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Cake and Cinema: Short films about Sands Library Building

Part of the 20th anniversary of the Sands Library Building
2024-04-24 18:00:00 2024-04-24 19:00:00 America/New_York Cake and Cinema: Short films about Sands Library Building Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Wednesday, April 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-24 18:00:00 2024-04-24 19:00:00 America/New_York Cake and Cinema: Short films about Sands Library Building We’ll serve birthday cake and watch short films about library history, public art and architecture, including “How Do You Say Library,” which features students from Princeton Public Schools. Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Princeton Public Library

Community Room

We’ll serve birthday cake and watch short films about library history, public art and architecture, including “How Do You Say Library,” which features students from Princeton Public Schools.

Films to be shown:


"Let's Go to the New Library": 95 years of library history in five minutes.

"Interview with the Architect": Up close with architect Nick Garrison, designer of the Sands Library Building. 3 minutes

"The Art of a New Library": Interviews with artist who created public art for the Sands Library Building. 15 minutes.

"How Do You Say Library": A multicultural celebration featuring students who were attending Princeton Regional Schools in 2004. 2 minutes.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events |

TAGS: | SLB2024 | SLB20 |

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Tech: Microsoft Excel for Beginners Part 2
Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
This is the second session of a two-part course. Registration required.
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library
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.
Writers Circle - for middle school students
Tue, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
In this six-week workshop, aspiring writers in fifth to eighth grade will take part in creative exercises inspired by popular middle grade novels.
Drop in and Knit
Wed, Jan 29, 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.
Tech: Internet Security for Seniors Part 1 - Morning Tech Series
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual - Zoom
An overview of staying safe online will be provided by Bloomberg's Women in Technology. Topics include password security and scam prevention. Register for Zoom link.
Kids: Storytime!
Wed, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
After Baby Storytime, stay and play with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment with other young families and continue the fun with free play and socialization.
Movie Series: Oscar-Winners through the Decades
Wed, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 5:15pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Best Picture winners from the '30s through the '80s are screened weekly in advance of the 97th Academy Awards on March 2.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.
An Evening with Neko Case at the Berlind Theatre - In collaboration with McCarter and Labyrinth Books
Wed, Jan 29, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Off-Site
Singer-songwriter Neko Case discusses her memoir "The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You" with Princeton University's A.M. Homes at the Berlind Theatre. Ticket includes a signed copy of the book.
Register
English Conversation Group
Thu, Jan 30, 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.
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Jan 30, 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.
Tech: Ask the Mac Pros
Thu, Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 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: STEM Lab - Catapult Challenge
Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Learn STEM concepts through hands-on learning experiences led by Princeton High School students.
Panel: History and Restorative Justice in Princeton
Thu, Jan 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Panelists discuss Princeton institutions, which have researched their histories of involvement with slavery, discrimination or institutionalized racism and developed strategic responses.
English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)
Fri, Jan 31, 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, Feb 01, 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: Mandarin Chinese Storytime
Sat, Feb 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.
Science Saturdays
Sat, Feb 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Princeton University scientists present hands-on science activities for students in fifth through eighth grade.
Registration opens Saturday, January 18 2025 at 9:00am
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