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Kids: Screen-Free Week: Memory Magic

2024-05-09 15:00:00 2024-05-09 17:00:00 America/New_York Kids: Screen-Free Week: Memory Magic Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area

Thursday, May 09
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-09 15:00:00 2024-05-09 17:00:00 America/New_York Kids: Screen-Free Week: Memory Magic Kids 5 and older test their memories with games and challenges. Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area

Princeton Public Library

3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area

Kids 5 and older test their memories with games and challenges.

Take a break from digital devices with self-guided, Screen-Free Week activities and challenges in the Youth Services Department from May 6-10.

Third Floor Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
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: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | sfw24 |

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Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Cancelled
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Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
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Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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Princeton Public Library - Community Room,Hinds Plaza
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Virtual - Google Meet
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab
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Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
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Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/rra-ukco-uzt?pli=1
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Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Share your favorite summer reads, play a bookish game and enjoy refreshments as we wrap up our summer reading program.
Summer Reading Wrap-Up Celebration - with DJ Myricks
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room,Hinds Plaza
Celebrate the finale of Summer Reading 2026 at a dance party featuring DJ James Myricks.
Special Event: Feelin' Stronger Every Day - Featuring a Chicago tribute concert
Sun, Aug 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Off-Site - Princeton Shopping Center
Celebrate wellness, community and music at this special summer event featuring a tribute concert to the music of Chicago and activities for all ages.
Workshop: Writers Room
Mon, Aug 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tower 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.
Kids: Playtime Fun: At the Market
Mon, Aug 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 young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.
English Conversation (in person)
Mon, Aug 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
English Conversation (Virtual)
Mon, Aug 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Google Meet
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet.
Kids: Baby Beach Party
Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Join us for play, dancing and fun at an indoor beach party featuring a musical appearance by Storytime with Jeff.
Kids: Playtime Fun: At the Market
Tue, Aug 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.
Tech: Ask the Mac Pros
Tue, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Summer Film Series: From Page to Screen - "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Tue, Aug 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
"To Kill a Mockingbird." This series celebrates timeless stories with screenings of book-to-film adaptations selected by library staff vote. Refreshments will be served starting at 2:45 p.m.
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference 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.Register
Catherine Project Weekly Book Discussion Series
Tue, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
This weekly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in philosophy, political theory and literature, focusing on the theme of revolution. Online and in person.
Catherine Project Book Discussion Series
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
This monthly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in philosophy, political theory and literature, focusing on the theme of revolution. Online and in person.
Workshop: Writers Room Online
Tue, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 8:35pm
Virtual - Zoom Webinar
Writers receive constructive feedback at these monthly online group sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions.Register
Drop in and Knit
Wed, Aug 19, 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, Aug 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.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Wed, Aug 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 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.
Kids: Baby Play Group
Wed, Aug 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library
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.
English Conversation (virtual)
Wed, Aug 19, 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.
Journaling Club
Wed, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Anyone motivated by "The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life" by Suleika Jaouad is invited to join this journaling club.
Film: "Project Hail Mary"
Wed, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 7:20pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The critically acclaimed science-fiction movie based on the novel by Andy Weir is screened as the final film in the summer's Page to Screen series.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
The library's Board of Trustees will meet at the Princeton Public Library.
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Aug 20, 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
Thu, Aug 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.
Kids: Baby Play Group
Thu, Aug 20, 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.
Job Seekers: Optimize Your Resume
Fri, Aug 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Career coach Ed Samuel offers practical guidance on resumes, covering topics that include the top mistakes made on resumes, how to remove fluff, and how to leverage experience and quantify your value.
Teens: Drop In and Edit (Adobe Creative Cloud)
Fri, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab
Pop in to this open lab hour to use Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Acrobat. No instruction or troubleshooting included.   
Registration opens Friday, August 7 2026 at 2:00pm
Dancing Under the Stars
Fri, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room,Hinds Plaza
Members of Central Jersey Dance Society demonstrate basic steps and lead others in an evening of dancing to recorded music of all kinds on Hinds Plaza, weather permitting.
Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Sat, Aug 22, 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: Chemistry Saturdays
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab
Kids in third to fifth grade learn the basics of chemistry through simple, hands-on experiments at this fun and creative workshop. Led by Princeton University graduate students.
Registration opens Monday, August 10 2026 at 9:00am
Kids: Chemistry Saturdays
Sat, Aug 22, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab
Kids in third to fifth grade learn the basics of chemistry through simple, hands-on experiments at this fun and creative workshop. Led by Princeton University graduate students.
Registration opens Monday, August 10 2026 at 9:00am
Kids & Teens: Drop-In Chess Sessions
Sat, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience.
Music: Novo Rodeo - A Listen Local event
Sun, Aug 23, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza
Singer-songwriter Suzannah Sabin leads Novo Rodeo, a Central New Jersey based band performing a mix of favorite songs and original music inspired by country, folk rock and Americana.
Kids: Playtime Fun: Build it!
Mon, Aug 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.
English Conversation (in person)
Mon, Aug 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
English Conversation (Virtual)
Mon, Aug 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Google Meet
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet.
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