Name: McCarter Live at the Library: What is the Science of Love?
Start: 2025-03-11T19:00:00-04:00
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Location: Princeton Public Library

McCarter Live at the Library: What is the Science of Love?

2025-03-11 19:00:00 2025-03-11 21:00:00 America/New_York McCarter Live at the Library: What is the Science of Love? Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Tuesday, March 11
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-11 19:00:00 2025-03-11 21:00:00 America/New_York McCarter Live at the Library: What is the Science of Love? Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and creatives from "Legacy of Light" take the audience behind the scenes as they discuss the upcoming McCarter Theatre production running March 19 to April 6. Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and creatives from "Legacy of Light" take the audience behind the scenes as they discuss the upcoming McCarter Theatre production running March 19 to April 6.

About the show (from McCarter Theatre Center):

A brilliant astrophysicist in Princeton tries to become a mother. Meanwhile—300 years earlier, in France—a mathematician, scientist and lover to Voltaire discovers she is about to become one. From Karen Zacarias (Native Gardens and Destiny of Desire on Broadway ‘25), Legacy of Light is a bright and funny play about life, love and the universe.

Sarah Rasmussen is artistic director at McCarter, where she is thrilled to carry on its long tradition of championing innovative art. Previously, Rasmussen was artistic director of the Jungle Theater in Minneapolis where, in recognition of her directing work, she was named Star Tribune’s Artist of the Year. Rasmussen also served as resident director for Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Black Swan Lab new work development program and dead of MFA directing at the University of Texas at Austin.

Presented in partnership with McCarter Theatre and Pi Day Princeton.

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: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Panels | *No Registration |

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Wed, Feb 26, 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 26, 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.

Course: Learn English at the Library

Wed, Feb 26, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free, 14-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. Students must already have basic English skills and are expected to attend all 14 sessions. Registration is full.

Tech: Have Smartphone, Will Travel

Wed, Feb 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn about various smartphones apps to make traveling easier, less stressful and paper-free.

Movie Series: Oscar-Winners through the Decades

Wed, Feb 26, 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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Wed, Feb 26, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

English Conversation Group

Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 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.

English Conversation Group

Thu, Feb 27, 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 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual - 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.

This event is full

Kids: Storytime!

Thu, Feb 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.

Tech: Ask the Mac Pros

Thu, Feb 27, 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 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.

Baby Play Group

Thu, Feb 27, 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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Thu, Feb 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Job Seekers: Preparing for Tough Interview Questions

Fri, Feb 28, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Executive career coach Ed Samuel goes beyond the basics to help you prepare for open-ended and difficult questions and interview scenarios.

English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)

Fri, Feb 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.

Discussion: The Power of Words

Fri, Feb 28, 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

Film and Craft: Knot Your Average Movie Night

Fri, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library

Teen and adult crafters are welcome to watch "10 Things I Hate About You" while crocheting, knitting or doing other crafts. Bring your own supplies.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, Mar 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.

Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime

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

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Grow Little Gardener Workshop

Sat, Mar 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Master Gardener Mathilde Burlion helps kids plan an edible spring garden. Registration required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 22 2025 at 9:00am

Lecture Recitals from the New School for Music Study

Sat, Mar 01, 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.

Science Saturdays

Sat, Mar 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, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Kids: Astronomy Academy - Unveiling the Universe

Sun, Mar 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Students in grades 4-5 explore astronomy and space science through interactive projects.

This event is full

Music: Open Acoustic Jam

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

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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: Russian Storytime

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

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.

AARP Tax Assistance by Appointment

Mon, Mar 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: Dinosaur Discovery

Mon, Mar 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.

English Conversation Group

Mon, Mar 03, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Library Reads

Mon, Mar 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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Mon, Mar 03, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Feminist Book Discussion Group

Mon, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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.

Manténgase seguro en Internet / Be Safe Online - Cómo protegerse / How to Protect Yourself

Mon, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Aprenda a mantenerse seguro en Internet detectando y evitando fraudes y estafas. Learn how to stay safe online by spotting and avoiding fraud and scams.

English Conversation Group

Mon, Mar 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.

English Conversation Group

Tue, Mar 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.

Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

Tue, Mar 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.

Tech: Preventing Digital Theft

Tue, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This class provides an overview of best practices for securing personal technology. Registration required.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Tue, Mar 04, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Mercer County Community ID

Tue, Mar 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.

Workshop: Writers Room

Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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.

Kids: Storytime!

Wed, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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.

Course: Learn English at the Library

Wed, Mar 05, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free, 14-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. Students must already have basic English skills and are expected to attend all 14 sessions. Registration is full.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Wed, Mar 05, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

English Conversation Group

Wed, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Thu, Mar 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Job Seekers: Getting Personal, Getting Hired

Fri, Mar 07, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Journalist Bart Jackson offers tips and strategies for putting the humanity in human resources by discovering individuals and organizations you need to know to greatly broaden your professional pool.

English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)

Fri, Mar 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.

Discussion: The Power of Words

Fri, Mar 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

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, Mar 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.

Lecture Recitals from the New School for Music Study

Sat, Mar 08, 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.

Teens: Go Between Club

Sat, Mar 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, Mar 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.

Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part I

Sun, Mar 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Participants join a five-week course introducing Latin as a language for reading, writing and communication and exploring Roman culture.

Kids: Special Edition Storytime: with author Sara T. Behrman

Sun, Mar 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Children's author Sara T. Behrman shares her book, "The Sea Hides a Seahorse." There will also be seahorse-related activities and crafts. Book sales to follow.

Kids: Astronomy Academy - Unveiling the Universe

Sun, Mar 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Students in grades 4-5 explore astronomy and space science through interactive projects.

This event is full

Kids: French Baby Storytime

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

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in French for babies and their caregivers.

AARP Tax Assistance by Appointment

Mon, Mar 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: Farm Friends

Mon, Mar 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.

English Conversation Group

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

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

English Conversation Group

Mon, Mar 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.

Workshop: Writers Room Poets

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

Virtual - Zoom

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

English Conversation Group

Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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: Farm Friends

Tue, Mar 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.

Mercer County Community ID

Tue, Mar 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.

Writers Circle - for middle school students

Tue, Mar 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.