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Discussion: Power of Words
2024-10-11 10:30:00 2024-10-11 12:00:00 America/New_York Discussion: Power of Words Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Friday, October 11
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-11 10:30:00 2024-10-11 12:00:00 America/New_York Discussion: Power of Words Participants listen to and discuss short stories in this six-week series facilitated by Ellen Gilbert. Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Princeton Public Library

Conference Room

Participants listen to and discuss short stories in this six-week series facilitated by Ellen Gilbert.

Each week participants will read and discuss a different short story by both distinguished and up-and-coming writers. No preparation is necessary, nor is a background in literary studies.  Copies of each story will be distributed to each person, and after hearing it read aloud, participants will discuss its meaning and language, and consider how it resonates with this challenging time in all of our lives.  

All ages and backgrounds are welcome; diversity is critical to meaningful conversations.  

About the Facilitator: Ellen Gilbert has a doctorate in library science and has a passion for leading short story discussions. 

Presented with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

2nd Floor Conference Room Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Available in advance by request: assistive listening system compatible with personal T-coil-enabled devices (compatible headphones also available for use during programs)
  • 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: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Classes | Book Groups | *Registration Required |

TAGS: | NEH24 |

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After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Princeton Tech Meetup: Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor
Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Two of "TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI" discuss current AI topics as well as their book "AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference."
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Beyond the Concert Keynote: Deborah Amos and Dalia Sofer - PUC at the Library
Thu, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Deborah Amos and Dalia Sofer discuss Sofer's novel "The Septembers of Shiraz" in advance of the Feb 12. "Healing with Music" performance featuring Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor.
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Job Seekers: Returning to the Workforce after a Gap
Fri, Oct 25, 9:45am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Career coach Sara Madera offers an interactive workshop on transitioning back to the workforce after time away for personal, family or other reasons.
Discussion: Power of Words
Fri, Oct 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Participants listen to and discuss short stories in this six-week series facilitated by Ellen Gilbert.
This event is full
English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)
Fri, Oct 25, 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, Oct 26, 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: Spanish Storytime
Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.
Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions
Sat, Oct 26, 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
Sun, Oct 27, 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."
This event is full
Course: Learn English at the Library (Registration Full)
Sun, Oct 27, 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.
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Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part I - A Beginner's Latin Course for the Middle Grades
Sun, Oct 27, 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.
This event is full
Teaching Literacy with Latin - Beginner's Latin for the Elementary Grades
Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Elementary age participants join a four-week course introducing the Latin language and Roman culture through interactive learning and games.
This event is full
Author: Ben Yagoda discusses "Gobsmacked"
Sun, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Enjoy a spot of afternoon tea and biscuits while author Ben Yagoda discusses and signs copies of his new book "Gobsmacked!: The British Invasion of American English."
Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures
Mon, Oct 28, 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: Creating with Canva
Mon, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn how to create attention-grabbing print and digital promotional materials, from zines and posters to social media posts and beyond. Registration required.
Citizenship Test Prep Course
Mon, Oct 28, 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.
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Author: Glenn Frankel in Conversation with Andrew Russell
Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author discusses the updated edition of "Rivonia's Children: Nelson Mandela's White Comrades and Their Legacy," first published in 1999 and republished in 2024, with Andrew Russell.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Oct 28, 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.
Princeton History Walks: Hidden Princeton
Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Lobby
Library staff lead a walk highlighting forgotten aspects of Princeton's history and sharing favorite stories connected to Princeton’s past. Meet in the lobby; walk will depart at 10 a.m.
This event is full
English Conversation Group
Tue, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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: "All the President's Men"
Tue, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 5:15pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The true story of how The Washington Post uncovered the details of the Watergate scandal is outlined in this 1976 political thriller. 2 hours, 18 minutes.
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Oct 29, 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.
Author: Varun Gauri in Conversation with Laura Spence-Ash
Tue, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author, an economist and lecturer at Princeton University, discusses his award-winning debut novel "For the Blessings of Jupiter and Venus" with Laura Spence-Ash.
Drop in and Knit
Wed, Oct 30, 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, Oct 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.
Art: Princeton Sketchers
Wed, Oct 30, 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.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 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
Wed, Oct 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.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Oct 30, 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.
Walnut Lane Film Festival
Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
This event showcases a selection of short films in a range of genres created by Princeton students in grades 6 to 8, organized and curated by students from Princeton High School.
Open Archive: Princeton Votes
Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Discovery Center
Explore Princeton's election history at this drop-in program where the Historical Society of Princeton shares items from its collection, including original ballots, challenger permits and more.
Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy
Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Master calligrapher Michael Shiue teaches the basics of Chinese calligraphy in this six-week course. Registration is required and opens Sept. 16.
This event is full
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Oct 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.
English Conversation Group
Thu, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 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.
Panel: "Treaty Agreements and Responsibilities" - Fourth Annual Munsee Language & History Symposium
Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Panelists discuss how treaty agreements established through wampum belts were upheld—or neglected—both on Lunaapahkiing (present-day New Jersey and surrounding region) and in the Lunaape diaspora.
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Job Seekers: Getting from Interview to Offer
Fri, Nov 01, 9:45am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Executive recruiter Janelle Razzino discusses how to "close the deal" after an interview and improve your chances of getting an offer.
Discussion: Power of Words
Fri, Nov 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Participants listen to and discuss short stories in this six-week series facilitated by Ellen Gilbert.
This event is full
English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)
Fri, Nov 01, 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, Nov 02, 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: Zentangle with Mimi - An Arts and Health Month Event
Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Create a unique piece of art using Zentangle, a method of drawing using structured shapes with recurring patterns that can help increase focus and decrease stress. Registration required.
Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime
Sat, Nov 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.
Day of Science (Día de la Ciencia) 2024 - Learn. Explore. Play!
Sat, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
In this family-oriented, bilingual program, explore science with Princeton University Spanish- and English-speaking researchers and engineers.
Book Brunch: Alison Pugh with Shamus Khan
Sun, Nov 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author discusses her book "The Last Human Job" with Princeton faculty member Shamus Khan at this book brunch event. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. Pastries and coffee/tea will be served.
Course: Learn English at the Library (Registration Full)
Sun, Nov 03, 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.
Register
Kids: Russian Storytime
Sun, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.
Playtime Fun: Farm Friends
Mon, Nov 04, 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.
Citizenship Test Prep Course
Mon, Nov 04, 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.
Register
English Conversation Group
Mon, Nov 04, 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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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: Mastering the Google Search
Wed, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn how to find information and discover some hidden features of Google. Registration required.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Nov 06, 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.
"Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home" Discussion Series
Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Poets Enriqueta Carrington and Carlos Hernández Peña host four discussions based on the "Places We Call Home" Project Reader, highlighting themes and traditions informing Latino poetry. Hybrid.
Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy
Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Master calligrapher Michael Shiue teaches the basics of Chinese calligraphy in this six-week course. Registration is required and opens Sept. 16.
This event is full
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Nov 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.
English Conversation Group
Thu, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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 - "A Disappearance in Fiji" by Nilima Rao
Thu, Nov 07, 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.
Film and Panel Discussion: "Love in the Time of Fentanyl"
Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
A screening of the documentary "Love in the Time of Fentanyl" is followed by panel discussion and Q&A. Part of the Mayors Wellness Campaign.
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