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Fri, Jan 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
"Landing Expert" Alex Freund shares how to create a strong, compelling brand for your job search that will make you stand out and help you get the interview. Networking begins at 9:45 a.m.

Sun, Feb 01, All day
Welcome Desk
Adults are invited to participate in our Winter Reading program and read three books from Dec. 21 to Feb. 21. Pick up a bookmark at the Welcome Desk to record your selections.

Mon, Feb 02, 8:45am - 12:30pm
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 required.

Mon, Feb 02, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Mon, Feb 02, 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

Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Sociologist Sanyu Mojola, joined in conversation by Tukufu Zuberi and Waverly Duck, presents her new book, "Death by Design: Producing Racial Health Inequality in the Shadow of the Capitol."

Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
This free, 15-week course is for those at a high-beginner level. Basic English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Registration is required.Register

Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
This weekly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in political theory, focusing on the theme of revolution. Online and in person. Register

Tue, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off-Site - Labyrinth Books
The author, joined in conversation by Michael Wood, discusses his new book "Far Calls: On Omens, Slips, & Epiphanies."

Tue, Feb 03, 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.

Rescheduled
Tue, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Tuesday, February 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library
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, Feb 04, 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.

Wed, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
This series revisits four classic films made unforgettable by legendary on-screen couples such as Bogart and Bacall and Tracy and Hepburn. Light refreshments will be served.

Cancelled
Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Wed, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The Bergamot Quartet and Princeton Music Department Chair Dan Trueman explore Norway's national instrument and perform newly composed and adapted works for these unique stringed instruments.

Thu, Feb 05, 9:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 05, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
This free, 15-week course is for those at an Intermediate level. English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. This course is full.

Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Members of Bloomberg’s Women in Technology group offer personalized tech assistance. Drop in at any time during the session.

Thu, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author, joined in conversation by Simon Gikandi, presents his new book “Atlas’s Bones: The African Foundations of Europe.” Reception to follow. Registration requested. Livestreamed to YouTube.

Fri, Feb 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Janice Coleman reframes career transition as a test of leadership that demands awareness, alignment, authority, and intentional action to move forward confidently. Networking begins at 9:45 a.m.

Fri, Feb 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mountain Lakes House
Join us at Mountain Lakes House to discuss "A Bird Came Down the Walk: Select Bird Poems" by Emily Dickinson. The discussion will include a guided bird walk with expert birder Winnie Hughes Spar.

Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Adults and teens in grades 9-12 are invited to decorate and personalize a book cover using decorative gems. Bring your own book or use one of ours. Registration required.

Sun, Feb 08, All day
Welcome Desk
Adults are invited to participate in our Winter Reading program and read three books from Dec. 21 to Feb. 21. Pick up a bookmark at the Welcome Desk to record your selections.

Sun, Feb 08, 10:45am - 12:15pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author presents and discusses her novel "And the Ancestors Sing." Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee & pastries. The conversation begins at 11 a.m. Book signing to follow.

Mon, Feb 09, 8:45am - 12:30pm
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 required.

Cancelled
Mon, Feb 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
This free, 15-week course is for those at a high-beginner level. Basic English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Registration is required.Register

Mon, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 8:35pm
Virtual - Zoom Webinar
Poets read from works in progress and receive constructive peer feedback at these virtual sessions.Register

Tue, Feb 10, 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.

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

Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
This weekly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in political theory, focusing on the theme of revolution. Online and in person. Register

Tue, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 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

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
This series revisits four classic films made unforgettable by legendary on-screen couples such as Bogart and Bacall and Tracy and Hepburn. Light refreshments will be served.

Cancelled
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Wed, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Jonathan Lee Walton joins Suzanne Watts Henderson and Almeda Wright for a conversation exploring how faith and spirituality shape health, resilience and well-being. Registration required.Register

Thu, Feb 12, 9:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Thu, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
The group discusses "The Lion Women of Tehran" by Marjan Kamali.

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 12, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
This free, 15-week course is for those at an Intermediate level. English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. This course is full.

Thu, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
An archival exhibition and zine launch explore how manmade and natural disasters have shaped institutional and personal archives in the Southern U.S., Jamaica, Goa and Mozambique.

Thu, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
All are invited to bring their needlework to this drop-in social gathering. In February, we will celebrate Galentine's Day with a crafty cinema night featuring "Moonstruck."

Rescheduled
Thu, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, February 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library
All are invited to bring their needlework to this drop-in social gathering. In February, we will celebrate Galentine's Day with a crafty cinema night featuring "Moonstruck."

Thu, Feb 12, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/rra-ukco-uzt?pli=1
The group discusses "NJ Reparations Council Report" by the New Jersey Reparations Council. All are welcome.

Fri, Feb 13, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom,Tech Center
Community members are invited to participate in transcribe-a-thons at the library and other locations and to view a Special Collections Showcase at Firestone Library.

Sun, Feb 15, All day
Welcome Desk
Adults are invited to participate in our Winter Reading program and read three books from Dec. 21 to Feb. 21. Pick up a bookmark at the Welcome Desk to record your selections.

Mon, Feb 16, 8:45am - 12:30pm
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 required.

Mon, Feb 16, 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, Feb 16, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Rescheduled
Mon, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
New date Monday, February 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library
Learn how to use Google Forms to easily and quickly create surveys, forms and questionnaires.

Mon, Feb 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
This free, 15-week course is for those at a high-beginner level. Basic English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Registration is required.Register

Mon, Feb 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author, writer, singer/songwriter and speaker discusses her new memoir, "An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior: Making my Life Count as a Muslim Feminist," and gives a musical performance.

Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
This weekly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in political theory, focusing on the theme of revolution. Online and in person. Register

Tue, Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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, Feb 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Sessions will not include instruction.

Wed, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn the foundations of digital oral history from library staff involved with the Voices of Princeton initiative. For beginners and experienced participants.

Wed, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
This series revisits four classic films made unforgettable by legendary on-screen couples such as Bogart and Bacall and Tracy and Hepburn. Light refreshments will be served.

Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author, joined in conversation by Flora Champy and Murielle Perrier, presents his new book, "Biography of a Dangerous Idea: A New History of Race from Louis XIV to Thomas Jefferson."

Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
The library's Board of Trustees will meet at the Princeton Public Library.

Thu, Feb 19, 9:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 19, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
This free, 15-week course is for those at an Intermediate level. English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. This course is full.

Thu, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
This class will explore the key differences between Windows 10 and 11 and demonstrate how to regain some familiar features from Windows 10.

Fri, Feb 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
Our Winter Reading program concludes with a gathering where participants and library staff will share what they've been reading this winter. All adults are welcome.

Sat, Feb 21, 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.

Sat, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Mara Adler-O'Kelly performs famous and not-so-famous songs from Naples and discusses their history, meaning and connections to American history and culture.

Sun, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Alice
Matthew Hersh of the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey discusses housing policy under the new administration.

Mon, Feb 23, 8:45am - 12:30pm
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 required.

Mon, Feb 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Mon, Feb 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn how to use Google Forms to easily and quickly create surveys, forms and questionnaires.

Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author, joined in conversation by Reena Goldthree, presents her new book, "The Labors of Resurrection: Black Women, Necromancy, and Morrisonian Democracy."

Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
This free, 15-week course is for those at a high-beginner level. Basic English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Registration is required.Register

Tue, Feb 24, 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, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
This weekly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in political theory, focusing on the theme of revolution. Online and in person. Register

Tue, Feb 24, 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, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tower Room
This monthly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in political theory, focusing on the theme of revolution. Online and in person.Register

Tue, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom Webinar
​Melissa Burch, director of the Afterlives of Conviction Project at the University of Michigan, discusses her book, "The Criminal Record Complex" in this virtual event via Zoom. Registration required.Register

Wed, Feb 25, 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.

Wed, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn the foundations of digital oral history from library staff involved with the Voices of Princeton initiative. For beginners and experienced participants.

Wed, Feb 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
This series revisits four classic films made unforgettable by legendary on-screen couples such as Bogart and Bacall and Tracy and Hepburn. Light refreshments will be served.

Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Wed, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Filmmaker Julietta Singh joins Sophie Gee and Sarah Rivett for a screening of the documentary, "The Nest," and a post-screening conversation. The screening starts at 5:15 p.m. Registration requested.

Thu, Feb 26, 9:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 26, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
This free, 15-week course is for those at an Intermediate level. English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. This course is full.

Fri, Feb 27, 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, Feb 28, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Celebrate Chinese New Year with music, crafts and other hands-on activities presented by students from the Mandarin classes and Chinese Club at PHS and the Princeton Chinese Language School.

Sat, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Faculty from the New School for Music Study (NSMS) in Kingston present a series of four lecture recitals, in which they play and discuss historic repertoire for the piano.