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Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Joseph Benatov, a scholar and instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, presents a lecture on the fate of Bulgaria's Jewish population during WWII. Registration is requested, but not required.

Tue, Apr 14, 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

Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Ellen Gilbert presents two reading and discussion sessions exploring the relationship between poetry and storytelling.

Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Dara-Lyn Shrager reads from "Little Knives," her new collection of poems. Rachel Marie Patterson, co-founder with Dara-Lyn of the online journal "Radar Poetry," will also read. Book signing to follow.

Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The Princeton Film Festival Society celebrates its exhibition about Princeton's important place in the history of cinema and the impact of filmmaking in Princeton on the community. Register

Tue, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 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

Wed, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
This documentary follows poets and lovers Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as they experience the joy and sorrow of what may be their final year together. Registration requested.

Wed, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Following a screening of "Come See Me in the Good Light," the poetry performance group presents poetry readings in response to themes from the film.

Thu, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky presents and discusses "Robert Pinsky: The First Two Books of Poems" and "On Poetry, Democracy, and Culture" with Eliza Griswold.

Thu, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton University - Robertson Hall 100 (Arthur Lewis Auditorium)
Zara Anishanslin presents "The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution" as the first lecture related to Firestone exhibit "Nursery of the Rebellion."

Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Ellen Gilbert presents two reading and discussion sessions exploring the relationship between poetry and storytelling.

Sat, Apr 25, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza
Poets, storytellers and spoken word fans are invited to an outdoor edition of the Arts Council of Princeton's monthly Open Mic for the literary and performing arts.Register

Sun, Apr 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Past and current members of the editorial board share readings of their work published in "US1 Worksheets," an annual anthology of poetry compiled by the DVP/US1 Poets Cooperative.

Sun, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Off-Site - Nassau Presbyterian Church
Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed, joined by Eddie Glaude, discusses her book "Jefferson on Race," examining his ideals of equality and his contradictory life as a slaveholder.

Wed, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 5:15pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
In 16th-century rural England, Agnes and William Shakespeare are confronted with the death of their only son. This screening commemorates the birthday of the Bard as well as his 154 sonnets.

Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Princeton Public Library - Newsroom
Readers share poetry in any global language, with an English translation, at this multilingual poetry event. Both readers and listeners are welcome.

Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Poets share their work, connect with other poets and readers, sell personalized copies of books, and share readings in a vibrant forum devoted to the celebration of recently published poetry.

Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton University - Robertson Hall 100 (Arthur Lewis Auditorium)
Serena Zabin presents her book "The Boston Massacre: A Family History" as the second lecture related to Firestone exhibit "Nursery of the Rebellion."

Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton University - Robertson Hall 100 (Arthur Lewis Auditorium)
Cynthia A. Kierner presents "The Tory’s Wife: A Woman and Her Family in Revolutionary America" as the third lecture related to the Firestone exhibit "Nursery of Rebellion."

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."