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Songwriters Circle and Open Mic
2024-12-17 19:00:00 2024-12-17 21:00:00 America/New_York Songwriters Circle and Open Mic Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Tuesday, December 17
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-17 19:00:00 2024-12-17 21:00:00 America/New_York Songwriters Circle and Open Mic The Princeton Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association provides feedback and tips to help songwriters improve at this event that also includes an acoustic open mic. Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Princeton Public Library

Community Room

The Princeton Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association provides feedback and tips to help songwriters improve at this event that also includes an acoustic open mic.

Singers/songwriters are invited to present their original songs (covers of other artists' material is not permitted). Songs are presented in a "round" style to maximize time, and attendees should be prepared with two of their best songs in case there is time for a second round. This event is not a band opportunity; it is for singer/songwriters. 

The goal is to promote writing great original songs and provide information that may help songwriters get their music heard. 

Sign in begins at 6:30 p.m. Singers/songwriters will be invited on stage in a first-come manner as time allows.

Community Room Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Assistive listening system compatible with personal T-coil-enabled devices (compatible headphones also available for use during programs)
  • English-language subtitles for films (when available)
  • 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: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Classes | Music & Performances | *No Registration |

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Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Kids: Baby Storytime
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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.
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Wed, Nov 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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English Conversation Group
Wed, Nov 27, 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.
Cancelled
English Conversation Group
Thu, Nov 28, 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.
Cancelled
Kids: Baby Storytime
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Cancelled
Baby Play Group
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After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.
English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)
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Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
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Registration is now closed
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Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
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Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
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Kids: Storytime!
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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.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Wed, Dec 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.
Baby Play Group
Wed, Dec 04, 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.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Dec 04, 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.
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Wed, Dec 04, 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.
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Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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Thu, Dec 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.
English Conversation Group
Thu, Dec 05, 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.
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Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
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Kids: Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 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.
Baby Play Group
Thu, Dec 05, 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.
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Fri, Dec 06, 9:45am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Sean Haggerty and John Armstrong provide an overview of what a franchise is and is not, government regulations for franchises, and researching and selecting the right franchise for long-term success.
English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)
Fri, Dec 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Sat, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years and up, accompanied by an adult.
Teens: Fall Python Series
Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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
Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime
Sat, Dec 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.
Science Saturdays
Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Princeton University scientists present hands-on science activities for students in grades five to eight at these monthly events.
Registration opens Saturday, November 23 2024 at 9:00am
Living Latin, Part I & II (combined)
Sun, Dec 08, 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."
Course: Learn English at the Library (Registration Full)
Sun, Dec 08, 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
Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part II - A Beginner's Latin Course for the Middle Grades
Sun, Dec 08, 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.
Kids: French Baby Storytime
Sun, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in French for babies and their caregivers.
Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures
Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Mon, Dec 09, 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.
Citizenship Test Prep Course
Mon, Dec 09, 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
Feminist Book Discussion Group
Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
This group explores intersectional feminism through readings and discussion of five timely topics: Creation, Care, Computation, Climate and Community. Presented in partnership with YWCA Princeton.
Workshop: Writers Room Poets
Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Poets read from works in progress and receive constructive peer feedback at these virtual sessions.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Dec 09, 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.
Art: Princeton Sketchers
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.
English Conversation Group
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.
Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures
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.
Discussion: Book Flood
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.
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
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.
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Princeton 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.
Drop in and Knit
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.
Kids: Storytime!
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.
Kids: Baby Storytime
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.
Baby Play Group
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.
Tech: Get More Out of Gmail
Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn how to manage Gmail more effectively. Registration required. 
English Conversation Group
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.
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
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.
Presentation: Colonial Taverns of New Jersey
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.
English Conversation Group
Thu, Dec 12, 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.
Black Voices Book Group
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.
Job Seekers: Career Coach Panel Discussion and Q&A
Fri, Dec 13, 9:45am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Coaches Madeleine Elmgren, Chrystal McArthur and Alan Kirshner answer your most pressing questions related to career development, job search and landing that great new role.
English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)
Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
Kids: Saturday Storytime!
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.
Teens: Fall Python Series
Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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
Teens: Go Between Club
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.
Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions
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.
Living Latin, Part I & II (combined)
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."
Course: Learn English at the Library (Registration Full)
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
Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part II - A Beginner's Latin Course for the Middle Grades
Sun, Dec 15, 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.
Workshop: Writers Room
Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference 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.
Playtime Fun: Farm Friends
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.
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Mon, Dec 16, 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.
Citizenship Test Prep Course
Mon, Dec 16, 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
English Conversation Group
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.
English Conversation Group
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.
Playtime Fun: Farm Friends
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.
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
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.
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Princeton 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.
Catherine Project Book Group - Democracy: 12 Classic Texts
Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
This yearlong book group examines fundamental texts in history and political theory, focusing particularly upon the theme of democracy. Established in partnership with the Catherine Project.
This event is full
Workshop: Writers Room Online
Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Writers receive constructive feedback at these monthly Zoom group sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions.
Registration opens Sunday, November 17 2024 at 7:00pm
Songwriters Circle and Open Mic
Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The Princeton Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association provides feedback and tips to help songwriters improve at this event that also includes an acoustic open mic.
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