Screen Free Week 2023

Kids: Playtime Fun: Build it!

Mon, Jun 29, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Assistance with technology issues is provided by volunteers from AmeriCorps. Drop in at any time during the session.

Mon, Jun 29, 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.

Panel: What's Next for the Primary Elections in NJ? - Building Consensus and Candidates

Mon, Jun 29, 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, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Panelists for this moderated discussion on elections include Colleen O'Dea, NJ Spotlight News; Dave Daley, FairVote; and Sam Wang, Electoral Innovation Lab.

Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center

Mon, Jun 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

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

Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Off-Site - Princeton Shopping Center

This interactive event features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids 18 months and older, accompanied by an adult. Please bring a blanket. Registration not required.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Build it!

Tue, Jun 30, 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.

Lecture: "Tyrants and Rogues" - Revolution Up Close: A Public Lecture Series

Tue, Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Princeton University - Robertson Hall 100 (Arthur Lewis Auditorium)

Robert G. Parkinson presents "Tyrants and Rogues: Understanding the Declaration of Independence" as the fourth and final lecture in the series related in the Firestone exhibit "Nursery of Rebellion."

Wed, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

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

Wed, Jul 01, 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.

Journaling Club

Wed, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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 journaling club.

Thu, Jul 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.

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

Kids: Take & Make - Fourth of July Windsock

Thu, Jul 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.

Tech Help from Bloomberg

Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Volunteers from Bloomberg offer personalized tech assistance. Drop in at any time during the session.

Fri, Jul 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm

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

Stop by the third floor Youth Services Dept. for a take-home maker activity while supplies last.

Film: "1776"

Fri, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This 1972 historical musical drama, based on the Broadway musical of the same name, is a fictionalized account of the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Writers Project Workshop

Sun, Jul 05, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

Writers working on long-form projects are invited to submit their work in advance of these monthly sessions where group members will help each other develop their work through constructive criticism.

This event is full

Kids: Take & Make - "The Lion King" craft

Mon, Jul 06, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Assistance with technology issues is provided by volunteers from AmeriCorps. Drop in at any time during the session.

Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 2:00pm

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

Stop by the third floor Youth Services Dept. for a take-home maker activity while supplies last.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Mon, Jul 06, 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.

Library Reads

Mon, Jul 06, 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

Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center

Mon, Jul 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

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

Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Off-Site - Princeton Shopping Center

This interactive event features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids 18 months and older, accompanied by an adult. Please bring a blanket. Registration not required.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Tue, Jul 07, 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: ChatGPT and the AI Revolution

Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This class provides an overview of the various AI platforms and covers where and how AI is being used. Registration required.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

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

Workshop: Writers Room

Tue, Jul 07, 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.

Wed, Jul 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, Jul 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 old and up with an adult caregiver.

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

Special Event: Summer Reading Soirée - featuring authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie

Wed, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Off-Site - Morven Museum & Garden

The authors discuss and sign copies of "A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams" at this annual event featuring refreshments, giveaways and more. Tickets are $20 and include a copy of the book.

Listen to This! - An Adult Summer Reading Podcast Group

Thu, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

"Unearth a Story" by listening to and discussing a short story from The New Yorker's "Fiction" podcast.

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

Tech: Introduction to Adobe InDesign

Thu, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn to use Adobe InDesign to create digital and print media. Registration required.

Black Voices Book Group

Thu, Jul 09, 7:15pm - 8:30pm

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

The group discusses "African Samurai: The True Story of Yasuke, a Legendary Black Warrior in Feudal Japan" by Thomas Lockley and Geoffrey Girard. All are welcome.

Kids: "Dinosaurs Before Dark: Magic Tree House" Party

Fri, Jul 10, 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.

Fri, Jul 10, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Activities and crafts inspired by Mary Pope Osborne's popular "Magic Tree House" series are presented by teen volunteers with staff supervision. For ages 7 and up.

Dancing Under the Stars

Fri, Jul 10, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

Members of Central Jersey Dance Society demonstrate basic steps and lead others in an evening of dancing to recorded music of all kinds on Hinds Plaza, weather permitting.

Kids: Family Matinee Series: "The Lion King"

Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:30am

Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre

This Disney animated musical drama follows Simba, a young lion prince, forced into exile by his deceitful Uncle Scar. (1994) G. 1 hour, 28 minutes.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, Jul 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Meeting: New Jersey Tolkien Society

Sat, Jul 11, 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, Jul 11, 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.

Music: Loose Bricks - A Listen Local event

Sun, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

Loose Bricks kicks off the 2026 Listen Local series with an afternoon of classic rock, blues and dance favorites from the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Puppet Play

Mon, Jul 13, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Assistance with technology issues is provided by volunteers from AmeriCorps. Drop in at any time during the session.

Mon, Jul 13, 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: Microsoft Excel for Beginners Part 1

Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Become familiar with Microsoft Excel for Mac in this two-part course. Part 2 is July 20 at 1 p.m. Registration required.

Teens: Code the Wild Series - Discovering Nature with Code and AI

Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Rising ninth and 10th graders explore the intersection of biology, coding and artificial intelligence in this weeklong series.

Registration opens Friday, July 3 2026 at 9:00am

Cancelled

Workshop: Writers Room Poets

Mon, Jul 13, 7:00pm - 8:35pm

Virtual

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

Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center

Mon, Jul 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

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

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Tue, Jul 14, 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.

Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Off-Site - Princeton Shopping Center

This interactive event features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids 18 months and older, accompanied by an adult. Please bring a blanket. Registration not required.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Puppet Play

Tue, Jul 14, 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.

Teens: Code the Wild Series - Discovering Nature with Code and AI

Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Rising ninth and 10th graders explore the intersection of biology, coding and artificial intelligence in this weeklong series.

Registration opens Friday, July 3 2026 at 9:00am

Summer Film Series: From Page to Screen

Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This series celebrates timeless stories with screenings of book-to-film adaptations selected by library staff vote. Refreshments will be served starting at 2:45 p.m.

Tue, Jul 14, 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

Financial Empowerment Program

Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

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

Tue, Jul 14, 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

Meet the Human Services Department

Wed, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Lobby

Community members are invited to meet staff from Princeton Human Services Department and partner organizations during these "open office" hours on the third Wednesday of each month.

Wed, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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: Getting Started with Google Drive

Wed, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Learn how to get the most out of Google Drive through management and organization. Registration required.

Teens: Code the Wild Series - Discovering Nature with Code and AI

Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Rising ninth and 10th graders explore the intersection of biology, coding and artificial intelligence in this weeklong series.

Registration opens Friday, July 3 2026 at 9:00am

Journaling Club

Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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 journaling club.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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

Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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.

Teens: Code the Wild Series - Discovering Nature with Code and AI

Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Rising ninth and 10th graders explore the intersection of biology, coding and artificial intelligence in this weeklong series.

Registration opens Friday, July 3 2026 at 9:00am

Tech: iCloud

Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Job Seekers: Making AI Work For Your Job Search

Fri, Jul 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Bill Amirault discusses how AI is used in hiring and how it can be used in your resume or to develop outreach and networking plans and key interview questions.

Teens: Code the Wild Series - Discovering Nature with Code and AI

Fri, Jul 17, 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.

Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Rising ninth and 10th graders explore the intersection of biology, coding and artificial intelligence in this weeklong series.

Registration opens Friday, July 3 2026 at 9:00am

Kids: Take & Make - Rockin' Caterpillar craft

Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm

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

Stop by the third floor Youth Services Dept. for a take-home maker activity while supplies last.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, Jul 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Concert: Sō Percussion Summer Institute

Sat, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Musicians and composers present collaborative and original percussion compositions developed during the Sō Percussion Summer Institute.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

Mon, Jul 20, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Assistance with technology issues is provided by volunteers from AmeriCorps. Drop in at any time during the session.

Workshop: Writers Room

Mon, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, 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: Microsoft Excel for Beginners Part 2

Mon, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

This is the second session of a two-part course. Part 1 is July 13 at 1 p.m. Registration required.

Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center

Mon, Jul 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

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

Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Off-Site - Princeton Shopping Center

This interactive event features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids 18 months and older, accompanied by an adult. Please bring a blanket. Registration not required.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery

Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Tech: Ask the Mac Pros

Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Summer Film Series: From Page to Screen

Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This series celebrates timeless stories with screenings of book-to-film adaptations selected by library staff vote. Refreshments will be served starting at 2:45 p.m.

Paws to Read - With Maisey the Therapy Dog

Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

Children ages 5 and up, with an adult caregiver, are invited to practice reading to Maisey, a certified therapy dog.

Tue, Jul 21, 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

Author: Matthew Quick in Conversation with Amy Jo Burns

Tue, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

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

Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

The author discusses his new memoir "Dad, Love Me" with Amy Jo Burns followed by a book signing.

Catherine Project Book Discussion Series

Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tower Room

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

Workshop: Writers Room Online

Tue, Jul 21, 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

Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room

Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Sessions will not include instruction. Registration is not required.

Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Wed, Jul 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Wed, Jul 22, 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.

Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Thu, Jul 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Kids: Tiny T. Rex Party with Jonathan Stutzman

Thu, Jul 23, 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.

Fri, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:45am

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Author Jonathan Stutzman shares and signs favorite "Tiny T. Rex" books followed by fun crafts and activities led by our teen volunteers with staff supervision.

Teens: Craft, Chat and Chill - "National Treasure" Tea-Stained Paper & Invisible Ink

Fri, Jul 24, 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.

Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Create your own "aged parchment" with a secret message in invisible ink, like the Declaration of Independence in the movie "National Treasure." In recognition of America at 250.

Dancing Under the Stars

Fri, Jul 24, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

Members of Central Jersey Dance Society demonstrate basic steps and lead others in an evening of dancing to recorded music of all kinds on Hinds Plaza, weather permitting.

Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Kids: Chemistry Saturdays

Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Kids in third through fifth grade learn the basics of chemistry through fun, simple, hands-on experiments supervised by Princeton University graduate students. Registration required.

Registration opens Saturday, July 11 2026 at 2:00pm

Special Event: Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves' Album Release

Sat, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room,Hinds Plaza

Celebrate the release of “Bury Deep My Heart” the second full-length record of electro-country band Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, and its first of all original songs.

Kids & Teens: Drop-In Chess Sessions

Sat, Jul 25, 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.

Music: The Rebound - A Listen Local event

Sun, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:15pm

Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

The Princeton-based band presents an eclectic mix of rock and pop favorites spanning the 1960s through the 2000s.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures

Mon, Jul 27, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Princeton Public Library - Tech Center

Assistance with technology issues is provided by volunteers from AmeriCorps. Drop in at any time during the session.

Mon, Jul 27, 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.

Diorama Design Studio: Places We Shop, Princeton

Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Kids in grades 3-5 imagine an original shop inspired by artist Barbara DiLorenzo's "Places We Shop - Princeton" series, then build it over three sessions as a detailed diorama. Registration required.

Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 9:00am

Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center

Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Google Meet

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

Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Off-Site - Princeton Shopping Center

This interactive event features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids 18 months and older, accompanied by an adult. Please bring a blanket. Registration not required.

Kids: Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures

Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Story Room

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

Diorama Design Studio: Places We Shop, Princeton

Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab

Kids in grades 3-5 imagine an original shop inspired by artist Barbara DiLorenzo's "Places We Shop - Princeton" series, then build it over three sessions as a detailed diorama. Registration required.

Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 9:00am

Summer Film Series: From Page to Screen

Tue, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Princeton Public Library - Community Room

This series celebrates timeless stories with screenings of book-to-film adaptations selected by library staff vote. Refreshments will be served starting at 2:45 p.m.

Tue, Jul 28, 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