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Kids: Saturday Storytime!

2024-12-14 10:30:00 2024-12-14 11:00:00 America/New_York Kids: Saturday Storytime! Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Saturday, December 14
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2024-12-14 10:30:00 2024-12-14 11:00:00 America/New_York Kids: Saturday Storytime! This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years and up, accompanied by an adult. 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.


Story Room Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
If there is an accommodation that you need or would like so that you can fully enjoy library programs, please visit our Accommodations Request Form.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Times | *No Registration |

TAGS: | storytimes |

Princeton Public Library

Phone: 609-924-9529

Hours
We're closed Thursday December 12 due to Staff Development Day
Mon, Dec 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 Closed
(Staff Development Day)
Fri, Dec 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 12:00PM to 6:00PM

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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. Cookies and hot cocoa will be served.

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.

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Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library
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Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Staff from HiTOPS discuss what the outcome of the election means for LGBTQ+ folks and allies in New Jersey.

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
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This event is full

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.

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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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, Alan Kirshner, and Lisa Manyoke answer your most pressing questions related to career development, job search and landing that great new role.

Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Fri, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Stop by the Teen Center to pick up a kit to make a Yeti Squishy while supplies last. Kits contain supplies and instructions for creating this maker craft at home.

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.

Rescheduled
Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Sunday, December 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library
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.

Sun, Dec 15, 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 15, 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 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
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Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Registration is now closed

Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area
In recognition of International Human Rights Day, kids and teens are invited to help create a collaborative tapestry art project.

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Mon, Dec 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 parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.

Mon, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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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 16, 3:00pm - 5:15pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Register

Mon, Dec 16, 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 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.

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

Tue, Dec 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. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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This event is full

Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Wed, Dec 18, 9:30am - 1:00pm
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Wed, Dec 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. Registration is not required.

Wed, Dec 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.

Wed, Dec 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Wed, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
This social club meets once each month to set up personalized bullet journals for the month to come. Some materials will be provided, or bring your own preferred supplies. For adults and teens 16+.

Thu, Dec 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, Dec 19, 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 19, 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 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 up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Dec 19, 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 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
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Thu, Dec 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. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library
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Fri, Dec 20, 9:45am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Bring a treat to share and join with other job seekers and career coaches for networking and socializing.

Fri, Dec 20, 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 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.

Sat, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.

Sun, Dec 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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.

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

Mon, Dec 23, 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 23, 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.

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Wed, Dec 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Dec 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.

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 26, 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.

Thu, Dec 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 up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Dec 26, 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.

Cancelled
Fri, Dec 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Fri, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Create together at the library! This self-directed art-based program is for children in kindergarten through third grade with the assistance of an adult caregiver. The craft changes monthly.

Fri, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
In this animated science fiction adventure, an intelligent robot, stranded on an uninhabited island, bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. PG. 1 hour, 41 minutes.

Sat, Dec 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.

Sat, Dec 28, 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.

Mon, Dec 30, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area
Stop by the third floor Youth Services Dept. between 9 a.m. and noon to pick up a "Noon Year's Eve" party kit while supplies last.

Mon, Dec 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Join us for a playdate! These sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their children, in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.

Mon, Dec 30, 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.

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Wed, Jan 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
A discussion of "Rough Ideas," a collection of essays by acclaimed pianist Sir Stephen Hough, is held in advance of Princeton University Concerts' event with Hough and the Takács String Quartet.
This event is full

Thu, Jan 02, 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.

Thu, Jan 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this session.

Thu, Jan 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Jan 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Thu, Jan 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
A discussion of "Rough Ideas," a collection of essays by acclaimed pianist Sir Stephen Hough, is held in advance of Princeton University Concerts' event with Hough and the Takács String Quartet.
Register

Fri, Jan 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.

Sat, Jan 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.

Sun, Jan 05, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.

Mon, Jan 06, 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.

Cancelled
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Tue, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn the basics of the Python programming language and how to get started coding. Registration required; space is limited.

Tue, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Princeton Symphony Orchestra's Edward T. Cone Music Director Rossen Milanov and Melanie Clarke mark Rossen’s 60th birthday with a look back at some of their favorite moments together on and off stage.

Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Sessions will not include instruction. Registration is not required.

Wed, Jan 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Cancelled
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Princeton Public Library
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Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Claire Evans shares the life of Alf Wight, a country veterinarian better known as James Herriot. His works inspired the recent adaptation, “All Creatures Great and Small,” shown on PBS’ Masterpiece.
Register

Thu, Jan 09, 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.

Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
The group discusses "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano.

Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this session.

Thu, Jan 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Jan 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Thu, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
This hands-on session will cover many of the basic capabilities of Adobe's flagship software program. Registration required.