Name: Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part I
Start: 2024-10-06T13:00:00-04:00
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Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part I

A Beginner's Latin Course for the Middle Grades

2024-10-06 13:00:00 2024-10-06 14:00:00 America/New_York Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part I Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

Sunday, October 06
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-06 13:00:00 2024-10-06 14:00:00 America/New_York Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part I Participants join a five-week course introducing Latin as a language for reading, writing, and communication and exploring Roman culture. Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

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

Weekly meetings led by student volunteers support at-home study through interactive learning and games. Sessions of "Elementa" at the library are organized into five-week units, in order to allow for intermittent commitments. Learners should be able to complete the entire course over the span of a single school year.

"Elementa" is designed for teens in the middle school years while elementary age learners and young adults have opportunities to study Latin through "Teaching Literacy with Latin" and "Living Latin" respectively. Mature learners interested in studying Latin should contact the instructor by email: humanities@princetonlibrary.org.

To learn more about the "Elementa" curriculum, see the Paideia Institute's webpage for the course.

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

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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.

English Conversation Group

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.

English Conversation Group

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.

Playtime Fun: Puppet Play

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.

Mercer County Community ID

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.

Drop in and Knit

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.

Kids: Storytime!

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.

Kids: Baby Storytime

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.

Baby Play Group

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.

English Conversation Group

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

English Conversation Group

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.

Kids: Baby Storytime

Thu, Nov 28, 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 28, 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 (D.Boyd)

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.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

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.

Teens: Fall Python Series

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.

Living Latin, Part I & II (combined)

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."

Course: Learn English at the Library (Registration Full)

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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

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.

Imagination Station: Build with Lego

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.

Citizenship Test Prep Course

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.

Tech: Adobe Lightroom Classic Part 2

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

English Conversation Group

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.

English Conversation Group

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.

Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

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.

Mercer County Community ID

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.

Drop in and Knit

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.

Kids: Storytime!

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.

Kids: Baby Storytime

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.

Baby Play Group

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.

English Conversation Group

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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

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.

Sustainable Minds: The State of Clean Energy

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.

Kids: Storytime!

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.

English Conversation Group

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.

Kids: Baby Storytime

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.

Baby Play Group

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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

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.

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

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.

English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)

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.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

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.

Teens: Fall Python Series

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.

Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime

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

Living Latin, Part I & II (combined)

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."

Course: Learn English at the Library (Registration Full)

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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

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.

Citizenship Test Prep Course

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.

Feminist Book Discussion Group

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.

Registration opens Saturday, November 9 2024 at 7:00pm

English Conversation Group

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.

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Fri, Nov 08	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 09	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 10	12:00PM to 6:00PM

Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part I

A Beginner's Latin Course for the Middle Grades

Sunday, October 061:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library

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Princeton Public Library

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