Name: Youth: Drop-In Chess Summer sessions
Start: 2025-06-07T15:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-06-07T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Princeton Public Library

Youth: Drop-In Chess Summer sessions

2025-06-07 15:30:00 2025-06-07 17:00:00 America/New_York Youth: Drop-In Chess Summer sessions Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Saturday, June 07
3:30pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-07 15:30:00 2025-06-07 17:00:00 America/New_York Youth: Drop-In Chess Summer sessions These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience. Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Princeton Public Library

Story Room

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

During the summer, chess sessions are held every Saturday from June through August. The schedule is subject to change; check events calendar to verify date and location.

Drop in to play chess led by volunteers from Impact Chess, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing chess to youth in our community.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
If there is an accommodation that you need or would like so that you can fully enjoy library programs, please visit our Accommodations Request Form.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Sports & Games | *No Registration |

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Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp

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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 - 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.

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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.

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Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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PSG of Mercer County offers sessions on a variety of topics relevant to those in job search or career transition. Events also include time for networking.

English Conversation Group

Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, May 31, 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.

Listen Local: No Control

Sun, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

No Control kicks off this summer's Listen Local series with an homage to Eddie Money and rock and Motown favorites. On Hinds Plaza, weather permitting, or in the Community Room

Playtime Fun: Farm Friends

Mon, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.

English Conversation Group

Mon, Jun 02, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Citizenship Test Prep Course

Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free 12-week course, offered in partnership with Literacy New Jersey, prepares people for the Citizenship Test. Students must have a Green Card and basic English skills. Registration required.

Aprenda Inglés | Course: Learn English at the Library

Mon, Jun 02, 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 full.

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English Conversation Group

Mon, Jun 02, 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.

Presentation: Understanding SOGIE and Affirming Our Youth

Mon, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Thomas Foley, HiTOPS Senior Education Manager, discusses the changing concepts and understanding around sexual orientation, gender identity and expression that create safe and affirming communities.

English Conversation Group

Tue, Jun 03, 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: Farm Friends

Tue, Jun 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.

Tech: ChatGPT and the AI Revolution

Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This class provides an overview of the various AI platforms and covers where and how AI is being used. Registration required.

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Mercer County Community ID

Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library

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, Jun 03, 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, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.

Kids: Baby Storytime

Wed, Jun 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Baby Play Group

Wed, Jun 04, 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.

Our Common Ground - Literature & Poetry with People & Stories

Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos presents an eight-week program of literature, poetry, discussion and writing.

Kids: Storytime!

Thu, Jun 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.

Tech: Ask the Mac Pros

Thu, Jun 05, 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.

Publishers Book Buzz

Thu, Jun 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Publisher reps from Penguin Random House, Union Square & Co., HarperCollins, Hachette, and Zibby share summer reading picks for adults. Light farmers market refreshments will be served.

Kids: Baby Storytime

Thu, Jun 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

Thu, Jun 05, 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.

Tech: Mac Photos 101

Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to use Mac Photos to manage your photos. Registration required.

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Neurodivergent individuals looking to connect with others are invited to attend a craft session to work on creative projects brought from home.

English Conversation Group

Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Special Event: Pride on the Plaza

Fri, Jun 06, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room,Hinds Plaza

Kick off Pride Month at this all-ages community disco dance party featuring live music by The Einstein Alley Disco Funk Machine.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, Jun 07, 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: Spanish Storytime

Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.

Youth: Drop-In Chess Summer sessions

Sat, Jun 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

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Mon, May 05	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 06	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 07	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 08	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 09	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 11	12:00PM to 6:00PM

Youth: Drop-In Chess Summer sessions

Saturday, June 073:30pm - 5:00pm

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