Kids: Bilingual Spanish Storytime

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.

Teens: Summer Python Programming Camp

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.

Registration is now closed

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.

Teens: Summer Python Programming Camp

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.

Registration is now closed

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.

This event is full

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.

Teens: Summer Python Programming Camp

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.

Registration is now closed

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

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.

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.

Mobile Office Hours: Sen. Andrew Zwicker's Office

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.

Tech: Using the Apple Watch

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.

Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

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

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.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

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.

Performance: "Macbeth" - A Staged Reading

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.

Tech Hour

Tue, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Summer Reading Wrap-up Party

Fri, Aug 15, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Off-Site - Princeton Shopping Center

Celebrate the finale of Summer Reading 2025 with games, splatter paint, sand art, and a scavenger hunt on the lawn at Princeton Shopping Center (weather permitting).

Family Matinee Series: "The Secret of Kells"

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.

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.

Sat, Aug 16, 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 17, 12:00pm - 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.

Listen Local: Full Code

Sun, Aug 17, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

Classic rock band Full Code performs everything from The Beatles to the Boss as part of the Listen Local series. On Hinds Plaza, weather permitting, or in the Community Room.

Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

Mon, Aug 18, 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.

Workshop: Writers Room

Mon, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 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.

Summer Science Camp for Middle Schoolers - Unearthed

Mon, Aug 18, 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 18, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

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.

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 9:00am

Tech: Introduction to PowerPoint

Mon, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to create presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint including creating, formatting and editing slides. Registration required.

Mon, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

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

Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

Tue, Aug 19, 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.

Preschool Drive-In

Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Children 2-5 years old are invited to decorate their own cardboard car, park it and settle in to watch a 10-minute movie.

Registration opens Tuesday, August 5 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Aug 19, 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.

Summer Science Camp for Middle Schoolers - Unearthed

Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 9:00am

Workshop: Writers Room Online

Tue, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

Writers receive constructive feedback at these monthly online group sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions.

Catherine Project Book Group

Tue, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This hybrid book group meets monthly through 2025 to examine fundamental texts in philosophy and political theory focusing upon justice. Established in partnership with the Catherine Project.

Wed, Aug 20, 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.

Wed, Aug 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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.

Summer Science Camp for Middle Schoolers - Unearthed

Wed, Aug 20, 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 20, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 9:00am

Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

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

Thu, Aug 21, 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.

Thu, Aug 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Aug 21, 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 21, 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.

Summer Science Camp for Middle Schoolers - Unearthed

Thu, Aug 21, 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 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 9:00am

Meet Johnson Park School Principal Stacy Young

Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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

Parents, students and community members are invited to meet Dr. Stacy Young, the new principal of Johnson Park School.

Summer Science Camp for Middle Schoolers - Unearthed

Fri, Aug 22, 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.

Fri, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 9:00am

Teens: Take & Make - Ocean Sand Art

Fri, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Teen Center

Stop by the Teen Center to pick up an ocean sand art kit while supplies last.

Dancing Under the Stars

Fri, Aug 22, 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.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, Aug 23, 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.

Sat, Aug 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Playtime Fun: Farm Friends

Sat, Aug 23, 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.

Mon, Aug 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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.

Mercer County Community ID

Mon, Aug 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

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

Baby Beach Party!

Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Join us for play, dancing and fun at an indoor beach party featuring a musical appearance by Storytime Jeff.

Tue, Aug 26, 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.

Wed, Aug 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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.

McCarter Live at the Library: Season Preview

Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and Director of Presented Programming Paula Abreu discuss the upcoming season at McCarter Theater Center.

Thu, Aug 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Aug 28, 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 28, 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.