Name: Family Matinee: "E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial"
Start: 2024-11-09T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-09T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Off-Site

Family Matinee: "E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial"

at the Princeton Garden Theatre

2024-11-09 10:00:00 2024-11-09 12:00:00 America/New_York Family Matinee: "E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial" Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

Saturday, November 09
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-09 10:00:00 2024-11-09 12:00:00 America/New_York Family Matinee: "E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial" Steven Spielberg's smash hit from 1982 tells the story of Elliott, a boy who helps an extraterrestrial left behind on Earth find his way home. PG. 1 hour, 55 minutes. Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

Off-Site

Princeton Garden Theatre

Steven Spielberg's smash hit from 1982 tells the story of Elliott, a boy who helps an extraterrestrial left behind on Earth find his way home. PG. 1 hour, 55 minutes.

Limited free tickets (two per cardholder) will be available at the third floor Youth Services desk one week prior to the screening date.

Tickets for Family Matinee series screenings are $5 for children and adults and are free for members of the Princeton Garden Theatre. See the theater's website for information about additional screenings.

Presented in partnership with the Princeton Garden Theatre, jaZams, McCarter Theatre, Color Me Mine Princeton and the Princeton YWCA.

For accessibility information, visit the Princeton Garden Theatre website or call 609-279-1999

AGE GROUP: | Kids | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Films | *No Registration |

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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

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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.

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Princeton History Walks: Tigers of Princeton

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Movie: "The Last Hurrah"

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Mercer County Community ID

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Catherine Project Book Group - Democracy: 12 Classic Texts

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Drop in and Knit

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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.

Tech: Using Genealogy Databases - Morning Tech Series

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Virtual - Zoom

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

Kids: Storytime!

Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

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Kids: Baby Storytime

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Baby Play Group

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English Conversation Group

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Book Launch: "The Princeton University Trivia Book"

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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

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2024 Green House Tour Video Screening and Discussion Panel

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Color the Past for International Archeology Day

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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!

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Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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Kids: Portuguese Storytime

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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.

This event is full

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.

Living Latin, Part I

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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)

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Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

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

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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

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.

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

Sun, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

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This event is full

Kids: German Storytime

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

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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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

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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.

Citizenship Test Prep Course

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

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

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Rescheduled

Feminist Book Discussion Group

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.

SCORE Seminar: Leadership Through Communication

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

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Presenter Jack Gardner introduces proven communication techniques to support workforce success and effective leadership.

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

Mon, Oct 21, 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, is joined by local artists to discuss craftivism and her book "Crafting a Better World."

English Conversation Group

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.

English Conversation Group

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.

Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Tue, Oct 22, 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.

Mercer County Community ID

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 and local historical groups discuss various ways to learn about the history of your home, from its foundations to its former residents, using both physical clues and historical records.

Drop in and Knit

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.

Kids: Storytime!

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.

Kids: Baby Storytime

Wed, Oct 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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Baby Play Group

Wed, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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English Conversation Group

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

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Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

"Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home" Discussion Series

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.

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.

This event is full

Kids: Storytime!

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.

English Conversation Group

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual - Google Meet

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Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

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Baby Play Group

Thu, Oct 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Thu, Oct 24, 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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Tue, Oct 29, 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.

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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Wed, Oct 30, 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.

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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Thu, Oct 31, 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.

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.

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.

Poetry: "US 1 Worksheets" Launch

Sun, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

A gathering to mark the publication of the 69th volume of "US 1 Worksheets," the journal of DVP/US 1 Poets Collective.

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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Mon, Nov 04, 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.

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.

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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Tue, Nov 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.

Imagination Station: Build with Lego

Tue, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Wed, Nov 06, 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.

"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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Thu, Nov 07, 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.

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.

Job Seekers: Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio

Fri, Nov 08, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Presenter: Jan Goodman

Discussion: Power of Words

Fri, Nov 08, 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 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.

Family Matinee: "E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial" - at the Princeton Garden Theatre

Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

Steven Spielberg's smash hit from 1982 tells the story of Elliott, a boy who helps an extraterrestrial left behind on Earth find his way home. PG. 1 hour, 55 minutes.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, Nov 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Preschool and Kindergarten Fair

Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Streamline your search for the best preschool or kindergarten for your child at this gathering of faculty and staff from local schools.

Teens: Go Between Club

Sat, Nov 09, 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, Nov 09, 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 10, 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.

Performance: OnStage Seniors

Sun, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

OnStage Seniors presents 'documentary theater' on the theme of "Give and Take." The performance will include a talk-back, encouraging participants to find common ground through stories told on stage.

Tech: LinkedIn for Job Seekers

Mon, Nov 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual - Zoom

Learn how optimize LinkedIn in your job search. On Zoom. Registration required.

Playtime Fun: Build it!

Mon, Nov 11, 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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Mon, Nov 11, 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.

Citizenship Test Prep Course

Mon, Nov 11, 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.

Workshop: Writers Room Poets

Mon, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

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

Registration opens Saturday, October 12 2024 at 7:00pm

English Conversation Group

Mon, Nov 11, 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.

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