Monday Morning Book Club: Need to Know by Karen Cleveland on Monday, April 19, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM This month's title is Need to Know by Karen Cleveland. Summary: Vivian Miller is a dedicated CIA counterintelligence analyst assigned to uncover the leaders of Russian sleeper cells in the United States. On track for a much-needed promotion, […]

Children's Author Study on Mondays, April 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2:30 - 3pm Join Mercer County Library and learn about a new children's author each week. You will learn facts about the author and take a fast look at books and series the author has written. In addition there may also be a related craft […]

Monday Meditation - Mondays 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Relax, refocus, and rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by Hightstown Branch staff member, Leena, who is a 12-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through […]

Biomimicry Lecture and Discussion Monday, April 19, 4-5 pm Join HVCHS Re-Imagine Club leaders for a presentation about biomimicry (mimicking nature in human products, systems, and processes), its benefits, and how to practice it. After the presentation, attendees will be split into break out rooms where they will collaborate to find different applications for biological […]

Zoom for now, link can be found in the Agenda Center. When allowed, meetings will be held at the Municipal Building. Hopewell Township Municipal Building 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Road Titusville, NJ 08560

Pajama Storytime on Mondays, April 5 & 19, 6:30 PM - 7pm MCLS' Youth Services Librarians share bedtime stories and soothing songs for children, ages 2-5. Watch Pajama Storytime on MCLS' YouTube channel! CONTACT:  MCLS Staff    hopeprogs@mcl.org

Rutgers Earth Day Every Day Series: Food Systems and Climate Change Monday, April 19, 6:30-7:30 pm Join Xenia Morin, Associate Professor with the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health (IFNH) to learn how our food systems are connected to climate change. You'll learn how many of the top 100 climate solutions proposed by […]

Monday Night Book Group: Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro on Monday, April 19, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM All are welcome to read and discuss this month's Monday Night Book Group book, Remains of the Day, by Kazuo Ishiguro. Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect […]

Enjoy another in VOICES' series of enjoy-at-home music entertainment programs, open to all. APRIL 19, at 7:30 PM:  AN EVENING OF LATE 19th & 20th CENTURY SONG & LECTURE Alex Meakem, soprano, and Michael Banks, baritone, accompanied by Akiko Hosaki, will present an evening of beloved vocal works drawn from the late 19th and 20th centuries. The concert […]

Pollinator Friendly Home Landscapes Monday, April 19, 8-9 pm This workshop will help people develop home landscapes that serve the needs of pollinators year round and are climate resilient. There are certain plants that are adaptable to a wide range of conditions and have an outsized benefit to pollinators. Join naturalist Alex Rivera who will […]

How to Plant and Care for Lemon Trees (kid-friendly) Tuesday, April 20, 4-4:30 pm TMS Green Team member Gerise Kelly will share how to plant and take care of lemon trees. Registration

Join the Mercer County Park Commission stewardship team on April 20, 21, 22 & 24 from 9am to noon and 1 to 4pm for a spring planting at Rosedale Park with a focus on beautifying areas next to the Lawrence Hopewell Trail extension. The goal will be to install over 1,500 native trees and shrubs this […]

Bilingual Storytime w/ Miss Liz on Tuesdays, April 6, 13 & 27, 10am - 10:30am Learn English & Spanish through interactive children's activities led by MCLS' Youth Services Librarians. Bilingual Storytime includes more than stories. Weekly videos include nursery rhymes, crafts, games, and more! Suggested for children, ages 2 and older. Aprendan inglés y español a través […]

Learn English & Spanish through interactive children's activities led by MCLS' Youth Services Librarians. Bilingual Storytime includes more than stories. Weekly videos include nursery rhymes, crafts, games, and more! Suggested for children, ages 2 and older. Bilingual Storytime w/ Miss Diana Tuesday, April 20, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Aprendan inglés y español a través de […]

If you already know some English and want to improve your speaking and comprehension skills, please join librarian Elka Frankel for some practice sharing your thoughts and ideas with others in the group. Each week we will discuss a particular topic (to be announced the week before) together with relevant vocabulary, grammar and idioms. Tuesdays […]

10 Tips To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Tuesday, April 20, 5-6 pm Overwhelmed by climate change issues yet not sure what to do about it? Join us for “10 Tips to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint." To make change, we’ll talk about solutions towards "drawing down" our carbon footprint. We’ll present tips that range from energy, […]

Green Poster Contest Introduction (kid-friendly) Tuesday, April 20, 5:30-6 pm Elementary age students will learn about environmental issues and be tasked with creating a poster to further the cause. Students will have until Thursday to finish their poster. Prizes will be awarded later in the week! Registration

Trivia Tuesdays w/ Tom on Tuesdays, April 6 & 20, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join Mercer County Library on Facebook for Trivia Tuesdays. Play along at home and see how you do! CONTACT:  MCLS Staff    hopeprogs@mcl.org https://www.facebook.com/mclsnj/  

Recycling Won't Save Us: What We Can Learn from the Zero Waste Movement Tuesday, April 20, 7-8 pm For the last several decades, we have been led to believe that recycling is one of the best environmental choices we can make. But what if recycling does not solve the problem of waste, but actually encourages […]

Calling all art enthusiasts, artists, and creatives: Let’s celebrate the creative spirit at the next virtual ArtConnect Forum on Tuesday, April 20 from 7 to 8pm with guest speakers Catherine Fulmer-Hogan and Barry Hantman. Hosted by the Hopewell Valley Arts Council, each Forum features speakers with big imaginations who share their work, inspiration, and creative […]

Join the Mercer County Park Commission stewardship team on April 20, 21, 22 & 24 from 9am to noon and 1 to 4pm for a spring planting at Rosedale Park with a focus on beautifying areas next to the Lawrence Hopewell Trail extension. The goal will be to install over 1,500 native trees and shrubs this […]

Check out what is new in our collection! MCLS' Youth Services Librarians share titles we've just gotten in -- available for you to check out. Feature on New Juvenile Fiction Wednesday, April 21, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Watch Feature on New Books on MCLS' YouTube channel! CONTACT:  MCLS Staff    hopeprogs@mcl.org

Pennington Arboretum Tree Planting Wednesday, April 21, 11 am-noon The Pennington Environmental Commission and Pennington Shade Tree Committee are hosting a tree planting at the planned Howe's Arboretum near Toll Gate Grammar School. Members of the Environmental Commission and Shade Tree Committee, along with Mayor Joe Lawver, will discuss various environmental initiatives including the Carbon […]

Join the Mercer County Park Commission stewardship team on April 20, 21, 22 & 24 from 9am to noon and 1 to 4pm for a spring planting at Rosedale Park with a focus on beautifying areas next to the Lawrence Hopewell Trail extension. The goal will be to install over 1,500 native trees and shrubs this […]

Gardening Book Group: A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold on Wednesday, April 21, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Join MCL in reading and discussing works of fiction or non-fiction having to do with gardening, plants, nature, or the land. All are welcome to discuss this month's book, A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold. Registration […]

STEAM Activity on Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Each week a new STEAM project and instructions are available for you! MCLS' Youth Services Librarians demonstrate STEAM themed projects you can do at home. Watch STEAM Activity on MCLS' YouTube channel! CONTACT:  MCLS Staff    hopeprogs@mcl.org

Timberlane Middle School Science Fair Awards Wednesday, April 21, 3-3:30 pm This event includes a presentation of awards for TMS science fair winners. Registration will be available soon

Green Scavenger Hunt (kid-friendly) Wednesday, April 21, 4:30-5 pm Join the TMS Green team to learn about helping the environment in a fun and interactive way. Participants will be tasked with finding green features around their home. Be ready to move and win some prizes to make your home greener! Registration

Waste: One Woman's Fight Against America's Dirty Secret: Community Book Discussion Wednesday, April 21, 6-7 pm Join HVRSD STEM director Dr. Vicky Pilitsis for a community conversation about Catherine Coleman Flower's book Waste: One Woman's Fight Against America's Dirty Secret. Register by April 14 to participate in the discussion on April 21st from 6-7 pm. […]

Join Mercer County Library on Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21 & 28, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM for a Library Drawing Party! Have your friends and family 'meet' you on MCL's Facebook page every Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm, to follow along and try out your artistic talents as Julia teaches you how to draw new […]

Eco-Bedtime Stories (kid-friendly) Wednesday, April 21, 7-8 pm Elementary schoolers (and their parents) can join Re-Imagine Club members for a virtual read-aloud of environmentally-themed picture books. Registration

FoHVOS: Hopewell Valley Dark Skies with Dr. Rex Parker Wednesday, April 21, 8-9 pm Dr. Rex Parker is an astrophotographer and the director of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton. He received his doctorate in Biochemistry from Indiana University of Medicine. Residing in Hopewell Township, he is active on the Hopewell Township Planning Board, a […]

Join the Mercer County Park Commission stewardship team on April 20, 21, 22 & 24 from 9am to noon and 1 to 4pm for a spring planting at Rosedale Park with a focus on beautifying areas next to the Lawrence Hopewell Trail extension. The goal will be to install over 1,500 native trees and shrubs this […]

Babytime w/ Miss Chetna on Thursday, April 22, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Get ready for simple stories, songs and fun with MCLS' Youth Services Librarians. Suggested for children up to age 3. Watch Babytime on MCLS' YouTube channel! CONTACT:  MCLS Staff    hopeprogs@mcl.org

Join the Mercer County Library System for Adult Coloring on Thursdays 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Take some time to relax and get creative! Coloring pages will be available on MCLS' Facebook page at 11:30 a.m.  Print out some awesome images and use color pencils, markers, or your computer to color them in. There are no rules, […]

Join the Mercer County Park Commission stewardship team on April 20, 21, 22 & 24 from 9am to noon and 1 to 4pm for a spring planting at Rosedale Park with a focus on beautifying areas next to the Lawrence Hopewell Trail extension. The goal will be to install over 1,500 native trees and shrubs this […]

LEGO® Challenge on Thursdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2:30 PM Every week we will create a new LEGO challenge for you to create! Then we invite you to share a photo of your creation with us on social media. CONTACT:  MCLS Staff    hopeprogs@mcl.org https://www.facebook.com/mclsnj/

Microplastic Madness (kid-friendly) Thursday, April 22, 3-5 pm ​Microplastic Madness is the story of 56 fifth graders from P.S. 15 in Red Hook, Brooklyn - living on the frontline of the climate crisis - whose actions on plastic pollution morph into extraordinary leadership and scalable victories. With stop-motion animation, heartfelt kid commentary, and interviews of […]

Green Poster Contest Conclusion (kid-friendly) Thursday, April 22, 5:30-6 pm Come back together and share your posters. Prizes will be awarded!!! Registration

Hopewell Valley Arts Council Announces "The Junkyard Upcycle Art Exhibition" Thursday, April 22, 6:30-7 pm Calling All Artists! Be the first to hear about The Junkyard, an outdoor upcycle art exhibition, to be held this summer by the HV Arts Council at Woolsey Park! “Upcycling" involves reusing objects for practical or aesthetic purposes, prolonging their […]

Did you know that many birds spend winter in the tropics, then fly thousands of miles to raise their young in the Sourlands?  In this fascinating talk, Tyler Christensen will share his stunning photographs and stories; the phenomenon of neotroical bird migration, the results of his research, and bird protection legislation. Following the talk, he […]

Sourland Conservancy Train Station Lecture Series: Bird Migration with Tyler Christensen Thursday, April 22, 7-8 pm Neotropical migrants – birds that breed in North America and winter in the New World tropics – face a challenging existence, and many species are disappearing from the landscape. These fascinating species depend on the natural resources where they […]

Eco-Trivia Night FUNdraiser for the Outdoor Equity Alliance Thursday, April 22, 8-9 pm Come out for a night of eco-themed trivia with your friends, colleagues, and family members in support of the Outdoor Equity Alliance. OEA co-founders Lisa Wolff and Aaron Watson will kick off the event with a brief presentation about the organization whose […]

Join Miss Lauren for stories and songs about pets! Storytime w/ Miss Lauren Friday, April 23, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Watch Storytime on MCLS' YouTube channel! CONTACT:  MCLS Staff    hopeprogs@mcl.org  

Pennington Public Library: Creating a Backyard Victory Garden Friday, April 23, 4-5 pm Anthony Bracco, owner of Bracco Farms, a sustainable family farm located in Pine Island, NY, presents this talk on the Victory Garden model, which was so successful during both world wars. Learn about the history of Victory Gardens and hear about the […]

Sustainable Fashion Presentation Friday, April 23, 5-6 pm Are you looking to learn more about the negatives of fast fashion? Or get some tips on how to be more sustainable? Join TMS students and authors of the Sustainable Fashion newsletter to learn tips on how to be more sustainable, the negatives of fast fashion, and […]

Ladies' Paint Night Pretty in Purple - sponsored by Hopewell Township Recreation Department. https://www.hopewelltwp.org/DocumentCenter/View/5767/LADIES-PAINT-NIGHT-Pretty-in-Purple

FoHVOS: Introduction to Hopewell Valley Ecology with Mark Manning and Dr. Mike Van Clef (kid-friendly) Socially distant event at the Mount Rose Preserve, 350 Carter Road, Princeton Saturday, April 24, 8:30-11 am Join HVCHS Teacher Mark Manning and FoHVOS Stewardship Director Dr. Mike Van Clef for a guided nature hike introducing the flora, fauna, and […]

The Watershed Institute: Stream Clean Ups Socially distant event at various sites in Mercer County Saturday, April 24, 9-10 am and 10-11 am Join us on April 24, 2021 and volunteer to help remove trash, litter, and debris from local rivers and streams at our 15th Annual Stream Cleanup. Over the past decade, these efforts […]

Join the Mercer County Park Commission stewardship team on April 20, 21, 22 & 24 from 9am to noon and 1 to 4pm for a spring planting at Rosedale Park with a focus on beautifying areas next to the Lawrence Hopewell Trail extension. The goal will be to install over 1,500 native trees and shrubs this […]

Date: April 24, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Hopewell Township Public Works Building Contact: 609-537-0250 Email: Public Works

FoHVOS: Trail Hike With Sreeni Nair, "Hopewell Valley Running Man" Socially distant event at the Mount Rose Preserve, 350 Carter Road, Princeton Saturday, April 24, 10-11:30 am Sreeni Nair, AKA Naked Running Man, wants you to get outside and get fit and healthy! We'll explore one of the many forested trails that Sreeni enjoys. Don't […]

Join Music & Movement for Kids on Saturday, April 10, 17 & 24, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Music & Movement programs are guaranteed to get you up and moving along with MCLS' Youth Services Librarians! Suggested for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary age children. Watch the Music & Movement series on MCLS' YouTube channel! CONTACT:  MCLS […]

Join the Mercer County Park Commission stewardship team on April 20, 21, 22 & 24 from 9am to noon and 1 to 4pm for a spring planting at Rosedale Park with a focus on beautifying areas next to the Lawrence Hopewell Trail extension. The goal will be to install over 1,500 native trees and shrubs this […]

The Hopewell Valley Green Week Forum Saturday, April 24, 3-5 pm The goal of the Green Week Forum is to provide a space for community-based conversation about where we are and what we need to do going forward to deal with environmental challenges in Hopewell Valley and, more broadly, in New Jersey. It will begin […]

Experience the thrill of watching a movie on a Saturday night at home, but not alone! Borrow the featured title from our Hoopla catalog with your Mercer County Library card and watch it together in the virtual company of your community. Feel free to share your thoughts and impressions in the comments section under the […]

Join the "Create a..." Challenge on Sundays, April 11, 18 & 25, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Do you have what it takes to design a unique craft using common household items? If so, you will love our weekly "Create a..." Challenge posted on MCL's Facebook and Twitter pages! CONTACT:  MCLS Staff    hopeprogs@mcl.org https://www.facebook.com/mclsnj/