PRINCETON NJ Announcement

June Events @Princeton Public Library

May 26, 2025

Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 609.924.9529  www.princetonlibrary.org

 

AUTHORS

 

Edward Tenner with Peter Dougherty

Wednesday, June 4, 7 p.m.

International bestselling author Edward Tenner, joined in conversation by Peter J. Dougherty, editor-at-large of The American Philosophical Society Press, presents his book "Why the Hindenburg Had a Smoking Lounge: Essays in Unintended Consequences." Community Room

 

John Seabrook

Monday, June 16, 7 p.m.

The author, a staff writer at The New Yorker for more than three decades, discusses his recently released book "The Spinach King: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty." Community Room

 

 

TECH CLASSES

 

Mac Photos 101

Thursday, June 5, 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

 

Introduction to Adobe InDesign

Thursday, June 12, 6:30 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Have Smartphone, Will Travel

Monday, June 30, 2 p.m.

Registration required, Technology Center

 

 

OTHER EVENTS

 

Concert: No Control

Sunday, June 1, 4 p.m.

No Control kicks off this summer's Listen Local series with an homage to Eddie Money and rock and Motown favorites. On Hinds Plaza, weather permitting, or in the Community Room

 

Presentation: Understanding SOGIE and Affirming Our Youth

Monday, June 2, 6 p.m.

Thomas Foley, HiTOPS senior education manager, discusses the changing concepts and understanding around sexual orientation, gender identity and expression that create safe and affirming communities. Community Room

 

Princeton Festival Artists Roundtable

Tuesday, June 3, 7 p.m.

The Princeton Festival Guild holds a roundtable discussion about putting on an opera and its upcoming production of "Tosca." Community Room

 

Workshop: Writers Room

Tuesday, June 3, 22, 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. Tower Room

 

Publishers Book Buzz

Thursday, June 5, 11 a.m.

Publisher reps from Penguin Random House, Union Square & Co., HarperCollins, Hachette, and Zibby share summer reading picks for adults. Light farmers market refreshments will be served. Community Room

 

Pride on the Plaza

Friday, June 6, 7 p.m.

All-ages community disco dance party featuring live music by the EAMC Disco Funk Machine and a performance by drag artist Divinity Banks. Hinds Plaza

 

Feminist Book Discussion Group

Monday, June 9, 6 p.m.

The group discusses “The Last Fire Season: A Personal and Pyronatural History” by Manjula Martin. Registration requested, not required.

 

Fiction Book Group

Thursday, June 12, 10:30 a.m.

The group discusses “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge. Conference Room

 

Black Voices Book Group

Thursday, June 12, 7:15 p.m., on Google Meet

The group discusses "Happy Dreams of Liberty: An American Family in Slavery and Freedom" by R. Isabela Morales. See events calendar for link.

 

Dancing Under the Stars

Friday, June 13, 27, 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

 

Kids: Summer Reading Kick-off Concert with Ants on a Log

Sunday, June 15, 2 p.m.

Interactive music and literacy show. Hinds Plaza

 

Summer Reading Kick-off Party

Sunday, June 15, 3 p.m.

Kids of all ages are invited to play, dance and celebrate the start of summer reading at a fun afternoon featuring live music, bubbles and activities. Hinds Plaza

 

Songwriters Circle and Open Mic

Tuesday, June 17, 6 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

 

Color Our World Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m.

Complete a puzzle with friends and family in a fun tournament in keeping with the "Color Our World" summer reading theme. All ages. Community Room

 

Princeton Zine Fest 2025

Saturday, June 21, Noon to 5 p.m.

The library's second Princeton Zine Fest (PtonZF) features an expanded marketplace and a chance to make your own zines. Community Room and Hinds Plaza

 

Concert: Stay Tuned

Sunday, June 22, 4 p.m.

Stay Tuned, a local quintet, performs a concert of garage pop, soul and grunge music as part of the annual Listen Local series. On Hinds Plaza, weather permitting, or in the Community Room

 

Library of Things Pop-up at Princeton Shopping Center

Tuesday, June 24, 11 a.m.

Items that are part of our Library of Things will be displayed for visitors to learn about and explore.