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Conversation: Joanne Ramos and Samantha Skey

The Annual Phyllis Marchand Leadership Lecture
2025-03-17 19:00:00 2025-03-17 20:00:00 America/New_York Conversation: Joanne Ramos and Samantha Skey Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Monday, March 17
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-17 19:00:00 2025-03-17 20:00:00 America/New_York Conversation: Joanne Ramos and Samantha Skey Joanne Ramos, author of "The Farm" will be joined by Samantha Skey, CEO of SHE Media, to discuss the role and possibilities of art in times of polarization. Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Princeton Public Library

Community Room

Joanne Ramos, author of "The Farm" will be joined by Samantha Skey, CEO of SHE Media, to discuss the role and possibilities of art in times of polarization.

This program is part of the annual Phyllis Marchand Leadership Lecture series.

Joanne Ramos was born in the Philippines and moved to Wisconsin when she was six. She graduated with a BA in Political Science from Princeton University. After working in investment banking and private-equity investing for several years, she became a staff writer at The Economist. She lives in New York City with her husband and three children. Ramos is on the board of The Moth,  a storytelling/arts group that takes as one of its missions to use stories and the art of stories to increase empathy.

Samantha Skey is Chief Executive Officer of SHE Media, a top 10 lifestyle media company reaching 74M monthly unique visitors. SHE Media, including the flagship brands SheKnows, Flow, StyleCaster, Soaps and BlogHer, was acquired by Penske Media Corporation in March 2018.
 

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Family Matinee Series: "The Princess and the Frog"
Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre
In this animated Disney musical, Tiana dreams of opening her own restaurant. When a talking frog claiming to be a prince begs for a kiss to break his spell, the kiss transforms her into a frog, too.
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Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
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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.
Kids: Take & Make - Ada Twist, Scientist
Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Stop by the third floor Youth Services Dept. for a kit to make a craft inspired by the book "Ada Twist, Scientist" while supplies last.
Crafts & Games (For ages 8 and up)
Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Kids: Spanish Storytime
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Sat, Feb 22, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
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Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
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English Conversation Group
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
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Wed, Feb 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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Baby Play Group
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Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
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Princeton Public Library
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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This event is full
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This event is full
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Kids: Russian Storytime
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Mon, Mar 03, 8:30am - 3:00pm
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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.
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Mon, Mar 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
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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.
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Mon, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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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
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Aprenda Inglés | Course: Learn English at the Library
Mon, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
This free, 15-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. This class is for Beginning English adult learners. Students are expected to attend all 15 sessions. Registration is required.
Register
Crafts & Games (For Ages 8 and up)
Mon, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Children 8 years and up are invited to drop by the STEAM studio on the 3rd floor to enjoy crafts or games with their caregivers and other children. This is a casual, drop-in program.
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.
Continuing Conversations on Race
Mon, Mar 03, 7:00pm - 8:35pm
Virtual - Zoom
Hettie V. Williams of Monmouth University presents "Black Women and the New Jersey Civil Rights Movement." This program is virtual. Register for Zoom link.
Register
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
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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
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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.
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Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
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Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Members of the Grammy Award-winning Sō Percussion explore the use of unusual sounds and found instruments in performances and offer the audience opportunities to create their own percussive sounds.
Teens: Climate Change and Food Insecurity
Tue, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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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.
Cancelled
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.
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Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
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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
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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.
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Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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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.
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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: Take & Make
Sat, Mar 08, All day
Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area
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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.
Aprenda Inglés | Course: Learn English at the Library
Mon, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
This free, 15-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. This class is for Beginning English adult learners. Students are expected to attend all 15 sessions. Registration is required.
Register
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.
Register
Workshop: What You Should Know About Plastic
Mon, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
This workshop provides a foundational understanding of key concepts on plastics: how plastics are made, the significance of resin identification codes (RICs) and practical recycling guidelines.
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.
This event is full
McCarter Live at the Library: What is the Science of Love?
Tue, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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.
Drop in and Knit
Wed, Mar 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.
Kids: Storytime!
Wed, Mar 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.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Wed, Mar 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.
Baby Play Group
Wed, Mar 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.
Course: Learn English at the Library
Wed, Mar 12, 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.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Mar 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, Mar 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.
Author: Lawrence Ingrassia - A Labyrinth and Library Collaboration
Wed, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Lawrence Ingrassia is joined by Arnold Levine to discuss his memoir "A Fatal Inheritance How a Family Misfortune Revealed a Deadly Medical Mystery." Book Signing to follow.
Cancelled
English Conversation Group
Thu, Mar 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.
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Mar 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.
Fiction Book Group
Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
The group discusses "This is Happiness" by Niall Williams.
Tech: Ask the Mac Pros
Thu, Mar 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.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Thu, Mar 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.
Baby Play Group
Thu, Mar 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.
Black Voices Book Group
Thu, Mar 13, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/rra-ukco-uzt?pli=1
The group discusses "The Known World" by Edward P. Jones. All are welcome.
Job Seekers: Chat GPT & AI for the Job Seeker, Pt. 1
Fri, Mar 14, 9:45am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Sam Velu offers strategies for incorporating AI into the job search to enhance efficiency, optimize resumes and applications, reduce stress, and potentially find better job matches. Part 2: March 28.
English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)
Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
Discussion: The Power of Words
Fri, Mar 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.
This event is full
Pi Day Matinee: "Einstein and Eddington" - A Princeton Pi Day Event
Fri, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
English astronomer Arthur Eddington and legendary physicist Albert Einstein remain devoted pen pals despite rising political tension between their home countries in the 1910s.
Open Archive: Albert Einstein - A Princeton Pi Day Event
Fri, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Discovery Center
Highlights from The Historical Society of Princeton's Albert Einstein collection are on view in honor of Pi Day.
Pi Day Princeton - Schedule of Events
Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library
The library joins in the annual celebration of Pi Day and Albert Einstein's birth with a variety of activities. See below for schedule. Registration required for some events.
Kids: Einstein Storytime - A Princeton Pi Day Event
Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Families are invited to the library's third floor Story Room for this special edition story time in honor of Einstein's birthday.
Kids: Portuguese Storytime
Sat, Mar 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Portuguese for children and their caregivers.
Kids: Japanese Storytime
Sat, Mar 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.
Kids: Math Circle Celebrating Pi Day - A Princeton Pi Day Event
Sat, Mar 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space
Teen volunteers from the Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science (PRISMS) help participants understand the mathematical constant Pi.
Einstein Exploration Station - A Princeton Pi Day Event
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area
The Princeton Einstein Museum of Science presents activities and challenges, and a chance to interact with a Princeton University physicist, at this Pi Day event.
Program: Einstein Facts and Fun - A Princeton Pi Day Event
Sat, Mar 15, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Eve Mandel from the Historical Society of Princeton will lead this program where kids ages 6 and up can learn all about Einstein and his life in Princeton.
Author: Benyamin Cohen - A Princeton Pi Day Event
Sat, Mar 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author and journalist discusses his book "The Einstein Effect: How the World's Favorite Genius Got Into Our Cars, Our Bathrooms, and Our Minds," and why Einstein remains popular today.
Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part I
Sun, Mar 16, 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: Astronomy Academy - Unveiling the Universe
Sun, Mar 16, 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: PULSE: A Celtic Connection
Sun, Mar 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Immerse yourself in the lively spirit of traditional Celtic music.
Rescheduled
Kids: German Storytime
Sun, Mar 16, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
New date Sunday, March 30, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Princeton Public Library
Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.
AARP Tax Assistance by Appointment
Mon, Mar 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, Mar 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
Writers receive constructive feedback at these twice-monthly group sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions.
Playtime Fun: Music & Movement
Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Mar 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice speaking English at this informal, in-person conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.
Bullet Journal Club
Mon, Mar 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+.
Aprenda Inglés | Course: Learn English at the Library
Mon, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
This free, 15-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. This class is for Beginning English adult learners. Students are expected to attend all 15 sessions. Registration is required.
Register
English Conversation Group
Mon, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet.
Conversation: Joanne Ramos and Samantha Skey - The Annual Phyllis Marchand Leadership Lecture
Mon, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Joanne Ramos, author of "The Farm" will be joined by Samantha Skey, CEO of SHE Media, to discuss the role and possibilities of art in times of polarization.
English Conversation Group
Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
Playtime Fun: Music & Movement
Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
All Mercer County residents are eligible for this photo ID card, which provides the cardholder's personal identifying information, medical risk factors and emergency contact information.
Lecture: Ted Chiang - The Incompatibilities Between Generative AI and Art
Tue, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Princeton University - 50 McCosh Hall
Award-winning author Ted Chiang gives a lecture as part of the "Humanities for AI" series presented by The Princeton University Center for Digital Humanities and its partners.
Register
Film and Q&A: "Rebel with a Clause"
Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
In this documentary, grammar expert Ellen Jovin takes her pop-up grammar advice stand on a road trip across the U.S. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Jovin and director Brandt Johnson.
Workshop: Writers Room Online
Tue, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Writers receive constructive feedback at these monthly online group sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions.
Register
Drop in and Knit
Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Sessions will not include instruction. Registration is not required.
Kids: Storytime!
Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Wed, Mar 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.
Baby Play Group
Wed, Mar 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
After Baby Storytime, stay and play with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment with other young families and continue the fun with free play and socialization.
Course: Learn English at the Library
Wed, Mar 19, 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.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.
Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
The library's Board of Trustees will meet at the Princeton Public Library.
Cancelled
English Conversation Group
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.
Tech: Ask the Mac Pros
Thu, Mar 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this session.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Thu, Mar 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.
Baby Play Group
Thu, Mar 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Neurodivergent Crafts and Games
Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Neurodivergent individuals looking to connect with others are invited to attend a craft session to work on creative projects brought from home.
All Access Book Discussion Group
Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Special Collections, Firestone Library
Join us at Firestone Library to discuss "The Chosen and the Beautiful" by Nghi Vo and examine items from the collection tied to themes from the book.
This event is full
Princeton Tech Meetup: How to Manage Technical Debt
Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Join the Princeton Tech Meetup community for an evening of networking, collaboration, and an insightful presentation by Jasper Geurts on "Managing Technical Debt in a Systematic Way."
Job Seekers: How to Thrive During Job Transition
Fri, Mar 21, 9:45am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Presenter: Jan Goodman
English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)
Fri, Mar 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.
Family Matinee Series: "The Circus" (Charlie Chaplin)
Sat, Mar 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre
After being mistaken for a pickpocket, Chaplin’s Tramp flees into the ring of a traveling circus and soon becomes the star of the show, falling for the troupe’s bareback rider along the way.
Kids: Maker Day Storytime!
Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Kick off Maker Day with an interactive storytime featuring books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years and up, accompanied by an adult.
Kids: Maker Day Lego Challenge
Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space
Children 6-10 years old are invited to use their imagination to create and build with Legos as part of the library's NJ Maker Day celebration.
Teen: Mini Soccer Robot Tournament
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Join the Princeton Soccer Robotistry team for a presentation on what soccer robotics encompasses as well as live robotic demonstrations.
Kids: Folktales Around the World Reading Group
Sat, Mar 22, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
In this four-session book group, children in grades 2-5 explore different cultures through folktales and cultural crafts.
Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part I
Sun, Mar 23, 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.
AARP Tax Assistance by Appointment
Mon, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice speaking English at this informal, in-person conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.
Kids: STEM Lab
Mon, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Learn STEM concepts through hands-on learning experiences led by Princeton High School students.
Author: Musa al-Gharbi - In Conversation with Shamus Khan
Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Sociologist Musa al-Gharbi, joined in conversation by Shamus Kahn, presents his new book "We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite."
Aprenda Inglés | Course: Learn English at the Library
Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
This free, 15-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. This class is for Beginning English adult learners. Students are expected to attend all 15 sessions. Registration is required.
Register
English Conversation Group
Mon, Mar 24, 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.
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