PRINCETON NJ Announcement

December Events @Princeton Public Library

November 25, 2024

Princeton Public Library, Sands Library Building, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ  08542

609.924.9529  www.princetonlibrary.or

 

AUTHORS

 

Doug McCullough with Chris Boraski

Sunday, Dec. 1, 3 p.m.

Disability inclusion activist Doug McCullough discusses his new book, "A Billion People in the Shadows: The Ultimate 1-hour Guide to Understanding Disability," with Princeton Tech Meetup co-founder Chris Boraski. Community Room

 

 

OTHER EVENTS

 

Continuing Conversations on Race

Monday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m.

Michele Tuck-Ponder presents “Where Have All the Black Women Gone?” Register for Zoom link.

 

Mercer County Community ID

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 10, 17, 4 p.m.

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. Princeton Room

 

Exhibit Opening: Karen Tuveson and Chandini Powar

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m.

Artists Karen Tuveson and Chandini Powar discuss and answer questions about the exhibits of their work on display on the second floor. Light refreshments. Newsroom

 

Writers Room

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 16, 7 p.m.

Writers receive constructive feedback at these twice-monthly group sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions. Registration required. Conference Room

 

Sustainable Minds: The State of Clean Energy

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.

Experts discuss the state of clean energy in New Jersey including key developments, challenges, and opportunities shaping New Jersey’s clean energy future. Community Room

 

Drop in and Knit

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11, 18, 10 a.m.

Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Sessions will not include instruction. Quiet Room

 

Movie: “Fly Me to the Moon”

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 3 p.m.

In this 2024 romantic comedy, set against the backdrop of the Apollo 11 mission, a marketing specialist and NASA launch director are tasked with creating a fake moon landing in case the mission fails. PG-13. 2 hours, 12 minutes. Community Room

 

Fiction Book Group

Thursday, Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m.

The group discusses "The Vulnerables” by Sigrid Nunez.  Newsroom

 

 

Community Newsroom

Thursday, Dec. 5, 4 p.m.

Journalist Ambreen Ali, founder of local news outlet Central Desi, is the featured speaker. Registration requested. Newsroom

 

Science Saturdays

Saturday, Dec. 7, 3 p.m.

Princeton University scientists present hands-on science activities for students in grades five to eight at these monthly events. STEAM Studio

 

Sustainable Jazz Duo

Sunday, Dec. 8, 3 p.m.

Steve Hiltner and Phil Orr perform original jazz compositions. Community Room

 

Feminist Book Discussion Group

Monday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m.

Registration required through the events calendar. Newsroom

 

Writers Room: Poets

Monday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.

Poets read from their work and receive constructive feedback. Register for Zoom link.

 

Princeton Sketchers

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m.

Sketchers of all abilities and experience levels meet twice monthly to sketch, draw and paint together in this social art group. Conference Room

 

Book Flood

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m.

Based on the Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod, attendees and library staff gather to discuss their favorite recent books and find their next great read. Newsroom

 

Black Voices Book Group

Thursday, Dec. 12, 7:15 p.m.

The group discusses "South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of America" by Imani Perry. On Google Meet

 

Songwriters Circle and Open Mic

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m.

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. Community Room

 

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

Thursday, Dec. 5, 19, 4 p.m.

Neurodivergent individuals 17 and older who would like to connect with others are invited to attend a craft session to work on creative projects brought from home. Story Room

 

Colonial Taverns of New Jersey

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m.

Author Michael Gabriele explores the rich history of taverns in Colonial New Jersey. Community Room

 

Movie: “Love, Actually”

Monday, Dec. 16, 3 p.m.

Rated R. 2 hours, 15 minutes. Community Room

 

Princeton Tech Meetup Holiday Networking Event

Thursday, Dec. 19, 6 p.m.

Registration encouraged. Community Room

 

Movie: “The Wild Robot”

Friday, Dec. 27, 2 p.m.

Animated. 1 hour, 41 minutes. Community Room

 

 

TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

 

Intro to Adobe InDesign

Thursday, Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Get More Out of Gmail

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Tech: iCloud and iCloud Drive

Thursday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Ask the Mac Pros

Thursday, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Drop in any time during this session to ask members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group to help resolve questions about Apple devices. Technology Center