PRINCETON NJ Announcement

July Events at Princeton Public Library

June 25, 2025

PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY JULY EVENTS

 

AUTHORS

 

Summer Reading Soiree featuring Claire Messud with Amy Jo Burns

Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m.

The author discusses her book "This Strange Eventful History" at this annual gathering of book lovers featuring refreshments, door prizes and more. Registration requested; space is limited. Morven Museum & Garden

 

TECH CLASSES

 

iCloud

Thursday, July 3, 2 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Ask the Mac Pros

Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Drop-in program for assistance with Apple devices. Technology Center

 

Why You See that Ad: How Your Data is Collected and What You Can Do About It

Thursday, July 10, 1 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Nature Photography with Your Phone

Saturday, July 12, 11 a.m.

Registration required. Mountain Lakes House

 

Microsoft Excel for Beginners

Part 1, Monday, July 21, 1 p.m.

Part 2, Monday, July 28, 1 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Get Started with Google Drive

Wednesday, July 30, 1 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

OTHER EVENTS

 

“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”

Monday, July 7, 7:30 p.m.

Community members read an amended version of Frederick Douglass' influential speech, given on July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, to the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society. On Zoom. Register for link.

 

Library Reads

Monday, July 7, 1 p.m.

Library staff members share notable new titles to add to your to-be-read list at these monthly sessions on Zoom. Register for link.

 

Speed Reads

Thursday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.

Read a sample of an advance reader's copy of a recently (or soon-to-be released) book and discuss with the group. Newsroom

 

Movie: “Oranges and Sunshine”

Monday, July 14, 2 p.m.

The story of social worker Margaret Humphreys, who uncovered the scandal of the systematic deportation of impoverished British children to Australia, and who worked to reunite them with their families. Based on actual events. R. 1 hour, 45 minutes. Community Room

 

Movie: “Fried Green Tomatoes”

Monday, July 28, 2 p.m.

A neglected housewife makes an unexpected friend at a nursing home, where she hears a true tale about an independent woman in 1920s Alabama, who ran the town diner, served food to people of color and protected her sister-in-law from an abusive spouse. PG-13. 2 hours, 10 minutes. Community Room

 

Princeton Student Film Festival

Wednesday, July 30, 6 p.m.

Teens and adults are invited to view screenings of original short films by filmmakers ages 14-25. Filmmakers who attend will participate in post-screening Q&A sessions. Community Room

 

Concert: New Yacht City

Sunday, July 13, 4 p.m.

New Yacht City plays smooth yacht rock and R&B-inspired sounds of the '70s and '80s featuring songs from bands including Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers and Toto. Hinds Plaza, weather permitting, or in the Community Room

 

Workshop: Writers Room Online

Tuesday, July 15, 7 p.m.

Writers receive constructive feedback at these monthly group sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions. On Zoom; register for link.

 

Workshop: Writers Room

Monday, July 21, 10 a.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. Tower Room

 

Black Voices Book Group

Thursday, July 10, 7:15 p.m., on Google Meet

The group discusses "Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick: Stories from the Harlem Renaissance" by Zora Neale Hurston. See events calendar for link.

 

Concert: “The 1966 Show”

Sunday, July 20, 3 p.m.

A 13-piece band of Einstein Alley musicians performs songs from 1966 by artists including The Beatles, Neil Diamond, The Temptations, The Beach Boys and many others. Rain date is July 26. Hinds Plaza.

 

Eric Carle Party

Friday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.

Celebrate the colorful world of Eric Carle’s books with fun crafts and activities. For children ages 2-6 years old with a caregiver. Community Room

 

Dancing Under the Stars

Friday, July 25, 7 p.m.

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, or Community Room

 

Art Night for Adults: Feather Drawing

Tuesday, July 29, 6 p.m.

In this “sketching class for the non-artist,” art coach Jenny Santa Maria guides participants through the steps to create a realistic feather drawing. All materials will be supplied. Registration required. Community Room