Writers Circle

Playtime Fun: Farm Friends

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Tue, Dec 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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.

Catherine Project Book Group - Democracy: 12 Classic Texts

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This yearlong book group examines fundamental texts in history and political theory, focusing particularly upon the theme of democracy. Established in partnership with the Catherine Project.

This event is full

Songwriters Circle and Open Mic

Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The Princeton Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association provides feedback and tips to help songwriters improve at this event that also includes an acoustic open mic.

Workshop: Writers Room Online

Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

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

Cancelled

Meet the Human Services Department

Wed, Dec 18, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library

Community members are invited to meet staff from Princeton Human Services Department and partner organizations during these "open office" hours on the third Wednesday of each month.

Drop in and Knit

Wed, Dec 18, 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 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Wed, Dec 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Wed, Dec 18, 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

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

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

Wed, Dec 18, 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.

Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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

Workshop: Bullet Journal Club

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This social club meets once each month to set up personalized bullet journals for the month to come. Some materials will be provided, or bring your own preferred supplies. For adults and teens 16+.

Thu, Dec 19, 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.

Kids: Storytime!

Thu, Dec 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.

Thu, Dec 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

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

Thu, Dec 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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Thu, Dec 19, 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: iCloud

Thu, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

This event is full

Thu, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

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

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

Thu, Dec 19, 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.

Princeton Tech Meetup: Holiday Networking Event

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library

Members of the Princeton area tech community, including creatives, entrepreneurs and investors are invited to attend this networking event. Registration encouraged, but not required. All are welcome.

Job Seekers: Holiday Networking Social

Fri, Dec 20, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Bring a treat to share and join with other job seekers and career coaches for networking and socializing.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Fri, Dec 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Sat, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Kids: Japanese Storytime

Sat, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.

Living Latin, Part I & II (combined)

Sun, Dec 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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

Playtime Fun: Build it!

Mon, Dec 23, 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.

Citizenship Test Prep Course

Mon, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

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

Mon, Dec 23, 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.

Cancelled

Tue, Dec 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library

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

Cancelled

Thu, Dec 26, 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: Storytime!

Thu, Dec 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.

Thu, Dec 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.

Thu, Dec 26, 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.

Cancelled

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Fri, Dec 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library

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

Kids: Make a Robot

Fri, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

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

Film: "The Wild Robot"

Fri, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

In this animated science fiction adventure, an intelligent robot, stranded on an uninhabited island, bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. PG. 1 hour, 41 minutes.

Sat, Dec 28, 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.

Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Dec 28, 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: Take & Make - Noon Year's Eve Party Kit

Mon, Dec 30, 9:00am - 12:00pm

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

Stop by the third floor Youth Services Dept. between 9 a.m. and noon to pick up a "Noon Year's Eve" party kit while supplies last.

Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Mon, Dec 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Join us for a playdate! These sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their children, in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.

Mon, Dec 30, 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.

Cancelled

Tue, Dec 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library

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

Beyond the Concert Book Group: "Rough Ideas" - PUC at the Library

Thu, Jan 02, 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.

Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

A discussion of "Rough Ideas," a collection of essays by acclaimed pianist Sir Stephen Hough, is held in advance of Princeton University Concerts' event with Hough and the Takács String Quartet.

This event is full

Thu, Jan 02, 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, Jan 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.

Beyond the Concert Book Group: "Rough Ideas" - PUC at the Library

Thu, Jan 02, 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, Jan 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

A discussion of "Rough Ideas," a collection of essays by acclaimed pianist Sir Stephen Hough, is held in advance of Princeton University Concerts' event with Hough and the Takács String Quartet.

Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Fri, Jan 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.

Sat, Jan 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.

Presentation: What to Look For When You Look at Art

Sun, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

Learn the principles of how to approach, analyze and appreciate great works of art the way an artist would in this virtual presentation via Zoom.

Kids: Russian Storytime

Sun, Jan 05, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.

Mon, Jan 06, 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.

Cancelled

Tech: Introduction to Python Programming

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library

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

Tue, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn the basics of the Python programming language and how to get started coding. Registration required; space is limited.

Mercer County Community ID

Tue, Jan 07, 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.

PSO Soundtracks: A Symphony Celebration

Tue, Jan 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Princeton Symphony Orchestra's Edward T. Cone Music Director Rossen Milanov and Melanie Clarke mark Rossen’s 60th birthday with a look back at some of their favorite moments together on and off stage.

Drop in and Knit

Wed, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 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.

Cancelled

Author: Matt Katz in Conversation with Charles Stile

Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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

Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Princeton Public Library

Katz discusses his acclaimed podcast, “Inconceivable Truth,” with fellow journalist Charles Stile. The pod details the startling, and sometimes troubling, revelations of a search for his birth father.

Presentation: The Simple Life of James Herriot - The World’s Most Famous Veterinarian

Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Zoom

Claire Evans shares the life of Alf Wight, a country veterinarian better known as James Herriot. His works inspired the recent adaptation, “All Creatures Great and Small,” shown on PBS’ Masterpiece.

Thu, Jan 09, 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.

Fiction Book Group

Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

The group discusses "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano.

Thu, Jan 09, 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, Jan 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.

Tech: Adobe Photoshop for Beginners

Thu, Jan 09, 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, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This hands-on session will cover many of the basic capabilities of Adobe's flagship software program. Registration required.

Beyond the Concert Keynote with Sir Stephen Hough - "Rough Ideas: Reflections on Music and More"

Fri, Jan 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.

Fri, Jan 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

Pianist and writer Sir Stephen Hough discusses his collection of essays, "Rough Ideas" in advance of the performance on Feb. 20 featuring Hough and the Takács String Quartet.

Teens: Go Between Club

Sat, Jan 11, 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.

Lisa Gardner in Conversation with Amy Jo Burns - A Library and Labyrinth Collaboration

Sun, Jan 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Author Lisa Gardner is joined by Amy Jo Burns to discuss her latest novel "Still See You Everywhere" at this ticketed Book Brunch event. Registration is required and includes a copy of the book.

Bad Kitty Birthday Bash with Nick Bruel

Sun, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The library and jaZams host a party for Bad Kitty's 20th birthday with crafts, games, cake and an appearance by Bad Kitty. Nick Bruel, creator of “Bad Kitty,” will also join the fun.

Feminist Book Discussion Group

Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

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.

Mon, Jan 13, 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.

Cancelled

Mercer County Community ID

Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library

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

Tue, Jan 14, 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.

Writers Circle - for middle school students

Tue, Jan 14, 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.

Panel Discussion: Sustainable Creativity - Inspiring Change Through Eco-Conscious Art

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

A panel of Princeton-area artists will explore how they ensure their creative processes are eco-friendly and aligned with sustainable practices. Their art will be on display and refreshments served.

Drop in and Knit

Wed, Jan 15, 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.

Tech: Using the Apple Watch

Wed, Jan 15, 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, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn to set up and use your Apple Watch to its best advantage. Registration is required.

Cancelled

Beyond Words: An Evening with Brooke Shields

Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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

Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Richardson Auditorium

The generational icon and Princeton University alum discusses her new book, “Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman,” in conversation with author Idra Novey.

Thu, Jan 16, 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.

Thu, Jan 16, 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, Jan 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.