Movie Series: Oscar-Winners through the Decades

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.

Let it Snow!

Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Join us for a fun snowflake making activity on the library's third floor. Make snowflakes to share on our collaborative display or take a few home with you.

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.

Let it Snow!

Sun, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Join us for a fun snowflake making activity on the library's third floor. Make snowflakes to share on our collaborative display or take a few home with you.

Kids: Take & Make - Noon Year's Eve Party Kit

Mon, Dec 30, 9:00am - 11:00am

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

Stop by the third floor Youth Services Dept. between 9 and 11 a.m. 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.

Let it Snow!

Mon, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Join us for a fun snowflake making activity on the library's third floor. Make snowflakes to share on our collaborative display or take a few home with you.

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

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

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.

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, 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, 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.

Job Seekers: 5 Tips to Overcome Legal Discrimination

Fri, Jan 03, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

PSG Executive Chair David Schuchman discusses legal reasons that employers may use to exclude some job applicants and identifies tips to overcome those approaches.

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.

Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures

Mon, Jan 06, 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, 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

Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures

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, 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: Introduction to Python Programming

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.

Workshop: Writers Room

Tue, Jan 07, 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.

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.

Kids: STEM Lab - Computer Science/Artificial Intelligence

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, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Learn STEM concepts through hands-on learning experiences led by Princeton High School students

Tech: Adobe Photoshop for Beginners

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.

This event is full

Job Seekers: Hiring: The View from HR

Fri, Jan 10, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Hiring professional Joyce Heckman offers insights into how Talent Acquisition teams typically operate when hiring and provides practical tips to help you navigate the process.

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: A Cappella Night

Fri, Jan 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Vocal groups from Princeton's four high schools perform at this teens-only event.

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.

Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Jan 11, 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.

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.

Playtime Fun: Build it!

Mon, Jan 13, 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.

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.

Bullet Journal Club

Mon, Jan 13, 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+.

Workshop: Writers Room Poets

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.

Mon, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

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

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.

Playtime Fun: Build it!

Tue, Jan 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.

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.

Kids: STEM Lab - Chemical Reactions

Thu, Jan 16, 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 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Learn STEM concepts through hands-on learning experiences led by Princeton High School students.

Tech: Advanced Adobe Photoshop

Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This two-hour, hands-on session covers the more advanced features of Adobe Photoshop. Registration required.

This event is full

Job Seekers: Using Stress to Your Advantage

Fri, Jan 17, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

PSG committee member Cathy Kreyche provides strategies to use the stress of job loss or career change to your advantage by taking action to change both your attitude and your circumstances.

Kids: Portuguese Storytime

Fri, Jan 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.

Sat, Jan 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Portuguese for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Japanese Storytime

Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.

Chemistry for Kids

Sat, Jan 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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, January 4 2025 at 9:00am

Music: Open Acoustic Jam

Sun, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library

At this inclusive and open jam for local musicians, chord charts and lyrics for songs will be provided. Bring your acoustic guitar, uke, violin, resonator, tambourine or your voice to join the fun.

Kids: German Storytime

Sun, Jan 19, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.

Mon, Jan 20, 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.

Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

Tue, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 21, 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: Microsoft Excel for Beginners Part 1

Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Become familiar with Microsoft Excel for Mac in this two-part course. Registration required.

Mercer County Community ID

Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library

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 Online

Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

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

Drop in and Knit

Wed, Jan 22, 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.

Movie Series: Oscar-Winners through the Decades

Wed, Jan 22, 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 22, 3:00pm - 5:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Best Picture winners from the '30s through the '80s are screened weekly in advance of the 97th Academy Awards on March 2.

Cancelled

Friends and Foundation: An Evening with Dr Aditi Nerurkar - "The 5 Resets"

Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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

Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Off-Site

Harvard physician Aditi Nerurkar discusses the actionable lifestyle changes to overcome stress and burnout included in her debut book, “The 5 Resets” at this fundraising event. Register for tickets.

Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

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

Thu, Jan 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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, Jan 23, 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 23, 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.

Kids: STEM Lab - Engineering Satellites with Origami

Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Learn STEM concepts through hands-on learning experiences led by Princeton High School students.

Panel: "Latinas/os in New Jersey"

Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Off-Site - Labyrinth Books

Editors Ulla Berg and Aldo Lauria Santiago join a panel discussion presenting "Latinas/os in New Jersey: Histories, Communities and Cultures," their new collection of essays.

Job Seekers: Leveraging Gemini AI & LinkedIn for Job Search

Fri, Jan 24, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Rod Colon presents on tools to help you identify industry trends and target companies, connect and network, optimize applications and prepare for interviews.