WHYY-FM Pop-up Newsroom

Fri, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Meeting: New Jersey Tolkien Society

Sat, Mar 14, 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.

Author: Benyamin Cohen

Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Author and journalist Benyamin Cohen discusses his book, "The Einstein Effect: How the World’s Favorite Genius Got Into Our Cars, Our Bathrooms, and Our Minds."

Rescheduled

Kids: Spanish Storytime

Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

New date Sunday, March 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library

Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.

Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

The Mercer Oakenshield Fellowship invites all Princeton-area Tolkien fans to its monthly New Jersey Tolkien Society meeting.

Kids & Teens: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Lecture Recital from the New School for Music Study - Xiaoya Gao presents "Impressions of Childhood"

Sat, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Faculty from the New School for Music Study (NSMS) in Kingston present a series of four lecture recitals, in which they play and discuss historic repertoire for the piano.

Kids: German Storytime

Sun, Mar 15, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.

Open Acoustic Jam

Sun, Mar 15, 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: Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Mon, Mar 16, 8:45am - 12:30pm

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 required.

Workshop: Writers Room

Mon, Mar 16, 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.

Mon, Mar 16, 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: Using the Apple Watch

Mon, Mar 16, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Mon, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn to set up and use your Apple Watch to its best advantage. Registration required.

Mon, Mar 16, 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.

Mon, Mar 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free, 15-week course is for those at a high-beginner level. Basic English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Registration is full.

Nerdy Nook

Mon, Mar 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Local scientists, engineers, historians, anthropologists and others discuss the wacky and wild histories behind their areas of expertise, as well as the work they do in the lab.

Mon, Mar 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. This group is for intermediate and advanced English speakers.

Workshop: Flash Fiction

Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

Meghana Karanjkar leads a fun, creative workshop for aspiring writers. No experience necessary. Registration required.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Tue, 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.

Tech: Ask the Mac Pros

Tue, Mar 17, 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.

Movie: "Waking Ned Devine"

Tue, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 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.

Tue, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The classic comedy, set in a tiny Irish village, is screened in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This weekly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in political theory, focusing on the theme of revolution. Online and in person. Register

Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

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.Register

Kids: Game On!

Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to play new Nintendo Switch 2 games.

Songwriters Circle and Open Mic

Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This monthly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in political theory, focusing on the theme of revolution. Online and in person.Register

Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The Princeton Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association provides feedback and tips to help songwriters improve at this event that also includes an acoustic open mic. Sign in begins at 5:30 p.m.

Workshop: Writers Room Online

Tue, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 8:35pm

Virtual - Zoom Webinar

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

Wed, Mar 18, 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.

Kids: Take & Make - Baby Godzilla

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Poet Dara-Lyn Shrager leads this eight-week workshop designed for experienced poets seeking feedback on a work in progress. Registration required as space is limited.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm

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

Stop by the third floor Youth Services Dept. for a take-home maker activity while supplies last.

Wed, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Wed, Mar 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Mar 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library

After Baby Storytime, stay and play with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment with other young families and continue the fun with free play and socialization.

Wed, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 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.

Demonstration: Pysanky Decorating and History

Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Artist Jenny Santa Maria demonstrates how to create pysanky, eggs decorated using the centuries-old Ukrainian method using beeswax and richly layered dyes. Registration required; space is limited.

Journaling Club

Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Anyone motivated by "The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life" by Suleika Jaouad is invited to join this new journaling club.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

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

Film: "Porcelain War"

Wed, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

The documentary about three Ukrainian creatives who choose to fight not only with weapons, but with their art—painting, sculpting, and dreaming amid destruction, is screened at the Garden Theatre.Register

Thu, Mar 19, 9:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Cancelled

Tech: Library of Things Pop-Up

Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library

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

Cancelled

Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library

Items that are part of our Library of Things will be displayed for visitors to learn about and explore.

Cancelled

Thu, Mar 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Cancelled

Thu, Mar 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library

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.

Thu, Mar 19, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

This free, 15-week course is for those at an Intermediate level. English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. This course is full.

Crafts: Stitch Club Princeton

Thu, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 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.

Thu, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

All are invited to bring their needlework of all kinds to this drop-in social gathering. Beginners, high school age and up, are welcome.

The Phyllis Marchand Leadership Lecture

Thu, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 8:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Princeton University astrophysicist Jenny Greene shares insight about her research and reflects on her role with Princeton's Prison Teaching Initiative, which she co-founded.

Job Seekers: Take Control of Your Job Search Loneliness

Fri, Mar 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Presenter: Paul Cecala. Networking begins at 9:45 a.m.

Kids: Little Songbirds

Fri, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Children ages 12 months to 3 years are invited to join us for a joyful, interactive class designed to nurture their natural love of music and movement. Registration required.

Kids: Family Matinee Series: "Son of Godzilla"

Fri, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 11:30am

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

The eighth film from the beloved Toho kaiju series is screened at the Princeton Garden as part of the theater's $5 Family Matinee series. PG. 1 hour, 24 minutes.

Kids: Makers Day Saturday Stories - A New Jersey Makers Day Program

Sat, Mar 21, 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.

Workshop: Trashion and Upcycling

Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Drop-in, one-on-one assistance from Princeton University technology students is provided on a first-come, first served basis.

Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:35pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Create original fashion designs from items that would otherwise be discarded or recycled.

New Jersey Makers Day

Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space,Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

We're joining libraries across the Garden State for a celebration of the 12th Annual New Jersey Makers Day. Stop by the third floor for activities featuring Maker and STEM challenges.

Lecture Recital from the New School for Music Study (NSMS) - Women in Music: A Celebration of Voice and Legacy

Sat, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Dr. Carla Salas-Ruiz and members of the Program for Excellence in Piano Study (PEPS) present a lecture recital, in which they play and discuss historic repertoire for the piano.

Workshop: Digital Oral History - Part 1: “Designing the Project”

Sun, Mar 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn the foundations of digital oral history in this three-part workshop. Participants are welcome to attend all or individual sessions.

Workshop: Digital Oral History - Part 2: “Collecting Interviews”

Sun, Mar 22, 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn the foundations of digital oral history in this three-part workshop. Participants are welcome to attend individual sessions or all three. See description for full details.

Kids: Special Storytime With Scott Rothman

Sun, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Author Scott Rothman shares and signs his latest book, "Judgy Bunny and the Terrible Beach."

Workshop: Digital Oral History - Part 3: “Processing Interviews and Creating Access”

Sun, Mar 22, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn the foundations of digital oral history in this three-part workshop. Participants are welcome to attend individual sessions or all three. See description for full details.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Puppet Play

Mon, Mar 23, 8:45am - 12:30pm

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 required.

Mon, Mar 23, 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: eSTEAM Club: "The Three Little Pigs” Architecture

Mon, Mar 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Tech: Windows 11

Mon, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This class will explore the key differences between Windows 10 and 11 and demonstrate how to regain some familiar features from Windows 10.

Mon, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

In this session, students in grades 1 to 4 apply design concepts to build a durable "house" inspired by "The Three Little Pigs.”

Registration opens Friday, March 13 2026 at 4:00pm

Mon, Mar 23, 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.

Author: Curtis Dozier - A Library & Labyrinth Collaboration

Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free, 15-week course is for those at a high-beginner level. Basic English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Registration is full.

Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The classicist and author presents his book "The White Pedestal: How White Nationalists Use Ancient Greece and Rome to Justify Hate," a critical account of far-right appropriations of the classics.

Mon, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. This group is for intermediate and advanced English speakers.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Puppet Play

Tue, Mar 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Tue, 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.

Tue, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 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.

Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This weekly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in political theory, focusing on the theme of revolution. Online and in person. Register

Cancelled

Teens: Craft, Chat and Chill - Book Bedazzling

Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

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.

Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Join us for a monthly craft and chat hour where teens do hands-on projects and chat books, movies, podcasts, music and more.

Wed, Mar 25, 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.

Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Poet Dara-Lyn Shrager leads this eight-week workshop designed for experienced poets seeking feedback on a work in progress. Registration required as space is limited.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Wed, Mar 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Tech: Finding Health Information Online

Wed, Mar 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library

After Baby Storytime, stay and play with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment with other young families and continue the fun with free play and socialization.

Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn to find reliable, up-to-date health information and resources online and through library databases. Registration required.

Wed, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 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.

Quantum Driven NJ: Qubits to Brain Imaging

Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Klea Dhimitri of Hamamatsu Photonics discusses recent advances in quantum sensing for non-invasive brain imaging as well as its photonic solutions for trapped‑ion and neutral‑atom quantum computers.Register

Thu, Mar 26, 9:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Thu, Mar 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Mar 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 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Mar 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.

Thu, Mar 26, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

This free, 15-week course is for those at an Intermediate level. English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. This course is full.

Kids: Coding with Byte Budz

Thu, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 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.

Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Students in grades 1 to 3 learn the basics of block coding through interactive lessons and activities. Led by teen coders of Byte Budz.

Registration opens Thursday, March 19 2026 at 4:00pm

Kids: Little Songbirds

Fri, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Children ages 12 months to 3 years are invited to join us for a joyful, interactive class designed to nurture their natural love of music and movement. Registration required.

Registration opens Friday, March 20 2026 at 10:30am

Friends of Princeton Open Space Nature Book Club

Fri, Mar 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Off-Site

Join us at Mountain Lakes House to discuss "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau. The discussion will include an indoor study of plant pressings, with the opportunity to create one.

Teens: Take & Make - "My Neighbor Totoro" Soot Sprite Garland

Fri, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Fri, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Teen Center

Stop by the Teen Center to pick up a kit to make a "soot sprite" garland while supplies last.

PEFF: "Ferngully: The Last Rainforest"

Fri, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

In this animated musical fantasy, the inhabitants of a rainforest fight to save their home, which is threatened by logging and a polluting force of destruction called Hexxus. 1 hour, 16 minutes.

PEFF: "The Keeper"

Fri, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Briger Hall, Princeton University

Cantankerous, charismatic and passionately committed, John Lipscomb reflects on his 25 years patrolling the Hudson River, traveling more than 80,000 miles by wooden boat. 1 hour, 20 minutes.

PEFF Tour: Princeton's Watershed

Sat, Mar 28, 9:00am - 10:00am

Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

Executive Director Jim Waltman of The Watershed Institute leads an interactive walking tour of downtown Princeton’s hidden waterways.

Sat, Mar 28, 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.

PEFF: "Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong"

Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Drop-in, one-on-one assistance from Princeton University technology students is provided on a first-come, first served basis.

Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Winner of the Audience award at the 2025 Camden Film Festival, this film is a buddy comedy about American safeguards and the thankless pursuit of making a better world.

Kids: Portuguese Storytime

Sat, Mar 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Portuguese for children and their caregivers.

PEFF: Short Films

Sat, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

A curated selection of short films. Registration requested.

Kids: Japanese Storytime

Sat, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.

Kids and Teens: Science Saturdays

Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Princeton University scientists present hands-on science activities at this monthly program for kids in fifth through eighth grade.

Registration opens Saturday, March 21 2026 at 2:00pm

Kids & Teens: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

PEFF: "Good Grain"

Sat, Mar 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

"Good Grain" is the comeback story of the local grain movement in New Jersey, exploring the opportunity that the local grain economy brings. Registration requested.

PEFF: "The Shepherd and the Bear"

Sun, Mar 29, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Set high in the French Pyrenees, “The Shepherd and the Bear” explores a conflict provoked by the reintroduction of brown bears into a traditional shepherding community. Registration requested.

PEFF: "Raising Aniya"

Sun, Mar 29, 1:15pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

A young dance artist in Houston, Texas, embarks on a journey to heal her spirit and find her voice after being displaced by a hurricane. Registration requested.

Kids: Spanish Storytime

Sun, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Make a Robot Workshop: Marker Bots

Sun, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Participants in grades 3 to 5 build their own small, motorized robot that draws, scribbles, and doodles as it moves. Led by the Princeton University Robotics Club.

Registration opens Friday, March 20 2026 at 9:00am

Kids: Persian Storytime

Sun, Mar 29, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Persian for children and their caregivers.

PEFF: "Our Land"

Sun, Mar 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

This film follows the 'right to roam' movement exploring land ownership and what it means to have a connection to the land. Registration required for free tickets.Register

Kids: Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

Mon, Mar 30, 8:45am - 12:30pm

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 required.

Mon, Mar 30, 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.

PEFF: "My Neighbor Totoro"

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

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Tech: Using Google Forms

Mon, Mar 30, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to use Google Forms to easily and quickly create surveys, forms and questionnaires.

This event is full

Mon, Mar 30, 1:00pm - 2:35pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby. Registration required.

PEFF: "Spirited Away"

Mon, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits where humans are changed into beasts.

PEFF: "Plan C for Civilization"

Mon, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free, 15-week course is for those at a high-beginner level. Basic English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Registration is full.

Mon, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Part thriller, part wake-up call, "Plan C for Civilization" reveals the hidden world of climate tech — and asks whether we can afford to ignore one of the most controversial ideas on Earth.

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

Virtual - Google Meet

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. This group is for intermediate and advanced English speakers.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This weekly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in political theory, focusing on the theme of revolution. Online and in person. Register

PEFF: Mercer County Wildlife and Friends

Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

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.Register

Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The Mercer County Wildlife Center will bring some animal friends so we can all learn more about them and how to be good neighbors.

PEFF: "The Invisible Mammal"

Tue, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This documentary examines North American bats, the people who help them, and their struggle to survive.

Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Poet Dara-Lyn Shrager leads this eight-week workshop designed for experienced poets seeking feedback on a work in progress. Registration required as space is limited.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Sessions will not include instruction. Registration is not required.

Wed, Apr 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.

Wed, Apr 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 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Apr 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library

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.

PEFF: "The Little Things That Run the World"

Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This film explores the decline of flying insects around the world and its implications for the stability of our ecosystems and for the rest of life on Earth.

Journaling Club

Wed, Apr 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Anyone motivated by "The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life" by Suleika Jaouad is invited to join this new journaling club.

Thu, Apr 02, 9:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Thu, Apr 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Apr 02, 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.

Tech Help from Bloomberg’s Women in Technology

Thu, Apr 02, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

This free, 15-week course is for those at an Intermediate level. English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. This course is full.

Thu, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Members of Bloomberg’s Women in Technology group offer personalized tech assistance. Drop in at any time during the session.

PUAM Tour: American Art and the Environment

Thu, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Princeton University Art Museum - Meeting area will be provided to registrants.

Karl Kusserow, curator of American art, gives a tour of the new museum focusing on “Reseeing the Environment in American Art, Landscapes and Beyond.” Registration required.

Author: Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney

Thu, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The author reads from her newly released novel "Lake Effect," and is joined by Alice Elliot Dark for a conversation about the book.

Job Seekers: iKnowMyDesign DiSC Assessment Tool

Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Ed Samuel presents on how the assessment tool is used in hiring and in developing company team dynamics. Networking begins at 9:45 a.m.

Kids: Stories In Motion with Princeton Ballet School

Fri, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to jump, twirl and imagine through classic ballet stories with dancers from American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School.

Registration opens Friday, March 20 2026 at 2:00pm

Fri, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Sat, Apr 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Sat, Apr 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Drop-in, one-on-one assistance from Princeton University technology students is provided on a first-come, first served basis.

Cancelled

Teens: Go Between Club

Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library

All sixth, seventh, and eighth graders are welcome to join us for a fun discussion of books and other interests.

Mon, Apr 06, 8:45am - 12:30pm

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 required.

Kids: Storytime Jeff

Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime Jeff, aka Jeff Trainor, presents a four-week series of stories, music and songs for preschoolers.

Kids: eSTEAM Club: Optical Illusions

Mon, Apr 06, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

In this session, students in grades 1 to 4 learn about optical illusions in both artwork and every day life and make their own optical illusions.

Registration opens Friday, March 27 2026 at 4:00pm

Mon, Apr 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.

Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free, 15-week course is for those at a high-beginner level. Basic English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Registration is full.

Mon, Apr 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. This group is for intermediate and advanced English speakers.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures

Tue, Apr 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. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 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.

Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This weekly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in political theory, focusing on the theme of revolution. Online and in person. Register

Kids: Tinker Tuesday: Makedo and Cardboard

Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

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.Register

Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Kids in grades 3-5 explore, create, design, and problem-solve during this monthly building session. For grades 3 to 5. This month features Makedo and cardboard.

Workshop: Writers Room

Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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.

Author: Anica Mrose Rissi in Conversation with Emily XR Pan

Tue, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

YA author Anica Mrose Rissi discusses her latest novel, "Girl Reflected in Knife," with author Emily XR Pan and the library's Teen Advisory Board. Book signing to follow.

Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Poet Dara-Lyn Shrager leads this eight-week workshop designed for experienced poets seeking feedback on a work in progress. Registration required as space is limited.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Sessions will not include instruction. Registration is not required.

Wed, Apr 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.

Wed, Apr 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 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library

After Baby Storytime, stay and play with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment with other young families and continue the fun with free play and socialization.

Wed, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 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.

Author: Kory Stamper - A Library and Labyrinth Collaboration

Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The author is joined by library public humanities specialist Cliff Robinson to discuss her new book "True Color: The Strange and Spectacular Quest to Define Color-from Azure to Zinc Pink."

Thu, Apr 09, 9:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Thu, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

The group discusses "Clear" by Carys Davies.

Thu, Apr 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Apr 09, 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.

Thu, Apr 09, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

This free, 15-week course is for those at an Intermediate level. English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. This course is full.

Kids: Coding with Byte Budz

Thu, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 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.

Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Students in grades 1 to 3 learn the basics of block coding through interactive lessons and activities. Led by teen coders of Byte Budz.

Registration opens Thursday, April 2 2026 at 4:00pm

Teen Talks: Environment

Thu, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Princeton teens share environmentally-related research lightning talks, followed by a poster session. Presented in partnership with Sustainable Princeton and PEFF.

Tech: Adobe Photoshop for Beginners

Thu, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This hands-on session will cover many of the basic capabilities of Adobe's flagship software program. Registration required.

Black Voices Book Group

Thu, Apr 09, 7:15pm - 8:30pm

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

The group discusses "All We Were Promised" by Ashton Lattimore. All are welcome.

Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Sat, Apr 11, 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.