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Discussion: Black Activism, Then and Now

2022-02-15 19:00:00 2022-02-15 20:00:00 America/New_York Discussion: Black Activism, Then and Now Virtual - Zoom

Tuesday, February 15
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-02-15 19:00:00 2022-02-15 20:00:00 America/New_York Discussion: Black Activism, Then and Now Attorney Meena Jagannath, the Rev. Lukata Mjumbe, and scholar Shana L. Redmond discuss Black activism, past and present, in a conversation moderated by Derecka Purnell, a lawyer, writer and organizer. Virtual - Zoom

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Attorney Meena Jagannath, the Rev. Lukata Mjumbe, and scholar Shana L. Redmond discuss Black activism, past and present, in a conversation moderated by Derecka Purnell, a lawyer, writer and organizer.

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In honor of Black History Month, join us for a virtual discussion centered around the theme of Black activism in historical and contemporary perspective. How have previous generations of Black activists shaped activism today? What connections can we draw between Black activism at the local, national, and international level? Using famed Princeton resident Paul Robeson as one of several anchors to explore these questions and others, the conversation will consider past, present, and future trends of protest, resistance, and organization in the fight against racism. The program will feature Meena Jagannath, Rev. Lukata Mjumbe, and Shana L. Redmond in conversation with moderator Derecka Purnell. An audience Q&A will follow the speakers' conversation.

Meena Jagannath is Director of Global Programs at Movement Law Lab. Prior to coming to the Lab, Jagannath co-directed the Community Justice Project, Inc., a Miami-based movement lawyering organization supporting campaigns for racial justice and human rights. She is a movement lawyer with an extensive background in activism and international human rights, including work in Haiti and Guatemala. While in Miami, Jagannath used her legal skills to build the power of movements locally in South Florida around workers rights, housing, gentrification and police brutality. She has also brought to bear her international human rights expertise in delegations to the United Nations to elevate U.S.-based human rights issues like police accountability in Ferguson and Miami as well as Stand Your Ground laws to the international level. Jagannath received her J.D from the University of Washington School of Law, where she was a William H. Gates Public Service Law Scholar. She also holds a Master's degree in International Affairs (Human Rights) from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, and a B.A. in International Relations and Peace and Justice Studies from Tufts University.

The Reverend Lukata Mjumbe is the Pastor of the historic Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church of Princeton, NJ. Witherspoon Street’s longest serving Pastor was the Reverend William Drew Robeson and the father of Paul Robeson. Like father and son, Reverend Mjumbe is a deeply committed advocate and organizer, talented theater artist and respected scholar committed to the radical transformation and salvation of oppressed communities and marginalized people. He is a high honors Political Science graduate of Morehouse College and Princeton Theological Seminary in Religion & Society (M.Div., Th.M). He also serves as the Faith Policy Advisor to Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12).

Derecka Purnell is a lawyer, organizer, and author of "Becoming Abolitionists: Police, Protests, and the Pursuit of Freedom." She works to end police and prison violence by providing legal assistance, research, and training in grassroots organizations through an abolitionist framework. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Purnell co-created the COVID-19 Policing Project at the Community Resource Hub for Safety Accountability to track police arrests, harassment, citations and other enforcement through public health orders related to the pandemic. She received her JD from Harvard Law School, her BA from the University of Missouri- Kansas City, and studied public policy and economics at the University of California- Berkeley as a Public Policy and International Affairs Law Fellow. Her writing has been published widely, including in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Boston Review, Teen Vogue, and Harper's Bazaar. Purnell has lectured, studied, and strategized around social movements across the United States, The Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Australia. She is currently a columnist at The Guardian, a Margaret Burroughs Fellow for the Social Justice Initiative’s Portal Project at the University of Illinois-Chicago, and a Scholar-in-Residence at Columbia Law School.

Shana L. Redmond, Ph.D. (she/her), is a scholar and continuing student of the Black Radical Tradition. She is the author of "Anthem: Social Movements and the Sound of Solidarity in the African Diaspora" (2014) and "Everything Man: The Form and Function of Paul Robeson" (2020), which, among other accolades, received a 2021 American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation. She is President-Elect of the American Studies Association and Professor of English and Comparative Literature and the Center for the Study of Ethnicity & Race at Columbia University.


This program is presented in partnership with the Pace Center for Civic Engagement at Princeton University and the Paul Robeson House of Princeton and made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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The Historical Society of Princeton shares artifacts from the Hudibras Tavern at this drop-in program. Explore the integral role of taverns, like Henry Greenland’s 1683 tavern, in town life.

Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Fri, Nov 22, 9:45am - 12:30pm
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Sat, Nov 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
In this five-part series, students in grades 6 to 12 will explore the core concepts of coding through interactive exercises and projects led by Princeton High School students.
This event is full

Sat, Nov 23, 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.

Sun, Nov 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Participants join a five-week course introducing Latin as a language for reading, writing, and communication. Weekly meetings support self-guided study through the Paideia Institute's "Living Latin."

Sun, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
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Register

Sun, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Participants join a five-week course introducing Latin as a language for reading, writing, and communication and exploring Roman culture.

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn how to code your own chatbot in this class for students in grades 6 to 8. Registration required.

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.

Sun, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Nov 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 parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.

Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
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Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Poets Alicia Ostriker and Hayden Saunier read from their latest collections of poetry and discuss their inspiration and writing process. Refreshments will be served. Book signing to follow.

Mon, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Janet Pickover presents on the unique characteristics and challenges of starting a home-based business, from the impact on home life to requirements for zoning, licensing, insurance and more.
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Mon, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Poets read from works in progress and receive constructive peer feedback at these virtual sessions.

Mon, Nov 25, 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, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.

Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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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.

Wed, Nov 27, 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, Nov 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.

Wed, Nov 27, 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.

Wed, Nov 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.

Wed, Nov 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.

Wed, Nov 27, 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.

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 28, 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.

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library
After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Fri, Nov 29, 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, Nov 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Sat, Nov 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
In this five-part series, students in grades 6 to 12 will explore the core concepts of coding through interactive exercises and projects led by Princeton High School students.

Sun, Dec 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Participants join a five-week course introducing Latin as a language for reading, writing, and communication. Weekly meetings support self-guided study through the Paideia Institute's "Living Latin."

Sun, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Register

Sun, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Participants join a five-week course introducing Latin as a language for reading, writing, and communication and exploring Roman culture.

Sun, Dec 01, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.

Mon, Dec 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.

Mon, Dec 02, 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.

Mon, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Children in first through fifth grade use their creativity, individually or as a group, to build with Lego bricks. A theme or challenge will be provided for those looking for inspiration.

Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference 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 required.
Register

Mon, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Expand on concepts learned in the Nov. 4 Part 1 class to obtain professional looking photos. Registration required.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 02, 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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 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 parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.

Tue, Dec 03, 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.

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Princeton 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, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference 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, Dec 04, 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, Dec 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 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.

Wed, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 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.

Wed, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Experts discuss the state of clean energy in New Jersey including key developments, challenges, and opportunities shaping New Jersey’s clean energy future.

Thu, Dec 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.

Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual - Google Meet
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.

Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
The group discusses "The Vulnerables" by Sigrid Nunez.

Thu, Dec 05, 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, Dec 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.

Thu, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 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.

Thu, Dec 05, 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.

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
Journalist Ambreen Ali, founder of local news outlet Central Desi, is the featured speaker. Registration requested.

Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn to use Adobe InDesign to create digital and print media. Registration required.

Fri, Dec 06, 9:45am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Sean Haggerty and John Armstrong provide an overview of what a franchise is and is not, government regulations for franchises, and researching and selecting the right franchise for long-term success.

Fri, Dec 06, 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, Dec 07, 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, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
In this five-part series, students in grades 6 to 12 will explore the core concepts of coding through interactive exercises and projects led by Princeton High School students.

Sat, Dec 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.

Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Princeton University scientists present hands-on science activities for students in grades five to eight at these monthly events.
Registration opens Saturday, November 23 2024 at 9:00am

Sun, Dec 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Participants join a five-week course introducing Latin as a language for reading, writing, and communication. Weekly meetings support self-guided study through the Paideia Institute's "Living Latin."

Sun, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Register

Sun, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Participants join a five-week course introducing Latin as a language for reading, writing, and communication and exploring Roman culture.

Sun, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in French for babies and their caregivers.

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.

Mon, Dec 09, 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.

Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference 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 required.
Register

Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
This group explores intersectional feminism through readings and discussion of five timely topics: Creation, Care, Computation, Climate and Community. Presented in partnership with YWCA Princeton.

Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Poets read from works in progress and receive constructive peer feedback at these virtual sessions.

Mon, Dec 09, 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, Dec 10, 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.

Tue, Dec 10, 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, Dec 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 parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.

Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
Based on the Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod, attendees and library staff gather to discuss their favorite recent books and find their next great read.

Tue, Dec 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.

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Princeton 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.

Wed, Dec 11, 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, Dec 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 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.

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn how to manage Gmail more effectively. Registration required. 

Wed, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 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.

Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Author Michael Gabriele explores the rich history of taverns in Colonial New Jersey. Enjoy some hot cider as you discover the crucial role of taverns in the American Revolution.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual - Google Meet
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.

Thu, Dec 12, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Google Meet
The group discusses "South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of America" by Imani Perry. All are welcome.

Fri, Dec 13, 9:45am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Coaches Madeleine Elmgren, Chrystal McArthur and Alan Kirshner answer your most pressing questions related to career development, job search and landing that great new role.

Fri, Dec 13, 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, Dec 14, 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, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
In this five-part series, students in grades 6 to 12 will explore the core concepts of coding through interactive exercises and projects led by Princeton High School students.

Sat, Dec 14, 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, Dec 14, 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.