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Princeton NJ Events
Events for Saturday April 18, 2026
Unearthing a Story: James Garfield, Hopewell Library
Saturday April 18, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hopewell Branch 245 Pennington-Titusville Road Pennington, NJ 08534 609-737-2610
Though his presidency was cut short by an assassin’s bullet, James A. Garfield left behind a remarkable collection of correspondence. Join us to help digitize these fascinating historical documents. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop; a limited number are available on site. Unearthing a Story, One Page at a Time is a collaborative transcription series where volunteers convert historical documents into searchable digital text, supporting researchers, genealogists, and the preservation of history for future generations. Registration is requested.
Presentation: "Trees: Into the Woods with Chemistry", Princeton Public Library
Saturday April 18, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
This "Chemists Celebrate Earth Week" event explores the power of trees, from global forests to local initiatives. Patricia Shanley of the Ridgeview Conservancy will present “The Transformative Power of Trees: From the Amazon to New Jersey.” Erin Gomez and Anne Soos of the Princeton Environmental Commission will follow with “Reforesting: The Value of the Mini-Forest Project.” The program also features tabletop presentations and interactive activities from the Environmental Impact Study Club at the Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science and the Ridgeview Conservancy Student Group.
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Colonial Tales & Treasures, West Windsor Branch
Saturday April 18, 2026
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
West Windsor Branch 333 North Post Road Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 609-799-0462
What was it like to grow up in West Windsor hundreds of years ago? Bring the whole family to discover the magic of the Colonial Era (1600-1700s). Our friends from the West Windsor Historical Society will share cozy folk talks and local legends during a special storytime. Afterwards, get creative at our craft stations where we will make traditional colonial keepsakes to take home. For ages 5-11 years. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. Registration is required.
Poetry Reading: Dara-Lyn Shrager and Rachel Marie Patterson, Princeton Public Library
Saturday April 18, 2026
3:00 PM
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.
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