Drop In and Knit

Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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.

Beyond the Concert Book Group

Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Library staff lead a hybrid book discussion of "Out Loud" by choreographer Mark Morris in advance of Princeton University Concerts' event with Morris and Ara Guzelimian.

This event is full

Job Seekers: Identifying and Building your Personal Brand

Thu, Sep 18, 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.

Tech: Demystifying AI

Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Explore AI tools beyond ChatGPT in this beginner-friendly class.

This event is full

Author: Henry Grabar

Thu, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The author discusses his book "Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World."

Fri, Sep 19, 9:45am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Glen Pasch helps you understand what your brand is and how to build it to help you stand out in the job market and communicate a concrete sense of your value as an employee.

Teens: Take & Make - Cardboard VR Headset

Fri, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Teen Center

Stop by the Teen Center to pick up a kit to make a cardboard virtual reality headset while supplies last.

Author: Abigail Hing Wen

Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

YA author Abigail Hing Wen presents her STEAM-oriented debut middle grade book "The Vale" and shares sneak peeks of her short film based on the book, "The Vale - Origins."

Family Matinee Series: - New York International Children’s Film Festival

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:15am

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

A compilation of short films from the 2025 New York International Children's Film Festival. Limited free tickets for library cardholders at the Youth Services desk one week prior to screening.

Kids: Portuguese Storytime

Sat, Sep 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Sat, Sep 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Portuguese for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Japanese Storytime

Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.

Workshop: "Business Class"

Sat, Sep 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

"Business Class" is an interactive experience, set aboard a mock airplane, that sparks conversation and explores what truly matters at 37,000 feet. Limited space, registration required.

This event is full

Family Matinee Series: - New York International Children’s Film Festival

Sun, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:15am

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

A compilation of short films from the 2025 New York International Children's Film Festival. Limited free tickets for library cardholders at the Youth Services desk one week prior to screening.

Kids: German Storytime

Sun, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.

Music: Open Acoustic Jam

Sun, Sep 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

At this inclusive and open jam for local musicians, chord charts and lyrics for songs will be provided. Bring your acoustic guitar, uke, violin, resonator, tambourine or your voice to join the fun.

Playtime Fun: Build it!

Mon, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Mon, Sep 22, 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.

Mon, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

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

Mercer County Community ID

Tue, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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: iCloud

Tue, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to use iCloud and iCloud Drive to keep your files and data safe, secure and accessible. Registration required.

Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

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.

Author: Allison Daminger - A Library and Labyrinth event

Tue, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The author is joined by Nancy Reddy for a conversation about her recently published book "What’s on Her Mind: The Mental Workload of Family Life."

Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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.

Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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.

Thu, Sep 25, 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.

Author: Jane Hamilton - Library Live at Labyrinth

Thu, Sep 25, 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.

Tumble Dinotastic Show

Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Learn all about dinosaurs and paleontology with Marshall from Tumble Science Podcast for Kids.

Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off-Site - Labyrinth Books

The author, in conversation with Laura Spence-Ash, discusses her new novel, "The Phoebe Variations," at this book launch event.

Tech: Adobe After Effects Part 2

Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This is the second class in a two-part course introducing beginners to the industry-standard tool for video compositing, motion graphics design, and animation. Registration required.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage/Celebre la Herencia Hispana

Thu, Sep 25, 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.

Green House Tour Video Screening and Discussion

Thu, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Three videos featuring sustainable homes on Princeton’s 2025 Green House Tour will be screened, followed by a panel discussion with the homeowners and several experts in green building.

Dancing Under the Stars

Fri, Sep 26, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Princeton Public Library - 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.

Green House Tour Headquarters

Sat, Sep 27, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

Sustainable Princeton team members will be available to assist community members with questions related to the Green House Tours taking place today.

Kids: Take & Make - Paper Cactus

Sat, Sep 27, 9:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Sep 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Kids: Spanish Storytime

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.

Sat, Sep 27, 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.

Festival Cultural Latino: A Community Mercado - Hinds Plaza and Palmer Square

Sun, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Hinds Plaza and Palmer Square / Hinds

The rich cultural life of Princeton's Latino community is celebrated with an afternoon of music, dance, food and crafts on both Hinds Plaza and Palmer Square. Part of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

Mon, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Tech: Google Slides

Mon, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to use Google Slides to create engaging presentations. Registration required.

Mon, Sep 29, 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.

Mon, Sep 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

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

Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

Tue, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

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.

Author: Karen Russell and Jericho Brown - The Althea Ward Clark Reading Series

Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off-Site - Labyrinth Books

Karen Russell, author of "Swamplandia!" and Jericho Brown, poet and author of "The Tradition," read from their works and interact with the audience at Labyrinth Books.

Grow Your Small Business with NJEDA Grants and Loans

Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Zoom Webinar

Kathy Guzman from the Small Business Team at the NJ Economic Development Authority shares information about grant and loan programs for small businesses, nonprofits, and community partners.

Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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.

Author: Cass R. Sunstein

Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

New venue Virtual - Zoom Webinar

The author presents his forthcoming title, "On Liberalism." Registration required for the Zoom webinar.

Princeton Health Department: Preventative Health Awareness

Thu, Oct 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Oct 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

The Princeton Health Department shares information about local preventative health and well-being resources, distributes educational materials and answers questions.

Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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.

Thu, Oct 02, 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.

Tech: Using Genealogy Databases

Thu, Oct 02, 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.

Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn about the library's genealogy databases: Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageQuest, Fold3 Library Edition and, our newest addition, FamilySearch.

Author: Patricia Smith

Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off-Site - Labyrinth Books

Poet Patricia Smith presents her new collection, "The Intentions of Thunder: New and Selected Poems."

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage/Celebre la Herencia Hispana

Thu, Oct 02, 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.

Job Seekers: Harnessing AI for a SmarterJob Searches

Thu, Oct 02, 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.

Fri, Oct 03, 9:45am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Lynn Williams, executive director of the Great Careers Network, shares AI platforms and software to optimize your job search, identify opportunities and tailor your resume and cover letters.

Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Sat, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.

Author: Mariah Fredericks - A Book Brunch Event

Sun, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The author talks about her new novel, "The Girl in the Green Dress," a historical mystery based on the real story of the unsolved deaths of Joseph Elwell and New Yorker writer Morris Markey,

Kids: French Storytime

Sun, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in French for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Russian Storytime

Sun, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Russian Book Club

Sun, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Readings in Russian are followed by discussion. For children in grades K-4 who are proficient in Russian.

Gilmore Girls 25th Anniversary Party

Sun, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Celebrate 25 years of "Gilmore Girls" with a screening of the pilot episode, themed snacks, a trivia contest with prizes, and a take-home craft. Open to fans of all ages.

Playtime Fun: Farm Friends

Mon, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Citizenship Test Prep Course

Mon, Oct 06, 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.

Mon, Oct 06, 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.

Discussion: Paul Nadal on Bienvenido N. Santos

Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Professor Paul Nadal leads a discussion of the celebrated author's short story "Scent of Apples" in observance of Filipino American History Month. Registration required.

Mon, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

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

Power of Words

Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

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

This event is full

Playtime Fun: Farm Friends

Tue, Oct 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.

Tue, Oct 07, 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: Digital Oral History Part 1 - Designing the Project

Tue, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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.

Mercer County Community ID

Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

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.

Lecture: Executive Function Skills for ADHD

Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Dr. Eric Deibler from The Center for Emotional Health shares information about ADHD and executive function strategies for teens and families. Presented by New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome.

Workshop: Writers Room

Tue, Oct 07, 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.

Wed, Oct 08, 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, Oct 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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.

Thu, Oct 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Fiction Book Group

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

The group discusses "The Safekeep" by Yael van der Wouden.

Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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.

Thu, Oct 09, 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.

Tech: Adobe Photoshop for Beginners

Thu, Oct 09, 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.

Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This hands-on session will cover many of the basic capabilities of Adobe's flagship software program. Registration required.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage/Celebre la Herencia Hispana

Thu, Oct 09, 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.

Friends & Foundation Annual Book Sale

Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 7:15pm - 8:35pm

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

The group discusses "Wilmington's Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1896 and the Rise of White Supremacy" by David Zucchino. All are welcome.

Fri, Oct 10, 9:00am - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The Friends & Foundation hold their annual fundraising sale featuring thousands of gently used books in a wide range of categories for readers of all ages and interests.

Talk: Sarah Prager on Queer History - In partnership with HiTOPS

Fri, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Author, historian and advocate Sarah Prager shares little-known stories from queer history and why they matter in celebration of Banned Books Week and LGBTQ+ History Month.

Friends & Foundation Annual Book Sale

Sat, Oct 11, 9:00am - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The Friends & Foundation hold their annual fundraising sale featuring thousands of gently used books in a wide range of categories for readers of all ages and interests.

"Dragon Masters" Party with Tracey West

Sat, Oct 11, 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.

Cancelled

Teens: Go Between Club

Sat, Oct 11, 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.

Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area,CoLab Space,Teen Center

The author shares her latest book series, "Dragon Hill: Ember the Fire Dragon" at a "Dragon Masters" party featuring crafts and games.

Cancelled

Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library

Youth in second through sixth grade, who are beginners or have some experience, are invited to drop in to play chess.

Friends & Foundation Annual Book Sale

Sun, Oct 12, 12:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The Friends & Foundation hold their annual fundraising sale featuring thousands of gently used books in a wide range of categories for readers of all ages and interests.

Kids: Spanish Storytime

Sun, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.

Playtime Fun: Game On!

Mon, Oct 13, 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.

Princeton History Walks: Tigers of Princeton

Mon, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

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

Mon, Oct 13, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

Library staff lead a walk highlighting the history of some of the notable tigers that can be found on Princeton's campus. Meet in the lobby, and the walk will depart at 12:30 p.m. Rain date Oct. 15.

Citizenship Test Prep Course

Mon, Oct 13, 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.

Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Workshop: Writers Room Poets

Mon, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom Meeting

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

Mon, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

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

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Tue, Oct 14, 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.

Power of Words

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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

This event is full

Workshop: Digital Oral History Part 2 - Collecting Interviews

Tue, Oct 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.

Playtime Fun: Game On!

Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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.

From Family to Fiction: Unearthing Historical Narratives

Tue, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Zoom Webinar

Author Lindsay Marie Morris shares how family history can inspire compelling historical fiction and shares techniques for weaving research and archival exploration into broader historical contexts.

Meet the Human Services Department

Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

Community members are invited to meet staff from Princeton Human Services Department and partner organizations during these "open office" hours on the third Wednesday of each month.

Wed, Oct 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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 Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Oct 15, 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.

Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

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

5th Annual Munsee Language and History Symposium - Reconnecting with Lunaape Land, Language and History

Thu, Oct 16, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The symposium begins with a day at Princeton Public Library focusing on “Lunaape Books” and “Local Histories." Registration required for in person and virtual attendance.

Thu, Oct 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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.

Thu, Oct 16, 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.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage/Celebre la Herencia Hispana

Thu, Oct 16, 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.

Tech Help with Bloomberg

Thu, Oct 16, 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.

Open Art Studio

Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Come create together at the library! This self-directed art-based program is for children in kindergarten through third grade with an adult caregiver. The art activity changes monthly.

Thu, Oct 16, 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.

Job Seekers: How to Get a Job

Thu, Oct 16, 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.

Fri, Oct 17, 9:45am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Sara Madera shares systems and tools she's developed to make resume development, messaging, networking, and interviewing easier and more effective at all stages of your career.

Beyond Words: An Evening with Mary Roach - Friends & Foundation of Princeton Public Library

Fri, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Off-Site - Nassau Presbyterian Church

The New York Times best-selling author discusses her new book, "Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy," at a VIP reception and author talk at Nassau Presbyterian Church. Tickets are limited.

Color the Past for International Archeology Day

Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm

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

All are invited to color drawings of monuments and artifacts drafted by archaeologist and Princeton professor Howard Crosby Butler (1872-1922).