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Registration opens:
August 01st, 2025

Summer Science Camp for Middle Schoolers

Unearthed
2025-08-21 14:00:00 2025-08-21 16:30:00 America/New_York Summer Science Camp for Middle Schoolers Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Thursday, August 21
2:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-21 14:00:00 2025-08-21 16:30:00 America/New_York Summer Science Camp for Middle Schoolers Rising middle schoolers learn creative problem-solving and research by creating a First Lego League-inspired project for the 2025-2026 theme “Unearthed.” Led by Princeton High School student mentors. Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Rising middle schoolers learn creative problem-solving and research by creating a First Lego League-inspired project for the 2025-2026 theme “Unearthed.” Led by Princeton High School student mentors.

Students in grades 6 to 8 will participate in 2.5 hour-long sessions for 5 days developing an innovative science project based around the First Lego League 2025-2026 theme “Unearthed,” which looks into the relationship between artifacts, history and innovation. Participants will work in teams of 4 and conduct research, create a project idea, create models, skits, and present their work. Registration (limited to 12) required, and participants should attend all sessions Aug. 18-22.

Co-presented by the library and Princeton Middle School Robotics Club with Princeton High School student mentors. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | *Registration Required |

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Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
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Kids: Storytime!
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual - Google Meet
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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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.
Baby Play Group
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.
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Fri, Jul 25, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza
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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.
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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.
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 4:15pm
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Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.
English Conversation
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
Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center
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.
Teens: Summer Python Programming Camp
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.
Registration opens Friday, July 11 2025 at 9:00am
Color Our World: Model Magic Moments - A Sensory Art Adventure for K-3
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 9:00am
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.
Drop in and Knit
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.
Kids: Storytime!
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.
Teens: Summer Python Programming Camp
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.
Registration opens Friday, July 11 2025 at 9:00am
Kids: Baby Storytime
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.
Baby Play Group
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.
Tech: Getting Started with Google Drive
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.
English Conversation (virtual)
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.
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.
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