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Discussion: Book Flood
2024-12-10 14:00:00 2024-12-10 15:30:00 America/New_York Discussion: Book Flood Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Tuesday, December 10
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-10 14:00:00 2024-12-10 15:30:00 America/New_York Discussion: Book Flood Based on the Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod, attendees and library staff gather to discuss their favorite recent books and find their next great read. Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

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

Library staff will be on hand to share some of their favorite recent books, buzz about upcoming titles and offer advice for finding your next book to read or give as a gift. 

Jolabokaflod, or the Yule Book Flood, originated during World War II when foreign imports were restricted, but paper was cheap. Iceland could not support a year-round publishing industry, so book publishers flooded the market with new titles in the final weeks of the year and thus the tradition of exchanging books as gifts in December was born.

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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.
Register
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.
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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.
Register
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.
Register
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.
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.
Art: Princeton Sketchers
Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Sketchers of all abilities and experience levels meet twice monthly to sketch, draw and paint together in this social art group. Sessions held on the second Tuesday and last Wednesday of the month.
English Conversation Group
Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures
Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.
Discussion: Book Flood
Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
Based on the Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod, attendees and library staff gather to discuss their favorite recent books and find their next great read.
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Tue, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Princeton Room
All Mercer County residents are eligible for this photo ID card, which provides the cardholder's personal identifying information, medical risk factors and emergency contact information.
Drop in and Knit
Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Sessions will not include instruction. Registration is not required.
Kids: Storytime!
Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Wed, Dec 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.
Baby Play Group
Wed, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Tech: Get More Out of Gmail
Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn how to manage Gmail more effectively. Registration required. 
English Conversation Group
Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual - Google Meet
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.
Presentation: Colonial Taverns of New Jersey
Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Author Michael Gabriele explores the rich history of taverns in Colonial New Jersey. Enjoy some hot cider as you discover the crucial role of taverns in the American Revolution.
English Conversation Group
Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual - Google Meet
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.
Black Voices Book Group
Thu, Dec 12, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Google Meet
The group discusses "South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of America" by Imani Perry. All are welcome.
Job Seekers: Career Coach Panel Discussion and Q&A
Fri, Dec 13, 9:45am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Coaches Madeleine Elmgren, Chrystal McArthur and Alan Kirshner answer your most pressing questions related to career development, job search and landing that great new role.
English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)
Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
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