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Kids: Discover the Folk Instruments and Music of Bengal
2026-09-26 15:00:00 2026-09-26 16:00:00 America/New_York Kids: Discover the Folk Instruments and Music of Bengal Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Saturday, September 26
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-09-26 15:00:00 2026-09-26 16:00:00 America/New_York Kids: Discover the Folk Instruments and Music of Bengal Young musicians are invited to try out traditional musical instruments of Bengal, inclluding the Ektara, Dupki, and Khawmak, and then create music together with folk musician Joy Sankar. Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Young musicians are invited to try out traditional musical instruments of Bengal, inclluding the Ektara, Dupki, and Khawmak, and then create music together with folk musician Joy Sankar.

Students are invited to bring their own musical instruments to this workshop.

For kids in third through fifth grades.

Led by Joy Sankar, a folk musician who performs on stage and in films across India and internationally. He has taught music since 2015. Joy shares centuries old lyrics and multi-cultural influences to spread messages of peace and unity through creativity.

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Wed, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 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.
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Sep 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.
Fiction Book Group
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
The group discusses "Blood Test" by Charles Baxter.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Thu, Sep 10, 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 10, 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.
Author: Shatema Threadcraft
Thu, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author, joined in conversation by Reena Goldthree, presents her new book, "The Labors of Resurrection: Black Women, Necromancy, and Morrisonian Democracy."
Black Voices Book Group
Thu, Sep 10, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/rra-ukco-uzt?pli=1
The group discusses "James" by Percival Everett. All are welcome.
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