Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Course: Learn English at the Library (Registration Full)

Sun, Sep 29, 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

Sun, Sep 29, 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.

Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part I - A Beginner's Latin Course for the Middle Grades

Sun, Sep 29, 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.

Authors: Jane Carr and Lori Harrison-Kahan

Sun, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Editors Jane Carr and Lori Harrison-Kahan, in conversation with Valerie Popp, discuss "The Case of Lizzie Borden and Other Writings," a comprehensive collection of writings by Elizabeth Garver Jordan.

Tech: Librarian Bootcamp - Morning Tech Series

Mon, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual - Zoom

Discover our librarians' go-to resources for reliable information on a myriad of subjects. On Zoom. Registration required.

Playtime Fun: Build it!

Mon, Sep 30, 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.

Cancelled

Panel: "Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology"

Mon, Sep 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

New venue Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This panel explores how "Latino Poetry: the Library of America Anthology" comprises a groundbreaking anthology celebrating the poetic traditions of Latin America. Hybrid. Registration requested.

Mon, Sep 30, 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.

AI and Elections - Manipulation, Misinformation and "Deep-fakes"

Tue, Oct 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.

Playtime Fun: Build it!

Tue, Oct 01, 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.

Tue, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Learn how generative AI tools are impacting election manipulation and how to detect and report AI-driven misinformation.

Movie: "All the King's Men"

Tue, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The rise and fall of an idealistic but ruthless politician in the American South is traced in this 1949 drama starring Broderick Crawford. 1 hour, 50 minutes.

Author Talk: Sheila Vakharia

Tue, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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.

Tue, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:25pm

Virtual - Zoom

The author discusses her book, "The Harm Reduction Gap" as part of the Mayors Wellness Campaign. On Zoom.

Wed, Oct 02, 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.

Wed, Oct 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Oct 02, 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.

Wed, Oct 02, 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.

Wed, Oct 02, 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.

Thu, Oct 03, 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

Meet The Center for Family Services

Thu, Oct 03, 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.

Thu, Oct 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

Members of the Center for Family Services will be on hand to talk about their work and volunteer opportunities including the LifeTies Mentoring program.

Thu, Oct 03, 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.

Thu, Oct 03, 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.

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

Thu, Oct 03, 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.

Thu, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Princeton Chief of Police Chris Tash discusses the role of the Princeton Police Department press officer and available resources for department-related inquiries.

Job Seekers: Money Saving Strategies During Transition

Fri, Oct 04, 9:45am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Bill LaChance and Sudha Anand discuss strategies to help with cash flow during a career transition, covering topics including insurance, taxes, the SECURE Retirement Act and more.

Discussion: Power of Words

Fri, Oct 04, 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

Special Saturday Storytime with Sharee Miller

Sat, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Author and illustrator Sharee Miller, who created the poster for this year's Princeton Children's Book Festival, launches the festival with a special edition of Saturday Storytime.

Princeton Children's Book Festival

Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

Favorite authors and illustrators of books for children and teens gather on Hinds Plaza to meet and interact with readers. Rain or shine. Book sales provided by jaZams.

Princeton Children's Book Festival: Arts and Crafts

Sat, Oct 05, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - 1st Floor Exhibit Area

Free arts and crafts activities for kids will take place from noon to 3 p.m. on the first floor of the library during the Princeton Children's Book Festival.

Princeton Symphony Orchestra "Petting Zoo" - presented as part of the Princeton Children's Book Festival

Sat, Oct 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Hinds Plaza

Kids are invited to try an instrument and meet a Princeton Symphony Orchestra musician during the Princeton Children's Book Festival.

Course: Learn English at the Library (Registration Full)

Sun, Oct 06, 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

Sun, Oct 06, 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.

Rescheduled

Kids: Russian Storytime

Sun, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

New date Sunday, October 06, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library

Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.

Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part I - A Beginner's Latin Course for the Middle Grades

Sun, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

Participants join a five-week course introducing Latin as a language for reading, writing, and communication and exploring Roman culture.

Teaching Literacy with Latin - Beginner's Latin for the Elementary Grades

Sun, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

Elementary age participants join a four-week course introducing the Latin language and Roman culture through interactive learning and games.

Kids: Russian Storytime

Sun, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.

Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Mon, Oct 07, 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.

Library Reads

Mon, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Princeton Public Library staff members share notable new titles to add to your to-be-read list. Register for Zoom link.

Mon, Oct 07, 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.

Continuing Conversations on Race

Mon, Oct 07, 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.

Mon, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Nathalie Edmond discusses strategies for centering racial justice and balancing compassion with accountability highlighted in her book "Mindful Race Talk: Building Literacy, Fluency and Agility."

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Tue, Oct 08, 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: Music & Movement

Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Tue, Oct 08, 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.

PSO Soundtracks: "Picture Perfect: Music and the Movies"

Tue, Oct 08, 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: Adobe Acrobat Pro

Tue, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Discover the handy features available with Adobe Acrobat Pro, now available on all iMacs in the library's Technology Center. Registration required.

Tue, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Radio host and music journalist Ross Amico discusses the role of music in film, sharing personal interactions with some of his favorite film scores and observations on the evolution of movie music.

Wed, Oct 09, 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.

Wed, Oct 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.

Wed, Oct 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 up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Oct 09, 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.

"Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home" Discussion Series

Wed, Oct 09, 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.

Wed, Oct 09, 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.

Author: Daniel Chandler in Conversation with Angus Deaton - Library Live at Labyrinth

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off-Site - Labyrinth Books

Economist and philosopher Daniel Chandler discusses his recently released book "Free and Equal: A Manifesto for a Just Society" with Princeton University professor emeritus Angus Deaton.

Thu, Oct 10, 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.

Thu, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

The group discusses "This Other Eden" by Paul Harding.

Thu, Oct 10, 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.

Thu, Oct 10, 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.

Tech: Library of Things Pop-Up

Thu, Oct 10, 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.

Thu, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

Items that are part of our Library of Things will be displayed for visitors to learn about and explore.

Tech: Paperless Vacation Planning

Thu, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Discover how to use websites and apps to make vacation planning less stressful and costly. Registration required.

Author: Diana Weymar on "Crafting a Better World" - A Labyrinth and Library Collaboration

Thu, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Diana Weymar, the creator and curator of the public art projects Interwoven Stories and Tiny Pricks Project, discusses her book "Crafting a Better World: Inspiration and DIY Projects for Craftivists."

Black Voices Book Group

Thu, Oct 10, 7:15pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

The group discusses "The Trayvon Generation" by Elizabeth Alexander. All are welcome.

Job Seekers: Success Stories for Interviews

Fri, Oct 11, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Paul Cecala offers an interactive session on effectively sharing your success stories to help you stand out to hiring managers and provide insight into your skills and value during interviews.

Discussion: Power of Words

Fri, Oct 11, 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 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Teens: Take & Make - Candle Painting - Candle Painting

Fri, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Teen Center

Stop by the Teen Center for a take home maker activity while supplies last.

Family Movie Matinee: "Hotel Transylvania"

Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

In this animated comedy, Adam Sandler voices Count Dracula, a doting father and vampire who runs a hotel for monsters PG. 1 hour, 31 minutes.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, Oct 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Sat, Oct 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.

Teens: Go Between Club

Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

All sixth, seventh, and eighth graders are welcome to join us for a fun discussion of books and other interests.

Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Oct 12, 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.

Course: Learn English at the Library (Registration Full)

Sun, Oct 13, 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

Sun, Oct 13, 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.

Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part I - A Beginner's Latin Course for the Middle Grades

Sun, Oct 13, 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.

Teaching Literacy with Latin - Beginner's Latin for the Elementary Grades

Sun, Oct 13, 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.

Poetry Reading: Hanna Fox and Michael Comiskey

Sun, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Poets Hanna Fox and Michael Comiskey read from their latest collections and discuss their inspiration and writing process. Refreshments will be served, Book signing to follow.

Kids: French Baby Storytime

Sun, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in French for babies and their caregivers.

Playtime Fun: Puppet Play

Mon, Oct 14, 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.

Author: Sara Bronin

Mon, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Sara Bronin, author, professor and founder of the National Zoning Atlas, discusses her book "Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World." Moderated discussion follows.

Workshop: Writers Room Poets

Mon, Oct 14, 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.

Film: "Fish War"

Mon, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This feature-length documentary highlights the violent struggle faced by Indigenous nations to exercise their treaty-protected right to harvest salmon in the Pacific Northwest. Registration requested.

Mon, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

Poets read from works in progress and receive constructive peer feedback at these virtual sessions.

Mon, Oct 14, 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: Puppet Play

Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Tue, Oct 15, 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.

Princeton History Walks: Tigers of Princeton

Tue, Oct 15, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

Library staff lead this walk highlighting the history of some of the notable tigers that can be found on Princeton's campus. Meet in the lobby; and the walk will depart at 12:30 p.m.

This event is full

Movie: "The Last Hurrah"

Tue, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Spencer Tracy stars as a powerful New England mayor preparing for yet another election campaign in this 1958 classic. 2 hours, 1 minute.

Catherine Project Book Group - Democracy: 12 Classic Texts

Tue, Oct 15, 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.

Tue, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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: John Grisham and Jim McCloskey - in Conversation with David A. Davis

Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Off-Site - Nassau Presbyterian Church

The authors discuss their book, “Framed,” which features 10 stories of wrongful convictions and the hard-fought battles for exoneration that followed. Free tickets available starting Sept. 15.

Meet the Human Services Department

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

Tech: Using Genealogy Databases - Morning Tech Series

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual - Zoom

Learn about the library's genealogy databases: Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageQuest and Fold3 Library Edition.

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The library's Board of Trustees will meet at the Princeton Public Library.

Workshop: Bullet Journal Club

Wed, Oct 16, 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+.

Lecture: Tao L. Dumas: "What is Law?"

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off-Site - Morven Museum & Garden

Tao L. Dumas of The College of New Jersey offers the fourth lecture in the "So You Think You Know Civics?" series. In-person at Morven and on Zoom.

Preparing Students with Disabilities - for a Successful Transition to College

Wed, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Learning disabilities specialist and author Elizabeth C. Hamblet discusses preparing students for a successful college transition.

Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy

Thu, Oct 17, 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.

Beyond the Concert Book Group: "The Septembers of Shiraz" - PUC at the Library

Thu, Oct 17, 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.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

A discussion of Dalia Sofer's bestselling novel "The Septembers of Shiraz" is held on Zoom in advance of Princeton University Concerts' Feb. 12 event with Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor.

Thu, Oct 17, 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.

Thu, Oct 17, 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.

Thu, Oct 17, 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.

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

Thu, Oct 17, 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.

Thu, Oct 17, 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.

Book Launch: "The Princeton University Trivia Book"

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Helene van Rossum and Daniel J. Linke discuss their book and share their favorite Princeton University trivia.

Beyond the Concert Book Group: "The Septembers of Shiraz" - PUC at the Library

Thu, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

A discussion of Dalia Sofer's bestselling novel "The Septembers of Shiraz" is held on Zoom in advance of Princeton University Concerts' Feb. 12 event with Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor.

Job Seekers: Emotional Resilience

Fri, Oct 18, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Kelly Sachter offers strategies to improve your ability to respond to stressful or unexpected situations and crises, including job loss or transition.

English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)

Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

2024 Green House Tour Video Screening and Discussion Panel

Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Three videos featuring sustainable homes on Princeton’s 2024 Green House Tour will be screened, followed by a panel discussion with the homeowners and several experts in green building.

Color the Past for International Archeology Day

Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area

All are invited to color drawings of monuments and artifacts drafted by archaeologist and Princeton professor Howard Crosby Butler (1872-1922).

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, Oct 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Kids: Portuguese Storytime

Sat, Oct 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Portuguese for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Japanese Storytime

Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.

Chemistry for Kids: Exploring Plastics and Recycling

Sat, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Join Dr. Erin Stache, Princeton University Department of Chemistry, for an interactive workshop and discussion to learn about plastics and recycling.

Registration opens Saturday, October 5 2024 at 9:00am

2024 Beyond Words - Beyond One Night

Sat, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Off-Site - Frick Chemistry Laboratory

This year's Beyond Words gala, hosted by the Friends and Foundation of Princeton Public Library, is a two-night celebration of the spirit of our community and the transformative power of the library.

Course: Learn English at the Library (Registration Full)

Sun, Oct 20, 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

Sun, Oct 20, 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.

Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part I - A Beginner's Latin Course for the Middle Grades

Sun, Oct 20, 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.

Entrepreneur for a Day

Sun, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Fourth and fifth graders learn about the world of STEAM and entrepreneurship by working with mentors in small groups.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 1 2024 at 9:00am

Teaching Literacy with Latin - Beginner's Latin for the Elementary Grades

Sun, Oct 20, 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.

Kids: German Storytime

Sun, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.

Workshop: Writers Room

Mon, Oct 21, 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: Dinosaur Discovery

Mon, Oct 21, 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: Google Slides

Mon, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to use Google Slides to create engaging presentations. Registration required.

Feminist Book Discussion Group

Mon, Oct 21, 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.

Rescheduled

Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

New date Monday, October 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library

This group explores intersectional feminism through readings and discussion of five timely topics: Creation, Care, Computation, Climate and Community. Presented in partnership with YWCA Princeton.

Feminist Book Discussion Group

Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

This group explores intersectional feminism through readings and discussion of five timely topics: Creation, Care, Computation, Climate and Community. Presented in partnership with YWCA Princeton.

Mon, Oct 21, 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: Dinosaur Discovery

Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Tue, Oct 22, 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: "The Manchurian Candidate"

Tue, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

In this classic political thriller from 1962, a Korean War veteran becomes an unwitting assassin in an international communist conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government. 2 hours, 6 minutes.

Tue, Oct 22, 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.

Panel: House Genealogy

Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The library, Historical Society of Princeton and the Princeton Historic Preservation Commission discuss resources and methods for researching the history of a house.

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

"Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home" Discussion Series

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Authors Peter R. Grant and B. Rosemary Grant - A Library and Labyrinth event

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The Princeton University evolutionary ecology husband and wife team, renowned for the work with Darwin's finches in the Galápagos archipelago, each discuss their recently released memoirs.

Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy

Thu, Oct 24, 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.

Thu, Oct 24, 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.

Thu, Oct 24, 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.

Thu, Oct 24, 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.

Thu, Oct 24, 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.

Princeton Tech Meetup: Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor

Thu, Oct 24, 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.

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."

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.

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.

Course: Learn English at the Library (Registration Full)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Author: Glenn Frankel in Conversation with Andrew Russell

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.

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.

Princeton History Walks: Hidden Princeton

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.

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

Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures

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.

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.