Black History Month: Community Leader Storytime

Kids: Portuguese Storytime

Sat, Jan 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

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 is now closed

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: Spanish Storytime

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

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.

Kids: German Storytime

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

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.

Cancelled

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.

This event is full

Workshop: Writers Room Online

Tue, Jan 21, 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.

Tue, Jan 21, 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.

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.

Wed, Jan 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

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, 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, 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.

Open Art Studio

Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

This self-directed art-based program is for children in kindergarten through third grade with an adult. The art activity changes monthly.

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.

Cancelled

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, 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, 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 - Chemical Reactions

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.

Rescheduled

Kids: STEM Lab - Engineering Satellites with Origami

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

New date Thursday, January 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library

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.

Princeton Tech Meetup: AI in Lifescience and Pharma

Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Join the Princeton Tech Meetup community for an evening of networking, collaboration, and an insightful panel discussion examining “AI Innovation in Healthcare.”

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.

Family Matinee: "The Adventures of Milo and Otis"

Fri, Jan 24, 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 25, 10:00am - 11:30am

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

A curious kitten and his cautious pug best friend embark on an epic journey from their small farm through the lush Japanese countryside. 1 hour, 16 minutes.

Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Jan 25, 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, Jan 25, 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.

Workshop: Introduction to Fencing

Sat, Jan 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Learn the basics of fencing with Olympian Abdoulaye Thiam through demonstrations and interactive participation followed by a Q&A. See full description for registration details.

This event is full

Concert: Jersey Transit

Sun, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

A cappella ensemble Jersey Transit performs a repertoire of songs including jazz standards, reggae, R&B and today’s pop.

Playtime Fun: Farm Friends

Mon, Jan 27, 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.

Kids: Dog Man Hero Party

Mon, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Celebrate your favorite half man-half dog character at a Dog Man Hero Party! For kids 5 and up with a caregiver.

Mon, Jan 27, 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: Farm Friends

Tue, Jan 28, 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 28, 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 2

Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This is the second session of a two-part course. Registration required.

This event is full

Writers Circle - for middle school students

Tue, Jan 28, 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.

Tue, Jan 28, 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.

National Puzzle Day for Adults

Wed, Jan 29, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Princeton Public Library

Adults are invited to stop by the first-floor Welcome Desk to pick up a packet of puzzles to solve at home while supplies last.

Tech: Internet Security for Seniors Part 1 - Morning Tech Series

Wed, Jan 29, 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 29, 10:00am - 11:30am

Virtual - Zoom

Led by the Bloomberg's Women in Technology. Topics include scam prevention, bank account and social media protection, and other topics to help keep your information secure. Register for Zoom link.

National Puzzle Day for Youth

Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 6:00pm

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

Celebrate National Puzzle Day with a visit to the third floor to try a puzzle or pick one up to take home while supplies last.

Wed, Jan 29, 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.

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

Sketchers of all abilities and experience levels meet twice monthly to sketch, draw and paint together in this social art group. Sessions held on the second Tuesday and last Wednesday of the month.

Wed, Jan 29, 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 29, 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, Jan 29, 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.

An Evening with Neko Case at the Berlind Theatre - In collaboration with McCarter and Labyrinth Books

Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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

Wed, Jan 29, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Off-Site

Singer-songwriter Neko Case discusses her memoir “The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You” with Princeton University's A.M. Homes at the Berlind Theatre. Ticket includes a signed copy of the book.

Thu, Jan 30, 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 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Jan 30, 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 30, 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 - Catapult Challenge

Thu, Jan 30, 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 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

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

Panel: History and Restorative Justice in Princeton

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

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Panelists discuss Princeton institutions, which have researched their historic involvement with slavery, discrimination or institutional racism and developed strategic responses. In person and Zoom.

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Fri, Jan 31, 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, Feb 01, All day

Third floor of the library

This annual event encourages families across the country to take their children to visit their local library.

Oral History Workshop

Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Aspiring and experienced oral history practitioners participate in a daylong event exploring the complexities of oral history projects and their community-based and institutional stakeholders.

Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Sat, Feb 01, 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, Feb 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.

Science Saturdays

Sat, Feb 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Princeton University scientists present hands-on science activities for students in fifth through eighth grade.

Registration opens Saturday, January 18 2025 at 9:00am

Music: Jazz Brunch with the Marel Hidalgo Quartet

Sun, Feb 02, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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.

Authors Peter R. Grant and B. Rosemary Grant - A Library and Labyrinth event

Sun, Feb 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The Princeton University evolutionary ecology husband and wife team, renowned for the work with Darwin's finches in the Galápagos archipelago, each discuss their recently released memoirs.

Kids: Russian Storytime

Sun, Feb 02, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.

AARP Tax Assistance by Appointment

Mon, Feb 03, 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.

Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Mon, Feb 03, 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.

Library Reads

Mon, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual - Zoom

Library staff members share notable new titles to add to your to-be-read list at these monthly sessions. Register for Zoom link.

Performance: "Harriet Tubman: Follow The Freedom Star"

Mon, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Historical re-enactor Ivey Avery presents on the life of Harriet Tubman, the political and societal issues that existed during her time and their lasting impact today.

Black History Month: Community Leader Storytime

Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Honor Black History Month and celebrate community leadership with an an inspiring reading by a local African-American community leader followed by an arts and craft activity.

Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Tue, Feb 04, 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, 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.

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

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.

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.

Tech: Internet Security for Seniors Part 2

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.

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.

Mobile Office Hours: Bonnie Watson-Coleman Representatives

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.

Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

Constituent service representatives from the office of Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman will be available to provide assistance with certain federal services.

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.

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.

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.

PSO Soundtracks: "Amadeus" and the Myth of Mozart

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.

Wed, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Chris Collier, executive director of the Princeton Garden Theatre, and Michael Pratt, conductor of the Princeton University Orchestra, unravel Mozart's legacy and myth through the 1984 film "Amadeus."

Advanced Poetry Workshop: Writing into the Frenzied World

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.

Thu, Feb 06, 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.

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.

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.

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.

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

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.

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.

Presentation: Wendy Belcher, "Ladder of Heaven"

Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Wendy Laura Belcher presents the "Princeton Ethiopian, Eritrean and Egyptian Miracles of Mary (PEMM) project," a resource for stories about and images of the Virgin Mary in these African countries.

Discussion: The Power of Words

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.

Fri, Feb 07, 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.

This event is full

Music: Capital Harmony Works

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.

Sat, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Trenton Children's Chorus and Trenton Music Makers Chamber Orchestra, the performance groups of Capital Harmony Works, present "A Black History Month Celebration: Songs of Hope, Unity, and Courage."

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.

Music: Fred Miller: "What is This Thing Called Love?"

Sun, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Pianist/singer/narrator Fred Miller presents a musical and anecdotal celebration of the many facets of love and romance found in American popular song.

Kids: French Baby Storytime

Sun, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in French for babies and their caregivers.

AARP Tax Assistance by Appointment

Mon, Feb 10, 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.

Playtime Fun: Game On!

Mon, Feb 10, 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.

Screening and Discussion: "PROJECT Q" - A Quantum Driven NJ Meetup

Mon, Feb 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice speaking English at this informal, in-person conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.

Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 8:45pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

"PROJECT Q: War, Peace, and Quantum Mechanics" investigates the geopolitical and societal implications of quantum innovation in computing, communications and AI. Discussion to follow.

Workshop: Writers Room Poets

Mon, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

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

Black History Month: Community Leader Storytime

Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Honor Black History Month and celebrate community leadership with an inspiring read-aloud by a local African-American community leader followed by a hands-on activity

Tech: Getting Started with Google Drive

Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Tue, Feb 11, 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. Sessions held on the second Tuesday and last Wednesday of the month.

Playtime Fun: Game On!

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to get the most out of Google Drive through management and organization. Registration is required.

Writers Circle - for middle school students

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

Author: Serene Khader

Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Serene Khader is joined by alma khasawnih to discuss her recently published book "Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop." Book signing to follow.

Wed, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 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.

Lecture: Executive Function Skills for Families

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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

Kids: Build with Lego

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

These drop-in, non-competitive, community-based Lego sessions include building time and design sharing.

Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Katherine McGavern from CHADD will share information on how parents can help their children manage their ADHD by helping them get organized, meet deadlines, make a schedule and stay on task.

Fiction Book Group

Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

The group discusses "Yellowface" by R.F. Kuang.

Advanced Poetry Workshop: Writing into the Frenzied World

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.

Thu, Feb 13, 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.

Thu, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 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, Feb 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.

Tech: Adobe After Effects

Thu, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This class introduces beginners to the industry-standard tool for video compositing, motion graphics design, and animation.

Black Voices Book Group

Thu, Feb 13, 7:15pm - 8:30pm

Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/rra-ukco-uzt?pli=1

The group discusses "Finding Me" by Viola Davis. All are welcome.

Discussion: The Power of Words

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.

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 a transcribe-a-thon and a Special Collections Showcase in celebration of Douglass Day 2025.

Kids: Portuguese 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.

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.

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.

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.

Registration opens Saturday, January 18 2025 at 10:00am

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.

Harnessing AI for Smarter Job Searches

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.

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.

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