Meeting: New Jersey Tolkien Society

Thu, Dec 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.

Kids & Teens: Homework Help

Thu, Dec 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.

Baby Play Group

Thu, Dec 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, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Open Art Studio

Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Come create together at the library! This self-directed art-based program is for children in kindergarten through third grade with an adult caregiver. The art activity changes monthly.

Cancelled

English Conversation

Thu, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library

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

Job Seekers: Holiday Networking Social

Fri, Dec 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Bring a treat to share and join with other job seekers and career coaches for networking and socializing.

Teens: Take & Make - DIY Air Dry Clay Gifts

Fri, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Teen Center

Stop by the Teen Center to pick up a kit to make DIY air dry clay gifts while supplies last.

Film: "Sense and Sensibility" - A Jane Austen at 250 Event

Fri, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 5:45pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This acclaimed 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen's first novel follows the Dashwood sisters as they seek financial security through marriage after their father dies. 2 hours, 16 minutes.

Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

Sat, Dec 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.

Kids: Japanese Storytime

Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.

Winter Reading Program

Sun, Dec 21, All day

Off-Site

Adults are invited to participate in our Winter Reading program and read three books from Dec. 21 to Feb. 21. Pick up a bookmark at the Welcome Desk to record your selections.

Kids: German Storytime

Sun, Dec 21, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.

Mon, Dec 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.

English Conversation (in person)

Mon, Dec 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.

Citizenship Test Prep Course

Mon, Dec 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

This free 12-week course, offered in partnership with Literacy New Jersey, prepares people for the Citizenship Test. Students must have a Green Card and basic English skills. Registration is required.Register

English Conversation

Mon, Dec 22, 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, Dec 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.

Mercer County Community ID

Tue, Dec 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.

Kids: Take & Make: Color Wheel

Sat, Dec 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm

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

Stop by the third floor to pick up a kit to make a color wheel at home while supplies last.

Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Dec 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.

Cancelled

Sat, Dec 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library

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

Kids: Winter Break Family Storytime

Mon, Dec 29, 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.

Playtime Fun: Farm Friends

Mon, Dec 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.

English Conversation

Mon, Dec 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

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

Kids: Winter Break Family Storytime

Tue, Dec 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.

Playtime Fun: Farm Friends

Tue, Dec 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.

Film: "Hamilton"

Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Hamilton: An American Musical" by singing along to the filmed version of the smash Broadway hit. PG-13. 2 hours, 40 minutes.

Meeting: New Jersey Tolkien Society

Sat, Jan 03, 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.

Teens: Go Between Club

Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

All sixth, seventh, and eighth graders are welcome to join us for a fun discussion of books and other interests.

Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

The newly formed Mercer Oakenshield invites all Tolkien fans of the Princeton area to its inaugural New Jersey Tolkien Society meeting.

Open Acoustic Jam

Sun, Jan 04, 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.

Kids: Russian Storytime

Sun, Jan 04, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Russian Book Club

Sun, Jan 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Readings in Russian are followed by discussion. For children in grades K-4 who are proficient in Russian.

Kids: Playtime Fun: At the Market

Mon, Jan 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.

Movie: "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale"

Mon, Jan 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

In the final film of the "Downton Abbey" trilogy, the Crawleys face a public scandal and financial trouble as they enter the 1930s. PG. 2 hours, 4 minutes.

English Conversation (in person)

Tue, Jan 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Kids: Playtime Fun: At the Market

Tue, Jan 06, 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.

Drop in and Knit

Wed, Jan 07, 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.

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 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 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Tech: Drop-In Digital Download Hour

Wed, Jan 07, 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.

Wed, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Assistance with downloading content from our eLibrary will be provided at this drop-in session. Registration is not required.

Journaling Club

Wed, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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 new journaling club.

Presentation: Genealogical Research in Other Countries

Wed, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual - Zoom Webinar

Genealogist Katherine Willson shares resources for genealogical research outside of the U.S. and expert strategies for navigating name variations, shifting borders and international records.Register

Fiction Book Group

Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

The group discusses "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon.

Thu, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 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.

Movie Series: Agatha Christie on Screen

Thu, Jan 08, 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.

Thu, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Celebrate the enduring brilliance of Agatha Christie with a film series commemorating the 50th anniversary of her passing. Four classic screen adaptations of her beloved novels will be screened.

Black Voices Book Group

Thu, Jan 08, 7:15pm - 8:35pm

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

The group discusses "The Love Songs of W.E.B. DuBois" by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers. All are welcome.

Kids: Ballet For Toddlers

Fri, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive dance workshop introduces children ages 2-4 years old and their adult caregivers to the basics of ballet and dance while fostering joy and creative movement. Registration required.

Registration opens Friday, January 2 2026 at 3:30pm

Kids & Teens: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Jan 10, 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, Jan 10, 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.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Build it!

Mon, Jan 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.

Library Reads

Mon, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual - Zoom Meeting

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.Register

Tech: Introduction to Python Programming

Mon, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn the basics of the Python programming language and how to get started coding. Registration required.

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Sketchers of all abilities and experience levels meet to sketch, draw and paint together in this social art group.

English Conversation (in person)

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Kids: Playtime Fun: Build it!

Tue, Jan 13, 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.

Drop in and Knit

Wed, Jan 14, 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.

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 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 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Presentation: Steeped in Secrecy - The Boston Tea Party, 250 Years Later

Wed, Jan 14, 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.

Wed, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual - Zoom Webinar

Claire Evans and genealogist Debra Dudek discuss the political problems tea presented in history and share how to trace participants in the Boston Tea Party.Register

Thu, Jan 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.

Thu, Jan 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.

Tech: Mastering Google Docs

Thu, Jan 15, 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.

Thu, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This class provides an overview of Google Docs to help beginners and intermediate users become more proficient. Gmail account should be established prior to class. Registration required.

Movie Series: Agatha Christie on Screen

Thu, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Celebrate the enduring brilliance of Agatha Christie with a film series commemorating the 50th anniversary of her passing. Four classic screen adaptations of her beloved novels will be screened.

Kids: Ballet For Toddlers

Fri, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive dance workshop introduces children ages 2-4 years old and their adult caregivers to the basics of ballet and dance while fostering joy and creative movement. Registration required.

Registration opens Friday, January 9 2026 at 3:30pm

Youth Activism Kits

Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm

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

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and pick up a Youth Activism Kit while supplies last. For youth in grades kindergarten and up.