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PSO Soundtracks: Meet the Hardanger Fiddle
2026-02-04 19:00:00 2026-02-04 20:00:00 America/New_York PSO Soundtracks: Meet the Hardanger Fiddle Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Wednesday, February 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-04 19:00:00 2026-02-04 20:00:00 America/New_York PSO Soundtracks: Meet the Hardanger Fiddle The Bergamot Quartet and Princeton Music Department Chair Dan Trueman explore Norway's national instrument and perform newly composed and adapted works for these unique stringed instruments. Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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The Bergamot Quartet and Princeton Music Department Chair Dan Trueman explore Norway's national instrument and perform newly composed and adapted works for these unique stringed instruments.

The Bergamot Quartet will perform new works composed and adapted by Trueman specifically for these unique stringed instruments, tracing the fiddle's origins from 1650 Norway to today. Come and learn what makes these instruments special, and how Bergamot Quartet is reviving the Hardanger tradition for modern audiences.

Presented in partnership with Princeton Symphony Orchestra.

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: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Performances | Lectures & Panels | *No Registration |

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Mon, Feb 09, 8:45am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Registration opens Jan. 20. AARP volunteers prepare and electronically file Federal and N.J. individual, non-complex income tax returns for seniors and people of low and moderate income.
Kids: Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures
Mon, Feb 09, 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, Feb 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
Learn English at The Library
Mon, Feb 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
This free, 15-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.Register
Workshop: Writers Room Poets
Mon, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 8:35pm
Virtual - Zoom Webinar
Poets read from works in progress and receive constructive peer feedback at these virtual sessions.Register
English Conversation (virtual)
Mon, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.
Art: Princeton Sketchers
Tue, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 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: Animal Adventures
Tue, Feb 10, 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.
Catherine Project Book Discussion Series
Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
This weekly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in political theory, focusing on the theme of revolution. Online and in person. Register
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Feb 10, 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
Financial Empowerment Program
Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Take control of your financial future and gain tools to build the life you deserve. Sponsored by the Municipality of Princeton. Register
Drop in and Knit
Wed, Feb 11, 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.
Kids: Storytime!
Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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.
English Conversation (virtual)
Wed, Feb 11, 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 (in person)
Thu, Feb 12, 9:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Feb 12, 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.
Fiction Book Group
Thu, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
The group discusses "The Lion Women of Tehran" by Marjan Kamali.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Thu, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 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.
Learn English at the Library
Thu, Feb 12, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
This free, 15-week course is for those at an Intermediate level. English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. This course is full.
Special Event: "The Poetics of Propagation" - An Interdisciplinary Humanities Salon
Thu, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
An archival exhibition and zine launch explore how manmade and natural disasters have shaped institutional and personal archives in the Southern U.S., Jamaica, Goa and Mozambique.
Crafts: Stitch Club Princeton
Thu, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
All are invited to bring their needlework to this drop-in social gathering. Session does not include instruction. Beginners, high school age and up, are welcome.
Black Voices Book Group
Thu, Feb 12, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/rra-ukco-uzt?pli=1
The group discusses "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together" by Heather McGhee. All are welcome.
Kids: Stories In Motion with Princeton Ballet School
Fri, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to jump, twirl and imagine through classic ballet stories with dancers from American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School.
Registration opens Friday, January 30 2026 at 2:00pm
Kids: Take & Make - Yellow Bird Puppet
Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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.
Kids: Special Storytime With Pooja Makhijani
Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Author Pooja Makhijani shares and signs copies of her new book, "Bread Is Love,” followed by a love-themed craft activity.
Kids & Teens: Drop-In Chess Sessions
Sat, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience.
Winter Reading Program
Sun, Feb 15, All day
Welcome Desk
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, Feb 15, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.
Kids: Spanish Storytime
Sun, Feb 15, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.
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