English Conversation Group

Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Tue, Mar 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 young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.

Tech: iCloud

Tue, Mar 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to use iCloud and iCloud Drive to keep your files and data safe, secure and accessible. Registration required.

Registration is now closed

Film: HerStory Movie Series

Tue, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Biopics and feature films depicting true stories about the lives of women are screened for Women's History Month.

Tue, Mar 18, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Lecture: Ted Chiang - The Incompatibilities Between Generative AI and Art

Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference 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, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:15pm

Princeton University - 50 McCosh Hall

Award-winning author Ted Chiang gives a lecture as part of the "Humanities for AI" series presented by The Princeton University Center for Digital Humanities and its partners.

Film and Q&A: "Rebel with a Clause"

Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 8:45pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

In this documentary, grammar expert Ellen Jovin takes her pop-up grammar advice stand on a road trip across the U.S. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Jovin and director Brandt Johnson.

This event is full

Workshop: Writers Room Online

Tue, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

Writers receive constructive feedback at these monthly online group sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions.

Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

After Baby Storytime, stay and play with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment with other young families and continue the fun with free play and socialization.

Wed, Mar 19, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

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.

Wed, Mar 19, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

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

Thu, Mar 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.

Thu, Mar 20, 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, Mar 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.

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

Thu, Mar 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.

Thu, Mar 20, 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 Great Gatsby at 100 event

Thu, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Special Collections, Firestone Library

Join us at Firestone Library to discuss "The Chosen and the Beautiful," a retelling of "The Great Gatsby" by Nghi Vo, and examine items from the collection tied to themes from the book.

This event is full

Rescheduled

Princeton Tech Meetup: How to Manage Technical Debt

Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

New date Thursday, April 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library

Join the Princeton Tech Meetup community for an evening of networking, collaboration, and an insightful presentation by Jasper Geurts on "Managing Technical Debt in a Systematic Way."

Job Seekers: How to Thrive During Job Transition

Fri, Mar 21, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Presenter: Jan Goodman

Family Matinee Series: "The Circus" (Charlie Chaplin)

Fri, Mar 21, 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, Mar 22, 10:00am - 11:30am

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

After being mistaken for a pickpocket, Chaplin’s Tramp flees into the ring of a traveling circus and soon becomes the star of the show, falling for the troupe’s bareback rider along the way.

Kids: Makers Day Storytime!

Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Kick off Makers Day with an interactive storytime featuring books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years and up, accompanied by an adult.

Kids: Makers Day Lego Challenge

Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Children 6-10 years old are invited to use their imagination to create and build with Legos as part of the library's NJ Makers Day celebration.

Workshop: Sew a Ribbon Key Fob - A New Jersey Makers Day Event

Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Choose from a selection of decorative ribbon and make a key fob wristlet with heavy duty cotton webbing, hardware and clamps. No sewing experience needed.

Teen: Mini Soccer Robot Tournament - A New Jersey Makers Day Event

Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Join the Princeton Soccer Robotistry team for a presentation on what soccer robotics encompasses as well as live robotic demonstrations.

Demonstration: Visible Mending - A New Jersey Makers Day Event

Sat, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

This session introduces ways to lengthen the lifespan of clothing with some visible mending techniques that can be done with a few simple tools.

Rescheduled

Kids: Folktales Around the World Reading Group

Sat, Mar 22, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

New date Saturday, March 29, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library

In this four-session book group, children in grades 2-5 explore different cultures through folktales and cultural crafts.

Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part I

Sun, Mar 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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.

Mon, Mar 24, 8:30am - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

AARP volunteers prepare and electronically file Federal and N.J. individual, non-complex income tax returns for seniors and people of low and moderate income. Appointments are required.

Playtime Fun: Game On!

Mon, Mar 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.

Mon, Mar 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice speaking English at this informal, in-person conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.

Author: Musa al-Gharbi - In Conversation with Shamus Khan

Mon, Mar 24, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Kids: STEM Lab

Mon, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Learn STEM concepts through hands-on learning experiences led by Princeton High School students. For grades 3 to 6.

Bullet Journal Club

Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet 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+.

Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Sociologist Musa al-Gharbi, joined in conversation by Shamus Kahn, presents his new book "We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite."

Aprenda Inglés | Course: Learn English at the Library

Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This free, 15-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. This class is for Beginning English adult learners. Students are expected to attend all 15 sessions. Registration is full.

This event is full

Conceptos básicos del correo electrónico / Email Basics

Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Community Park School

Aprenda los conceptos básicos del correo electrónico y cómo utilizar mejor su cuenta de correo electrónico y su bandeja de entrada. / Learn how to better use your email account and inbox.

Mon, Mar 24, 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.

Film: HerStory Movie Series

Tue, Mar 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.

Playtime Fun: Game On!

Tue, Mar 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 young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.

Tue, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Biopics and feature films depicting true stories about the lives of women are screened for Women's History Month.

Tue, Mar 25, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Writers Circle - for middle school students

Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference 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, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

In this six-week workshop, aspiring writers in fifth to eighth grade will take part in creative exercises inspired by popular middle grade novels.

This event is full

Quantum Computing 101: A Non-Math Treatment

Tue, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Don Grust of Quantum Driven New Jersey provides an overview of quantum computing and examines what makes quantum computers so special.

Wed, Mar 26, 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, Mar 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower 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, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

After Baby Storytime, stay and play with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment with other young families and continue the fun with free play and socialization.

Tech: Scheduling with Google Calendar

Wed, Mar 26, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

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.

Wed, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This introductory class will help attendees get the most out of Google Calendar. Registration required.

Wed, Mar 26, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Workshop: Patricia Smith - The Stories Behind the Stanzas

Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Poet and professor Patricia Smith shares insights into her process by offering readings and commentary on the backstories informing some of her celebrated work. In person or virtual on Zoom.

This event is full

Thu, Mar 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.

Cancelled

Thu, Mar 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library

Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this session.

Thu, Mar 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.

Thu, Mar 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.

Finding Women Ancestors in New Jersey

Thu, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Author: Jack Lohmann

Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off-Site - Labyrinth Books

The author is joined by Brian Herrera to discusses his recently published book, "White Light: The Elemental Role of Phosphorus in Our Cells, in Our Food, and in Our World."

Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

New Jersey State Library genealogy librarian Regina Fitzpatrick shares strategies for locating New Jersey women in records collections from the Colonial era to the 20th century. On Zoom.

Job Seekers: Chat GPT & AI for the Job Seeker, Pt. 2

Fri, Mar 28, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Sam Velu goes deeper into strategies for incorporating AI tools and ChatGPT to power your job search.

Conceptos básicos del correo electrónico / Email Basics

Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 11:15am

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Aprenda los conceptos básicos del correo electrónico y cómo utilizar mejor su cuenta de correo electrónico y su bandeja de entrada. / Learn how to better use your email account and inbox.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Fri, Mar 28, 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, Mar 29, 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.

Princeton FrancoFest: A Celebration of Francophone Culture

Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

Princeton's Francophone community is celebrated with an afternoon of music, dance, food and displays by local artists, artisans and vendors on Hinds Plaza.

Kids: Folktales Around the World Reading Group

Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.

Sat, Mar 29, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

In this four-session book group, children in grades 2-5 explore different cultures through folktales and cultural crafts.

Film: "Neon Dreaming"

Sat, Mar 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This Canadian drama tells the story of a young girl using her vivid imagination to cope with the absence of her mother. Q&A to follow with filmmaker Marie-Claire Marcotte. Registration required.

Kids: German Storytime

Sun, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.

Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures

Mon, Mar 31, 8:30am - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

AARP volunteers prepare and electronically file Federal and N.J. individual, non-complex income tax returns for seniors and people of low and moderate income. Appointments are required.

Mon, Mar 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.

Mon, Mar 31, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice speaking English at this informal, in-person conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.

Aprenda Inglés | Course: Learn English at the Library

Mon, Mar 31, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Author: Connie Goddard

Mon, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Connie Goddard discusses her book, "Learning For Work”; the intellectual heritage of the Bordentown School; and efforts to reopen the campus as a school and public open space. Registration requested.

Mon, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This free, 15-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. This class is for Beginning English adult learners. Students are expected to attend all 15 sessions. Registration is full.

This event is full

Mon, Mar 31, 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.

Kids: Storytime Jeff - a special Storytime! series

Tue, Apr 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.

Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime Jeff, aka Jeff Trainor, presents stories, music and songs for preschoolers.

Tue, Apr 01, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Poetry Reading with Idra Novey and Guests - Library Live at Labyrinth

Tue, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference 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, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off-Site - Labyrinth Books

Idra Novey, author of several novels, faces the complexities of life on a swiftly heating earth in her new poetry collection "Soon and Wholly." She is joined by Monica Youn and Ilya Kaminsky.

Workshop: Writers Room

Tue, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower 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.

Teens: I Read This Book

Tue, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Members of the library's Teen Advisory Board present their favorite recently read books at this annual event. Join us and discover your next great read.

Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Sessions will not include instruction. Registration is not required.

Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Wed, Apr 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Wed, Apr 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

After Baby Storytime, stay and play with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment with other young families and continue the fun with free play and socialization.

Wed, Apr 02, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

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.

Wed, Apr 02, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Panel: "Latino Poetry: the Library of American Anthology"

Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Wed, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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

Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Thu, Apr 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Tech: Library of Things Pop-Up

Thu, Apr 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Thu, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

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

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

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

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Neurodivergent individuals looking to connect with others are invited to attend a craft session to work on creative projects brought from home.

"The Future of Storytelling in the Age of AI" - A Conversation on "Death of the Author"

Thu, Apr 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Thu, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 6:15pm

Princeton University - 50 McCosh Hall

Award-winning novelist Nnedi Okorafor engages in conversation about her new novel, "Death of the Author," with Princeton's Chika Okeke-Agulu as part of the "Humanities for AI" series.

Brandon Terry in Convesation With Eddie S. Glaude - The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture 2025

Thu, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The Harvard social sciences professor joins Princeton's Eddie S. Glaude in conversation at Princeton Theological Seminary’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture. Registration required.

Job Seekers: The Art of Building Influence

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

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Job search strategist John Hadley focuses on how to conduct better and more influential conversations in interviews, networking, and consulting.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

PEFF Film: "Flow"

Fri, Apr 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, "Flow" follows a cat who finds refuge on a boat with other animals after surviving a flood. 1 hour, 24 minutes.

Sat, Apr 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

PEFF Film: "#Hvaldimir: Conversation with a Spy Whale"

Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This documentary explores the mystery of a beluga whale, equipped with surveillance gear, who approached Norwegian fisherman in 2019. 1 hour, 30 minutes. Screening followed by Q&A with the filmmaker.

Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Sat, Apr 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.

PEFF: "The Three Little Pigs"

Sat, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Off-Site - Arts Council of Princeton

The Garden of Shadows presents a shadow puppet show with live music at the Arts Council of Princeton.

Chemistry for Kids

Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Registration opens Saturday, March 22 2025 at 9:00am

PEFF Film: "Seaweed Stories"

Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This film explores the wonders of seaweed, and some of the extraordinary stories and characters whose lives have been entangled by the marine organism. 30 minutes.

PEFF: "Wild Blue & You: The Save Coastal Wildlife Story

Sat, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library

Jenna Reynolds, founder of Save Coastal Wildlife, recounts her journey to become an environmental educator as a trans woman. 20 minutes.

PEFF Film and Q&A: "Bird Safe"

Sat, Apr 05, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This short film highlights effort to create a bird-safe campus at Princeton University. A Q&A with filmmaker Jared Flesher follows the screening.

PEFF Film: "Birdsong"

Sat, Apr 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This film follows Irish ornithologist Seán Ronayne as he attempts to record the sound of each of the nearly 200 bird species in Ireland. 52 minutes.

PEFF Film and Q&A: "Been Here, Stay Here"

Sun, Apr 06, 11:05am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

A close-knit Christian community in the Chesapeake Bay faces a profound test of faith as rising seas threaten their way of life. 1 hour, 30 minutes.

PEFF Film and Q&A: "Chasing Time"

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

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

After providing some of the first visual evidence of climate change through the study of melting glaciers, James Balog returns to Iceland to close the last chapter of his life's work. 40 minutes.

Rescheduled

PEFF Screening and Q&A: "Unearth"

Sun, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

New date Sunday, April 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library

Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Russian Storytime

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

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Russian Book Club

Sun, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Join us for readings in Russian followed by discussion. Intended for children in kindergarten to grade 4.

Sun, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

"Unearth" follows local Alaskans as they contend with a proposed copper mine in Bristol Bay. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Hunter Nolan. 1 hour, 23 minutes.

"The Great Gatsby" Community Read-Aloud - A Great Gatsby at 100 event

Mon, Apr 07, 8:30am - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

AARP volunteers prepare and electronically file Federal and N.J. individual, non-complex income tax returns for seniors and people of low and moderate income. Appointments are required.

Playtime Fun: Build it!

Mon, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.

Mon, Apr 07, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library

All are invited to take part in a community reading of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," a frequently challenged or banned book published 100 years ago. Register for a time slot.

An Afternoon with Jennifer Weiner - A Beyond Words fundraising event

Mon, Apr 07, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice speaking English at this informal, in-person conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.

Library Reads

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

Virtual - Zoom

Library staff members share notable new titles to add to your to-be-read list at these monthly sessions. Register for Zoom link through the Center for Modern Aging Princeton.

Mon, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Offsite - The Nassau Club

Bestselling author and Princeton alum Jennifer Weiner discusses her new book “The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits.”

Citizenship Test Prep Course

Mon, Apr 07, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free 12-week course, offered in partnership with Literacy New Jersey, prepares people for the Citizenship Test. Students must have a Green Card and basic English skills. Registration required.

Aprenda Inglés | Course: Learn English at the Library

Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This free, 15-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. This class is for Beginning English adult learners. Students are expected to attend all 15 sessions. Registration is full.

This event is full

Feminist Book Discussion Group

Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

The group discusses "More than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech." Registration requested, but not required.

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

Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet.

Kids: Storytime Jeff - a special Storytime! series

Tue, Apr 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.

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Sketchers of all abilities and experience levels meet twice monthly to sketch, draw and paint together in this social art group. Sessions held on the second Tuesday and last Wednesday of the month.

Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime Jeff, aka Jeff Trainor, presents stories, music and songs for preschoolers.

Tech: All Things Google

Tue, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Get to know all the tools offered by Google including Gmail, Google Earth and more. Registration required.

Tue, Apr 08, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Lecture: Financial Safety with PNC Bank

Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference 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, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Representatives from PNC Bank's Nassau Street branch share financial safety tips and more for teens and adults for Financial Literacy Month. No registration required.

Author: Nghi Vo - A Great Gatsby at 100 event

Tue, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Emma Sarconi interviews Nghi Vo at this book launch event for "Don't Sleep with the Dead," a novella about Nick Carraway and his life following the tragic ending of "The Great Gatsby."

Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Sessions will not include instruction. Registration is not required.

Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Wed, Apr 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Wed, Apr 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

After Baby Storytime, stay and play with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment with other young families and continue the fun with free play and socialization.

Wed, Apr 09, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

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.

Wed, Apr 09, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Author: Lynn Steger Strong

Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Build with Lego

Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Come build together at the library! We supply the LEGOs and you supply the creativity! Participants can work together as a group or individually.

Wed, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The author is joined by A.M. Homes to discuss her recently released novel, "The Float Test." Book signing to follow.

Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Fiction Book Group

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

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

The group discusses "Help Wanted" by Adelle Waldman.

Thu, Apr 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this session.

Thu, Apr 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Thu, Apr 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Princeton Tech Meetup: How to Manage Technical Debt

Thu, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Join the Princeton Tech Meetup community for an evening of networking, collaboration, and an insightful presentation by Jasper Geurts on "Managing Technical Debt in a Systematic Way."

Black Voices Book Group

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

Virtual

The group discusses "Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love story that Awakened America" by Joy Reid. All are welcome.

Job Seekers: Visualization and Your Job Search

Fri, Apr 11, 9:45am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Presenter Joey Himelfarb offers strategies and tools for jobseekers to visualize, asses, and achieve their goals.

Family Matinee: "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh"

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

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 11:30am

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

In this collection of animated shorts based on the stories and characters by A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh, a honey-loving teddy bear, embarks on some eccentric adventures.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Teens: Go Between Club

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

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Students in grades 6-8 are welcome to join a fun monthly discussion of books and other interests.

Rescheduled

Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

New date Sunday, April 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library

Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.

Sat, Apr 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience. Registration is not necessary.

Kids: French Baby Storytime

Sun, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.

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

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in French for babies and their caregivers.

Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

Mon, Apr 14, 8:30am - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

AARP volunteers prepare and electronically file Federal and N.J. individual, non-complex income tax returns for seniors and people of low and moderate income. Appointments are required.

Mon, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.

Citizenship Test Prep Course

Mon, Apr 14, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice speaking English at this informal, in-person conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.

Mon, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free 12-week course, offered in partnership with Literacy New Jersey, prepares people for the Citizenship Test. Students must have a Green Card and basic English skills. Registration required.

Aprenda Inglés | Course: Learn English at the Library

Mon, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This free, 15-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. This class is for Beginning English adult learners. Students are expected to attend all 15 sessions. Registration is full.

This event is full

Workshop: Writers Room Poets

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

Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet.

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

Virtual - Zoom

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

Author Talk: Priya Vulchi and Ruha Benjamin

Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The author is joined in conversation by Princeton Professor Ruha Benjamin to discuss her latest book, "Good Friends: Bonds that Change Us and the World."

Kids: Storytime Jeff - a special Storytime! series

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

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime Jeff, aka Jeff Trainor, presents stories, music and songs for preschoolers.

Workshop: Writers Room Online

Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference 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, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

Writers receive constructive feedback at these monthly online group sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions.

Catherine Project Book Group

Tue, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This hybrid book group meets monthly through 2025 to examine fundamental texts in philosophy and political theory focusing upon justice. Established in partnership with the Catherine Project.

Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Sessions will not include instruction. Registration is not required.

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

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Wed, Apr 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Wed, Apr 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

After Baby Storytime, stay and play with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment with other young families and continue the fun with free play and socialization.

Wed, Apr 16, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

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.

Author: Robert Garland - In Conversation with Carolyn Laferriere and Elizabeth Davis

Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

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

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Emeritus classics professor at Colgate, Garland is joined in conversation by Carolyn Laferrière and Elizabeth Davis, to discuss his new book, "What to Expect When You're Dead." Registration requested.

Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Thu, Apr 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this session.

Thu, Apr 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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