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Job Seekers: Kickstart Your Job Search

The Essential Checklist
2022-08-26 09:45:00 2022-08-26 12:00:00 America/New_York Job Seekers: Kickstart Your Job Search Princeton Public Library

Friday, August 26
9:45am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-08-26 09:45:00 2022-08-26 12:00:00 America/New_York Job Seekers: Kickstart Your Job Search Project Manager professional Valerie Williams suggests an essential checklist to make the application process smoother and faster, enhance your networking skills, and more. Princeton Public Library

Princeton Public Library

Community Room

Project Manager professional Valerie Williams suggests an essential checklist to make the application process smoother and faster, enhance your networking skills, and more.

This program is being presented both in person at the Princeton Public Library and online via GoToMeeting. No advance registration is required. To attend virtually, visit PSG of Mercer County's events calendar for connection details. 

Networking begins at 9:45 a.m., and the presentation will begin at 10 a.m. 

You can find an archive of recorded job seeker presentations on our YouTube channel.

Presented in partnership with PSG of Mercer County.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Presentations | Job Skills & Careers |

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Teen Summer Python Series 2.0
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Oceans of Possibilities Adult Book Group
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Google Meet - meet.google.com/kvn-unvt-yjc
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Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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Teen Summer Python Series 2.0
Fri, Aug 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
This weeklong series of coding workshops is an opportunity for teens in grades 6 to 12 to explore Python and related STEM topics.
Registration is now closed
Community Science Day at Rogers Refuge
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Canceled
Superhero Storytime
Sat, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library
Join us to hear stories about some of your favorite superheroes.
Film: "The Little Mermaid"
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Music: Loose Bricks - A Listen Local event
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Princeton Public Library
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Kids: Whalemobile - 4 to 4:30 p.m. session
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Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Children in grades K-5 are invited to go inside a life size inflatable humpback whale for an interactive learning experience. Space is limited; registration required.
This event is full
Kids: Whalemobile - 5 to 5:30 p.m. session
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Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Children in grades K-5 are invited to go inside a life size inflatable humpback whale for an interactive learning experience. Space is limited; registration required.
This event is full
Kids: Whalemobile - 5:30 to 6 p.m session
Mon, Aug 15, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Children in grades K-5 are invited to go inside a life size inflatable humpback whale for an interactive learning experience. Space is limited; registration required.
This event is full
English Conversation Group
Mon, Aug 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Google Meet - meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.
This event is full
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The Rob Tait Band
Tue, Aug 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-Site - Princeton Shopping Center
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Workshop: Writers Room
Tue, Aug 16, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
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Baby Storytime
Wed, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult.
Tech: Internet and Email Basics Series
Wed, Aug 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
This 6-week series will give attendees the skills and confidence needed to navigate the internet and computer applications.
Registration is now closed
Film: "Queens of Mystery" Tea Time
Wed, Aug 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Two episodes of the acclaimed British TV show "Queens of Mystery" will be screened, and tea and biscuits will be served, on Wednesday afternoons in July and August.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Aug 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Google Meet - meet.google.com/tmq-ohnf-myh
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.
This event is full
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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.
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Google Meet - meet.google.com/kvn-unvt-yjc
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.
This event is full
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Dancing Under the Stars
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Film: "Finding Nemo"
Sat, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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Music: Crown Acoustic - A Listen Local event
Sun, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza
Crown Acoustic performs on Hinds Plaza for the Summer 2022 edition of the library's popular Listen Local Series.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Aug 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Google Meet - meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.
Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center
Tue, Aug 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
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This interactive event features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids of all ages, accompanied by an adult.
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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.
Register
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Princeton Public Library - Teen Center
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Baby Storytime
Wed, Aug 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult.
Tech: Internet and Email Basics Series
Wed, Aug 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
This 6-week series will give attendees the skills and confidence needed to navigate the internet and computer applications.
Registration is now closed
English Conversation Group
Wed, Aug 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Google Meet - meet.google.com/tmq-ohnf-myh
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.
This event is full
Storytime Shorts
Thu, Aug 25, 10:00am - 10:15am
Virtual - YouTube
Join us in the Virtual Storyroom as we share stories, songs and fun!
Storytime!
Thu, Aug 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.
English Conversation Group
Thu, Aug 25, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Google Meet - meet.google.com/kvn-unvt-yjc
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.
This event is full
Job Seekers: Kickstart Your Job Search - The Essential Checklist
Fri, Aug 26, 9:45am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Project Manager professional Valerie Williams suggests an essential checklist to make the application process smoother and faster, enhance your networking skills, and more.
Dancing Under the Stars
Fri, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza
Members of Central Jersey Dance demonstrate basic steps and lead others in an evening of dancing to recorded music of all kinds on Hinds Plaza, weather permitting; or Community Room.
Pi & AI: A Middle School Math and Programming Circle
Sat, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space
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Film: "Finding Dory"
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Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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Princeton Public Library - Teen Center
During this weekly craft and chat hour, teens do hands-on projects and chat books, movies, podcasts, music and more.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Aug 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Google Meet - meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.
Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center
Tue, Aug 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Off-Site - Princeton Shopping Center
This interactive event features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids of all ages, accompanied by an adult.
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Aug 30, 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.
Register
Rescheduled
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Princeton Public Library
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Princeton Public Library
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Baby Storytime
Wed, Aug 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Aug 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Google Meet - meet.google.com/tmq-ohnf-myh
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.
This event is full
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Sep 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Sep 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult.
English Conversation Group
Thu, Sep 01, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Google Meet - meet.google.com/kvn-unvt-yjc
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Sep 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Google Meet - meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.
Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center
Tue, Sep 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Off-Site - Princeton Shopping Center
This interactive event features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids of all ages, accompanied by an adult.
Tech: Ask the Mac Pros
Tue, Sep 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.
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Sep 06, 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.
Register
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Tue, Sep 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
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Register
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Tue, Sep 06, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 17 2022 at 9:00am
Kids: Storytime!
Wed, Sep 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Sep 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult.
Movie: "Downton Abbey: A New Era"
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Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Enjoy tea and biscuits during a screening of the sequel to Julian Fellowes' 2019 feature based on the TV series.
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Sep 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Sep 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult.
English Conversation Group
Thu, Sep 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Google Meet - meet.google.com/kvn-unvt-yjc
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.
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Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
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Virtual - Google Meet
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English Conversation Group
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Dancing Under the Stars
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Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza
Members of Central Jersey Dance demonstrate basic steps and lead others in an evening of dancing to recorded music of all kinds on Hinds Plaza, weather permitting; or Community Room.
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