Name: Fiction Book Group
Start: 2025-05-08T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-08T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Princeton Public Library

Fiction Book Group

2025-05-08 10:30:00 2025-05-08 11:30:00 America/New_York Fiction Book Group Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Thursday, May 08
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 10:30:00 2025-05-08 11:30:00 America/New_York Fiction Book Group The group discusses "The Cemetery of Untold Stories" by Julia Alvarez. Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

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Conference Room

The group discusses "The Cemetery of Untold Stories" by Julia Alvarez.

About the book:

Alma Cruz, the celebrated writer at the heart of The Cemetery of Untold Stories, doesn’t want to end up like her friend, a novelist who fought so long and hard to finish a book that it threatened her sanity. So when Alma inherits a small plot of land in the Dominican Republic, her homeland, she has the beautiful idea of turning it into a place to bury her untold stories—literally. She creates a graveyard for the manuscript drafts and revisions, and the characters whose lives she tried and failed to bring to life and who still haunt her.

Alma wants her characters to rest in peace. But they have other ideas, and the cemetery becomes a mysterious sanctuary for their true narratives.

Reserve a copy of the book.

2nd Floor Conference Room Accessibility

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Groups | *No Registration |

TAGS: | book group |

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Kids: Storytime!

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Google Meet

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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

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Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.

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Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

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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, Apr 21, 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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Citizenship Test Prep Course

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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.

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Mon, Apr 21, 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.

This event is full

English Conversation Group

Mon, Apr 21, 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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Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Julian Borger presents his memoir "I Seek a Kind Person: My Father, Seven Children, and the Adverts that Helped Them Escape the Holocaust."

English Conversation Group

Tue, Apr 22, 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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Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime Jeff, aka Jeff Trainor, presents stories, music and songs for preschoolers.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Tue, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 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.

Raconteur Radio presents "The Great Gatsby" - A Great Gatsby at 100 event

Tue, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Experience F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel brought to life as a staged radio play from Raconteur Radio with period costumes, vintage commercials, Golden Age radio equipment and more.

Drop in and Knit

Wed, Apr 23, 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, Apr 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.

Kids: Baby Storytime

Wed, Apr 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.

Baby Play Group

Wed, Apr 23, 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.

Guided Tour: “A Walk through Princeton’s Literary Century” - A 2025 Being Human Festival (US) Event

Wed, Apr 23, 12:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

The library’s local history team leads this tour of the last century of Princeton’s literary achievement. Complimentary lunch and book provided. Offered as part of the 2025 Being Human Festival (US).

This event is full

Course: Learn English at the Library

Wed, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Google Meet

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

Kids: Chess Lessons for Beginners

Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Kids 5-10 years old learn the basic rules and strategies of chess from Impact Chess volunteers. Weekly attendance is encouraged as sessions build on skills learned in the previous session.

Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

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

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Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The author discusses his recently published book "Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, and Other Animals Heal Themselves." Book signing to follow.

Our Common Ground - Literature & Poetry with People & Stories

Thu, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

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Tech: Video Editing with Final Cut Pro - for Beginners

Thu, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

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Homeschooling Basics in New Jersey

Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

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Job Seeker Session

Fri, Apr 25, 9:45am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:15am

Princeton University - FitzRandolph Gate

Inaugural guided tour to rediscover Princeton’s town and campus through cinema. Generously funded by the National Humanities Center and offered as part of the Princeton French Film Festival.

English Conversation Group

Fri, Apr 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.

Teens: Open Mic Night

Fri, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, Apr 26, 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.

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Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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Poets, storytellers and spoken word fans are invited to join a Porchfest open mic event, hosted in partnership with the Arts Council of Princeton and the Princeton University Art Museum.

Cancelled

Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Apr 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library

These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience. Registration is not necessary.

Kids: Folktales Around the World Reading Group

Sat, Apr 26, 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.

Cancelled

Kids: German Storytime

Sun, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library

Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.

Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Mon, Apr 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.

English Conversation Group

Mon, Apr 28, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Tech: Using Google Sheets and Forms

Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Become adept at using Google Sheets and Google Forms, and learn how the two applications can work together to collect and organize data and information. Registration required.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Mon, Apr 28, 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.

Kids: Stem Lab

Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Learn STEM concepts through hands-on learning experiences led by Princeton High School students. For grades 3 to 6.

Citizenship Test Prep Course

Mon, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 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.

This event is full

Film: "The Imitation Game"

Mon, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

A screening of the Alan Turing biopic is shown in advance of Princeton Pro Musica's performance of James McCarthy's oratorio "Codebreaker: The Alan Turing Story." PG-13. 1 hour, 54 minutes.

English Conversation Group

Mon, Apr 28, 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, Apr 29, 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: Storytime Jeff - a special Storytime! series

Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime Jeff, aka Jeff Trainor, presents stories, music and songs for preschoolers.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Tue, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 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.

Drop in and Knit

Wed, Apr 30, 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, Apr 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.

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Wed, Apr 30, 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.

Kids: Baby Storytime

Wed, Apr 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.

Baby Play Group

Wed, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Google Meet

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

Kids: Chess Lessons for Beginners

Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Kids 5-10 years old learn the basic rules and strategies of chess from Impact Chess volunteers. Weekly attendance is encouraged as sessions build on skills learned in the previous session.

PSO Soundtracks: Signum Quartet presents #quartweets

Wed, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Signum Quartet offers an interactive presentation of some of their best loved past #quartweets (short pieces) by professional and student composers and premieres a selection of new compositions.

Our Common Ground - Literature & Poetry with People & Stories

Thu, May 01, 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, May 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Tech: Ask the Mac Pros

Thu, May 01, 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, May 01, 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, May 01, 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, May 01, 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, May 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Presentation: Taking Care - Archive Your Life

Thu, May 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Princeton University Library Special Collections staff discuss how they care for the university's collections and best practices for preserving your materials. Registration requested, not required.

Tech: Video Editing with Final Cut Pro - Advanced

Thu, May 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Those with at least a basic knowledge of Final Cut Pro, or who have attended the April 24 introductory class, learn more advanced video creation and editing skills. Registration required.

English Conversation Group

Fri, May 02, 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: Beginning Ballet for Toddlers

Fri, May 02, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive dance workshop introduces toddlers and their caregivers to the basics of ballet and dance while fostering joy and creative movement. Participation limited. Registration required.

Registration opens Friday, April 18 2025 at 9:00am

Special Event: After-Hours Speakeasy - A Great Gatsby at 100 event

Fri, May 02, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Step back in time to the Jazz Age with 1920s-era music by The Glenn Crytzer Quartet, mocktails, a photo booth and more at this after-hours event. Costumes encouraged.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Sat, May 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Lego Robotics Workshop

Sat, May 03, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The Hun School’s robotics team, the Raidiators, lead a workshop for grades 3 to 5. Participants will build Lego robots, code them and partake in a relay race.

Registration opens Friday, April 18 2025 at 9:00am

Teens: Make Your Own Lightsaber Workshop

Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

In this hands-on session led by the Princeton University Robotics Club, participants in grades 6 to 8 will build their own mini lightsabers using LEDs, batteries and simple circuits.

Registration opens Friday, April 18 2025 at 9:00am

Kids & Teens: Robotics Show & Tell - with Princeton University Robotics Club

Sat, May 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Join the Princeton University Robotics Club for interactive robotics demonstrations.

Book Brunch: Jennifer Coburn

Sun, May 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The author discusses and signs copies of her recently released novel "The Girls of the Glimmer Factory." Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee and pastries. Talk begins at 11 a.m.

Kids: Russian Storytime

Sun, May 04, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Russian Book Club

Sun, May 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Join us for readings in Russian followed by discussion. Intended for children in kindergarten to grade 4.

Playtime Fun: Game On!

Mon, May 05, 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 & Teens: Homework Help

Mon, May 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.

Citizenship Test Prep Course

Mon, May 05, 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, May 05, 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.

This event is full

Treating Challenging Behavior in Children - Modalities of Treatment and Best Practices

Mon, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Behavior analyst Patrice Garrison presents an overview of child development and treatment modalities for parents and professionals working with children 3 to 12 years of age.

English Conversation Group

Mon, May 05, 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, May 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.

Playtime Fun: Game On!

Tue, May 06, 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 & Teens: Homework Help

Tue, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 07, 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, May 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Kids: Baby Storytime

Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Google Meet

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

Kids: Chess Lessons for Beginners

Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Kids 5-10 years old learn the basic rules and strategies of chess from Impact Chess volunteers. Weekly attendance is encouraged as sessions build on skills learned in the previous session.

Our Common Ground - Literature & Poetry with People & Stories

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

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

Kids: Storytime!

Thu, May 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Fiction Book Group

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

The group discusses "The Cemetery of Untold Stories" by Julia Alvarez.

Tech: Ask the Mac Pros

Thu, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Author: Steven Schwankert

Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The author discusses and signs copies of his recently released book "The Six: The Untold Story of the Titanic's Chinese Survivors" and explores how they survived against all odds.

Black Voices Book Group

Thu, May 08, 7:15pm - 8:30pm

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

The group discusses "Acts of Forgiveness" by Maura Cheeks. All are welcome.

English Conversation Group

Fri, May 09, 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: Beginning Ballet for Toddlers

Fri, May 09, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive dance workshop introduces toddlers and their caregivers to the basics of ballet and dance while fostering joy and creative movement. Participation limited. Registration required.

Registration opens Friday, April 18 2025 at 9:00am

Teens: Teens Take a Stand

Fri, May 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

Our Teen Advisory Board and municipal student boards TAG, GAIA, and PSB present the works they've done in the community this year. Followed by project displays.

Local Author Day: Self-Narrating Your Audiobook - Practical Advice from an Indie Author

Fri, May 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

Independent mystery/thriller author Kevin G. Chapman shares experiences and practical advice for self-narrating an audiobook version of your book and conducts a live demonstration of the process.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, May 10, 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.

Local Author Day: Author Fair

Sat, May 10, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Local published authors of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry sell and sign their books, and interact with readers, on the first floor of the library.

Teens: Go Between Club

Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Students in grades 6-8 are welcome to join a fun monthly discussion of books and other interests.

Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, May 10, 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. Registration is not necessary.

Kids: French Baby Storytime

Sun, May 11, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in French for babies and their caregivers.

Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures

Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Mon, May 12, 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.

Citizenship Test Prep Course

Mon, May 12, 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, May 12, 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.

This event is full

English Conversation Group

Mon, May 12, 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, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

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

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