Name: Film: "Pride and Prejudice"
Start: 2025-12-12T15:30
End: 2025-12-12T17:30:00-05:00
Location: Princeton Public Library

Film: "Pride and Prejudice"

A Jane Austen at 250 event

2025-12-12 15:30:00 2025-12-12 17:30:00 America/New_York Film: "Pride and Prejudice" Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Friday, December 12
3:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-12 15:30:00 2025-12-12 17:30:00 America/New_York Film: "Pride and Prejudice" This first adaptation of Jane Austen's classic 1813 romance novel features Academy Award-winners Sir Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson. 1940. PG. 1 hour, 57 minutes. Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Princeton Public Library

Community Room

This first adaptation of Jane Austen's classic 1813 romance novel features Academy Award-winners Sir Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson. 1940. PG. 1 hour, 57 minutes.

Considered a classic American film, "Pride and Prejudice" was directed by Robert Z. Leonard and adapted from a 1935 stage play by Helen Jerome.

Community Room Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Assistive listening system compatible with personal T-coil-enabled devices (compatible headphones also available for use during programs)
English-language subtitles for films (when available)
If there is an accommodation that you need or would like so that you can fully enjoy library programs, please visit our Accommodations Request Form.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Films | *No Registration |

TAGS: | Austen250 |

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Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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Princeton Public Library

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Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

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Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

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Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

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Virtual - Google Meet

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Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

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Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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Teens: Code the Wild Series - Discovering Nature with Code and AI

Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Rising ninth and 10th graders explore the intersection of biology, coding and artificial intelligence in this weeklong series.

Registration opens Friday, July 3 2026 at 9:00am

Summer Film Series: From Page to Screen

Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This series celebrates timeless stories with screenings of book-to-film adaptations selected through library staff vote. Refreshments will be served starting at 2:45 p.m.

Mercer County Community ID

Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

All Mercer County residents are eligible for this photo ID card, which provides the cardholder's personal identifying information, medical risk factors and emergency contact information.Register

Catherine Project Weekly Book Discussion Series

Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

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

Financial Empowerment Program

Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This eight-session program gives an overview of financial basics including credit, debt management, investment, taxes, insurance and more and includes one-on-on coaching.Register

Drop in and Knit

Wed, Jul 15, 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.

Meet the Human Services Department

Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

Community members are invited to meet staff from Princeton Human Services Department and partner organizations during these "open office" hours on the third Wednesday of each month.

Kids: Storytime!

Wed, Jul 15, 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.

Kids: Baby Storytime

Wed, Jul 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Kids: Baby Play Group

Wed, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library

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

Tech: Getting Started with Google Drive

Wed, Jul 15, 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.

Teens: Code the Wild Series - Discovering Nature with Code and AI

Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Rising ninth and 10th graders explore the intersection of biology, coding and artificial intelligence in this weeklong series.

Registration opens Friday, July 3 2026 at 9:00am

Journaling Club

Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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

Kids: Storytime!

Thu, 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.

Kids: Baby Storytime

Thu, Jul 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Kids: Baby Play Group

Thu, Jul 16, 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.

Teens: Code the Wild Series - Discovering Nature with Code and AI

Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Rising ninth and 10th graders explore the intersection of biology, coding and artificial intelligence in this weeklong series.

Registration opens Friday, July 3 2026 at 9:00am

Tech: iCloud

Thu, Jul 16, 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.

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Mon, Jun 15	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 16	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 17	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 18	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 19	Closed
(Closed for Juneteenth)
Sat, Jun 20	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 21	12:00PM to 5:00PM

Film: "Pride and Prejudice"

A Jane Austen at 250 event

Friday, December 123:30pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library

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