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Kids: Family Matinee Series: "The Addams Family"
2026-10-17 10:00:00 2026-10-17 11:30:00 America/New_York Kids: Family Matinee Series: "The Addams Family" Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

Saturday, October 17
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-10-17 10:00:00 2026-10-17 11:30:00 America/New_York Kids: Family Matinee Series: "The Addams Family" After moving into their dream house, a decrepit Victorian mansion in a small New Jersey town, the spooky Addams Family struggles to be accepted by the locals. (2019) 1 hour, 26 minutes. Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

Off-Site

Princeton Garden Theatre

After moving into their dream house, a decrepit Victorian mansion in a small New Jersey town, the spooky Addams Family struggles to be accepted by the locals. (2019) 1 hour, 26 minutes.

Free tickets for library cardholders will be available at the third floor Youth Services desk beginning on the Saturday prior to the date of the movie screening and throughout the week while supplies last. Limit: two tickets per library cardholder. 

Additional tickets for the Family Matinee series screenings are $5 for children and adults and are free for members of the Princeton Garden Theatre. For information about additional family matinee screenings, visit https://princetongardentheatre.org/family

This ongoing series is made possible by the library and the Princeton Garden Theatre, jaZams, McCarter Theatre and the Princeton YWCA.

For accessibility information, visit the Princeton Garden Theatre website or call 609-279-1999

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Films | *No Registration |

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Kids: Little Artists - Celebrate National Playdoh Day
Wed, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab
Create together at the library! Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers age 3-6 and their caregivers. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
English Conversation (virtual)
Wed, Sep 16, 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.
Journaling Club
Wed, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
The library's Board of Trustees will meet at the Princeton Public Library.
Learn English at the Library (High Beginner)
Wed, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
This free, 14-week course is for those at a high-beginner level. Basic English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Registration required. See instructions below.Register
English Conversation
Thu, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Princeton Public Library
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Sep 17, 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, 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 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.
Kids: Baby Play Group
Thu, 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.
Learn English at the Library (Intermediate)
Thu, Sep 17, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
This free, 13-week course is for those at an Intermediate level. English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Limited space, please read full registration details.Register
Job Seekers: Money Saving Strategies for Career Transition
Fri, Sep 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Bill LaChance discusses strategies to help with cash flow during job search or transition, covering health insurance, tax rates, and account options.
Kids: Little Songbirds
Fri, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Children ages 12 months to 3 years are invited to join us for a joyful, interactive class designed to nurture their natural love of music and movement. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, September 10 2026 at 10:30am
Community Cultural Exchange - Part of Welcoming Week
Fri, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza
All are invited to participate in an afternoon of cultural celebration and community connection featuring cultural displays, arts & crafts and activities for children. Part of National Welcoming Week.
Dancing Under the Stars
Fri, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room,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.
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