Name: Music: Jazz Brunch with the Marel Hidalgo Quartet
Start: 2025-02-02T11:30:00-05:00
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Location: Princeton Public Library

Music: Jazz Brunch with the Marel Hidalgo Quartet

2025-02-02 11:30:00 2025-02-02 13:30:00 America/New_York Music: Jazz Brunch with the Marel Hidalgo Quartet Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Sunday, February 02
11:30am - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-02 11:30:00 2025-02-02 13:30:00 America/New_York Music: Jazz Brunch with the Marel Hidalgo Quartet Jazz guitarist Marel Hidalgo and his band present "Sounds of the African Diaspora" at this music brunch event. Doors open at 11 a.m. for coffee/tea and pastries. Registration requested, not required. Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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Jazz guitarist Marel Hidalgo and his band present "Sounds of the African Diaspora" at this music brunch event. Doors open at 11 a.m. for coffee/tea and pastries. Registration requested, not required.

The Marel Hidalgo Quartet will play a variety of styles representing the music of the African diaspora: Jazz, Blues, Calypso, Reggae Jazz, Mento, Brazilian and Afro-Latin rhythms.

Members of the quartet at this performance are Marel Hidalgo on guitar, Radam Schwartz on piano, Joe Peterson on bass, and Joe Brown Jr. on drums.

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 | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Performances | *Registration Requested |

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Tue, Feb 04, 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 04, 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.

Author: Julian Zelizer in Conversation with Sean Wilentz - A Library and Labyrinth Event

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off-Site - Labyrinth Books

Julian Zelizer, in conversation with Sean Wilentz, presents his new book, "In Defense of Partisanship," a reimagining of the prevailing partisan gridlock through party-oriented reforms.

Workshop: Writers Room

Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 05, 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: Internet Security for Seniors Part 2

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Bloomberg's Women in Technology provide in-person support on devices and answer questions about Internet security at this drop-in session. No appointment needed.

Kids: Storytime!

Wed, Feb 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.

Kids: Baby Storytime

Wed, Feb 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

Wed, Feb 05, 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 05, 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 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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

English Conversation Group

Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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.

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

Thu, Feb 06, 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.

English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)

Fri, Feb 07, 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, Feb 08, 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, Feb 08, 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, Feb 08, 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, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in French for babies and their caregivers.

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(Delayed Opening due to Inclement Weather)
Tue, Jan 07	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 08	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 09	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 10	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 11	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 12	12:00PM to 6:00PM

Music: Jazz Brunch with the Marel Hidalgo Quartet

Sunday, February 0211:30am - 1:30pm

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