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Songwriters Circle and Open Mic
2024-09-10 19:00:00 2024-09-10 21:00:00 America/New_York Songwriters Circle and Open Mic Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Tuesday, September 10
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-10 19:00:00 2024-09-10 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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Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
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Virtual
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Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area
Find our visiting dogoyle, "Matilda," in her new hiding spot during a scavenger hunt on the third floor.
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Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 9:00am
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Register
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Register
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Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area
Find our visiting dogoyle, "Matilda," in her new hiding spot during a scavenger hunt on the third floor.
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Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
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Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Wed, Aug 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.
Baby Play Group
Wed, Aug 20, 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.
Summer Science Camp for Middle Schoolers - Unearthed
Wed, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Rising middle schoolers learn creative problem-solving and research by creating a First Lego League-inspired project for the 2025-2026 theme “Unearthed.” Led by Princeton High School student mentors.
Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 9:00am
English Conversation (virtual)
Wed, Aug 20, 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.
Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
The library's Board of Trustees will meet at the Princeton Public Library.
Kids: Dogoyle Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Aug 21, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area
Find our visiting dogoyle, "Matilda," in her new hiding spot during a scavenger hunt on the third floor.
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.
Tech: Ask the Mac Pros
Thu, Aug 21, 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.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 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.
Summer Science Camp for Middle Schoolers - Unearthed
Thu, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Rising middle schoolers learn creative problem-solving and research by creating a First Lego League-inspired project for the 2025-2026 theme “Unearthed.” Led by Princeton High School student mentors.
Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 9:00am
Meet Johnson Park School Principal Stacy Young
Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area
Parents, students and community members are invited to meet Dr. Stacy Young, the new principal of Johnson Park School.
Kids: Dogoyle Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Aug 22, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area
Find our visiting dogoyle, "Matilda," in her new hiding spot during a scavenger hunt on the third floor.
Summer Science Camp for Middle Schoolers - Unearthed
Fri, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Rising middle schoolers learn creative problem-solving and research by creating a First Lego League-inspired project for the 2025-2026 theme “Unearthed.” Led by Princeton High School student mentors.
Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 9:00am
Teens: Take & Make - Ocean Sand Art
Fri, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Teen Center
Stop by the Teen Center to pick up an ocean sand art kit while supplies last.
Dancing Under the Stars
Fri, Aug 22, 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: Dogoyle Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Aug 23, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area
Find our visiting dogoyle, "Matilda," in her new hiding spot during a scavenger hunt on the third floor.
Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Sat, Aug 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 and up, accompanied by an adult.
Youth: Drop-In Chess Summer sessions
Sat, Aug 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience.
Playtime Fun: Farm Friends
Mon, Aug 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.
English Conversation
Mon, Aug 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer at the library.
Film: Monday Movie Matinees
Mon, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Films that reflect "Color Our World," the theme of this year's Summer Reading program for adults, are screened on Monday afternoons.
English Conversation
Mon, Aug 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.
Baby Beach Party!
Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Join us for play, dancing and fun at an indoor beach party featuring a musical appearance by Storytime Jeff.
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Aug 26, 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.
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