artists’ Choice Art Show. Tour the beautiful art painted by members of Artists’ Choice, a Hopewell Valley senior art group. You’ll have the opportunity to mingle with artists, as well as community members. Refreshments are provided by Brandywine Living in Pennington. Paintings will remain in the library on exhibit for the month of October. Registration is not required.

Hopewell Branch

245 Pennington-Titusville Road

Pennington, NJ 08534

609-737-2610

The Amazing Pumpkin Carve
2025-10-12 12:00 - 19:00 | Woolsey Park, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road, Hopewell, NJ, United States
What’s the Carve All About? Think old-fashioned fall festival vibe – but with a twist! Hopewell Valley Arts Council commissions local artists to carve 150+ pound pumpkins into massive works of art. The Amazing Pumpkin Carve is four jam-packed days of:
– Mind blowing 150+ pound carved giant pumpkins
– Live music and fire pits with story tellers
– Face and mini-pumpkin painting, fun for the whole family
– Food trucks and new for 2025 – a BEER garden
10/9 Thurs 7pm-9pm
10/10 Fri 5pm-9pm
10/11 Sat 12pm-9pm
10/12 Sun 12pm-7pm
Woolsey Park, 221 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville NJ.
Tickets: $8 – $20 (Kids in strollers FREE)

Movie in Kunkel Park
2025-10-12 17:00 | Kunkel Park, Pennington, NJ, United States
Join the Pennington Borough Parks and Recreation Department as they host a movie at Kunkel Park on October 12, 2025 at 5pm. Please contact Pennington Borough for details.

Caring for the Whole Self: Chronic Illness and Emotional Well-Being
2025-10-16 18:30 | NJ
Thursday, October 16, 6:30 pm
Living with a chronic illness such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, or arthritis can affect more than just the body—it can also significantly impact emotional well-being. Kara Buda, PhD, clinical health psychologist specializing in psychosocial oncology, will discuss why feelings such as fear, sadness, and uncertainty are common and how therapy can provide practical tools, encouragement, and strategies. Discover ways to strengthen your resilience, take an active role in your well-being, and enhance your overall quality of life while navigating the challenges of chronic illness. Presented as part of the Penn Medicine Princeton Health Community Wellness Program. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Ewing Fall Spin
2025-10-18 07:30 - 15:00 | TCNJ Campus Town, 600 Campus Town Drive, Ewing, NJ, United States
Ewing Recreation and Ewing Green Team are running the 10th annual Fall Spin Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 18, starting at Campus Town and to benefit Women’s Space/Younity. In-person registration starts at 8:15 a.m. Pre-registration can be done online at ewingnj.org/recregistration. Riders can register the day of the ride starting at 8:45am in the parking area. For more information, visit this link https://ewinggreenteam.org/ewingfallspin or call the Ewing Rec Department at (609) 883-1776.

Haunted Hopewell
2025-10-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Woolsey Park, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road, Hopewell, NJ, United States
Come join the fun at our 5th Annual Haunted Hopewell event on Saturday, October 18th, from 3–5pm at Woolsey Park! We’ve got trick-or-treating, games, crafts, a photo spot, a DJ, and tons of Halloween fun for kids of all ages!
Grab your costumes, bring your friends, and get ready for a fang-tastic afternoon full of laughs, candy, and fall fun!
This event is FREE and open to everyone — it’s sure to be a boo-tiful day you won’t want to miss!

Celia Reisman | In Plain View
2025-10-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Morpeth contemporary, 43 West Broad St, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
An astute observer of the world around her, Reisman’s subjects are in plain view. What at first glance what appears to be a faithful depiction of a believable place, on further study reveals a complex imaginative journey of color and form.
Earning a BFA from Carnegie Mellon and MFA from Yale Reisman came to representation backwards: abstraction first, from her student days and then direct observation.
She finds her domestic surroundings no matter how seemingly mundane rich with interpretation. Juxtaposing architecture and nature she invents her own world, both familiar and unexpected.
Celia Reisman’s work has been exhibited in shows across the United States. Reisman was awarded a Purchase Prize by the American Academy of Arts and Letters Invitational Exhibition, and was given a Survey Exhibition at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
She has taught at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Swarthmore College, and Dartmouth College.

Finding the Right Fit: Exploring Senior Living Choices
2025-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 | NJ
Tuesday, October 21, 2:00 pm
It’s never too early to start preparing for your future or your parent’s future. Join this workshop to explore a range of living options, including independent and assisted living communities, 50+ communities, and aging in place. You’ll gain valuable insights into these choices and learn key factors to consider as you plan for the next chapter. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Author Talk: Courtly Intrigue & Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
2025-10-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Online
Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel Boleyn Traitor.
Jane Boleyn watches from the shadows of the Tudor Court, where secrets are currency, every choice is dangerous, and even the faintest whisper can seal the fate of queens. For Jane, survival demands playing every role required of her: a loving wife who conceals her doubts, a devoted sister to Anne Boleyn at the height of her power, and an obedient spy who carefully wields her words. But in a court ruled by ambition and a tyrant’s sword, Jane must rely on her sharp wit and skillful maneuvering to outthink those around her, knowing that one wrong move could cost her everything.
With a rich tapestry of new historical insights and lyrical language honed over decades of writing, Gregory’s return to the Tudors is a new definition of this most fascinating era. As the world becomes more extreme and unpredictable, Jane’s story of survival and ingenuity offers a compelling parallel, serving as both a powerful historical narrative and an echo of the challenges we face. This is a riveting tale of loyalty and betrayal, ambition and love—one that should not be missed by readers this fall.
About the Author: Dr. Philippa Gregory is one of the world’s foremost historical novelists. She wrote her first ever novel, Wideacre, when she was completing her PhD in eighteenth-century literature and it sold worldwide, heralding a new era for historical fiction. Her flair for blending history and imagination developed into a signature style and Philippa went on to write many bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Queen.
Dr. Gregory studied history at the University of Sussex and was awarded a PhD by the University of Edinburgh where she is a Regent and was made Alumna of the Year in 2009. She holds an honorary degree from Teesside University, and is a fellow of the Universities of Sussex and Cardiff. Philippa is a member of the Society of Authors and in 2016, was presented with the Outstanding Contribution to Historical Fiction Award by the Historical Writers’ Association. In 2018, she was awarded an Honorary Platinum Award by Neilsen for achieving significant lifetime sales across her entire book output. In 2021, she was awarded a CBE for services to literature and to her charity Gardens for the Gambia, and was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

Literary Figures in Princeton
2025-10-29 18:30 | NJ
Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 pm

For more than two centuries, Princeton has attracted some of the most important voices in American literature, whose work has shaped both the local community and the broader landscape. This program highlights a selection of writers who lived or worked in Princeton, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, T.S. Eliot, Anne M. Martin, Toni Morrison, Joyce Carol Oates, Eugene O’Neil, and Thornton Wilder. Presented by Eve Mandel, Director of Education and Outreach, Historical Society of Princeton. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Sunday of Service
2025-11-02 10:00 - 14:00 | NJ
Join neighbors for a one-day volunteer event with many ways to serve, including:

Stomp Out Hunger 5K Walk at St. Michaels Preserve benefiting Chubby’s Project (9:30 a.m.–noon)

Sewing for Chubby’s Project at Hopewell Presbyterian Church

Helping Sourland Conservancy at the Native Plant Nursery (183 Hollow Rd., Skillman; please complete the waiver in the sign-up)

Cards of Comfort at Hopewell United Methodist Church

Peanut Butter and Jelly for TASK at Hopewell Presbyterian Church

Cookie baking for the Flemington Lunch Program (bake on Nov. 2 or drop off two dozen labeled cookies at Hopewell Presbyterian Church on Nov. 1 or Nov. 2)

Date: Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025Time: 10 a.m. at project locations (Stomp Out Hunger 5K Walk runs 9:30 a.m.–noon)Location: Multiple sites in Hopewell and Skillman; see sign-up link for detailsHost: Hopewell Council of Churches
Details and sign-up: https://hopewellpres.org/announcements/sunday-of-service-112255K Walk registration (separate): https://chubbysproject-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1384622
Questions about sewing project equipment: Renee Richardson, rerichardson@verizon.net
Note: This event is hosted by the Hopewell Council of Churches

Our Lenape Heritage
2025-11-03 19:00 - 20:00 | NJ
Monday, November 3, 7:00 pm

This presentation reviews the history of the original people of the area we now call New Jersey, giving an overview of life and culture before and during the settlement of Europeans. It reviews names of places that still exist today and Lenape words that are included in everyday communication. The historic records show land transactions, paths and trails that have become our modern highway system, and communities that are still in existence. Presented by Claire Garland, Director of Sand Hill Indian Historical Association and member of the New Jersey American Indian Affairs Commission. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Protecting Your Financial Future: Investor Education & Fraud Prevention
2025-11-06 14:30 | NJ
Thursday, November 6, 2:30 pm
This interactive presentation, hosted by law students from Seton Hall University School of Law’s FINRA Investor Advocacy Program, provides practical tools to help individuals make informed financial decisions. Participants will learn how to spot red flags of investment fraud, understand their rights as investors, and overall, how to improve their financial literacy. The session runs 30–45 minutes with a Q&A to follow. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Woolsey Park, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road, Hopewell, NJ, United States
On Saturday, November 8, 2026, the Hopewell Valley Veterans Association will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11am at Woosley Park, rain or shine. Join to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Army, Navy, and Marines with a special cake-cutting. Please bring lawn chairs. Attire is uniform-appropriate.

Understanding Memory & Communication in Aging
2025-11-10 19:00 | NJ
Monday, November 10, 7:00 pm

Aging can bring changes in memory, speech, and communication that affect daily life and relationships. This program explores those age-related common challenges that often emerge over time and offers practical strategies to support cognitive health, stay socially connected, and communicate more effectively. Ideal for caregivers, professionals, and older adults. Led by Erin Coulter, Lead Speech Language Pathologist with Penn Medicine. Presented as part of the Penn Medicine Princeton Health Community Wellness Program. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.
