Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Thu, Nov 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Nov 14, 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.

Registration is now closed

Fiction Book Group

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

The group discusses "North Woods" by Daniel Mason.

Tech: Ask the Mac Pros

Thu, Nov 14, 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, Nov 14, 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.

Thu, Nov 14, 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.

Author: Ken Krimstein in Conversation with Gil Roth - Library Live at Labyrinth

Thu, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off-Site - Labyrinth Books

New Yorker cartoonist Ken Krimstein discusses his graphic narrative revealing the pivotal year in Prague when Einstein became “Einstein,” Franz Kafka became “Kafka,” and the world changed forever.

Speaker: GLP-1s, Psychology, and the Future of Weight Health - A Princeton Tech Meetup Event

Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Geoff Cook, CEO of Noom, explores the emerging connections between GLP-1s, psychological factors, and their potential impact on the future of weight health. Registration requested, but not required.

Black Voices Book Group

Thu, Nov 14, 7:15pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

The group discusses "Harlem Shuffle" by Colson Whitehead. All are welcome.

Job Seekers: Basic Communication for Job Seekers

Fri, Nov 15, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Alex Freund offers an interactive workshop focused on helping you communicate clearly with varied audiences throughout your job search, from networking to interviews.

Discussion: Power of Words

Fri, Nov 15, 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

All Access Book Discussion Group - With Susan Wolfson and Piper Winkler

Fri, Nov 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.

Fri, Nov 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Princeton University - Special Collections at Firestone Library

Professor Susan Wolfson and graduate student Piper Winkler discuss how a copy of Percy Bysshe Shelley’s pamphlet, "The Necessity of Atheism," came to Princeton University and their related research.

Public Hearing: 2023 CAPER - for the Community Development Block Grant program

Fri, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

The Municipality of Princeton holds a public hearing to review the 2023 Comprehensive Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant program.

Teens: Take & Make - Turtle Keychain

Fri, Nov 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Teen Center

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

Kids: Take & Make - "We are Water Protectors" Watercolor Kit

Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Stop by the third floor Youth Services Dept. for a take-home maker activity while supplies last.

Author: Tracey Gates - An Arts and Health Month Event

Sat, Nov 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Off-Site - Morven Museum & Garden

The author discusses her book "The Power of a Few Kind Words," an account of the year she spent writing a letter of appreciation to a different person each day.

Kids: Portuguese Storytime

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

In this five-part series, students in grades 6 to 12 will explore the core concepts of coding through interactive exercises and projects led by Princeton High School students.

Sat, Nov 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Portuguese for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Japanese Storytime

Sat, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.

Storytelling with Grateful Hearts

Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The Princeton Storytelling Circle presents stories with the theme “With Grateful Hearts.”

Chemistry for Kids

Sat, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Learn the basics of chemistry through demonstrations and hands-on experiments at these fun workshops led by Princeton University chemistry graduate students.

Concert: Paula Ryan performing Songs of Ireland

Sat, Nov 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Irish singer/songwriter Paula Ryan performs a concert of original songs as part of her tour of the Eastern Seaboard.

Course: Learn English at the Library (Registration Full)

Sun, Nov 17, 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."

Sun, Nov 17, 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 II - A Beginner's Latin Course for the Middle Grades

Sun, Nov 17, 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.

Author: Sarah Gronningsater - In conversation with Jane Manners

Sun, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Sarah Gronningsater, in conversation with Jane Manners, presents her book "The Rising Generation: Gradual Abolition, Black Legal Culture, and the Making of National Freedom." Registration requested.

Kids: German Storytime

Sun, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.

Workshop: Writers Room

Mon, Nov 18, 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: Music & Movement

Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.

Princeton History Walks: A Grotesque Tour of Princeton

Mon, Nov 18, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Lobby

Library staff member Annie Anderson leads this walk highlighting some of the notable grotesques on Princeton's campus buildings. Meet in the Lobby, and the walk will depart at noon.

This event is full

Mon, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Tech: Adobe Lightroom Classic Part 2

Mon, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

New date Monday, December 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library

Expand on concepts learned in the Nov. 4 Part 1 class to obtain professional looking photos. Registration required.

Mon, Nov 18, 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: Music & Movement

Tue, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Catherine Project Book Group - Democracy: 12 Classic Texts

Tue, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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.

Meet the Human Services Department

Wed, Nov 20, 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.

Wed, Nov 20, 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.

Health Insurance Open Enrollment 2024/25

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Virtual - Zoom

Yamilet Zegarra of the Family Resource Network explains how to obtain health insurance coverage through GetCoveredNJ and NJ Family Care. This program will also be presented in Spanish at 11:30 a.m.

Inscripción Abierta al Seguro de Salud 2024/25

Wed, Nov 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Nov 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Zoom - Zoom

Yamilet Zegarra de the Family Resource Network presenta sobre la cobertura de seguro de salud con GetCoveredNJ y NJ Family Care. Presentado en Inglés a las 11 a.m. y en Español a las 11:30 a.m.

Tech: Librarian Bootcamp - Holiday Edition

Wed, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Discover our go-to resources for research, consumer information, gift-giving and plans for accomplishing your goals in the new year. Registration required.

Imagination Station: Open Art Play - Make a 3-D Basket of Apples

Wed, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Create together on the third floor. This self-directed art-based program is for children in kindergarten through third grade with the assistance of an adult caregiver.

Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Wed, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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+.

"Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home" Discussion Series

Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

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 21, 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.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Meet Cornerstone Community Kitchen

Thu, Nov 21, 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 21, 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, Nov 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

Learn about the work of Cornerstone Community Kitchen and upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Thu, Nov 21, 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.

Thu, Nov 21, 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 21, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Thu, Nov 21, 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.

Open Archive: Tavern Tales

Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Discovery Center

The Historical Society of Princeton shares artifacts from the Hudibras Tavern at this drop-in program. Explore the integral role of taverns, like Henry Greenland’s 1683 tavern, in town life.

Tech: Video Editing with Final Cut Pro - Advanced

Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Those with at least a basic knowledge of Final Cut Pro, or who have attended the Nov. 13 introductory class, learn more advanced video creation and editing skills. Registration required.

Job Seekers: Quantifying Results on Your Resume

Fri, Nov 22, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Executive career coach Ed Samuel shares how to differentiate your resume, draw readers to your measurable success, and identify best practices for quantifying your accomplishments.

Kids: Special Edition Saturday Storytime! - Celebrating Native American Heritage month

Fri, Nov 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.

Sat, Nov 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at this interactive, in-person story time featuring books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement. For children 2 years and up, accompanied by an adult.

Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

In this five-part series, students in grades 6 to 12 will explore the core concepts of coding through interactive exercises and projects led by Princeton High School students.

This event is full

Sat, Nov 23, 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, Nov 24, 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."

Sun, Nov 24, 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 II - A Beginner's Latin Course for the Middle Grades

Sun, Nov 24, 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.

Teens: Code a Chatbot - Building Blocks of AI

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to code your own chatbot in this class for students in grades 6 to 8. Registration required.

Kids: Spanish Storytime

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.

Open Acoustic Jam

Sun, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

At this inclusive and open jam for local musicians, chord charts and lyrics for songs will be provided. Bring your acoustic guitar, uke, violin, resonator, tambourine or your voice to join the fun.

Playtime Fun: Puppet Play

Mon, Nov 25, 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.

Poetry Reading: Alicia Ostriker and Hayden Saunier

Mon, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Poets Alicia Ostriker and Hayden Saunier read from their latest collections of poetry and discuss their inspiration and writing process. Refreshments will be served. Book signing to follow.

SCORE Seminar: Starting a Home-Based Business

Mon, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Janet Pickover presents on the unique characteristics and challenges of starting a home-based business, from the impact on home life to requirements for zoning, licensing, insurance and more.

Workshop: Writers Room Poets

Mon, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

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

Mon, Nov 25, 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, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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.

Wed, Nov 27, 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, Nov 27, 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, Nov 27, 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.

Wed, Nov 27, 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, Nov 27, 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, Nov 27, 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.

Cancelled

Thu, Nov 28, 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.

Cancelled

Thu, Nov 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Cancelled

Thu, Nov 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library

After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Fri, Nov 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.

Sat, Nov 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

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

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

In this five-part series, students in grades 6 to 12 will explore the core concepts of coding through interactive exercises and projects led by Princeton High School students.

Course: Learn English at the Library (Registration Full)

Sun, Dec 01, 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."

Sun, Dec 01, 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 II - A Beginner's Latin Course for the Middle Grades

Sun, Dec 01, 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.

Kids: Russian Storytime

Sun, Dec 01, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.

Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

Mon, Dec 02, 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.

Imagination Station: Build with Lego

Mon, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Mon, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Children in first through fifth grade use their creativity, individually or as a group, to build with Lego bricks. A theme or challenge will be provided for those looking for inspiration.

Tech: Adobe Lightroom Classic Part 2

Mon, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Expand on concepts learned in the Nov. 4 Part 1 class to obtain professional looking photos. Registration required.

This event is full

Mon, Dec 02, 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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 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.

Tue, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Tue, Dec 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, Dec 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.

Wed, Dec 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.

Wed, Dec 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.

Wed, Dec 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.

Wed, Dec 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.

Wed, Dec 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.

Sustainable Minds: The State of Clean Energy

Wed, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Wed, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Experts discuss the state of clean energy in New Jersey including key developments, challenges, and opportunities shaping New Jersey’s clean energy future.

Thu, Dec 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.

Thu, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

The group discusses "The Vulnerables" by Sigrid Nunez.

Tech: Ask the Mac Pros

Thu, Dec 05, 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, Dec 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.

Thu, Dec 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, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Thu, Dec 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, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Journalist Ambreen Ali, founder of local news outlet Central Desi, is the featured speaker. Registration requested.

Tech: Introduction to Adobe InDesign

Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn to use Adobe InDesign to create digital and print media. Registration required.

Job Seekers: Employee to Entrepreneur through Franchising

Fri, Dec 06, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Sean Haggerty and John Armstrong provide an overview of what a franchise is and is not, government regulations for franchises, and researching and selecting the right franchise for long-term success.

Fri, Dec 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Sat, Dec 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.

Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

In this five-part series, students in grades 6 to 12 will explore the core concepts of coding through interactive exercises and projects led by Princeton High School students.

Sat, Dec 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.

Science Saturdays

Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Princeton University scientists present hands-on science activities for students in grades five to eight at these monthly events.

Registration opens Saturday, November 23 2024 at 9:00am

Course: Learn English at the Library (Registration Full)

Sun, Dec 08, 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."

Sun, Dec 08, 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 II - A Beginner's Latin Course for the Middle Grades

Sun, Dec 08, 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.

Kids: French Baby Storytime

Sun, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in French for babies and their caregivers.

Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures

Mon, Dec 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.

Mon, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Feminist Book Discussion Group

Mon, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 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.

Workshop: Writers Room Poets

Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

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

Mon, Dec 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, Dec 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: Animal Adventures

Tue, Dec 10, 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, Dec 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.

Discussion: Book Flood

Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Based on the Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod, attendees and library staff gather to discuss their favorite recent books and find their next great read.

Tue, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Tue, Dec 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.

Wed, Dec 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.

Wed, Dec 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.

Wed, Dec 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.

Tech: Get More Out of Gmail

Wed, Dec 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.

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to manage Gmail more effectively. Registration required.

Wed, Dec 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.

Presentation: Colonial Taverns of New Jersey

Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Author Michael Gabriele explores the rich history of taverns in Colonial New Jersey. Enjoy some hot cider as you discover the crucial role of taverns in the American Revolution.

Job Seekers: Career Coach Panel Discussion and Q&A

Thu, Dec 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.

Black Voices Book Group

Thu, Dec 12, 7:15pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

The group discusses "South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of America" by Imani Perry. All are welcome.

Fri, Dec 13, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Coaches Madeleine Elmgren, Chrystal McArthur and Alan Kirshner answer your most pressing questions related to career development, job search and landing that great new role.

Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Sat, Dec 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.