Name: Film: “The Color Purple”
Start: 2024-03-22T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-03-22T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Princeton Public Library

Film: “The Color Purple”

2024-03-22 16:00:00 2024-03-22 18:00:00 America/New_York Film: “The Color Purple” Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Friday, March 22
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-22 16:00:00 2024-03-22 18:00:00 America/New_York Film: “The Color Purple” Based on the stage musical adaptation of Alice Walker's novel, this 2023 musical drama spans decades in the life of an African American woman living in the American South during the early 1900s. Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Princeton Public Library

Community Room

Based on the stage musical adaptation of Alice Walker's novel, this 2023 musical drama spans decades in the life of an African American woman living in the American South during the early 1900s.

Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope on her journey to independence. Part of the Friday Feature film series. PG-13. 2 hours, 21 minutes.

Community Room Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Assistive listening system compatible with personal T-coil-enabled devices (compatible headphones also available for use during programs)
English-language subtitles for films (when available)
If there is an accommodation that you need or would like so that you can fully enjoy library programs, please visit our Accommodations Request Form.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Films |

TAGS: | Womens History Month |

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Fri, Nov 22, 9:45am - 12:30pm

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English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)

Fri, Nov 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

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Health Insurance Open Enrollment 2024/25

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Registration is now closed

Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions

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Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

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Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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Citizenship Test Prep Course

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Poetry Reading: Alicia Ostriker and Hayden Saunier

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Poets Alicia Ostriker and Hayden Saunier read from their latest collections of poetry and discuss their inspiration and writing process. Refreshments will be served. Book signing to follow.

SCORE Seminar: Starting a Home-Based Business

Mon, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Janet Pickover presents on the unique characteristics and challenges of starting a home-based business, from the impact on home life to requirements for zoning, licensing, insurance and more.

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English Conversation Group

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Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet.

English Conversation Group

Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Playtime Fun: Puppet Play

Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.

Mercer County Community ID

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Princeton Public Library - Princeton Room

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Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Sketchers of all abilities and experience levels meet twice monthly to sketch, draw and paint together in this social art group. Sessions held on the second Tuesday and last Wednesday of the month.

Kids: Baby Storytime

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Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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Wed, Nov 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Cancelled

English Conversation Group

Thu, Nov 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.

Cancelled

Kids: Baby Storytime

Thu, Nov 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Cancelled

Baby Play Group

Thu, Nov 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library

After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Cancelled

English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)

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Princeton Public Library

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Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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Sat, Nov 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

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Registration is now closed

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Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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Citizenship Test Prep Course

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Tech: Adobe Lightroom Classic Part 2

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Expand on concepts learned in the Nov. 4 Part 1 class to obtain professional looking photos. Registration required.

This event is full

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Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet.

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Mon, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Michele Tuck-Ponder presents "Where Have All the Black Women Gone?"

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Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

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Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

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Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

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All Mercer County residents are eligible for this photo ID card, which provides the cardholder's personal identifying information, medical risk factors and emergency contact information.

Exhibit Opening: Karen Tuveson and Chandini Powar

Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Artists Karen Tuveson and Chandini Powar discuss and answer questions about the exhibits of their work on display on the second floor.

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Tue, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Writers receive constructive feedback at these twice-monthly group sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions.

Drop in and Knit

Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Sessions will not include instruction. Registration is not required.

Kids: Storytime!

Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.

Kids: Baby Storytime

Wed, Dec 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Baby Play Group

Wed, Dec 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.

English Conversation Group

Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Wed, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Sustainable Minds: The State of Clean Energy

Wed, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Experts discuss the state of clean energy in New Jersey including key developments, challenges, and opportunities shaping New Jersey’s clean energy future.

Kids: Storytime!

Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.

English Conversation Group

Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual - Google Meet

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.

Fiction Book Group

Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

The group discusses "The Vulnerables" by Sigrid Nunez.

Tech: Ask the Mac Pros

Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this session.

Kids: Baby Storytime

Thu, Dec 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Baby Play Group

Thu, Dec 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Neurodivergent individuals looking to connect with others are invited to attend a craft session to work on creative projects brought from home.

Community Newsroom

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Journalist Ambreen Ali, founder of local news outlet Central Desi, is the featured speaker. Registration requested.

Tech: Introduction to Adobe InDesign

Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn to use Adobe InDesign to create digital and print media. Registration required.

Job Seekers: Employee to Entrepreneur through Franchising

Fri, Dec 06, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Sean Haggerty and John Armstrong provide an overview of what a franchise is and is not, government regulations for franchises, and researching and selecting the right franchise for long-term success.

English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)

Fri, Dec 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years and up, accompanied by an adult.

Teens: Fall Python Series

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

In this five-part series, students in grades 6 to 12 will explore the core concepts of coding through interactive exercises and projects led by Princeton High School students.

Registration is now closed

Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Sat, Dec 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.

Science Saturdays

Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Princeton University scientists present hands-on science activities for students in grades five to eight at these monthly events.

Registration opens Saturday, November 23 2024 at 9:00am

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Sun, Dec 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Participants join a five-week course introducing Latin as a language for reading, writing, and communication. Weekly meetings support self-guided study through the Paideia Institute's "Living Latin."

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Sun, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

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Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part II - A Beginner's Latin Course for the Middle Grades

Sun, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Participants join a five-week course introducing Latin as a language for reading, writing, and communication and exploring Roman culture.

Performance: Sustainable Jazz Duo

Sun, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The duo, featuring Steve Hiltner on saxophone and clarinet and Phil Orr on piano, performs original jazz compositions at this Listen Local event.

Kids: French Baby Storytime

Sun, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in French for babies and their caregivers.

Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Mon, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

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Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

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Feminist Book Discussion Group

Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

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Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

Poets read from works in progress and receive constructive peer feedback at these virtual sessions.

English Conversation Group

Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet.

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Sketchers of all abilities and experience levels meet twice monthly to sketch, draw and paint together in this social art group. Sessions held on the second Tuesday and last Wednesday of the month.

English Conversation Group

Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures

Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.

Discussion: Book Flood

Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Based on the Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod, attendees and library staff gather to discuss their favorite recent books and find their next great read.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Tue, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Mercer County Community ID

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Princeton Room

All Mercer County residents are eligible for this photo ID card, which provides the cardholder's personal identifying information, medical risk factors and emergency contact information.

Drop in and Knit

Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Sessions will not include instruction. Registration is not required.

Kids: Storytime!

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.

Kids: Baby Storytime

Wed, Dec 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Baby Play Group

Wed, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Tech: Get More Out of Gmail

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to manage Gmail more effectively. Registration required.

English Conversation Group

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Presentation: Colonial Taverns of New Jersey

Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Author Michael Gabriele explores the rich history of taverns in Colonial New Jersey. Enjoy some hot cider as you discover the crucial role of taverns in the American Revolution.

English Conversation Group

Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual - Google Meet

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.

Black Voices Book Group

Thu, Dec 12, 7:15pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

The group discusses "South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of America" by Imani Perry. All are welcome.

Job Seekers: Career Coach Panel Discussion and Q&A

Fri, Dec 13, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Coaches Madeleine Elmgren, Chrystal McArthur and Alan Kirshner answer your most pressing questions related to career development, job search and landing that great new role.

English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)

Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years and up, accompanied by an adult.

Teens: Fall Python Series

Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

In this five-part series, students in grades 6 to 12 will explore the core concepts of coding through interactive exercises and projects led by Princeton High School students.

Registration is now closed

Teens: Go Between Club

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Students in grades 6-8 are welcome to join a fun monthly discussion of books and other interests.

Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Dec 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience. Registration is not necessary.

Living Latin, Part I & II (combined)

Sun, Dec 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Participants join a five-week course introducing Latin as a language for reading, writing, and communication. Weekly meetings support self-guided study through the Paideia Institute's "Living Latin."

Course: Learn English at the Library (Registration Full)

Sun, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free, 14-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. Students must already have basic English skills and are expected to attend all 14 sessions. Registration is full.

Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part II - A Beginner's Latin Course for the Middle Grades

Sun, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Participants join a five-week course introducing Latin as a language for reading, writing, and communication and exploring Roman culture.

Workshop: Writers Room

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Writers receive constructive feedback at these twice-monthly group sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions.

Playtime Fun: Farm Friends

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Mon, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Citizenship Test Prep Course

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free 12-week course, offered in partnership with Literacy New Jersey, prepares people for the Citizenship Test. Students must have a Green Card and basic English skills. Registration required.

English Conversation Group

Mon, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet.

English Conversation Group

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Playtime Fun: Farm Friends

Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Tue, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Mercer County Community ID

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Princeton Room

All Mercer County residents are eligible for this photo ID card, which provides the cardholder's personal identifying information, medical risk factors and emergency contact information.

Catherine Project Book Group - Democracy: 12 Classic Texts

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This yearlong book group examines fundamental texts in history and political theory, focusing particularly upon the theme of democracy. Established in partnership with the Catherine Project.

This event is full

Workshop: Writers Room Online

Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

Writers receive constructive feedback at these monthly Zoom group sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions.

Songwriters Circle and Open Mic

Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The Princeton Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association provides feedback and tips to help songwriters improve at this event that also includes an acoustic open mic.

Cancelled

Meet the Human Services Department

Wed, Dec 18, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library

Community members are invited to meet staff from Princeton Human Services Department and partner organizations during these "open office" hours on the third Wednesday of each month.

Drop in and Knit

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Sessions will not include instruction. Registration is not required.

Kids: Storytime!

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.

Kids: Baby Storytime

Wed, Dec 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Baby Play Group

Wed, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.

English Conversation Group

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Wed, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The library's Board of Trustees will meet at the Princeton Public Library.

Workshop: Bullet Journal Club

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This social club meets once each month to set up personalized bullet journals for the month to come. Some materials will be provided, or bring your own preferred supplies. For adults and teens 16+.

Kids: Storytime!

Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.

English Conversation Group

Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual - Google Meet

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.

Tech: Ask the Mac Pros

Thu, Dec 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this session.

Kids: Baby Storytime

Thu, Dec 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Baby Play Group

Thu, Dec 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Tech: iCloud

Thu, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to use iCloud and iCloud Drive to keep your files and data safe, secure and accessible. Registration required.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Thu, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Neurodivergent individuals looking to connect with others are invited to attend a craft session to work on creative projects brought from home.

Princeton Tech Meetup: Holiday Networking Event

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library

Members of the Princeton area tech community, including creatives, entrepreneurs and investors are invited to attend this networking event. Registration encouraged, but not required. All are welcome.

Job Seekers: Holiday Networking Social

Fri, Dec 20, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Bring a treat to share and join with other job seekers and career coaches for networking and socializing.

English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)

Fri, Dec 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years and up, accompanied by an adult.

Kids: Japanese Storytime

Sat, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.

Living Latin, Part I & II (combined)

Sun, Dec 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Participants join a five-week course introducing Latin as a language for reading, writing, and communication. Weekly meetings support self-guided study through the Paideia Institute's "Living Latin."

Course: Learn English at the Library (Registration Full)

Sun, Dec 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free, 14-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. Students must already have basic English skills and are expected to attend all 14 sessions. Registration is full.

Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part II - A Beginner's Latin Course for the Middle Grades

Sun, Dec 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Participants join a five-week course introducing Latin as a language for reading, writing, and communication and exploring Roman culture.

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Tue, Nov 19	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 20	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 21	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 22	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 23	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 24	12:00PM to 6:00PM

Film: “The Color Purple”

Friday, March 224:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library

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