Kids: Take & Make - Winnie-the-Pooh 'Hunny' Pot

Kids: Playtime Fun: At the Market

Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Tue, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 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.

Cancelled

Teens: Craft, Chat and Chill - DIY Magnetic Poetry

Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Princeton Public Library

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, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Join us for a monthly craft and chat hour where teens (grades 6-12) do hands-on projects and chat books, movies, podcasts, music and more.

Registration is now closed

Homeschooling Basics in New Jersey

Tue, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

A panel of experienced homeschooling parents and teachers give an overview of the basics of homeschooling in New Jersey.

Registration is now closed

Poetry Craft Lab for Advanced Poets

Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Poet Dara-Lyn Shrager leads this eight-week workshop designed for experienced poets seeking feedback on a work in progress. Registration required as space is limited.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Apr 29, 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, Apr 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.

Wed, Apr 29, 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.

Wed, Apr 29, 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.

Film: "Hamnet" - Verse and Voice: A Festival of Poetry

Wed, Apr 29, 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.

Wed, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 5:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

In 16th-century rural England, Agnes and William Shakespeare are confronted with the death of their only son. This screening commemorates the birthday of the Bard as well as his 154 sonnets.

Cancelled

Paws to Read - With Maisey the Therapy Dog

Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Children age 5 and up, with an adult caregiver, are invited to practice reading to Maisey, a certified therapy dog.

Special Event: "Hear Our Poetry: A Multilingual Reading" - Between Lines and Stanzas: Ways of Being Human with Poetry

Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Readers share poetry in any global language, with an English translation, at this multilingual poetry event. Both readers and listeners are welcome.

Thu, Apr 30, 9:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Thu, Apr 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.

Thu, Apr 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 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Learn English at the Library

Thu, Apr 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.

Thu, Apr 30, 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.

Kids: Poem in Your Pocket Workshop

Thu, Apr 30, 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.

Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Create and decorate a special pouch to carry, share, or gift a pocket-sized poem in celebration of Poem in Your Pocket Day. No registration needed.

Tech: Video Editing with Final Cut Pro - for Beginners

Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This introductory class covers the basics of Final Cut Pro, software for creating and editing professional quality videos. Registration required.

This event is full

Job Seekers: Body Language for Interview Success

Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Alex Freund identifies common mistakes and shares how to project confidence and align your words with your presence to become memorable in interviews and networking. Networking begins at 9:45 a.m.

Special Event: "Poetry Marketplace" - Verse and Voice: A Festival of Poetry

Fri, May 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Poets share their work, connect with other poets and readers, sell personalized copies of books, and share readings in a vibrant forum devoted to the celebration of recently published poetry.

Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Sat, May 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.

Sat, May 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.

Teens: Go Between Club

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

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

Author Tea: Sally Hepworth

Sat, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Off-Site - Historical Society of Princeton

Australian author Sally Hepworth discusses and signs copies of "Mad Mabel" at this event at the Historical Society of Princeton's Updike Farmstead. Tickets are $30; proceeds benefit the library.

Writers Project Workshop

Sun, May 03, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

Writers working on long-form projects are invited to submit their work in advance of these monthly sessions where group members will help each other develop their work through constructive criticism.

Special Event: PSO Bravo! Musical Families

Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Discover the sounds of the violin, viola, cello and bass at this presentation by members of The Princeton Symphony Orchestra string section.

Kids: Russian Storytime

Sun, May 03, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Russian Book Club

Sun, May 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Join us for readings in Russian followed by discussion. Intended for children in kindergarten to grade 4.

Tech Help for Seniors

Mon, May 04, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Assistance with technology issues is provided by volunteers from AmeriCorps. Drop in at any time during the session.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Build it!

Mon, May 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, May 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. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Library Reads

Mon, May 04, 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

Kids: eSTEAM Club: Paper Circuits and Light Sabers

Mon, May 04, 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.

Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

In this session, students in grades 1 to 4 are introduced to the mechanisms of circuits to create their own light sabers using paper circuits in celebration of Star Wars Day.

Learn English at The Library

Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 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 full.

Book Launch: "Convergence" - Poetry on Environmental Impacts of War

Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Poets featured in the book appear in person and virtually to present readings of their work, offering a groundbreaking and vital perspective on war’s destruction of the natural world. Register

Mon, May 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. This group is for intermediate and advanced English speakers.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Build it!

Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Tue, May 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.

Tech: All Things Google

Tue, May 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Get to know all the tools offered by Google including Gmail, Google Earth and more. Registration required.

Tue, May 05, 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.

Kids: Tinker Tuesday: Lego

Tue, May 05, 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

Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Kids in grades 3 to 5 are invited to explore, create, design and problem-solve during this monthly building session. This month features Lego.

Highlighting "Requiem for Robert F. Kennedy"

Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Princeton Pro Musica presents a discussion of "Requiem for Robert F. Kennedy," a piece composed by Frank Lewin in 1969, in advance of its May 9 performance.

Workshop: Writers Room

Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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, May 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, May 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, May 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 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Wed, May 06, 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.

Teens: Workshop Series with Folk Musician Joy Sankar

Wed, May 06, 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.

Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Students in grades 6-9 are invited to play traditional handmade instruments and create new music with Bengali folk musician Joy Sankar. Registration required.

Cancelled

Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Author: Patricia Albers

Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Writer and art historian Patricia Albers discusses her book "Everything is Photograph: A Life of André Kertész," the first full biography of the innovative “father of modern photography.”

Thu, May 07, 9:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Thu, May 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.

Thu, May 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.

Learn English at the Library

Thu, May 07, 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, May 07, 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.

Tech Help from Bloomberg’s Women in Technology

Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Kids: Coding with Byte Budz

Thu, May 07, 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.

Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Students in grades 1 to 3 learn the basics of block coding through interactive lessons and activities. Led by teen coders of Byte Budz.

Registration opens Thursday, April 30 2026 at 4:00pm

Tech: Video Editing with Final Cut Pro - Advanced

Thu, May 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Those with at least a basic knowledge of Final Cut Pro, or who have attended the April 30 introductory class, learn more advanced video creation and editing skills. Registration required.

Lecture: "The Boston Massacre" - Revolution Up Close: A Public Lecture Series

Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton University - Robertson Hall 100 (Arthur Lewis Auditorium)

Serena Zabin presents her book "The Boston Massacre: A Family History" as the second lecture related to Firestone exhibit "Nursery of the Rebellion."

Kids: Take & Make - Batman inspired craft

Fri, May 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Sat, May 09, 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.

"Growing Up True": A Local History Read-Aloud - with Patty True Payne

Sat, May 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.

Kids: Spanish Storytime

Sat, May 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.

Sat, May 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Patty True Payne reads “Growing Up True,” a children’s book inspired by her childhood in New Jersey’s Sourland Mountain region that celebrates Black farming history and resilience.

Workshop: Job Interview Preparation

Sat, May 09, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Volunteers from Bloomberg offer guidance on preparing for a job interview and an opportunity to practice in person with mock interview sessions. Registration required for either of two sessions.

Meeting: New Jersey Tolkien Society

Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

The Mercer Oakenshield Fellowship invites all Princeton-area Tolkien fans to its monthly New Jersey Tolkien Society meeting.

Workshop: Job Interview Preparation

Sat, May 09, 2:45pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Volunteers from Bloomberg offer guidance on preparing for a job interview and an opportunity to practice in-person with mock interview sessions. Register for one of the two sessions offered.

Kids & Teens: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, May 09, 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.

Book Group Leadership Basics

Sat, May 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Reader services librarian Kristin Friberg presents tips on book selection, keeping the discussion on track and more.

Author: Eve J. Chung - A Book Brunch Event

Sun, May 10, 10:45am - 12:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The author discusses her novel "The Young Will Remember" with Radha Lin Chaddah. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee and pastries. Registration requested, not required.

Kids: French Storytime

Sun, May 10, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in French for children and their caregivers.

Tech Help for Seniors

Mon, May 11, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Assistance with technology issues is provided by volunteers from AmeriCorps. Drop in at any time during the session.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Mon, May 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.

Learn English at The Library

Mon, May 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. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Tech: Microsoft OneDrive

Mon, May 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This class provides an overview of Microsoft's cloud storage service and how to use it to back up, sync and shares files across devices.

Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 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 full.

Author: Derrick Palmer

Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The co-founder of the Amazon Labor Union, joined in conversation by Anastasia Mann, discusses his book "Handbook for the Revolution: Building a More Perfect Union for the Twenty-First Century."

Workshop: Writers Room Poets

Mon, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:35pm

Virtual - Zoom Webinar

Poets read from works in progress and receive constructive peer feedback at these virtual sessions.Register

Mon, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. This group is for intermediate and advanced English speakers.

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Tue, May 12, 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.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Tue, May 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.

Teens: VRcade - Beat Saber

Tue, May 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.Register

Tue, May 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Teens 13+ are invited to explore the world of virtual reality (VR) with games.

Financial Empowerment Program

Tue, May 12, 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

Nerdy Nook

Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Local scientists, engineers, historians, anthropologists and others discuss the wacky and wild histories behind their areas of expertise, as well as the work they do in the lab.

Wed, May 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, May 13, 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, May 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 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Films: Friendship in Times of Fascism

Wed, May 13, 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, May 13, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Ruha Benjamin and Nesanet Abegaze host a screening of films focused on what friendship can make possible — personally, politically and collectively.

Tech: Creating with Canva

Wed, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to create attention-grabbing print and digital promotional materials, from flyers and posters to social media posts and beyond. Registration required.

Teens: Workshop Series with Folk Musician Joy Sankar

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Students in grades 6-9 are invited to play traditional handmade instruments and create new music with Bengali folk musician Joy Sankar. Registration required.

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Author: Andrés Martinez

Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Great Game Lab director Andrés Martinez discusses the convergence of footballing in this talk based on his book "The Great Game: A Tale of Two Footballs and America’s Quest to Conquer Global Sport."

Thu, May 14, 9:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Thu, May 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.

Fiction Book Group

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

The group discusses "Audition" by Katie Kitamura.

Thu, May 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.

Learn English at the Library

Thu, May 14, 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, May 14, 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.

Crafts: Stitch Club Princeton

Thu, May 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

All are invited to bring their needlework of all kinds to this drop-in social gathering. Beginners, high school age and up, are welcome.

Author: Dylan Gottlieb - A Labyrinth and Library Collaboration

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off-Site - Labyrinth Books

The author is joined in conversation with Kevin Kruse to discuss his newly released book "Yuppies: The Bankers, Lawyers, Joggers, and Gourmands Who Conquered New York."

Exhibit Opening: "Spirits Among Us" - Yōkai Paintings by Minako Ota

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Artist Minako Ota discusses and answers questions about her exhibit of yōkai paintings on display in the second floor Reading Room through June 26.

Black Voices Book Group

Thu, May 14, 7:15pm - 8:30pm

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

The group discusses "The Book of Delights" by Ross Gay. All are welcome.

Call for Entries: Yōkai Fan Art Competition

Fri, May 15, All day

Princeton Public Library

Teens ages 13-19 are invited to create an original piece of art inspired by the mythological creatures of Japanese anime and manga. Pick up an entry form and contest paper at the Youth Services desk.

Job Seekers: Being Human on Camera

Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Tim Sexton presents tips for virtual, remote and video interviews, including lighting, background, and other important considerations. Networking begins at 9:45 a.m.

Kids: Family Matinee Series: "Batman: The Movie" (1966)

Fri, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 11:30am

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

This campy adaptation of the hit ‘60s television series was the first full length movie featuring the DC Comics character. PG. 1 hour, 45 minutes.

Workshop: Card-making for Adults

Sat, May 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Participants will learn techniques to create four unique greeting cards that can be sent for any occasion. Registration required.

Kids: Japanese Storytime

Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.

Author: K.L. Walther

Sun, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

YA author K.L. Walther discusses her latest novel, "The Summer of Second Chances," with the library's Teen Advisory Board. Book signing to follow.

Kids: Build Your Own Yōkai

Sun, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Artist Minako Ota leads a workshop where third through sixth graders will learn the history of yōkai and create their own.

Cancelled

Kids: German Storytime

Sun, May 17, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library

Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.

Teens: Build Your Own Yōkai

Sun, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Artist Minako Ota leads a workshop where seventh to 12th graders will learn the history of yōkai and create their own.

Tech Help for Seniors

Mon, May 18, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Assistance with technology issues is provided by volunteers from AmeriCorps. Drop in at any time during the session.

Workshop: Writers Room

Mon, May 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.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Puppet Play

Mon, May 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.

Kids: eSTEAM Club: Animal Camouflage

Mon, May 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. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Tech: Mac Photos 101

Mon, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to use Mac Photos to manage your photos. Registration required.

Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

In this session, students in grades 1 to 4 learn about how animals use camouflage to survive and create their own camouflaging animal.

Registration opens Friday, May 8 2026 at 4:00pm

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

Virtual - Google Meet

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. This group is for intermediate and advanced English speakers.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Puppet Play

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Tue, May 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.

Tech: Ask the Mac Pros

Tue, May 19, 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.

Workshop: Writers Room Online

Tue, May 19, 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

Kids: Game On!

Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to play new Nintendo Switch 2 games.

Registration opens Tuesday, May 12 2026 at 4:00pm

Author: David W. Miller

Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The author discusses his recently released book, "The 5 Questions for Ethical Decisions: How to Succeed without Selling your Soul," with Clifford Brangwynne. Book signing to follow.

Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:35pm

Virtual - Zoom Webinar

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

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

Teens: Workshop Series with Folk Musician Joy Sankar

Wed, May 20, 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, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Students in grades 6-9 are invited to play traditional handmade instruments and create new music with Bengali folk musician Joy Sankar. Registration required.

Performance: Joy Sankar & Students: Musical Unity

Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Wed, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Bengali folk musician Joy Sankar and students who participated in his workshop series present the music they created together.

Board of Trustees Meeting

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

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

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

Thu, May 21, 9:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Thu, May 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.

Meet CASA NJ

Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

Representatives of CASA NJ connect with the community and share information about their work on advocating for children and youth and how to volunteer.

Thu, May 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 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Kids: Coding with Byte Budz

Thu, May 21, 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, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Students in grades 1 to 3 learn the basics of block coding through interactive lessons and activities. Led by teen coders of Byte Budz.

Registration opens Thursday, May 14 2026 at 4:00pm

Teens: Take & Make - Wreck a Journal

Fri, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

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

Princeton Public Library - Teen Center

Stop by the Teen Center to pick up a Wreck A Journal kit while supplies last.

Kids: Portuguese Storytime

Sat, May 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.

Sat, May 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Portuguese for children and their caregivers.

Kids: STEM Circle: Exploring Life Science - Cells and Traits

Sat, May 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

In this biology-focused session, students in grade 3 to 5 explore what a cell is and the basic building blocks of living things.

Registration opens Wednesday, May 13 2026 at 1:30pm

Kids & Teens: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, May 23, 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.

Mon, May 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. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Tue, May 26, 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.

Teens: Craft, Chat and Chill - DIY Slime

Tue, May 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.Register

Tue, May 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Teens in grades 6-12 do hands-on projects and chat books, movies, podcasts, music and more at this monthly craft and chat hour.

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

Wed, May 27, 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, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Thu, May 28, 9:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Thu, May 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, May 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 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.