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Fiction Summer Shorts
2020-08-13 10:30:00 2020-08-13 11:30:00 America/New_York Fiction Summer Shorts Virtual Princeton Public Library -

Thursday, August 13
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2020-08-13 10:30:00 2020-08-13 11:30:00 America/New_York Fiction Summer Shorts Join us via Google Meet for a discussion of selected short stories. Virtual Princeton Public Library -

Join us via Google Meet for a discussion of selected short stories.

The group will be discussing The Decameron Project, a series of 30 short stories featured in the New York Times Magazine (July 12 edition) as well as Ted Chiang's The Exhalation. Registrants will be sent a link to the Google Meet discussion.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Book Groups |

TAGS: | virtual event | summer reading |

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Wed, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom Webinar
This presentation will offer attendees an introduction to Generative AI and its applications for marketing, productivity, and everyday business management of small businesses.Register
Journaling Club
Wed, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 new journaling club.
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Nov 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.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Thu, Nov 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.
Baby Play Group
Thu, Nov 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.
Learn English at the Library (Intermediate Level)
Thu, Nov 06, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
This free, 12-week course is for English language learners at an intermediate level. Registration is required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Registration is closed.
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Thu, Nov 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. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.
Celebrate Children's Book Week
Thu, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area
Celebrate National Children's Book week and the publication of the next book in Dav Pilkey's Dog Man series: "Dog Man: Big Jim Believes."
Workshop: Patricia Smith
Thu, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
Poet Patricia Smith leads a four-week workshop on the art of poetry, offered in celebration of her recent publication, "The Intentions of Thunder: New and Selected Poems." Registration requested.
Tech: Introduction to Adobe InDesign
Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn to use Adobe InDesign to create digital and print media. Registration required.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage/Celebre la Herencia Hispana
Thu, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
People & Stories presents an eight-week program of literature, discussion and writing in Spanish. / Gente y Cuentos presenta un programa de 8-semanas de literatura, debates y escritura en español.
Author: Karida L. Brown - In Conversation with Laurence Ralph
Thu, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Sociologist Karida L. Brown, joined in conversation by Laurence Ralph, presents her new book, "The Battle for the Black Mind." The first 50 registered participants receive a free copy of the book.
English Conversation
Thu, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation at the library facilitated by a volunteer.
Job Seekers: The CEO of Me: Leveraging Gemini & LinkedIn
Fri, Nov 07, 9:45am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Rod Colon demonstrates how to harness the power of Gemini and LinkedIn to refine your job search strategy, analyze trends, identify networking opportunities, and optimize your profile and resume.
Kids: Stories In Motion with Princeton Ballet School
Fri, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to jump, twirl and imagine through classic ballet stories with dancers from American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School.
Registration opens Friday, October 24 2025 at 2:00pm
Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Sat, Nov 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.
Preschool and Kindergarten Fair
Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Streamline your search for the best preschool or kindergarten for your child at this gathering of faculty and staff from local schools.
Cancelled
Teens: Go Between Club
Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library
Students in grades 6-8 are welcome to join a fun monthly discussion of books and other interests.
Kids: Spanish Storytime
Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.
Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions
Sat, Nov 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Youth in second through sixth grade, who are beginners or have some experience, are invited to drop in to play chess.
Kids: French Storytime
Sun, Nov 09, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in French for children and their caregivers.
Kids: Take & Make - 'Alice in Wonderland' Hat Craft
Mon, Nov 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area
Stop by the third floor Information Desk to pick up a kit to make an "Alice in Wonderland" hat at home while supplies last.
Kids: Storytime Jeff - A Special Storytime! series
Mon, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
In this six-week series, Storytime Jeff, aka Jeff Trainor, presents stories, music and songs for preschoolers.
English Conversation (in person)
Mon, Nov 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Mon, Nov 10, 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. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.
Cookbook Event: "Heartland Masala" - An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen
Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Jyoti Mukharji and Auyon Mukharji are joined by Ambreen Ali of Central Desi to discuss their cookbook "Heartland Masala," which pairs 99 recipes with cultural and historical essays.
Learn English at the Library (High Beginner Level)
Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
This free, 13-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 closed.
Citizenship Test Prep Course
Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
This free 12-week course, offered in partnership with Literacy New Jersey, prepares people for the Citizenship Test. Students must have a Green Card and basic English skills. Registration is required.Register
Workshop: Writers Room Poets
Mon, Nov 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom Meeting
Poets read from works in progress and receive constructive peer feedback at these virtual sessions.Register
English Conversation
Mon, Nov 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.
Tech: Beyond Cable - Morning Tech Series
Tue, Nov 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual - Zoom Meeting
This class provides an overview of the pros and cons of switching from cable television to streaming services. On Zoom; register for link.
Art: Princeton Sketchers
Tue, Nov 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Sketchers of all abilities and experience levels meet to sketch, draw and paint together in this social art group.
English Conversation (in person)
Tue, Nov 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.
Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery
Tue, Nov 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.
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Tue, Nov 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.
Presentation: Literary Figures in Princeton
Tue, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Virtual - Zoom Webinar
Eve Mandel presents on Princeton's literary history and the people whose work has shaped both the local community and the broader landscape. Presented in advance of a library-led walking tour.Register
Drop in and Knit
Wed, Nov 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.
Kids: Storytime!
Wed, Nov 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.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Wed, Nov 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.
Baby Play Group
Wed, Nov 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.
Princeton History Walks: Princeton’s Literary Century
Wed, Nov 12, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Lobby
The library’s local history team leads this tour highlighting the last century of Princeton’s literary achievement. Rain date will be Nov. 13 at the same time.
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Wed, Nov 12, 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. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.
English Conversation (virtual)
Wed, Nov 12, 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.
Workshop: Digital Oral History Part 2 - Collecting Interviews
Wed, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn the foundations of digital oral history from library staff involved with the Voices of Princeton initiative. For beginners and experienced participants.
Author: Anne Hand for "Austrian Again"
Wed, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
In her memoir, "Austrian Again: Reclaiming a Lost Legacy," Anne Hand recounts her family's untold Holocaust story. Timothy Nelson joins her for a conversation about identity and reclaiming lost roots.
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Nov 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.
Fiction Book Group
Thu, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
The group discusses "Colored Television" by Danzy Senna.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Thu, Nov 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.
Baby Play Group
Thu, Nov 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.
Learn English at the Library (Intermediate Level)
Thu, Nov 13, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
This free, 12-week course is for English language learners at an intermediate level. Registration is required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Registration is closed.
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Thu, Nov 13, 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. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.
Workshop: Patricia Smith
Thu, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
Poet Patricia Smith leads a four-week workshop on the art of poetry, offered in celebration of her recent publication, "The Intentions of Thunder: New and Selected Poems." Registration requested.
Tech: Video Editing with Final Cut Pro - For Beginners
Thu, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
This introductory class covers the basics of Final Cut Pro software to get attendees started creating and editing and professional quality videos. Registration required.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage/Celebre la Herencia Hispana
Thu, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
People & Stories presents an eight-week program of literature, discussion and writing in Spanish. / Gente y Cuentos presenta un programa de 8-semanas de literatura, debates y escritura en español.
English Conversation
Thu, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation at the library facilitated by a volunteer.
Black Voices Book Group
Thu, Nov 13, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/rra-ukco-uzt?pli=1
The group discusses "Blacktop Wasteland" by S.A. Cosby. All are welcome.
Family Matinee Series: "Alice in Wonderland"
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 11:15am
Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre
This colorful animated adventure is based on the iconic Lewis Carroll story. Limited free tickets for library cardholders at the third floor Youth Services desk a week prior to screening.
Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Sat, Nov 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.
Kids: Portuguese Storytime
Sat, Nov 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Portuguese for children and their caregivers.
Kids: Japanese Storytime
Sat, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.
Mad Science presents "Wacky Science"
Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Be amazed by the wacky things you can do using the magic of science! Mad Science will teach about polymers using slime and demonstrate the zany attributes of static electricity and dry ice.
Tellabration: "With Grateful Hearts Two"
Sat, Nov 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Members of the Princeton Storytelling Circle join in the worldwide Tellabration! event with tales from around the globe focused on gratitude in advance of Thanksgiving. For all ages.
Kids: German Storytime
Sun, Nov 16, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.
Workshop: Writers Room
Mon, Nov 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.
Kids: Storytime Jeff - A Special Storytime! series
Mon, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
In this six-week series, Storytime Jeff, aka Jeff Trainor, presents stories, music and songs for preschoolers.
English Conversation (in person)
Mon, Nov 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Mon, Nov 17, 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. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.
Learn English at the Library (High Beginner Level)
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
This free, 13-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 closed.
Citizenship Test Prep Course
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
This free 12-week course, offered in partnership with Literacy New Jersey, prepares people for the Citizenship Test. Students must have a Green Card and basic English skills. Registration is required.Register
Book Discussion: "Food Rules" by Michael Pollan
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Join a book discussion of "Food Rules" by Michael Pollan while sampling healthy and delicious food.
English Conversation
Mon, Nov 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.
English Conversation (in person)
Tue, Nov 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.
Playtime Fun: Farm Friends
Tue, Nov 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.
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Nov 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.
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Tue, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.
Workshop: Writers Room Online
Tue, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom Meeting
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
Catherine Project Book Group
Tue, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
This hybrid book group meets monthly through 2025 to examine fundamental texts in philosophy and political theory focusing upon justice. Established in partnership with the Catherine Project.Register
Author Talk: Lisa Gardiner
Tue, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author discusses her book, "Reefs of Time: What Fossils Reveal about Coral Survival" at this special event of the Princeton Environmental Film Festival.
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