Screen Free Week 2023

Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

Tue, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 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

Tue, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

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

This event is full

Tue, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Biopics and feature films depicting true stories about the lives of women are screened for Women's History Month.

Tue, Mar 04, 3:15pm - 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.

PSO Soundtracks: "Found Sounds" with Sō Percussion

Tue, Mar 04, 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.

Workshop: Writers Room

Tue, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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.

Tue, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Members of the Grammy Award-winning Sō Percussion explore the use of unusual sounds and found instruments in performances and offer the audience opportunities to create their own percussive sounds.

Teens: Climate Change and Food Insecurity

Tue, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

The Teen Advisory Board shares resources and hosts a discussion about how climate change impacts food insecurity. For teens ages 13-18.

Wed, Mar 05, 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, 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.

Wed, 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 up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Wed, 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.

Wed, Mar 05, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

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.

Wed, Mar 05, 3:15pm - 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.

In the Name: The Cultural Politics of (Un)Naming - Ethnographic Fieldwork of IHUM Researchers

Wed, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Wed, Mar 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

Building on their ethnographic fieldwork in Turkey, Ireland and Mexico, researchers Hazal Hürman and Cate Morley of Princeton University reflect on the power of names and the politics of naming.

Cancelled

Thu, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library

Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this session.

Thu, Mar 06, 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.

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

Thu, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Neurodivergent individuals looking to connect with others are invited to attend a craft session to work on creative projects brought from home.

Job Seekers: Getting Personal, Getting Hired

Thu, Mar 06, 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.

Author: Brianna Nofil

Thu, Mar 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The author presents her book, "The Migrant's Jail," which Princeton University Press describes as "a century-long history of immigrant incarceration in the United States." Registration requested.

Fri, Mar 07, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Journalist Bart Jackson offers tips and strategies for putting the humanity in human resources by discovering individuals and organizations you need to know to greatly broaden your professional pool.

Discussion: The Power of Words

Fri, Mar 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Fri, Mar 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Participants listen to and discuss short stories in this six-week series facilitated by Ellen Gilbert.

This event is full

Kids: Take & Make

Sat, Mar 08, All day

Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area

Stop by the third floor Youth Services Dept. for a kit to make your own airplane at home while supplies last.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, Mar 08, 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.

Lecture Recitals from the New School for Music Study

Sat, Mar 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Pianists from the faculty of the New School for Music Study present a three-part series of lecture recitals devoted to compositions of interest to audiences of all ages.

Teens: Go Between Club

Sat, Mar 08, 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.

Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Mar 08, 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.

Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part I

Sun, Mar 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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.

Kids: Special Edition Storytime with Sara T. Behrman

Sun, Mar 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Children's author Sara T. Behrman shares her book, "The Sea Hides a Seahorse." There will also be seahorse-related activities and crafts. Book sales to follow.

Kids: Astronomy Academy - Unveiling the Universe

Sun, Mar 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Students in grades 4-5 explore astronomy and space science through interactive projects.

Registration is now closed

Kids: French Baby Storytime

Sun, Mar 09, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in French for babies and their caregivers.

Playtime Fun: Farm Friends

Mon, Mar 10, 8:30am - 3:00pm

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 are required.

Mon, 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.

Aprenda Inglés | Course: Learn English at the Library

Mon, Mar 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice speaking English at this informal, in-person conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.

Mon, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This free, 15-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. This class is for Beginning English adult learners. Students are expected to attend all 15 sessions. Registration is required.

Workshop: Writers Room Poets

Mon, Mar 10, 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.

Mon, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

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

Rescheduled

Workshop: What You Should Know About Plastic

Mon, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

New date Monday, March 10, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library

This workshop provides a foundational understanding of key concepts on plastics: how plastics are made, the significance of resin identification codes (RICs) and practical recycling guidelines.

Workshop: What You Should Know About Plastic

Mon, Mar 10, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

This workshop provides a foundational understanding of key concepts on plastics: how plastics are made, the significance of resin identification codes (RICs) and practical recycling guidelines.

Playtime Fun: Farm Friends

Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Tue, Mar 11, 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, Mar 11, 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 11, 2:00pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Biopics and feature films depicting true stories about the lives of women are screened for Women's History Month.

Writers Circle - for middle school students

Tue, Mar 11, 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, Mar 11, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

In this six-week workshop, aspiring writers in fifth to eighth grade will take part in creative exercises inspired by popular middle grade novels.

This event is full

McCarter Live at the Library: What is the Science of Love?

Tue, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and creatives from "Legacy of Light" take the audience behind the scenes as they discuss the upcoming McCarter Theatre production running March 19 to April 6.

Wed, Mar 12, 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, 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.

Wed, 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 up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Wed, 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.

Wed, Mar 12, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

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.

Author: Lawrence Ingrassia - A Labyrinth and Library Collaboration

Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Kids: Build with Lego

Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

These drop-in, non-competitive, community-based Lego sessions include building time and design sharing.

Wed, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Lawrence Ingrassia is joined by Arnold Levine to discuss his memoir "A Fatal Inheritance How a Family Misfortune Revealed a Deadly Medical Mystery." Book signing to follow.

Cancelled

Thu, Mar 13, 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, Mar 13, 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 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

The group discusses "This is Happiness" by Niall Williams.

Thu, Mar 13, 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, Mar 13, 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.

Job Seekers: Chat GPT & AI for the Job Seeker, Pt. 1

Thu, Mar 13, 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.

Black Voices Book Group

Thu, Mar 13, 7:15pm - 8:30pm

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

The group discusses "The Known World" by Edward P. Jones. All are welcome.

Fri, Mar 14, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Sam Velu offers strategies for incorporating AI into the job search to enhance efficiency, optimize resumes and applications, reduce stress, and potentially find better job matches. Part 2: March 28.

Discussion: The Power of Words

Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Participants listen to and discuss short stories in this six-week series facilitated by Ellen Gilbert.

This event is full

Pi Day Matinee: "Einstein and Eddington" - A Princeton Pi Day Event

Fri, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:45pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

English astronomer Arthur Eddington and legendary physicist Albert Einstein remain devoted pen pals despite rising political tension between their home countries in the 1910s.

Open Archive: Albert Einstein - A Princeton Pi Day Event

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

Princeton Public Library - Discovery Center

Highlights from The Historical Society of Princeton's Albert Einstein collection are on view in honor of Pi Day.

Pi Day Princeton - Schedule of Events

Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library

The library joins in the annual celebration of Pi Day and Albert Einstein's birth with a variety of activities. See below for schedule. Registration required for some events.

Kids: Einstein Storytime - A Princeton Pi Day Event

Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Families are invited to the library's third floor Story Room for this special edition story time in honor of Einstein's birthday.

Kids: Portuguese Storytime

Sat, Mar 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Portuguese for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Japanese Storytime

Sat, Mar 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Pi Day Math Circle - A Princeton Pi Day Event

Sat, Mar 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Teen volunteers from the Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science (PRISMS) help participants understand the mathematical constant Pi.

Einstein Exploration Station - A Princeton Pi Day Event

Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area

The Princeton Einstein Museum of Science presents activities and challenges, and a chance to interact with a Princeton University physicist, at this Pi Day event.

Kids: Einstein Facts and Fun - A Princeton Pi Day Event

Sat, Mar 15, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Eve Mandel from the Historical Society of Princeton gives a presentation about Albert Einstein and his life in Princeton. For ages 6 and up.

Author: Benyamin Cohen - A Princeton Pi Day Event

Sat, Mar 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The author and journalist discusses his book "The Einstein Effect: How the World's Favorite Genius Got Into Our Cars, Our Bathrooms, and Our Minds," and why Einstein remains popular today.

Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part I

Sun, Mar 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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.

Kids: Astronomy Academy - Unveiling the Universe

Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Students in grades 4-5 explore astronomy and space science through interactive projects.

Registration is now closed

Music: Pulse: A Celtic Connection

Sun, Mar 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The band performs a blend of Irish and Scottish tunes highlighting shared Celtic heritage.

Rescheduled

Kids: German Storytime

Sun, Mar 16, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

New date Sunday, March 30, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library

Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.

Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Mon, Mar 17, 8:30am - 3:00pm

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 are required.

Workshop: Writers Room

Mon, Mar 17, 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 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.

Mon, Mar 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice speaking English at this informal, in-person conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.

Aprenda Inglés | Course: Learn English at the Library

Mon, Mar 17, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Bullet Journal Club

Mon, Mar 17, 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+.

Mon, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This free, 15-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. This class is for Beginning English adult learners. Students are expected to attend all 15 sessions. Registration is required.

Tech: Finding Health Information Online

Mon, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

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

Conversation: Joanne Ramos and Samantha Skey - The Annual Phyllis Marchand Leadership Lecture

Mon, Mar 17, 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.

Mon, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Joanne Ramos, author of "The Farm" will be joined by Samantha Skey, CEO of SHE Media, to discuss the role and possibilities of art in times of polarization.

Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Tue, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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: iCloud

Tue, Mar 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to use iCloud and iCloud Drive to keep your files and data safe, secure and accessible. Registration required.

Tue, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Biopics and feature films depicting true stories about the lives of women are screened for Women's History Month.

Tue, Mar 18, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Lecture: Ted Chiang - The Incompatibilities Between Generative AI and Art

Tue, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:15pm

Princeton University - 50 McCosh Hall

Award-winning author Ted Chiang gives a lecture as part of the "Humanities for AI" series presented by The Princeton University Center for Digital Humanities and its partners.

Film and Q&A: "Rebel with a Clause"

Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 8:45pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

In this documentary, grammar expert Ellen Jovin takes her pop-up grammar advice stand on a road trip across the U.S. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Jovin and director Brandt Johnson.

Workshop: Writers Room Online

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

Virtual - Zoom

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

Wed, Mar 19, 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, 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.

Wed, 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 up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Wed, 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.

Wed, Mar 19, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

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.

Wed, Mar 19, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

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

Cancelled

Thu, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 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 20, 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, Mar 20, 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.

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

Thu, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Neurodivergent individuals looking to connect with others are invited to attend a craft session to work on creative projects brought from home.

All Access Book Discussion Group - A Great Gatsby at 100 event

Thu, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Special Collections, Firestone Library

Join us at Firestone Library to discuss "The Chosen and the Beautiful," a retelling of "The Great Gatsby" by Nghi Vo, and examine items from the collection tied to themes from the book.

This event is full

Princeton Tech Meetup: How to Manage Technical Debt

Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Join the Princeton Tech Meetup community for an evening of networking, collaboration, and an insightful presentation by Jasper Geurts on "Managing Technical Debt in a Systematic Way."

Job Seekers: How to Thrive During Job Transition

Fri, Mar 21, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Presenter: Jan Goodman

Family Matinee Series: "The Circus" (Charlie Chaplin)

Fri, Mar 21, 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, Mar 22, 10:00am - 11:30am

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

After being mistaken for a pickpocket, Chaplin’s Tramp flees into the ring of a traveling circus and soon becomes the star of the show, falling for the troupe’s bareback rider along the way.

Kids: Makers Day Storytime!

Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Kick off Makers Day with an interactive storytime featuring books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years and up, accompanied by an adult.

Kids: Makers Day Lego Challenge

Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Children 6-10 years old are invited to use their imagination to create and build with Legos as part of the library's NJ Makers Day celebration.

Workshop: Sew a Ribbon Key Fob - A New Jersey Makers Day Event

Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Choose from a selection of decorative ribbon and make a key fob wristlet with heavy duty cotton webbing, hardware and clamps. No sewing experience needed.

Teen: Mini Soccer Robot Tournament - A New Jersey Makers Day Event

Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Join the Princeton Soccer Robotistry team for a presentation on what soccer robotics encompasses as well as live robotic demonstrations.

Demonstration: Visible Mending - A New Jersey Makers Day Event

Sat, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Newsroom

This session introduces ways to lengthen the lifespan of clothing with some visible mending techniques that can be done with a few simple tools.

Rescheduled

Kids: Folktales Around the World Reading Group

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

New date Saturday, March 29, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library

In this four-session book group, children in grades 2-5 explore different cultures through folktales and cultural crafts.

Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part I

Sun, Mar 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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, Mar 24, 8:30am - 3:00pm

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 are required.

Playtime Fun: Game On!

Mon, 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.

Mon, Mar 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice speaking English at this informal, in-person conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.

Author: Musa al-Gharbi - In Conversation with Shamus Khan

Mon, Mar 24, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Kids: STEM Lab

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

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

Learn STEM concepts through hands-on learning experiences led by Princeton High School students.

Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Sociologist Musa al-Gharbi, joined in conversation by Shamus Kahn, presents his new book "We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite."

Aprenda Inglés | Course: Learn English at the Library

Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This free, 15-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. This class is for Beginning English adult learners. Students are expected to attend all 15 sessions. Registration is required.

Mon, Mar 24, 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, Mar 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Playtime Fun: Game On!

Tue, Mar 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.

Tue, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Biopics and feature films depicting true stories about the lives of women are screened for Women's History Month.

Tue, Mar 25, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Writers Circle - for middle school students

Tue, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio

In this six-week workshop, aspiring writers in fifth to eighth grade will take part in creative exercises inspired by popular middle grade novels.

This event is full

Wed, Mar 26, 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, 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.

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

Sketchers of all abilities and experience levels meet twice monthly to sketch, draw and paint together in this social art group. Sessions held on the second Tuesday and last Wednesday of the month.

Wed, 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 up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Wed, 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.

Tech: Scheduling with Google Calendar

Wed, Mar 26, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

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.

Wed, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This introductory class will help attendees get the most out of Google Calendar. Registration required.

Wed, Mar 26, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Workshop: Patricia Smith - The Stories Behind the Stanzas

Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Conference Room

Poet and professor Patricia Smith shares insights into her process by offering readings and commentary on the backstories informing some of her celebrated work. In person or virtual on Zoom.

Cancelled

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

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Thu, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Thu, Mar 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Finding Women Ancestors in New Jersey

Thu, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Author: Jack Lohmann

Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off-Site - Labyrinth Books

The author discusses his recently published book, "White Light: The Elemental Role of Phosphorus in Our Cells, in Our Food, and in Our World."

Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual - Zoom

New Jersey State Library genealogy librarian Regina Fitzpatrick shares strategies for locating New Jersey women in records collections from the Colonial era to the 20th century. On Zoom.

Job Seekers: Chat GPT & AI for the Job Seeker, Pt. 2

Fri, Mar 28, 9:45am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Sam Velu goes deeper into strategies for incorporating AI tools and ChatGPT to power your job search.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Fri, Mar 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.

Sat, Mar 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Kids: Spanish Storytime

Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.

Kids: Folktales Around the World Reading Group

Sat, Mar 29, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

In this four-session book group, children in grades 2-5 explore different cultures through folktales and cultural crafts.

Kids: German Storytime

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

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.

Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures

Mon, Mar 31, 8:30am - 3:00pm

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 are required.

Mon, Mar 31, 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 31, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Practice speaking English at this informal, in-person conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.

Aprenda Inglés | Course: Learn English at the Library

Mon, Mar 31, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Mon, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

This free, 15-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. This class is for Beginning English adult learners. Students are expected to attend all 15 sessions. Registration is required.

Mon, Mar 31, 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.

Kids: Special Edition Storytime: Storytime Jeff

Tue, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Storytime Jeff, aka Jeff Trainor, presents stories, music and songs for preschoolers.

Tue, Apr 01, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Poetry Reading with Idra Novey and Guests - Library Live at Labyrinth

Tue, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off-Site - Labyrinth Books

Idra Novey, author of several novels, faces the complexities of life on a swiftly heating earth in her new poetry collection "Soon and Wholly." She is joined by Monica Youn and Ilya Kaminsky.

Teens: I Read This Book

Tue, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Members of the library's Teen Advisory Board present their favorite recently read books at this annual event. Join us and discover your next great read.

Wed, Apr 02, 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, Apr 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.

Wed, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

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.

Wed, Apr 02, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space

Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.

Panel: "Latino Poetry: the Library of American Anthology"

Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Wed, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This panel explores how "Latino Poetry: the Library of America Anthology" comprises a groundbreaking anthology celebrating the poetic traditions of Latin America. Hybrid. Registration requested.

Thu, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 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.

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

Thu, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Neurodivergent individuals looking to connect with others are invited to attend a craft session to work on creative projects brought from home.