Meet the Human Services Department

Thu, Feb 26, 9:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Thu, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Feb 26, 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.

Thu, Feb 26, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

This free, 15-week course is for those at an Intermediate level. English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. This course is full.

Thu, Feb 26, 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.

Fri, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Kids: Pokémon Party

Fri, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space,Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Celebrate National Pokémon Day and the 30th anniversary of Pokémon with activities, crafts and more.

Kids: Portuguese Storytime

Sat, Feb 28, 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.

Tiger Tech Help

Sat, Feb 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Drop-in, one-on-one assistance from Princeton University technology students is provided on a first-come, first served basis.

Sat, Feb 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Portuguese for children and their caregivers.

Chinese New Year Celebration

Sat, Feb 28, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Celebrate Chinese New Year with music, crafts and other hands-on activities presented by students from the Mandarin classes and Chinese Club at PHS and the Princeton Chinese Language School.

Lecture Recital from the New School for Music Study - Gonzalo Aguilar presents "Piano Music of the Americas"

Sat, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Faculty from the New School for Music Study (NSMS) in Kingston present a series of four lecture recitals, in which they play and discuss historic repertoire for the piano.

Kids & Teens: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience.

Author: Sharon Kurtzman - A Book Brunch Event

Sun, Mar 01, 11:00am - 12:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The author discusses "The Lost Baker of Vienna," a sweeping saga about survival, loss, love and the reverberating effects of war inspired by her family's experiences after the Holocaust.

Teens: K-pop Dance Party - K-pop Demon Hunters

Sun, Mar 01, 1:00pm - 2:20pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Teens ages 13-18 are invited to a "K-Pop Demon Hunters"-themed dance party with performances by Princeton University's KoKo Pops and Princeton High School's Bibimbops dance companies.

Kids: Russian Storytime

Sun, Mar 01, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Russian Book Club

Sun, Mar 01, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Join us for readings in Russian followed by discussion. Intended for children in kindergarten to grade 4.

Kids: Playtime Fun: At the Market

Mon, Mar 02, 8:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

AARP volunteers prepare and electronically file Federal and N.J. individual, non-complex income tax returns for seniors and people of low and moderate income. Appointments required.

Mon, Mar 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 young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.

Tech: Preventing Digital Theft

Mon, Mar 02, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Library Reads

Mon, Mar 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual - Zoom Meeting

Library staff members share notable new titles to add to your to-be-read list at these monthly sessions. Register for Zoom link via CMAP.Register

Mon, Mar 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This class provides an overview of best practices for securing personal technology. Registration required.

Mon, Mar 02, 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.

Author: Misty L. Heggeness - A Library and Labyrinth Collaboration

Mon, Mar 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free, 15-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 full.

Mon, Mar 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Economist Misty Heggeness discusses her book, "Swiftynomics" which views pop culture through a feminist lens and illuminates how women influence and shape the economy.

Mon, Mar 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. This group is for intermediate and advanced English speakers.

Kids: Playtime Fun: At the Market

Tue, Mar 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. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Tue, Mar 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 young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.

Tue, Mar 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.

Kids: Tinker Tuesday: Magna-Tiles

Tue, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

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.Register

Tue, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Kids in grades 3-5 explore, create, design, and problem-solve during this monthly building session. This month features Magna-Tiles.

Workshop: Writers Room

Tue, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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.

Author: Emily Nemens - A Labyrinth and Library Collaboration

Tue, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off-Site - Labyrinth Books

The author is joined by Jack Livings to discuss her recently published novel "Clutch." Book signing to follow.

Wed, Mar 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.

Wed, Mar 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, Mar 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 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Workshop: Digital Oral History Part 3 - Processing Interviews and Creating Access

Wed, Mar 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library

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, Mar 04, 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.

Wed, Mar 04, 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.

Author: Andrew David Edwards

Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Journaling Club

Wed, Mar 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Anyone motivated by "The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life" by Suleika Jaouad is invited to join this new journaling club.

Wed, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Historian Andrew David Edwards presents his new book, "Money and the Making of the American Revolution." Registration requested, but not required.

Thu, Mar 05, 9:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Thu, Mar 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, Mar 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 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Mar 05, 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.

Tech Help from Bloomberg’s Women in Technology

Thu, Mar 05, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

This free, 15-week course is for those at an Intermediate level. English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. This course is full.

Thu, Mar 05, 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.

PSO Soundtracks: From Score to Stage

Thu, Mar 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.

Thu, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Composer Julian Grant and renowned harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani discuss the upcoming world premiere of Grant's "Vaudeville in Teal," and what it means to take new music from the score to the stage.

Job Seekers: AI and Your Job Search

Fri, Mar 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Presenter: Naga Tumuluri. Networking begins at 9:45 a.m.

Fri, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Children ages 12 months to 3 years are invited to join us for a joyful, interactive class designed to nurture their natural love of music and movement. Registration required.

Registration opens Friday, February 27 2026 at 10:30am

Fri, Mar 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Teens: Open Mic Night

Fri, Mar 06, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Students in Princeton-area high schools are invited to perform at this teens-only event.

Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Sat, Mar 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, Mar 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.

Teens: Go Between Club

Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

All sixth, seventh, and eighth graders are welcome to join us for a fun discussion of books and other interests.

Lecture Recitals from the New School for Music Study - Qin Ling presents "A Journey Through Chinese Piano Music"

Sat, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Faculty from the New School for Music Study (NSMS) in Kingston present a series of four lecture recitals, in which they play and discuss historic repertoire for the piano.

Author: Amy Jo Burns in Conversation with Anica Mrose Rissi - A Book Brunch Event

Sun, Mar 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The author presents and discusses her novel "Wait for Me." Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee, pastries and live music by The Roly-Polys. The conversation begins at 11 a.m. Book signing to follow.

Kids: French Storytime

Sun, Mar 08, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in French for children and their caregivers.

Performance: The Cook College Ramblers

Sun, Mar 08, 3:00pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The band presents an Irish folk music concert featuring rollicking reels, rousing rebel songs and big Irish ballads as a lead-up to St. Patrick's Day.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Build it!

Mon, Mar 09, 8:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

AARP volunteers prepare and electronically file Federal and N.J. individual, non-complex income tax returns for seniors and people of low and moderate income. Appointments required.

Mon, Mar 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 young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.

Mon, Mar 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Teens: VRcade

Mon, Mar 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Teens 13+ are invited to explore the world of virtual reality (VR) with games.

Workshop: Writers Room Poets

Mon, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free, 15-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 full.

Author: Tom Griffiths

Mon, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Tom Griffiths, head of Princeton’s AI Lab, discusses his new book "The Laws of Thought: The Quest for a Mathematical Theory of the Mind." Book signing to follow.

Rescheduled

Mon, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:35pm

New date Monday, March 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual

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

Workshop: Writers Room Poets

Mon, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom Webinar

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

Mon, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. This group is for intermediate and advanced English speakers.

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Tue, Mar 10, 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.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Build it!

Tue, Mar 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. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Tue, Mar 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 young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.

Financial Empowerment Program

Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

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.Register

Teens: Game On!

Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to play new Nintendo Switch 2 games.

Tue, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This eight-session program gives an overview of financial basics including credit, debt management, investment, taxes, insurance and more and includes one-on-on coaching.Register

Poetry Craft Lab for Advanced Poets

Wed, Mar 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.

Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Poet Dara-Lyn Shrager leads this eight-week workshop designed for experienced poets seeking feedback on a work in progress. Registration required as space is limited.

Wed, Mar 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, Mar 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 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Mar 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library

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.

Opening Reception for "Shaped by Earth, Moved By Water" - and Closing Reception for "The Poetry of Nature"

Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room,Newsroom,Tech Center

Meet the artists exhibiting in the Princeton Environmental Film Festival's art show "Shaped by Earth, Moved By Water" and the photographers whose works are part of "The Poetry of Nature."

Thu, Mar 12, 9:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Thu, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.

Fiction Book Group

Thu, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

The group discusses "Flashlight" by Susan Choi.

Thu, Mar 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Mar 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

After Baby Storytime, stay and play with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment with other young families and continue the fun with free play and socialization.

Presentation: JLab Community Journalism Ceremony

Thu, Mar 12, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

This free, 15-week course is for those at an Intermediate level. English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. This course is full.

Thu, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Students from Mercer County Community College's J Lab Community Journalism Cohort V give presentations and receive completion certificates.

Black Voices Book Group

Thu, Mar 12, 7:15pm - 8:30pm

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

The group discusses "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together" by Heather McGhee. All are welcome.

Fri, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Children ages 12 months to 3 years are invited to join us for a joyful, interactive class designed to nurture their natural love of music and movement. Registration required.

Registration opens Friday, March 6 2026 at 10:30am

Fri, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Meeting: New Jersey Tolkien Society

Sat, Mar 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.

Author: Benyamin Cohen

Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Author and journalist Benyamin Cohen discusses his book, "The Einstein Effect: How the World’s Favorite Genius Got Into Our Cars, Our Bathrooms, and Our Minds."

Rescheduled

Kids: Spanish Storytime

Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

New date Sunday, March 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library

Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.

Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

The Mercer Oakenshield Fellowship invites all Princeton-area Tolkien fans to its monthly New Jersey Tolkien Society meeting.

Kids & Teens: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience.

Lecture Recital from the New School for Music Study - Xiaoya Gao presents "Impressions of Childhood"

Sat, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Faculty from the New School for Music Study (NSMS) in Kingston present a series of four lecture recitals, in which they play and discuss historic repertoire for the piano.

Kids: German Storytime

Sun, Mar 15, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.

Open Acoustic Jam

Sun, Mar 15, 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.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Mon, Mar 16, 8:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

AARP volunteers prepare and electronically file Federal and N.J. individual, non-complex income tax returns for seniors and people of low and moderate income. Appointments required.

Workshop: Writers Room

Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

Writers receive constructive feedback at these twice-monthly group sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions.

Mon, Mar 16, 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: Using the Apple Watch

Mon, Mar 16, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Mon, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn to set up and use your Apple Watch to its best advantage. Registration required.

Mon, Mar 16, 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.

Mon, Mar 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free, 15-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 full.

Nerdy Nook

Mon, Mar 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Local scientists, engineers, historians, anthropologists and others discuss the wacky and wild histories behind their areas of expertise, as well as the work they do in the lab.

Mon, Mar 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. This group is for intermediate and advanced English speakers.

Workshop: Flash Fiction

Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

Meghana Karanjkar leads a fun, creative writing workshop for aspiring writers. No experience necessary. Registration required.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Tue, Mar 17, 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.

Movie: "Waking Ned Devine"

Tue, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school.

Tue, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The classic comedy, set in a tiny Irish village, is screened in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

Catherine Project Book Discussion Series

Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This weekly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in political theory, focusing on the theme of revolution. Online and in person. Register

Catherine Project Book Discussion Series

Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

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.Register

Kids: Game On!

Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to play new Nintendo Switch 2 games.

Registration opens Tuesday, March 10 2026 at 4:00pm

Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This monthly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in political theory, focusing on the theme of revolution. Online and in person.Register

Songwriters Circle and Open Mic

Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The Princeton Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association provides feedback and tips to help songwriters improve at this event that also includes an acoustic open mic. Sign in begins at 5:30 p.m.

Workshop: Writers Room Online

Tue, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 8:35pm

Virtual - Zoom Webinar

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

Poetry Craft Lab for Advanced Poets

Wed, Mar 18, 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.

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Poet Dara-Lyn Shrager leads this eight-week workshop designed for experienced poets seeking feedback on a work in progress. Registration required as space is limited.

Wed, Mar 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.

Tech: Ask the Mac Pros

Wed, Mar 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.

Wed, Mar 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 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Mar 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library

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, Mar 18, 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.

Demonstration: Pysanky Decorating and History

Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Artist Jenny Santa Maria demonstrates how to create pysanky, eggs decorated using the centuries-old Ukrainian method using beeswax and richly layered dyes. Registration required; space is limited.

Registration opens Sunday, March 1 2026 at 9:00am

Journaling Club

Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Anyone motivated by "The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life" by Suleika Jaouad is invited to join this new journaling club.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

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

Film: "Porcelain War"

Wed, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

The documentary about three Ukrainian creatives who choose to fight not only with weapons, but with their art—painting, sculpting, and dreaming amid destruction, is screened at the Garden Theatre.Register

Thu, Mar 19, 9:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Tech: Library of Things Pop-Up

Thu, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

Items that are part of our Library of Things will be displayed for visitors to learn about and explore.

Thu, Mar 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Mar 19, 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.

Thu, Mar 19, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

This free, 15-week course is for those at an Intermediate level. English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. This course is full.

Crafts: Stitch Club Princeton

Thu, Mar 19, 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.

Thu, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

All are invited to bring their needlework of all kinds to this drop-in social gathering. Beginners, high school age and up, are welcome.

The Annual Phyllis Marchand Leadership Lecture

Thu, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 8:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Women’s History Month will be celebrated at this annual event featuring a talk presented by astrophysicist Jenny Greene, along with a special performance by the Princeton Girlchoir.

Job Seekers: Take Control of Your Job Search Loneliness

Fri, Mar 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Presenter: Paul Cecala. Networking begins at 9:45 a.m.

Fri, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Children ages 12 months to 3 years are invited to join us for a joyful, interactive class designed to nurture their natural love of music and movement. Registration required.

Registration opens Friday, March 13 2026 at 10:30am

Kids: Family Matinee Series: "Son of Godzilla"

Fri, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

PEFF: "Overburden"

Fri, Mar 20, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Princeton University, Robertson Hall, 20 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08542 - Robertson Bowl 016

The fragile recovery of communities and rare wildlife in the mining-scarred Nimba Mountains is threatened by a global steel company using conservation promises to brand a new mining venture as green.

Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 11:30am

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

The eighth film from the beloved Toho kaiju series is screened at the Princeton Garden as part of the theater's $5 Family Matinee series. PG. 1 hour, 24 minutes.

Lecture Recital from the New School for Music Study - American Voices: Celebrating Heritage & Women in Music

Sat, Mar 21, 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.

Tiger Tech Help

Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Drop-in, one-on-one assistance from Princeton University technology students is provided on a first-come, first served basis.

Sat, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Faculty from the New School for Music Study (NSMS) in Kingston present a series of four lecture recitals, in which they play and discuss historic repertoire for the piano.

Workshop: Digital Oral History - Part 1: “Designing the Project”

Sun, Mar 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn the foundations of digital oral history in this three-part workshop. Participants are welcome to attend individual sessions or all three. See description for full details.

Workshop: Digital Oral History - Part 2: “Collecting Interviews”

Sun, Mar 22, 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn the foundations of digital oral history in this three-part workshop. Participants are welcome to attend individual sessions or all three. See description for full details.

Kids: Special Storytime With Scott Rothman

Sun, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Author Scott Rothman shares and signs his latest book, "Judgy Bunny and the Terrible Beach."

Workshop: Digital Oral History - Part 3: “Processing Interviews and Creating Access”

Sun, Mar 22, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn the foundations of digital oral history in this three-part workshop. Participants are welcome to attend individual sessions or all three. See description for full details.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Puppet Play

Mon, Mar 23, 8:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

AARP volunteers prepare and electronically file Federal and N.J. individual, non-complex income tax returns for seniors and people of low and moderate income. Appointments required.

Mon, Mar 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.

Mon, Mar 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Mon, Mar 23, 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.

Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

This free, 15-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 full.

Author: Curtis Dozier

Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The classicist and author presents his book "The White Pedestal: How White Nationalists Use Ancient Greece and Rome to Justify Hate," a critical account of far-right appropriations of the classics.

Mon, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. This group is for intermediate and advanced English speakers.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Puppet Play

Tue, Mar 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Tue, Mar 24, 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.

Catherine Project Book Discussion Series

Tue, Mar 24, 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.

Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This weekly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in political theory, focusing on the theme of revolution. Online and in person. Register

Teens: Craft, Chat and Chill - Book Bedazzling

Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

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.Register

Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Join us for a monthly craft and chat hour where teens do hands-on projects and chat books, movies, podcasts, music and more.

Poetry Craft Lab for Advanced Poets

Wed, Mar 25, 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.

Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Poet Dara-Lyn Shrager leads this eight-week workshop designed for experienced poets seeking feedback on a work in progress. Registration required as space is limited.

Wed, Mar 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.

Wed, Mar 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 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Tech: Finding Health Information Online

Wed, Mar 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library

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, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn to find reliable, up-to-date health information and resources online and through library databases. Registration required.

Wed, Mar 25, 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.

Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Thu, Mar 26, 9:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Thu, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Mar 26, 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.

Thu, Mar 26, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

This free, 15-week course is for those at an Intermediate level. English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. This course is full.

Kids: Coding with Byte Budz

Thu, Mar 26, 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.

Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Students in grades 1 to 3 learn the basics of block coding through interactive lessons and activities. Led by teen coders of Byte Budz.

Registration opens Thursday, March 19 2026 at 4:00pm

Friends of Princeton Open Space Nature Book Club

Fri, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Children ages 12 months to 3 years are invited to join us for a joyful, interactive class designed to nurture their natural love of music and movement. Registration required.

Registration opens Friday, March 20 2026 at 10:30am

Fri, Mar 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Off-Site

Join us at Mountain Lakes House to discuss "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau. The discussion will include an indoor study of plant pressings, with the opportunity to create one.

Fri, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. This program is for intermediate and advanced speakers.