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Beyond the Concert Book Group: "Rough Ideas"

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2025-01-02 19:00:00 2025-01-02 20:30:00 America/New_York Beyond the Concert Book Group: "Rough Ideas" Virtual - Zoom Meeting

Thursday, January 02
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-02 19:00:00 2025-01-02 20:30:00 America/New_York Beyond the Concert Book Group: "Rough Ideas" A discussion of "Rough Ideas," a collection of essays by acclaimed pianist Sir Stephen Hough, is held in advance of Princeton University Concerts' event with Hough and the Takács String Quartet. Virtual - Zoom Meeting

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A discussion of "Rough Ideas," a collection of essays by acclaimed pianist Sir Stephen Hough, is held in advance of Princeton University Concerts' event with Hough and the Takács String Quartet.

An in-person discussion of "Rough Ideas: Reflections on Music and More" will be held in the second floor Conference Room at 10:30 a.m.

The discussions will culminate in a keynote Zoom event on Friday, Jan. 10, at 12:30 p.m., with Sir Stephen Hough, one of the world’s leading pianists who has won global acclaim for both his concerts and recordings. He is also a writer, composer and painter, and has been described by The Economist as one of “Twenty Living Polymaths.” Healing with Music Book Group participants will be automatically registered for the keynote and will have the opportunity to pre-submit questions to Stephen Hough.

Presented in partnership with Princeton University Concerts in advance of the performance on Feb. 20 featuring Sir Stephen Hough and the Takács String Quartet. 

"Rough Ideas: Reflections on Music and More" is available at the library and via Libby.

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Groups | *Registration Required |

TAGS: | PUC |

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Kids: Storytime!
Wed, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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.
Special Event: Summer Reading Soirée - featuring authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie
Wed, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off-Site - Morven Museum & Garden
The authors discuss and sign copies of "A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams" at this annual gathering featuring refreshments, giveaways and more. Tickets are $20; proceeds benefit the library.
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
Listen to This! - An Adult Summer Reading Podcast Group
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
"Unearth a Story" by listening to and discussing a short story from The New Yorker's "Fiction" podcast.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Thu, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 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.
Tech: Introduction to Adobe InDesign
Thu, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn to use Adobe InDesign to create digital and print media. Registration required.
Black Voices Book Group
Thu, Jul 09, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/rra-ukco-uzt?pli=1
The group discusses "African Samurai: The True Story of Yasuke, a Legendary Black Warrior in Feudal Japan" by Thomas Lockley and Geoffrey Girard. All are welcome.
English Conversation (in person)
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.
Kids: "Dinosaurs Before Dark: Magic Tree House" Party
Fri, Jul 10, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Activities and crafts inspired by Mary Pope Osborne's popular "Magic Tree House" series are presented by teen volunteers with staff supervision. For ages 7 and up.
Dancing Under the Stars
Fri, Jul 10, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Princeton Public Library - 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: Family Matinee Series: "The Lion King"
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre
This Disney animated musical drama follows Simba, a young lion prince, forced into exile by his deceitful Uncle Scar. (1994) G. 1 hour, 28 minutes.
Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Sat, Jul 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.
Meeting: New Jersey Tolkien Society
Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
The Mercer Oakenshield Fellowship invites all Princeton-area Tolkien fans to its monthly New Jersey Tolkien Society meeting.
Kids & Teens: Drop-In Chess Sessions
Sat, Jul 11, 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.
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