Listen Local: Stephanie Chin and Laurie Davis

Thu, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, 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.

Debate and Public Speaking Camp

Thu, Jul 17, 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.

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space,Story Room,Teen Center

Rising fifth to ninth graders learn the basics of debate and public speaking under the guidance of experienced high school student debaters. Novice and experienced debaters are welcome.

Registration is now closed

Tech: iCloud

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to use iCloud and iCloud Drive to keep your files and data safe, secure and accessible. Registration required.

This event is full

Community Event: Dogoyle Self-Guided Stroll

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Off-Site - Arts Council of Princeton

Start at the Arts Council of Princeton and then set off on a self-guided tour around town to find all the lovable “Dogoyle” sculptures created by Victor E. Bell, including one at the library.

Job Seekers: Quantifying Results on Your Resume

Fri, Jul 18, 9:45am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Executive career coach Ed Samuel shares techniques to share your successes as tangible and quantifiable accomplishments to help your resume stand out and highlight your value as an employee.

Debate and Public Speaking Camp: Final Debate

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Family and friends are invited to attend to final debate by participants in our Debate and Public Speaking Camp.

Debate and Public Speaking Camp

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space,Teen Center

Rising fifth to ninth graders learn the basics of debate and public speaking under the guidance of experienced high school student debaters. Novice and experienced debaters are welcome.

Registration is now closed

Kids: Take & Make - Color-Viewing Camera

Sat, Jul 19, 9:00am - 12:00pm

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

Stop by the third floor Youth Services Dept. for a kit to make a color-viewing "camera" and Color Walk instructions while supplies last.

Sat, Jul 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Sat, Jul 19, 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.

Concert: The 1966 Show

Sun, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

A 13-piece band of Einstein Alley musicians performs songs from 1966 by artists including The Beatles, Neil Diamond, The Temptations, The Beach Boys and many others. Rain date is July 26.

Workshop: Writers Room

Mon, Jul 21, 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: Game On!

Mon, Jul 21, 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: Microsoft Excel for Beginners Part 1

Mon, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Become familiar with Microsoft Excel for Mac in this two-part course. Part 2 is July 28 at 1 p.m. Registration required.

This event is full

Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center

Mon, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

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

Power of Words

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Participants listen to and discuss short stories in this four-week series facilitated by Ellen Gilbert.

This event is full

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

Off-Site

This interactive event features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids 18 months and older, accompanied by an adult family member or guardian. Please bring a blanket. Registration not required.

Playtime Fun: Game On!

Tue, Jul 22, 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.

Color Our World: Make a Colorful Butterfly

Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Kids in first through fourth grade use their creativity to complete a colorful, wood butterfly craft.

Wed, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 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.

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

Virtual - Google Meet

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

Thu, Jul 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, Jul 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.

Thu, Jul 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.

Teens: Take & Make - Mini Beaded Plant

Thu, Jul 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.

Eric Carle Party

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:15am

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Celebrate the colorful world of Eric Carle’s books with fun crafts and activities. For children ages 2-6 years old with a caregiver.

Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Teen Center

Stop by the Teen Center for a kit to make a mini beaded plant at home while supplies last.

Dancing Under the Stars

Fri, Jul 25, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

Members of Central Jersey Dance Society demonstrate basic steps and lead others in an evening of dancing to recorded music of all kinds on Hinds Plaza, weather permitting.

Sō Percussion Summer Institute Concert

Sat, Jul 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.

Sat, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Musicians and composers present collaborative and original percussion compositions developed during the Sō Percussion Summer Institute on the "SōSI Day of Sonic Exploration."

Concert: Record Release for “Soul on Fire”

Sat, Jul 26, 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.

Sun, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

Local band The Beagles with Joy performs a concert celebrating the release of “Soul On Fire,” their debut album of love songs.

Kids: Bilingual Spanish Storytime

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Bilingual storytime in Spanish and English for children and their caregivers.

Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Mon, Jul 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.

Mon, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

In this weeklong series, rising sixth- to eighth-graders explore the core concepts of coding through interactive exercises and projects. No coding experience required.

This event is full

Tech: Microsoft Excel for Beginners Part 2

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

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

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

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This is the second session of a two-part course. Part 1 is July 21 at 1 p.m. Registration required.

This event is full

Film: Monday Movie Matinees

Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Films that reflect "Color Our World," the theme of this year's Summer Reading program for adults, are screened on Monday afternoons.

Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center

Mon, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

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

Power of Words

Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Participants listen to and discuss short stories in this four-week series facilitated by Ellen Gilbert.

This event is full

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

Off-Site

This interactive event features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids 18 months and older, accompanied by an adult family member or guardian. Please bring a blanket. Registration not required.

Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Tue, Jul 29, 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.

Color Our World: Model Magic Moments - A Sensory Art Adventure for K-3

Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

In this weeklong series, rising sixth- to eighth-graders explore the core concepts of coding through interactive exercises and projects. No coding experience required.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Art coach Jenny Santa Maria leads a playful workshop where children will color and blend Model Magic clay which they will use to make snail and rose creations. For ages 4-7. Registration required.

Mercer County Community ID

Tue, Jul 29, 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.

Art Night for Adults: Feather Drawing - A Sketching Class for the “Non-Artist”

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Art coach Jenny Santa Maria guides participants through the steps to create a realistic feather drawing. All materials will be supplied. Registration required.

Wed, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 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, Jul 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

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.

Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

In this weeklong series, rising sixth- to eighth-graders explore the core concepts of coding through interactive exercises and projects. No coding experience required.

Wed, Jul 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.

Tech: Getting Started with Google Drive

Wed, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to get the most out of Google Drive through management and organization. Registration required.

WHYY-FM Pop-up Newsroom

Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

Reporters and editors from the NPR station invite listeners to share feedback and story ideas. An interactive "talk back" discussion follows at 5:30 p.m. in the Newsroom.

WHYY-FM 'Talk Back' Discussion

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

Virtual - Google Meet

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

Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Reporters David Matthau and Kenneth Burns, and editors Madhu Bora and Sarah Glover, will share insights into WHYY’s news gathering across the Garden State.

Princeton Student Film Festival

Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 8:45pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Teens and adults are invited to view screenings of original short films by filmmakers ages 14-25. Filmmakers who attend will participate in post-screening Q&A sessions.

Thu, Jul 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

In this weeklong series, rising sixth- to eighth-graders explore the core concepts of coding through interactive exercises and projects. No coding experience required.

Thu, Jul 31, 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.

Astronomy Academy - Unveiling the Universe 101

Thu, Jul 31, 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.

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Rising fourth- and fifth-graders explore astronomy and space science. Led by a Princeton High School student.

Job Seekers: Library Resources for Job Search

Fri, Aug 01, 9:45am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Adult Services Librarian Nora Walsh highlights the free resources available through the library for job search and career development, including some that do not require a library card.

Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

In this weeklong series, rising sixth- to eighth-graders explore the core concepts of coding through interactive exercises and projects. No coding experience required.

Sat, Aug 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Listen Local: Stephanie Chin and Laurie Davis

Sat, Aug 02, 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.

Sun, Aug 03, 3:00pm - 5:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

Two solo artists take the stage for this edition of Listen Local. Laurie Davis will open the show with classic rock songs and Stephanie Chin performs a set of inspirational R&B songs.

Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures

Mon, Aug 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.

Mon, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Library Reads

Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual - Zoom

Library staff members share notable new titles to add to your to-be-read list at these monthly sessions. Register for Zoom link via CMAP.

Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center

Mon, Aug 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

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

Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Off-Site

This interactive event features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids 18 months and older, accompanied by an adult family member or guardian. Please bring a blanket. Registration not required.

Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures

Tue, Aug 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.

Community Night Out 2025

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Park Pool parking lot, 400 Witherspoon Street

Princeton Police Department and the Princeton Recreation Department host this annual family-oriented evening of fun and activities at Community Park Pool. Free pool admission until 7:30 p.m.

Lecture: "Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki"

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Panelists discuss the importance of nuclear threat reduction and the need for nuclear disarmament. The Solidarity Singers of NJ perform songs of peace.

Workshop: Writers Room

Tue, Aug 05, 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.

Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 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.

Wed, Aug 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Wed, Aug 06, 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.

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

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

Mobile Office Hours: Sen. Andrew Zwicker's Office

Thu, Aug 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.

Tech: Ask the Mac Pros

Thu, Aug 07, 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.

Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

Constituent service representatives from the office of Sen. Andrew Zwicker provide general information and answer questions about state services.

Thu, Aug 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.

Thu, Aug 07, 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.

Dragon Masters Quest

Fri, Aug 08, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Join us for games and crafts inspired by Tracey West’s Dragon Masters series. For ages 7 and up.

Dancing Under the Stars

Fri, Aug 08, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

Members of Central Jersey Dance Society demonstrate basic steps and lead others in an evening of dancing to recorded music of all kinds on Hinds Plaza, weather permitting.

Performance: "Macbeth" - A Staged Reading

Sat, Aug 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

From the mists of the Scottish moors to the bloodstained throne of Dunsinane, the tale of Macbeth will unfold as local actors stage an unabridged reading of William Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy.

Film and Discussion: "The Six"

Sat, Aug 09, 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.

Sun, Aug 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

A screening of "The Six," a film chronicling the previously untold story of the six Chinese survivors of RMS Titanic, is followed by a conversation with the film's researcher Steven Schwankert.

Playtime Fun: Build it!

Mon, Aug 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.

Film: Monday Movie Matinees

Mon, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Mon, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Films that reflect "Color Our World," the theme of this year's Summer Reading program for adults, are screened on Monday afternoons.

Cancelled

Workshop: Writers Room Poets

Mon, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

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

Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center

Mon, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

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

Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Off-Site

This interactive event features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids 18 months and older, accompanied by an adult family member or guardian. Please bring a blanket. Registration not required.

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Tue, Aug 12, 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: Build it!

Tue, Aug 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.

Youth: Workshop with Illustrator Rashad Malik Davis - Cosmic Cardboard: Mythology and Monsters

Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Illustrator Rashad Malik Davis leads a series of workshops where rising sixth- through ninth-graders will create large, moving, fantasy creatures out of cardboard. Registration required.

Registration opens Saturday, July 26 2025 at 9:00am

Mercer County Community ID

Tue, Aug 12, 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.

Kids: Special Storytime with John Parra

Wed, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Award-winning author and illustrator John Parra shares his latest book, "This Moment Is Special," answers questions and signs books.

Wed, Aug 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.

Youth: Workshop with Illustrator Rashad Malik Davis - Cosmic Cardboard: Mythology and Monsters

Wed, Aug 13, 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.

Wed, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Illustrator Rashad Malik Davis leads a series of workshops where rising sixth- through ninth-graders will create large, moving, fantasy creatures out of cardboard. Registration required.

Registration opens Saturday, July 26 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

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

Thu, Aug 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Short Story Discussion

Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

The group discusses, "Flashlight," a short story by Susan Choi.

Tech: Ask the Mac Pros

Thu, Aug 14, 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.

Thu, Aug 14, 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.

Youth: Workshop with Illustrator Rashad Malik Davis - Cosmic Cardboard: Mythology and Monsters

Thu, Aug 14, 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.

Thu, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Illustrator Rashad Malik Davis leads a series of workshops where rising sixth- through ninth-graders will create large, moving, fantasy creatures out of cardboard. Registration required.

Registration opens Saturday, July 26 2025 at 9:00am

Black Voices Book Group

Thu, Aug 14, 7:15pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

The group discusses "Thursday Night Lights: The Story of Black High School Football in Texas" by Michael Hurd. All are welcome.

Kids: Dogoyle Scavenger Hunt

Sat, Aug 16, 9:00am - 5:00pm

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

Find our visiting dogoyle, "Matilda," in her new hiding spot during a scavenger hunt on the third floor.

Family Matinee Series: "The Secret of Kells"

Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 11:30am

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

In this animated fantasy-drama, based on the story of the origin of the Book of Kells, a young boy must brave an enchanted forest to complete work on a legendary book. 1 hour, 15 minutes.

Kids: Special Edition Saturday Storytime - Dogs and Dragons = Dogoyle!

Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This storytime features books and songs about dogs and dragons to celebrate the library's visiting "dogoyle." A scavenger hunt on the third floor to find our dogoyle's new hiding spot will follow.