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Author: Cass R. Sunstein

2025-10-01 18:00:00 2025-10-01 19:00:00 America/New_York Author: Cass R. Sunstein Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Wednesday, October 01
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Add to Calendar 2025-10-01 18:00:00 2025-10-01 19:00:00 America/New_York Author: Cass R. Sunstein The author presents his forthcoming title, "On Liberalism." Registration requested, but not required. Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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The author presents his forthcoming title, "On Liberalism." Registration requested, but not required.

About the book (from the publisher):

"On Liberalism: In Defense of Freedom"

A much-needed defense of liberalism—what it is, why it is under threat, and why we need it more than ever—from one of our most important political thinkers today.

More than at any time since World War II, liberalism is under pressure, even siege. On the right, some have given up on liberalism. They hold it responsible for the collapse of the family and traditional values, rampant criminality, disrespect for authority, and widespread immorality. On the left, some are turning their backs on liberalism. They think that it lacks the resources to handle the problems posed by entrenched inequalities, racism, sexism, corporate power, and environmental degradation. But those opposed to liberalism do not depict it accurately; they offer a caricature, and they neglect its history.

In "On Liberalism," former advisor to Presidents Obama and Biden and New York Times–bestselling author Cass Sunstein offers a timely and clear understanding of liberalism—of its core commitments, of its breadth, of its internal debates, of its evolving character, of its promise—and why we need it more than ever. He also shows how and why liberalism has been, and should be, appealing to both the left and the right.

The book begins with a manifesto on behalf of liberalism, and then goes on to explore the central idea of “experiments of living,” to which a liberal constitutional order gives pride of place. From there, it discusses John Stuart Mill and Friedrich Hayek, defining liberal thinkers; the rule of law as liberals understand it; freedom of speech (including the place of lies and falsehoods within that freedom); free markets, economic liberty, and regulation; Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Second Bill of Rights, with its social and economic guarantees; and finally, the concept of opportunity.

Never more urgently needed, "On Liberalism" moves the conversation well beyond the reductive and inflammatory political sound bites of our moment and advances a compelling argument on behalf of liberalism as the foundation of freedom and self-government.

About the Author:

Cass R. Sunstein is currently the Robert Walmsley University Professor at Harvard. He is the founder and director of the Program on Behavioral Economics and Public Policy at Harvard Law School. In 2018, he received the Holberg Prize from the government of Norway, sometimes described as the equivalent of the Nobel Prize for law and the humanities. In 2020, the World Health Organization appointed him as Chair of its technical advisory group on Behavioural Insights and Sciences for Health. From 2009 to 2012, he was Administrator of the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, and after that, he served on the President’s Review Board on Intelligence and Communications Technologies and on the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Board. Mr. Sunstein has testified before congressional committees on many subjects, and he has advised officials at the United Nations, the European Commission, the World Bank, and many nations on issues of law and public policy. He has served as an adviser to the Behavioural Insights Team in the United Kingdom. Mr. Sunstein is author of hundreds of articles and dozens of books, including "Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness" (with Richard H. Thaler, 2008), "Simpler: The Future of Government" (2013), "The Ethics of Influence" (2015), "#Republic" (2017), "Impeachment: A Citizen’s Guide" (2017), "The Cost-Benefit Revolution" (2018), "On Freedom" (2019), "Conformity" (2019), "How Change Happens" (2019), and "Too Much Information" (2020). He is now working on a variety of projects involving the regulatory state, “sludge” (defined to include paperwork and similar burdens), fake news, and freedom of speech. He served as Senior Counselor to the Secretary of Homeland Security during the Biden Administration, where he focused on resilience against weather-related risks (such as flooding and extreme heat) and on reduction of administration burdens; he was awarded the Distinguished Public Service Medal, the Department’s highest civilian honor, in 2024.


Presented with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.


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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Humanities | Civic Life | Author Talks | *Registration Requested |

TAGS: | NEH | Justice |

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Janice Coleman discusses the challenging emotional hurdles that every professional should understand when navigating a career layoff and shares how to transform disruption into direction.

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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Historian Peniel E. Joseph, joined in conversation by Laurence Ralph, presents "Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America's Civil Rights Revolution." Registration requested, not required.

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Youth in second through sixth grade, who are beginners or have some experience, are invited to drop in to play chess.

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The author discusses "What About the Bodies," his follow up to "Small Town Sins." Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee and pastries. The talk begins at 11 a.m. followed by a book signing.

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Mon, Sep 15, 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.

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Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
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Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author is joined by Brian Herrera to discuss "Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist," the recently released biography of the creator of "Hamilton" and "In the Heights."

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Tue, Sep 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.

Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn how to use Google Calendar to create a personal calendar, schedule your time and share your calendar. Gmail account should be established prior to class.. Registration required.

Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Writers receive constructive feedback at these monthly online group sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions.
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Tue, Sep 16, 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.
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Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author discusses his book, "On the Fringe: When Science Meets Pseudoscience," the Princeton University Pre-read for the Class of '29. Free books for registrants available while supply lasts.
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Wed, Sep 17, 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.

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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Wed, Sep 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.

Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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The library's Board of Trustees will meet at the Princeton Public Library.

Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Lobby
Kids, teens and adults are invited to test their knowledge, and perhaps learn something new, about the library. Return completed forms to claim a prize.

Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Business librarian Leigh Clark from the New Jersey State Library presents on finding grant opportunities for your organization, accessing grant research tools, and researching funders.
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Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
New to Princeton? Looking to connect with new people? Join us for light refreshments and an opportunity to meet the Mayor, representatives from local organizations and community members.

Thu, Sep 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.

Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 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 up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Library staff lead a hybrid book discussion of "Out Loud" by choreographer Mark Morris in advance of Princeton University Concerts' event with Morris and Ara Guzelimian.
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Thu, Sep 18, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
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Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Explore AI tools beyond ChatGPT in this beginner-friendly class.

Thu, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author discusses his book "Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World."

Fri, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Teen Center
Stop by the Teen Center to pick up a kit to make a cardboard virtual reality headset while supplies last.

Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
YA author Abigail Hing Wen presents her debut middle grade book "The Vale" and screens a short film based on the book, "The Vale - Origins."

Sat, Sep 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Sat, Sep 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Portuguese for children and their caregivers.

Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.

Sat, Sep 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
"Business Class" is an interactive experience, set aboard a mock airplane, that sparks conversation and explores what truly matters at 37,000 feet. Limited space, registration required.
This event is full

Sun, Sep 21, 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.

Mon, Sep 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.

Mon, Sep 22, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
This free, 13-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 required.
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Mon, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Tue, Sep 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.

Tue, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.

Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
All Mercer County residents are eligible for this photo ID card, which provides the cardholder's personal identifying information, medical risk factors and emergency contact information.

Tue, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author is joined by Nancy Reddy for a conversation about her recently published book "What’s on Her Mind: The Mental Workload of Family Life."

Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 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.

Wed, Sep 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.

Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 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.

Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 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 up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
This free, 12-week course is for English language learners at an intermediate level. Registration is required and participants are expected to attend all sessions.
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Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Learn all about dinosaurs and paleontology with Marshall from Tumble Science Podcast for Kids.

Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off-Site - Labyrinth Books
The author, in conversation with Laura Spence-Ash, discusses her new novel, "The Phoebe Variations," at this book launch event.

Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
This is the second class in a two-part course introducing beginners to the industry-standard tool for video compositing, motion graphics design, and animation. Registration required.

Thu, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
People & Stories presents an eight-week program of literature, discussion and writing in Spanish. / Gente y Cuentos presenta un programa de 8-semanas de literatura, debates y escritura en español.

Thu, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Three videos featuring sustainable homes on Princeton’s 2025 Green House Tour will be screened, followed by a panel discussion with the homeowners and several experts in green building.

Fri, Sep 26, 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.

Sat, Sep 27, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Lobby
Sustainable Princeton team members will be available to assist community members with questions related to the Green House Tours taking place today.
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Sat, Sep 27, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Sat, Sep 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Sat, Sep 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Youth in second through sixth grade, who are beginners or have some experience, are invited to drop in to play chess.

Sun, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hinds Plaza and Palmer Square / Hinds
The rich cultural life of Princeton's Latino community is celebrated with an afternoon of music, dance, food and crafts on both Hinds Plaza and Palmer Square. Part of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Mon, Sep 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.

Mon, Sep 29, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Mon, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn how to use Google Slides to create engaging presentations. Registration required.

Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
This free, 13-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 required.
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Mon, Sep 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Tue, Sep 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.

Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
All Mercer County residents are eligible for this photo ID card, which provides the cardholder's personal identifying information, medical risk factors and emergency contact information.

Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off-Site - Labyrinth Books
Karen Russell, author of "Swamplandia!" and Jericho Brown, poet and author of "The Tradition," read from their works and interact with the audience at Labyrinth Books.

Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Kathy Guzman from the Small Business Team at the NJ Economic Development Authority shares information about grant and loan programs for small businesses, nonprofits, and community partners.  
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Wed, Oct 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, Oct 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, Oct 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author presents his forthcoming title, "On Liberalism." Registration requested, but not required.