Friends & Foundation Annual Book Sale

Performance: "Macbeth" - A Staged Reading

Sat, Aug 09, 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.

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

From the mists of the Scottish moors to the bloodstained throne of Dunsinane, the tale of Macbeth will unfold as local actors stage an unabridged reading of William Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy.

Film and Discussion: "The Six"

Sat, Aug 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience.

Sun, Aug 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

A screening of "The Six," a film chronicling the previously untold story of the six Chinese survivors of RMS Titanic, is followed by a conversation with the film's researcher Steven Schwankert.

This event is full

Playtime Fun: Build it!

Mon, Aug 11, 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.

Film: Monday Movie Matinees

Mon, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Mon, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Films that reflect "Color Our World," the theme of this year's Summer Reading program for adults, are screened on Monday afternoons.

Cancelled

Workshop: Writers Room Poets

Mon, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

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

Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center

Mon, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

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

Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Off-Site

This interactive event features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids 18 months and older, accompanied by an adult family member or guardian. Please bring a blanket. Registration not required.

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Tue, Aug 12, 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.

Playtime Fun: Build it!

Tue, Aug 12, 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.

Youth: Workshop with Illustrator Rashad Malik Davis - Cosmic Cardboard: Mythology and Monsters

Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Illustrator Rashad Malik Davis leads a series of workshops where rising sixth- through ninth-graders will create large, moving, fantasy creatures out of cardboard. Registration required.

This event is full

Tech Hour

Tue, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Members of Bloomberg’s Women in Technology group offer personalized tech assistance. Drop in at any time during the session.

Mercer County Community ID

Tue, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

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.

Kids: Special Storytime with John Parra

Wed, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Award-winning author and illustrator John Parra shares his latest book, "This Moment Is Special," answers questions and signs books.

Wed, Aug 13, 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.

Youth: Workshop with Illustrator Rashad Malik Davis - Cosmic Cardboard: Mythology and Monsters

Wed, Aug 13, 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.

Wed, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Illustrator Rashad Malik Davis leads a series of workshops where rising sixth- through ninth-graders will create large, moving, fantasy creatures out of cardboard. Registration required.

This event is full

Wed, Aug 13, 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.

Thu, Aug 14, 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.

Short Story Discussion

Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

The group discusses, "Flashlight," a short story by Susan Choi.

Thu, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 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.

Youth: Workshop with Illustrator Rashad Malik Davis - Cosmic Cardboard: Mythology and Monsters

Thu, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Illustrator Rashad Malik Davis leads a series of workshops where rising sixth- through ninth-graders will create large, moving, fantasy creatures out of cardboard. Registration required.

This event is full

Black Voices Book Group

Thu, Aug 14, 7:15pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

The group discusses "Thursday Night Lights: The Story of Black High School Football in Texas" by Michael Hurd. All are welcome.

Job Seekers: Ask a Career Coach

Fri, Aug 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

PSG Executive Board member and Career Coach Alan Kirshner offers a Q&A on your most pressing questions related to career development, job search, networking and more.

All-Ages Summer Reading Wrap-up Party

Fri, Aug 15, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Off-Site - Princeton Shopping Center

Celebrate the finale of Summer Reading 2025 with games, splatter paint, sand art, and a scavenger hunt on the lawn at Princeton Shopping Center (weather permitting).

Family Matinee Series: "The Secret of Kells"

Sat, Aug 16, 9:00am - 5:00pm

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

Find our visiting dogoyle, "Matilda," in her new hiding spot during a scavenger hunt on the third floor.

Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 11:30am

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

In this animated fantasy-drama, based on the story of the origin of the Book of Kells, a young boy must brave an enchanted forest to complete work on a legendary book. 1 hour, 15 minutes.

Kids: Special Edition Saturday Storytime - Dogs and Dragons = Dogoyle!

Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This storytime features books and songs about dogs and dragons to celebrate the library's visiting "dogoyle." A scavenger hunt on the third floor to find our dogoyle's new hiding spot will follow.

Sat, Aug 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience.

Sun, Aug 17, 12:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Find our visiting dogoyle, "Matilda," in her new hiding spot during a scavenger hunt on the third floor.

Listen Local: Full Code

Sun, Aug 17, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

Classic rock band Full Code performs everything from The Beatles to the Boss as part of the Listen Local series. On Hinds Plaza, weather permitting, or in the Community Room.

Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

Mon, Aug 18, 9:00am - 5:00pm

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

Find our visiting dogoyle, "Matilda," in her new hiding spot during a scavenger hunt on the third floor.

Workshop: Writers Room

Mon, Aug 18, 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.

Mon, Aug 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.

Summer Science Camp for Middle Schoolers - Unearthed

Mon, Aug 18, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Mon, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Rising middle schoolers learn creative problem-solving and research by creating a First Lego League-inspired project for the 2025-2026 theme “Unearthed.” Led by Princeton High School student mentors.

This event is full

Tech: Introduction to PowerPoint

Mon, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to create presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint including creating, formatting and editing slides. Registration required.

Mon, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

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

Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

Tue, Aug 19, 9:00am - 5:00pm

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

Find our visiting dogoyle, "Matilda," in her new hiding spot during a scavenger hunt on the third floor.

Preschool Drive-In

Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Children 2-5 years old are invited to decorate their own cardboard car, park it and settle in to watch a 10-minute movie.

Tue, Aug 19, 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.

Summer Science Camp for Middle Schoolers - Unearthed

Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This event is full

Princeton Tech Meetup: Talk Smart, Lead Strong

Tue, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

New venue Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Rich Gallagher, a technology communications specialist, will offer solutions for technical founders on how they can communicate with clarity, inspire confidence, and lead with impact.

Workshop: Writers Room Online

Tue, Aug 19, 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.

Catherine Project Book Group

Tue, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This hybrid book group meets monthly through 2025 to examine fundamental texts in philosophy and political theory focusing upon justice. Established in partnership with the Catherine Project.

Wed, Aug 20, 9:00am - 5:00pm

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

Find our visiting dogoyle, "Matilda," in her new hiding spot during a scavenger hunt on the third floor.

Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 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.

Wed, Aug 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.

Summer Science Camp for Middle Schoolers - Unearthed

Wed, Aug 20, 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.

Wed, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This event is full

Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

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

Thu, Aug 21, 9:00am - 5:00pm

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

Find our visiting dogoyle, "Matilda," in her new hiding spot during a scavenger hunt on the third floor.

Thu, Aug 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Princeton Health Department: Preventative Health Awareness

Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

The Princeton Health Department shares information about local preventative health and well-being resources, distributes educational materials and answers questions.

Thu, Aug 21, 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.

Summer Science Camp for Middle Schoolers - Unearthed

Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This event is full

Meet Johnson Park School Principal Stacy Young

Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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

Parents, students and community members are invited to meet Dr. Stacy Young, the new principal of Johnson Park School.

Summer Science Camp for Middle Schoolers - Unearthed

Fri, Aug 22, 9:00am - 5:00pm

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

Find our visiting dogoyle, "Matilda," in her new hiding spot during a scavenger hunt on the third floor.

Fri, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This event is full

Teens: Take & Make - Ocean Sand Art

Fri, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Teen Center

Stop by the Teen Center to pick up an ocean sand art kit while supplies last.

Dancing Under the Stars

Fri, Aug 22, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

Members of Central Jersey Dance Society demonstrate basic steps and lead others in an evening of dancing to recorded music of all kinds on Hinds Plaza, weather permitting.

Sat, Aug 23, 9:00am - 5:00pm

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

Find our visiting dogoyle, "Matilda," in her new hiding spot during a scavenger hunt on the third floor.

Sat, Aug 23, 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.

Playtime Fun: Farm Friends

Sat, Aug 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience.

Mon, Aug 25, 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.

Film: Monday Movie Matinees

Mon, Aug 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Mon, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Films that reflect "Color Our World," the theme of this year's Summer Reading program for adults, are screened on Monday afternoons.

Cancelled

Mercer County Community ID

Mon, Aug 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

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

Baby Beach Party!

Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Join us for play, dancing and fun at an indoor beach party featuring a musical appearance by Storytime Jeff.

Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

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.

Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 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.

McCarter Live at the Library: Season Preview

Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and Director of Presented Programming Paula Abreu discuss the upcoming season at McCarter Theater Center.

Thu, Aug 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28, 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.

Sat, Aug 30, 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.

Sat, Aug 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience.

Playtime Fun: Game On!

Tue, Sep 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 young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.

Workshop: Writers Room

Tue, Sep 02, 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.

Wed, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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.

Wed, Sep 03, 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.

Thu, Sep 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.

Princeton Health Department: Preventative Health Awareness

Thu, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

The Princeton Health Department shares information about local preventative health and well-being resources, distributes educational materials and answers questions.

Thu, Sep 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.

Talk: How Oswald Veblen Quietly Created Einstein’s Princeton

Thu, Sep 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.

Thu, Sep 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Historian Cindy Srnka and naturalist Steve Hiltner present new research about Oswald Veblen, the mathematician and visionary who laid the groundwork for so much of what Princeton is today.

Job Seekers: Trust the Process, From Layoff to Landing

Fri, Sep 05, 9:45am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Janice Coleman discusses the challenging emotional hurdles that every professional should understand when navigating a career layoff and shares how to transform disruption into direction.

Performance: "Einstein's Begonia"

Sat, Sep 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Sun, Sep 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Musicians and singers showcase the new musical's eclectic, original songs in this staged concert performance.

Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Mon, Sep 08, 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.

Workshop: Writers Room Poets

Mon, Sep 08, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Mon, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

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