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Meet the Human Services Department

2024-07-17 09:30:00 2024-07-17 13:00:00 America/New_York Meet the Human Services Department Princeton Public Library - Lobby

Wednesday, July 17
9:30am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-17 09:30:00 2024-07-17 13:00:00 America/New_York Meet the Human Services Department 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. Princeton Public Library - Lobby

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.

Through advocacy, leadership and collaboration, the Department of Human Services helps to improve the quality of life of individuals in our community who are vulnerable, economically disadvantaged or otherwise in need.

Questions welcome.

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.

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EVENT TYPE: | Civic Life | *No Registration |

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Playtime Fun: Music & Movement
Mon, Aug 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Join us for a playdate! These sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their children, in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.
Cancelled
English Conversation Group
Mon, Aug 26, 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.
Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center
Tue, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Off-Site - Princeton Shopping Center
This interactive storytime features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids 18 months and older, accompanied by an adult. Bring a blanket.
Playtime Fun: Music & Movement
Tue, Aug 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Join us for a playdate! These sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their children, in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.
Cancelled
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Aug 27, 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.
English Conversation Group
Tue, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
McCarter Live at the Library: Season Preview
Tue, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and Director of Presented Programming Paula Abreu discuss the upcoming season at McCarter Theater.
Drop in and Knit
Wed, Aug 28, 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 28, 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.
Art: Princeton Sketchers
Wed, Aug 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
New venue Princeton Public Library - Tower 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.
Beyond the Concert Book Group: "The Pianist from Syria" - PUC at the Library
Wed, Aug 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
A discussion of Aeham Ahmad's memoir, "The Pianist from Syria," is held in advance of Princeton University Concerts' event with Syrian clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and artist Kevork Mourad.
This event is full
Kids: Baby Storytime
Wed, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28, 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: Getting Started with Google Drive
Wed, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn how to get the most out of Google Drive through management and organization. Registration required.
Cancelled
English Conversation Group
Wed, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.
Beyond the Concert Book Group: "The Pianist from Syria" - PUC at the Library
Wed, Aug 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
A discussion of Aeham Ahmad's memoir, "The Pianist from Syria," is held in advance of Princeton University Concerts' event with Syrian clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and artist Kevork Mourad.
Register
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Aug 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.
Cancelled
English Conversation Group
Thu, Aug 29, 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: Baby Storytime
Thu, Aug 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
Thu, Aug 29, 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: Saturday Storytime!
Sat, Aug 31, 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.
Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions
Sat, Aug 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
These sessions are intended for youth in second grade through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience. Registration is not necessary.
Playtime Fun: Puppet Play
Tue, Sep 03, 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.
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Sep 03, 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.
Workshop: Writers Room
Tue, Sep 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.
Continuing Conversations on Race
Tue, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
Synatra Smith, project manager for the NJ Black Heritage Trail, discusses the initiative to highlight Black history, heritage and culture. Presented in partnership with Not in Our Town Princeton.
Drop in and Knit
Wed, Sep 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, Sep 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, Sep 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, Sep 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, Sep 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.
Beyond the Concert Keynote with Deborah Amos - PUC at the Library
Wed, Sep 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
NPR's Deborah Amos discusses Aeham Ahmad's memoir "The Pianist from Syria" in advance of the Sept. 26 "Healing with Music" performance featuring clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and illustrator Kevork Mourad.
Register
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Sep 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.
Cancelled
English Conversation Group
Thu, Sep 05, 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.
Meet Princeton Community Housing
Thu, Sep 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Lobby
Connect with representatives of Princeton Community Housing and learn about its history and mission to provide, develop, manage and advocate for safe and affordable housing in the Princeton area.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Thu, Sep 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, Sep 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.
Neurodivergent Crafts and Games
Thu, Sep 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, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Veteran N.J. political reporter Charles Stile, columnist at The Record, discusses the changing climate for journalists and the role a community-based newsroom might serve. Registration requested.
Job Seekers: The Job Search Process, Session 1
Fri, Sep 06, 9:45am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
This three-part series is designed to equip job seekers with the essential tools and strategies needed for a successful job search. Topics include resumes, interview preparation, networking, and more.
Concert: B.K. Rivers and Loose Bricks
Fri, Sep 06, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza
Send off summer at this pop-up concert on Hinds Plaza featuring classic and contemporary rock songs performed by local bands B.K. Rivers and Loose Bricks. Bring a chair, but also be prepared to dance.
Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Sat, Sep 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.
Author: Anastasia Rubis in Conversation with Laurie Albanese
Sun, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The writer and journalist discusses her novel “Oriana: A Novel of Oriana Fallaci” with Laurie Albanese.
Concert: The Rebound
Sun, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza
The band performs covers of classic rock songs from from a wide range of bands and eras at this concert on Hinds Plaza, the last of this summer's Listen Local Series.
Kids: French Baby Storytime
Sun, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in French for babies and their caregivers.
Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery
Mon, Sep 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.
Tech: ChatGPT and the AI Revolution
Mon, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
This class provides an overview of the various AI platforms and covers where and how AI is being used. Registration required.
Imagination Station: Build with LEGO
Mon, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Come build together at the library! We supply the LEGOs and you supply the creativity. Participants can work together as a group or individually.
Workshop: Writers Room Poets
Mon, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Poets read from works in progress and receive constructive peer feedback at these twice-monthly virtual sessions.
Cancelled
English Conversation Group
Mon, Sep 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, Sep 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.
Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery
Tue, Sep 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.
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Sep 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.
Tech: Building Your LinkedIn Brand
Tue, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Learn how to build your personal brand, optimize your LinkedIn profile and leverage your competitive edge. On Zoom. Registration required.
Register
Songwriters Circle and Open Mic
Tue, Sep 10, 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.
Drop in and Knit
Wed, Sep 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, Sep 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, Sep 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, Sep 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.
Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Wed, Sep 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Fire and Rescue Squad, 2 Mount Lucas Road
The public is invited to honor the memory of those who perished on September 11, 2001, and those who have since died or are suffering from related illnesses.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Sep 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.
Mayors Wellness Campaign: Narcan training
Wed, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Learn how and when to administer Narcan (Naloxone) in an emergency. Participants will receive Narcan spray to take home with them, along with a free harm reduction kit.
Register
Sustainable Minds: 15 Minute Neighborhoods
Wed, Sep 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Planner Jon A. Carnegie and policy analyst Alex Ambrose discuss the concept of the 15-minute neighborhood and how it could make Princeton a more convenient and sustainable place to live.
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Sep 12, 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, Sep 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.
Fiction Book Group
Thu, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
The group discusses "Olga Dies Dreaming" by Xochitl Gonzalez.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Thu, Sep 12, 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, Sep 12, 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.
Poetry Reading: Paul Muldoon - Library Live at Labyrinth
Thu, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off-Site - Labyrinth Books
At this book launch event for the U.S. edition of "Joy in Service on Rue Tagore," Paul Muldoon will read his poems while discussing his inspiration for this latest collection of his poetry.
Tech: Adobe Photoshop for Beginners
Thu, Sep 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
This hands-on session will cover many of the basic capabilities of Adobe's flagship software program. Registration required.
Black Voices Book Group
Thu, Sep 12, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Google Meet
The group discusses "Black Cake: A Novel" by Charmaine Wilson. All are welcome.
Author: John McMurtrie
Thu, Sep 12, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Editor John McMurtrie presents "Literary Journeys," an illustrated guide to over 75 important journeys in world literature. On Zoom. Register for link.
Register
Job Seekers: The Job Search Process, Session 2
Fri, Sep 13, 9:45am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
This three-part series is designed to equip job seekers with the essential tools and strategies needed for a successful job search. Topics include resumes, interview preparation, networking and more.
Teens: Take & Make - Beginner Embroidery
Fri, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Teen Center
Stop by the Teen Center for a take home maker activity while supplies last.
Cultural Exchange Night
Fri, Sep 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza
All are invited to learn about different traditions and connect with neighbors at this event featuring an array of cultural displays, music, art, crafts and dance performances.
Dancing Under the Stars
Fri, Sep 13, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Members of Central Jersey Dance demonstrate basic steps and lead others in an evening of dancing to recorded music of all kinds on Hinds Plaza, weather permitting.
Workshop: Create a Flag Book of Travel Memories
Sat, Sep 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Participants will capture travel and summer memories by using collages, photos and more to design the pages and covers of a three-dimensional book.
Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Sat, Sep 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.
Workshop: Saving Your Family Photos
Sat, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
Lindsey Smith leads a workshop on identifying and interpreting old photographs in your personal collection and methods to preserve, store and share photographs safely and accessibly.
Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions
Sat, Sep 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.
Festival Cultural Latino: A Community Mercado - Hinds Plaza and Palmer Square
Sun, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Off-Site
The rich cultural life of Princeton's Latino community is celebrated with an afternoon of music, dance, food and crafts on both Hinds Plaza and Palmer Square. Part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Workshop: Writers Room
Mon, Sep 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: Animal Adventures
Mon, Sep 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.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Sep 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.
Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures
Tue, Sep 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.
Outdoor Adventuring - Gadgets and Apps
Tue, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off-Site - Mountain Lakes House
Discover the wide array of tools, gadgets and apps that can be helpful while hiking or camping.
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Sep 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, Sep 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, Sep 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.
Author: Janie Kim in Conversation with A.M. Homes
Tue, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
The author, a graduate of Princeton University, will discuss and sign copies of her debut novel "We Carry the Sea in Our Hands" with A.M. Homes.
Meet the Human Services Department
Wed, Sep 18, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Lobby
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, Sep 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, Sep 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, Sep 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, Sep 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, Sep 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.
Workshop: Bullet Journal Club
Wed, Sep 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, Sep 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, Sep 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.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Thu, Sep 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, Sep 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.
Neurodivergent Crafts and Games
Thu, Sep 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.
All Access Book Discussion Group
Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Special Collections, Firestone Library
Reading & Discovery with Princeton University Library Special Collections: Join us at Firestone Library to discuss a book and examine items from the collection tied to themes from the book.
Author: Eliza Griswold - Library Live at Labyrinth
Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off-Site - Labyrinth Books
The author is joined by Princeton University faculty member Judith Weisenfeld to discuss her recently released book "Circle of Hope: A Reckoning with Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church."
Tech: Advanced Adobe Photoshop
Thu, Sep 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
This two-hour, hands-on session covers the more advanced features of Adobe Photoshop. Registration required. 
Rescheduled
Friends and Foundation Annual Book Sale 2024
Fri, Sep 20, 9:00am - 6:00pm
New date Friday, September 20, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Princeton Public Library
The Friends & Foundation of Princeton Public Library's Annual Sale has thousands of books for readers of all ages in the Community Room.
Friends and Foundation Annual Book Sale 2024
Fri, Sep 20, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The Friends & Foundation of Princeton Public Library's Annual Sale has thousands of books for readers of all ages in the Community Room.
Job Seekers: The Power of In-Person Networking
Fri, Sep 20, 9:45am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
Amy Raditz offers a highly interactive session designed to hone your in-person networking skills. Learn how to introduce yourself and tell your story to make a positive, lasting impact.
Friends and Foundation Annual Book Sale 2024
Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The Friends & Foundation of Princeton Public Library's Annual Sale has thousands of books for readers of all ages in the Community Room.
Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Sat, Sep 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, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.
International Day of Peace Celebration - Craft paper cranes and butterflies
Sat, Sep 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area
To celebrate the International Day of Peace, kids of all ages are invited to drop by the third floor to create and decorate paper cranes and butterflies as part of a collaborative art project.
Friends and Foundation Annual Book Sale 2024
Sun, Sep 22, 12:00pm - 5:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The Friends & Foundation of Princeton Public Library's Annual Sale has thousands of books for readers of all ages in the Community Room.
Course: Learn English at the Library
Sun, Sep 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 required.
Register
Playtime Fun: Farm Friends
Mon, Sep 23, 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.
Special Event: Stand with the Banned Read-Out - A Banned Books Week Event
Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza
Community leaders, authors and advocates of all ages will read from banned books in a show of support for communities and individuals dealing with censorship.
Imagination Station: Open Art Play
Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Come create together at the library! This self-directed art-based program is for children in kindergarten through third grade with the assistance of an adult caregiver. The craft changes monthly.
Workshop: Writers Room Poets
Mon, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Poets read from works in progress and receive constructive peer feedback at these twice-monthly virtual sessions.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Sep 23, 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 Talk: 7ove Child and Cheng-Fen Johannemann
Mon, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The artists discuss the inspiration and technique behind the exhibits of their work on view in the library's second-floor gallery spaces. Tour of artwork and reception to follow.
Playtime Fun: Farm Friends
Tue, Sep 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 parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.
Movie: "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"
Tue, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
This Frank Capra classic features Jimmy Stewart as a naive, newly appointed United States senator who fights against government corruption. 2 hours, 9 minutes.
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Sep 24, 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.
Film: "Lafayette: The Lost Hero"
Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
This documentary explores the life of Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette and evaluates his role in the establishment of America's democracy.
Drop in and Knit
Wed, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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.
Art: Princeton Sketchers
Wed, Sep 25, 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.
Registration opens Monday, August 26 2024 at 10:30am
Kids: Baby Storytime
Wed, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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.
Discussion: Hyacinth Miller: "What is Civic Participation?"
Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off-Site - Morven Museum & Garden
Hyacinth Miller of Rutgers University - Newark School of Arts and Sciences leads the third program in the "So You Think You Know Civics?" series. In-person at Morven and on Zoom.
Register
Princeton Tech Meetup: The Inner Workings of Cybersecurity
Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Jon Lilly presents "Inside the Black-Box: Inner Workings of a Cybersecurity Organization" and offers some practical tips. Register through Princeton Tech Meetup.
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