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International Mother Language Day Celebration
2025-02-23 14:00:00 2025-02-23 16:00:00 America/New_York International Mother Language Day Celebration Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Sunday, February 23
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-23 14:00:00 2025-02-23 16:00:00 America/New_York International Mother Language Day Celebration This event celebrates the diversity of languages spoken in our community with presentations by Princeton area students speaking languages from around the world. Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Princeton Public Library

Community Room

This event celebrates the diversity of languages spoken in our community with presentations by Princeton area students speaking languages from around the world.

Join us to celebrate and share the rich diversity of languages in the Princeton community and to learn about the history of the UN's International Mother Language Day.

About International Mother Language Day: “International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November, 1999. The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day was the initiative of Bangladesh. The UN General Assembly welcomed the proclamation of the day in its resolution of 2002.” 


Community Room Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Assistive listening system compatible with personal T-coil-enabled devices (compatible headphones also available for use during programs)
English-language subtitles for films (when available)
If there is an accommodation that you need or would like so that you can fully enjoy library programs, please visit our Accommodations Request Form.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | World Language | Poetry | *No Registration |

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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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Thu, Feb 13, 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.
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Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
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Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
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Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/rra-ukco-uzt?pli=1
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Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
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English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)
Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
Discussion: The Power of Words
Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Participants listen to and discuss short stories in this six-week series facilitated by Ellen Gilbert.
Douglass Day 2025
Fri, Feb 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Community members are invited to participate in transcribe-a-thons at the library and the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum and to view a Special Collections Showcase at Firestone Library.
Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Sat, Feb 15, 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: Portuguese Storytime
Sat, Feb 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Portuguese for children and their caregivers.
Kids: Japanese Storytime
Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.
Chinese New Year Celebration
Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Celebrate Chinese New Year with music, crafts and other hands-on activities presented by students from the Mandarin classes and Chinese Club at PHS and the Princeton Chinese Language School.
Rescheduled
Chemistry for Kids
Sat, Feb 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Sunday, February 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library
Learn the basics of chemistry through demonstrations and hands-on experiments at these fun workshops led by Princeton University chemistry graduate students.
Adya Art Party
Sun, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Priya Joshi leads a workshop on the role of the lotus in Indian art. Participants will hear a story on compassion and make a lotus print to take home.
Kids: German Storytime
Sun, Feb 16, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.
Chemistry for Kids
Sun, Feb 16, 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, February 1 2025 at 9:00am
Virtual Presentation: "A Book of Batik"
Sun, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Beth and Jonathan Evans, internationally known batik artists, discuss their craft and recently published book, "A Book of Batik," at this virtual event on Zoom.
Register
AARP Tax Assistance by Appointment
Mon, Feb 17, 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.
Workshop: Writers Room
Mon, Feb 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures
Mon, Feb 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 young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Feb 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice speaking English at this informal, in-person conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.
Harnessing AI for Smarter Job Searches
Mon, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
This interactive workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate AI into your job search strategy.
Register
Bullet Journal Club
Mon, Feb 17, 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+.
Cancelled
English Conversation Group
Mon, Feb 17, 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.
Black History Month: Community Leader Storytime
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Honor Black History Month and celebrate community leadership with an inspiring reading by a local African-American community leader followed by an arts and craft activity.
English Conversation Group
Tue, Feb 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.
Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures
Tue, Feb 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.
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Feb 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.
Workshop: Writers Room Online
Tue, Feb 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.
Teens: Jolabokaflod - Book Flood (High School Edition)
Tue, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
The library's Teen Advisory Board invites high school students for fun, games, hot chocolate and free books. Bring a wrapped book, with the first line of the book written on front, to trade.
Drop in and Knit
Wed, Feb 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.
Kids: Storytime!
Wed, Feb 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.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Wed, Feb 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.
Baby Play Group
Wed, Feb 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.
Movie Series: Oscar-Winners through the Decades
Wed, Feb 19, 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.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.
Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
The library's Board of Trustees will meet at the Princeton Public Library.
English Conversation Group
Thu, Feb 20, 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.
Advanced Poetry Workshop: Writing into the Frenzied World
Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Dara-Lyn Shrager, editor of Radar Poetry, leads this four-week workshop designed for experienced poets wishing to further their craft. Registration is required.
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Feb 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.
Tech: Ask the Mac Pros
Thu, Feb 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.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Thu, Feb 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.
Baby Play Group
Thu, Feb 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.
Tech: Introduction to Mac Computers
Thu, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn the basics of Apple's operating system and how to get the most from your Mac. Registration is required.
Neurodivergent Crafts and Games
Thu, Feb 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.
Job Seekers: The Personal Impact of Job Loss
Fri, Feb 21, 9:45am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Tamarra Causley Robinson shares strategies for dealing with the emotional and psychological components of job loss and their impact on personal relationships.
English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)
Fri, Feb 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.
Discussion: The Power of Words
Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Participants listen to and discuss short stories in this six-week series facilitated by Ellen Gilbert.
Family Matinee Series: "The Princess and the Frog"
Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre
In this animated Disney musical, Tiana dreams of opening her own restaurant. When a talking frog claiming to be a prince begs for a kiss to break his spell, the kiss transforms her into a frog, too.
Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Sat, Feb 22, 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.
Lecture Recitals from the New School for Music Study
Sat, Feb 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Pianists from the faculty of the New School for Music Study present a three-part series of lecture recitals devoted to compositions of interest to audiences of all ages.
Kids: Spanish Storytime
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.
Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions
Sat, Feb 22, 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: Folktales Around the World Reading Group
Sat, Feb 22, 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.
International Mother Language Day Celebration
Sun, Feb 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
This event celebrates the diversity of languages spoken in our community with presentations by Princeton area students speaking languages from around the world.
Author: Melissa Caughey on "How to Read a Chicken's Mind"
Sun, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
During this virtual event, the author, an expert on chicken behavior and communication, will discuss her book "How to Read a Chicken's Mind" and discuss chicken communication. Register for Zoom link.
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