Recreate a Book Cover: "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"

Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.

Thu, Jan 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, Jan 30, 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.

Thu, Jan 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 up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Kids: STEM Lab - Catapult Challenge

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

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Learn STEM concepts through hands-on learning experiences led by Princeton High School students.

Panel: History and Restorative Justice in Princeton

Thu, Jan 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Panelists discuss Princeton institutions, which have researched their historic involvement with slavery, discrimination or institutional racism and developed strategic responses. In person and Zoom.

Registration is now closed

Job Seekers: The Basics of Interviewing

Fri, Jan 31, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Executive career coach Ed Samuel offers advice on best practices for interview preparations and offers guidance on questions you may not anticipate.

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Sat, Feb 01, All day

Third floor of the library

This annual event encourages families across the country to take their children to visit their local library.

Oral History Workshop

Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Aspiring and experienced oral history practitioners participate in a daylong event exploring the complexities of oral history projects and their community-based and institutional stakeholders.

Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Sat, Feb 01, 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, Feb 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.

Science Saturdays

Sat, Feb 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Princeton University scientists present hands-on science activities for students in fifth through eighth grade.

This event is full

Music: Jazz Brunch with the Marel Hidalgo Quartet

Sun, Feb 02, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Jazz guitarist Marel Hidalgo and his band present "Sounds of the African Diaspora" at this music brunch event. Doors open at 11 a.m. for coffee/tea and pastries. Registration requested, not required.

Authors Peter R. Grant and B. Rosemary Grant - A Library and Labyrinth event

Sun, Feb 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The Princeton University evolutionary ecology husband and wife team, renowned for the work with Darwin's finches in the Galápagos archipelago, each discuss their recently released memoirs.

Kids: Russian Storytime

Sun, Feb 02, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.

Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Mon, Feb 03, 8:30am - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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. Appointments are required.

Mon, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual - Zoom

Library staff members share notable new titles to add to your to-be-read list at these monthly sessions. Register for Zoom link.

Princeton Public Library Special Board Meeting

Mon, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual - Zoom

The board of trustees will meet virtually for a special closed session board meeting.

Performance: "Harriet Tubman: Follow The Freedom Star"

Mon, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp

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

Mon, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Historical re-enactor and educator Ivey Avery presents on the life of Harriet Tubman, the political and societal issues that existed during her time and their lasting impact today.

Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Celebrate community with an inspiring reading by a leader in Princeton's African-American community, followed by an arts and craft activity.

Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Tue, Feb 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.

Author: Julian Zelizer in Conversation with Sean Wilentz - A Library and Labyrinth Event

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off-Site - Labyrinth Books

Julian Zelizer, in conversation with Sean Wilentz, presents his new book, "In Defense of Partisanship," a reimagining of the prevailing partisan gridlock through party-oriented reforms.

Workshop: Writers Room

Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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.

Tech: Internet Security for Seniors Part 2

Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Bloomberg's Women in Technology provide in-person support on devices and answer questions about Internet security at this drop-in session. No appointment needed.

Mobile Office Hours: Constituent Services Representatives

Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

Representatives from the offices of Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman, Sen. Andrew Zwicker and N.J. Assembly members Mitchelle Drulis and Roy Freiman provide constituent assistance with federal services.

Wed, Feb 05, 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.

Wed, Feb 05, 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.

Wed, Feb 05, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free, 14-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. Students must already have basic English skills and are expected to attend all 14 sessions. Registration is full.

Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 5:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Best Picture winners from the '30s through the '80s are screened weekly in advance of the 97th Academy Awards on March 2.

PSO Soundtracks: "Amadeus" and the Myth of Mozart

Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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

Wed, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Chris Collier, executive director of the Princeton Garden Theatre, and Michael Pratt, conductor of the Princeton University Orchestra, unravel Mozart's legacy and myth through the 1984 film "Amadeus."

Advanced Poetry Workshop: Writing into the Frenzied World

Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.

Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Dara-Lyn Shrager, editor of Radar Poetry, leads this four-week workshop designed for experienced poets wishing to further their craft. Registration is required.

This event is full

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 06, 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.

Thu, Feb 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 up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Princeton Community Transit Plan Feedback Session

Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

The Municipality of Princeton hosts a public open house for residents to share mobility and transportation needs.

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Neurodivergent individuals looking to connect with others are invited to attend a craft session to work on creative projects brought from home.

Presentation: Wendy Belcher, "Ladder of Heaven"

Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Wendy Laura Belcher presents the "Princeton Ethiopian, Eritrean and Egyptian Miracles of Mary (PEMM) project," a resource for stories about and images of the Virgin Mary in these African countries.

Job Seekers: Game Changing Career Strategies

Fri, Feb 07, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Janice Coleman leads a career strategy session offering personalized answers to pressing job search and career questions, from search process to the interview and more.

Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Participants listen to and discuss short stories in this six-week series facilitated by Ellen Gilbert.

This event is full

Teens: DIY Bath Bombs

Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Teens (ages 13-18) can create their own bath bombs in this workshop led by Aligned Minds. Supplies are limited. Registration is required.

Music: Capital Harmony Works

Sat, Feb 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Teens: Go Between Club

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Students in grades 6-8 are welcome to join a fun monthly discussion of books and other interests.

Sat, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Trenton Children's Chorus and Trenton Music Makers Chamber Orchestra, the performance groups of Capital Harmony Works, present "A Black History Month Celebration: Songs of Hope, Unity, and Courage."

Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Feb 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience. Registration is not necessary.

Music: Fred Miller: "What is This Thing Called Love?"

Sun, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Pianist/singer/narrator Fred Miller presents a musical and anecdotal celebration of the many facets of love and romance found in American popular song.

Kids: French Baby Storytime

Sun, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in French for babies and their caregivers.

Mon, Feb 10, 8:30am - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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. Appointments are required.

Playtime Fun: Game On!

Mon, 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.

Screening and Discussion: "PROJECT Q" - A Quantum Driven NJ Meetup

Mon, Feb 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice speaking English at this informal, in-person conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.

Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 8:45pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

"PROJECT Q: War, Peace, and Quantum Mechanics" investigates the geopolitical and societal implications of quantum innovation in computing, communications and AI. Discussion to follow.

Workshop: Writers Room Poets

Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp

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

Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

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

Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Honor Black History Month and celebrate community leadership with an inspiring read-aloud by a local African-American community leader followed by a hands-on activity

Tech: Getting Started with Google Drive

Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Sketchers of all abilities and experience levels meet twice monthly to sketch, draw and paint together in this social art group. Sessions held on the second Tuesday and last Wednesday of the month.

Playtime Fun: Game On!

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to get the most out of Google Drive through management and organization. Registration is required.

Writers Circle - for middle school students

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

Tue, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

In this six-week workshop, aspiring writers in fifth to eighth grade will take part in creative exercises inspired by popular middle grade novels.

This event is full

Author: Serene Khader

Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Serene Khader is joined by alma khasawnih to discuss her recently published book "Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop." Book signing to follow.

Wed, Feb 12, 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, 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.

Wed, 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 up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Wed, 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.

Wed, Feb 12, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free, 14-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. Students must already have basic English skills and are expected to attend all 14 sessions. Registration is full.

Wed, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 5:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Best Picture winners from the '30s through the '80s are screened weekly in advance of the 97th Academy Awards on March 2.

Lecture: Executive Function Skills for Families

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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

Kids: Build with Lego

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

These drop-in, non-competitive, community-based Lego sessions include building time and design sharing.

Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Eva O’Malley from CHADD will share information on how parents can help their children manage their ADHD by helping them get organized, meet deadlines, make a schedule and stay on task.

Advanced Poetry Workshop: Writing into the Frenzied World

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Dara-Lyn Shrager, editor of Radar Poetry, leads this four-week workshop designed for experienced poets wishing to further their craft. Registration is required.

This event is full

Fiction Book Group

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

The group discusses "Yellowface" by R.F. Kuang.

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 13, 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.

Thu, Feb 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 up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Author: Jodi Picoult records "Secret Life of Books"

Thu, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Author Jodi Picoult joins host Sophie Gee to record an episode of Gee’s "Secret Life of Books" podcast and discuss Shakespeare, the Renaissance and Picoult’s new book, "By Any Other Name."

Tech: Adobe After Effects

Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This class introduces beginners to the industry-standard tool for video compositing, motion graphics design, and animation.

Black Voices Book Group

Thu, Feb 13, 7:15pm - 8:30pm

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

The group discusses "Finding Me" by Viola Davis. All are welcome.

Job Seekers: Elevate Your Professional Identity

Fri, Feb 14, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Lynne Williams, executive director of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, shares how to optimize your LinkedIn profile, build a personal brand and leverage your competitive edge.

Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Participants listen to and discuss short stories in this six-week series facilitated by Ellen Gilbert.

This event is full

Douglass Day 2025

Fri, Feb 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Community members are invited to participate in transcribe-a-thons at the library and the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum and to view a Special Collections Showcase at Firestone Library.

Kids: Portuguese Storytime

Sat, Feb 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Sat, Feb 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Portuguese for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Japanese Storytime

Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.

Chinese New Year Celebration

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Celebrate Chinese New Year with music, crafts and other hands-on activities presented by students from the Mandarin classes and Chinese Club at PHS and the Princeton Chinese Language School.

Rescheduled

Chemistry for Kids

Sat, Feb 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

New date Sunday, February 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library

Learn the basics of chemistry through demonstrations and hands-on experiments at these fun workshops led by Princeton University chemistry graduate students.

Adya Art Party

Sun, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Priya Joshi leads a workshop on the role of the lotus in Indian art. Participants will hear a story on compassion and make a lotus print to take home.

Kids: German Storytime

Sun, Feb 16, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.

Chemistry for Kids

Sun, Feb 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Learn the basics of chemistry through demonstrations and hands-on experiments at these fun workshops led by Princeton University chemistry graduate students.

Registration opens Saturday, February 1 2025 at 9:00am

Virtual Presentation: "A Book of Batik"

Sun, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual - Zoom

Beth and Jonathan Evans, internationally known batik artists, discuss their craft and recently published book, "A Book of Batik," at this virtual event on Zoom.

Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures

Mon, Feb 17, 8:30am - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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. Appointments are required.

Workshop: Writers Room

Mon, Feb 17, 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.

Mon, Feb 17, 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.

Harnessing AI for Smarter Job Searches

Mon, Feb 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice speaking English at this informal, in-person conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.

Mon, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Zoom

This interactive workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate AI into your job search strategy.

Bullet Journal Club

Mon, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This social club meets once each month to set up personalized bullet journals for the month to come. Some materials will be provided, or bring your own preferred supplies. For adults and teens 16+.

SCORE Seminar: QuickBooks for Small Businesses

Mon, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Bala Subramanian presents on using QuickBooks for keeping track of financial functions like income, expenses, and inventory in real-time and fulfilling tax obligations hassle-free.

Cancelled

Mon, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp

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

Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Celebrate community with an inspiring reading by a leader in Princeton's African-American community, followed by an arts and craft activity.

Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures

Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Tue, Feb 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.

Workshop: Writers Room Online

Tue, Feb 18, 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.

Tue, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

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

Teens: Jolabokaflod - Book Flood (High School Edition)

Tue, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

The library's Teen Advisory Board invites high school students for fun, games, hot chocolate and free books. Bring a wrapped book, with the first line of the book written on front, to trade.

Wed, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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.

Wed, Feb 19, 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.

Wed, Feb 19, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free, 14-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. Students must already have basic English skills and are expected to attend all 14 sessions. Registration is full.

Wed, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 5:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Best Picture winners from the '30s through the '80s are screened weekly in advance of the 97th Academy Awards on March 2.

Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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

Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

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

Advanced Poetry Workshop: Writing into the Frenzied World

Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.

Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Dara-Lyn Shrager, editor of Radar Poetry, leads this four-week workshop designed for experienced poets wishing to further their craft. Registration is required.

This event is full

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 20, 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.

Thu, Feb 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 up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Tech: Introduction to Mac Computers

Thu, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn the basics of Apple's operating system and how to get the most from your Mac. Registration is required.

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Neurodivergent individuals looking to connect with others are invited to attend a craft session to work on creative projects brought from home.

Job Seekers: The Personal Impact of Job Loss

Fri, Feb 21, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Tamarra Causley Robinson shares strategies for dealing with the emotional and psychological components of job loss and their impact on personal relationships.

Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Family Matinee Series: "The Princess and the Frog"

Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Participants listen to and discuss short stories in this six-week series facilitated by Ellen Gilbert.

Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 11:30am

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

In this animated Disney musical, Tiana dreams of opening her own restaurant. When a talking frog claiming to be a prince begs for a kiss to break his spell, the kiss transforms her into a frog, too.

Kids: Take & Make - based on the book, Ada Twist, Scientist

Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm

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

Stop by the third floor Youth Services Dept. for a kit to make a craft inspired by the book "Ada Twist, Scientist" while supplies last.

Lecture Recitals from the New School for Music Study

Sat, Feb 22, 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, Feb 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Pianists from the faculty of the New School for Music Study present a three-part series of lecture recitals devoted to compositions of interest to audiences of all ages.

Kids: Spanish Storytime

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.

Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Feb 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience. Registration is not necessary.

Kids: Folktales Around the World Reading Group

Sat, Feb 22, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

In this four-session book group, children in grades 2-5 explore different cultures through folktales and cultural crafts.

International Mother Language Day Celebration

Sun, Feb 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This event celebrates the diversity of languages spoken in our community with presentations by Princeton area students speaking languages from around the world.

Kids: Astronomy Academy - Unveiling the Universe

Sun, Feb 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Students in grades 4-5 explore astronomy and space science through interactive projects.

Registration opens Friday, January 31 2025 at 9:00am

Author: Melissa Caughey on "How to Read a Chicken's Mind"

Sun, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual - Zoom

During this virtual event, the author, an expert on chicken behavior and communication, will discuss her book "How to Read a Chicken's Mind" and discuss chicken communication. Register for Zoom link.

Mon, Feb 24, 8:30am - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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. Appointments are required.

Playtime Fun: Build it!

Mon, Feb 24, 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.

Author: Adam Ratner in Conversation with Sam Wang - A Labyrinth and Library Collaboration

Mon, Feb 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice speaking English at this informal, in-person conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.

Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Author and pediatrician Adam Ratner is joined by Sam Wang to discuss his recently published book "Booster Shots: The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children's Health."

Mon, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp

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

Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Celebrate community with an inspiring reading by a leader in Princeton's African-American community, followed by an arts and craft activity.

Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Playtime Fun: Build it!

Tue, Feb 25, 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.

Writers Circle - for middle school students

Tue, Feb 25, 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.

Tue, Feb 25, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

In this six-week workshop, aspiring writers in fifth to eighth grade will take part in creative exercises inspired by popular middle grade novels.

This event is full

Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 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.

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

Sketchers of all abilities and experience levels meet twice monthly to sketch, draw and paint together in this social art group. Sessions held on the second Tuesday and last Wednesday of the month.

Wed, Feb 26, 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.

Wed, Feb 26, 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.

Tech: Have Smartphone, Will Travel

Wed, Feb 26, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free, 14-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. Students must already have basic English skills and are expected to attend all 14 sessions. Registration is full.

Wed, Feb 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn about various smartphones apps to make traveling easier, less stressful and paper-free.

Wed, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 5:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Best Picture winners from the '30s through the '80s are screened weekly in advance of the 97th Academy Awards on March 2.

Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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

Open Art Studio

Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

This self-directed art-based program is for children in kindergarten through third grade with an adult. The art activity changes monthly.

Advanced Poetry Workshop: Writing into the Frenzied World

Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.

Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Dara-Lyn Shrager, editor of Radar Poetry, leads this four-week workshop designed for experienced poets wishing to further their craft. Registration is required.

This event is full

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 27, 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.

Thu, Feb 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 up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Job Seekers: Preparing for Tough Interview Questions

Thu, Feb 27, 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.

Fri, Feb 28, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Executive career coach Ed Samuel goes beyond the basics to help you prepare for open-ended and difficult questions and interview scenarios.

Fri, Feb 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.

Fri, Feb 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Participants listen to and discuss short stories in this six-week series facilitated by Ellen Gilbert.