The short story -- short in length, but full of content! Join the Hopewell Branch of Mercer County Library discussion group, which focuses on the short story. This month we'll celebrate the tail end of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) as we read Junot Díaz' stories, "The Sun, the Moon, the Stars" […]

Like many sleepy farming communities in New Jersey, Lawrence Township underwent a profound transformation during the 20th century as many thousands of acres of farmland were subdivided into housing tracts. From 1900-2000 Lawrence’s population increased almost twenty-fold. Join us to learn how the Lawrence of then became the Lawrence of now - and hear the […]

Take a close-up look at the craftsmanship that goes into making a basket, a broom, and a bucket when the artisans preserving these trades visit the farm for a day of demonstrations and teaching. There will be opportunities to try your hand at some of the steps involved, and you’ll also learn about the skills […]

Hopewell Township hosts "The Addams Family" movie on Saturday 10/16 (rain date 10/17). Dark hilarity ensues after the Addams family -- and the their macabre traditions -- relocate to suburbia, 21st century New Jersey. As they prepare for a major celebration that involves their extended family, they have to maneuver around the machinations of a […]