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Housing Justice Forum

2022-12-10 11:00:00 2022-12-10 15:00:00 America/New_York Housing Justice Forum Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Saturday, December 10
11:00am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-12-10 11:00:00 2022-12-10 15:00:00 America/New_York Housing Justice Forum Panels of experts discuss the housing crisis in America with a focus on how we got here and what can be done. The program will be both in person and virtual. Registration required. Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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Panels of experts discuss the housing crisis in America with a focus on how we got here and what can be done. The program will be both in person and virtual. Registration required.

To attend virtually, please join us via Zoom HERE.

Registration for IN-PERSON event has now closed. If you have any questions, please email kdorman@princetonlibrary.org.

The in-person event consists of panel discussions at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. with lunch at noon. At 2 p.m., there will be an opportunity to connect with local organizations that are working to address housing issues.

To find additional information on housing, please see our Housing Resource Guide.

11 a.m. - Panel Discussion: "How Did We Get Here?"

This panel will offer national and regional context for the housing crisis.

Jacob William Faber is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Public Service in New York University's Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service and holds a joint appointment in NYU's Sociology Department. His research and teaching focuses on spatial inequality. He leverages observational and experimental methods to study the mechanisms responsible for sorting individuals across space and how the distributions of people by race and class interact with political, social, and ecological systems to create and sustain economic disparities. Through investigation of several aspects of American life, he demonstrates that a pattern of “institutional marginalization” emerges as a powerful mechanism connecting segregation to socioeconomic disadvantage.

Ellora Derenoncourt is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Princeton University and a member of the Industrial Relations Section of Princeton Economics. Derenoncourt is the founder and faculty director for the Program for Research on Inequality at Princeton Economics. She works on labor economics, economic history, and the study of inequality.

 Douglas Massey is Henry G. Bryant Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs, with a joint appointment in The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. A member of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society, he is the current president of the American Academy of Political and Social Science and is a member of the Council of the National Academy of Sciences and co-editor of the Annual Review of Sociology. Massey’s research focuses on international migration, race and housing, discrimination, education, urban poverty, stratification, and Latin America, especially Mexico. He is the author, most recently, of "Brokered Boundaries: Constructing Immigrant Identity in Anti-Immigrant Times," coauthored with Magaly Sanchez and published by the Russell Sage Foundation.

Moderator: Thomas J. Sugrue is Silver Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis and History and Director of the Cities Collaborative at New York University. He is the author or editor of nine books, including the Bancroft Prize winning, "The Origins of the Urban Crisis: Race and Inequality in Postwar Detroit," the first sweeping history of the civil rights movement outside the south, "Sweet Land of Liberty: The Forgotten Struggle for Civil Rights in the North," and "Not Even Past: Barack Obama and the Burden of Race." His newest book is "The Long Year: A 2020 Reader." Sugrue has served as an expert witness for several voting rights, civil right, and housing discrimination cases and has been president of the Urban History Association and the Social Science History Association. 

Noon - Lunch (provided as part of the in-person event)

1 p.m. - Panel Discussion: "What Can We Do?"

The panel highlights various contemporary solutions being explored and the interplaying factors among them – especially in the Princeton area.

Sara Bronin is a Mexican-American architect, attorney, and policymaker specializing in property, land use, historic preservation, and climate change. She is a professor of planning and law at Cornell University, and she was recently nominated by President Biden to Chair the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, pending Senate confirmation. She founded and directs the National Zoning Atlas, has served as an advisor to the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Sustainable Development Code, served on the board of Latinos in Heritage Conservation, and founded Desegregate Connecticut. She was educated at Yale Law School (Truman Scholar), Oxford (Rhodes Scholar), and the University of Texas. She is the author of the forthcoming book, "Key to the City." 

Jean Pierre Brutus is a senior counsel in the Economic Justice Program at the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice. Prior to joining the Institute, Brutus worked at Bronx Legal Services, where he represented indigent Bronx tenants facing eviction in various courts and administrative proceedings. Brutus is a 2007 graduate of Georgetown University, graduating with a major in Sociology and a minor in African American Studies. As a graduate of the JD/PhD program at Northwestern University, Brutus is a graduate of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and he earned his PhD in African American Studies from The Graduate School at Northwestern University. As a law student, he served as a senior articles editor for the Journal of Law and Social Policy. As a PhD student, he also served as an assistant editor of the Journal of Africana Religions. Brutus wrote a dissertation that examined the origins of Black politics outside of the traditional public sphere to conceptualize the counterpublic of Black politics as bifurcated into a civil and uncivil Black politics.

Peter Kasabach haedshotPeter Kasabach is the Executive Director of New Jersey Future, a nonprofit statewide policy and practice organization that advocates for strong, healthy, and resilient communities for everyone. Prior to joining New Jersey Future, Peter served as the Chief of Policy for the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, and prior to that led all planning and real estate programs at the Trenton-based community development organization, Isles. Kasabach has been active in many community revitalization efforts on topics including the visual arts, historic preservation, housing, economic development, climate change, public education, and green building. He is an advocate for walkable, urban living and lives and works in Trenton, New Jersey. Kasabach is a licensed New Jersey Professional Planner, and holds a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Moderator: Matt Mleczko  is a doctoral candidate in Population Studies and Social Policy and a Prize Fellow in the Social Sciences at Princeton University. He primarily studies housing inequality and housing policy, with a particular interest in policies that promote affordable housing and integrated, cohesive communities. His dissertation explores the evolution of residential integration in the 21st century and its connection to zoning and land use policy. Mleczko is also a graduate student researcher with the Eviction Lab and a member of the Princeton Affordable Housing Board. 

2 p.m. - Action Fair

In-person attendees will have the opportunity to connect with people and organizations who are working on housing and related efforts locally. All attendees will have access to a resource guide listing local organizations and initiatives.

Co-sponsored by the Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs in New Jersey.

Presented 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.

Presented in partnership with Affordable Housing Board, Arm in Arm, Habitat for Humanity for Burlington and Mercer Counties, Housing Initiatives of Princeton, Labyrinth Books, Princeton Community Housing, Princeton Future, Princeton Housing Authority, Princeton Human Services, Princeton Mutual Aid, Princeton Planning Department, Not In Our Town Princeton.


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  • English-language subtitles for films (when available)
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Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber discusses his book, "Terms of Respect: How Colleges Get Free Speech Right," at this in-person and livestreamed event. Registration required.
This event is full

Mon, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Tue, Oct 21, 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

Cancelled
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Tue, Oct 21, 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 21, 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. This hybrid workshop is for beginners and experienced participants.

Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
All Mercer County residents are eligible for this photo ID card, which provides the cardholder's personal identifying information, medical risk factors and emergency contact information.

Tue, Oct 21, 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.

Tue, Oct 21, 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

Tue, Oct 21, 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

Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Rhacel Salazar Parreñas, in conversation with Martina Vandenberg, presents her book "The Trafficker Next Door: How Household Employers Exploit Domestic Workers." Registration requested, not required.

Wed, Oct 22, 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 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Oct 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Lobby
Items that are part of our Library of Things, including our new Story Collecting Kits will be displayed for visitors to learn about and explore.

Wed, Oct 22, 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.

Cancelled
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Fourth- and fifth-graders explore astronomy and space science. Led by a Princeton High School student.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 8 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
Robert Pogue Harrison and Christy Wampole celebrate the 20-year anniversary of "Entitled Opinions" by sharing anecdotes about the guests and topics and a glimpse behind the scenes of the radio show.

Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Storyteller Maria LoBiondo offers a retelling of the classic myth and invites you to explore its meaning as a preview to PSO's upcoming performance of Dobrinka Tabakova's "Orpheus' Comet."

Thu, Oct 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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, Oct 23, 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 23, 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, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Special Collections, Firestone Library
Join us at Firestone Library to discuss "Witchcraft for Wayward Girls" by Grady Hendrix and examine items from the collection tied to themes from the book.

Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Mara Adler-O'Kelly performs famous and not-so-famous songs from Naples and discusses their history, meaning and connections to American history and culture.

Thu, Oct 23, 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.

Thu, Oct 23, 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 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson she embarks on a journey, along with a friend and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her.

Fri, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Teen Center
Stop by the Teen Center to pick up a kit to make a mini version of the viral Michael's textured ghost painting while supplies last.

Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre
This stop-motion animated film tells the story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who stumbles upon Christmas Town and schemes to take over the holiday. PG. 1 hour, 16 minutes

Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Join us for a spooky storytime with children's book author, Margery Cuyler, as she shares her latest book, "Stompie the Zombie," among other favorite titles, and signs books.

Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Learn. Explore. Play! In this family-oriented multilingual program, explore materials science with Princeton University researchers.

Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.

Sat, Oct 25, 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.

Sun, Oct 26, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Teams of players 14 and older work to solve a series of challenges in an interactive, game-based escape room designed to build resilience to misinformation. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, October 10 2025 at 9:00am

Sun, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Paranormal investigator Eric Mintel gives a multimedia presentation about his findings including ghost encounters, UFO sightings, mysterious cryptid activity and more.

Mon, Oct 27, 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.

Mon, Oct 27, 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 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Princeton University - East Pyne 010
Writer and curator Hettie Judah discusses her research for the Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition "Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood." In person and livestreamed.

Mon, Oct 27, 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 27, 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

Mon, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

Mon, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Tue, Oct 28, 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

Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Tue, Oct 28, 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 28, 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.

Tue, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Eric Heinze, joined in conversation by Shamus Khan, presents his new book, "Coming Clean: The Rise of Critical Theory and the Future of the Left." Registration requested, but not required.

Wed, Oct 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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.

Cancelled
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Oct 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this session.

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

Thu, Oct 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Thu, Oct 30, 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 30, 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, Oct 30, 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.

Thu, Oct 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Princeton University Press - 41 William Street, Princeton, NJ
Following the release of the 20th anniversary edition of the New York Times bestseller, panelists explore why bullshit is so dangerous – perhaps now more than ever. In-person and livestreamed.
Register

Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
This two-hour, hands-on session covers the more advanced features of Adobe Photoshop. Registration required.

Thu, Oct 30, 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.

Thu, Oct 30, 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 31, 9:45am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Career transition consultant Terrence Seamon offers strategies for maintaining resilience in a turbulent market, including cultivating a growth mindset, creativity and adaptability, and more.

Sat, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years and up, accompanied by an adult.

Sat, Nov 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.

Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Students in grades 6-8 are welcome to join us for a fun discussion of books and other interests.

Sun, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
A gathering to mark the publication of the 70th volume of "US 1 Worksheets," the journal of DVP/US 1 Poets Collective.

Sun, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.

Sun, Nov 02, 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.