Princeton NJ Events

Cook Talks: Hydroponic Gardens, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Thursday June 19, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

2751 Brunswick Pike Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-883-8292

We are excited to welcome Hope from the Robbinsville (NJ) Township Recreation Department to discuss growing and maintaining hydroponic gardens. Hope will share the benefits of their hydroponic farm and teach patrons how to make a take-home mason jar hydro system. Sponsored by Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is appreciated.

Princeton Farmers Market, Princeton Public Library

Thursday June 19, 2025
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529.

More than 30 vendors including local organic produce, pasture raised meat and eggs, farmstead cheeses, fresh baked goods, empanadas, all-natural dog and cat treats, homemade jam, old-world style pickles, fresh flowers, handcrafted jewelry, knife sharpening, and more.

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Juneteenth Flag Raising, Monument Plaza

Thursday June 19, 2025
1:00 PM

Join the Municipality of Princeton for a special Juneteenth flag raising ceremony leading off Juneteenth Celebration events at the Princeton Festival!

More Juneteenth Events at the Festival:
4pm – Rochelle Ellis presents "The Motown Sound: How the Music of Motown Impacted Civil Rights in America."

5-7pm – Community Celebration. Stop by to meet anti-racist activists and learn more about the organizations that support their work.  

7pm – Masters of Soul (ticketed event)

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Music in the Park, Lawrenceville Main Street

Thursday June 19, 2025
6:00 PM

Join Lawrenceville Main Street for our FREE summer concert series! Every Thursday night from June to August, bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy amazing live music and community fun.

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Native Plant Workshop, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Thursday June 19, 2025
6:00 PM

Learn how to support local wildlife with native plants in this hands-on workshop led by Kelly Rypkema, Director of Environmental Education at Mercer County Park Commission on Thursday, June 19 at 6:00pm at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System. Discover how to identify native plants, research the best ones for your space, and find local nurseries. Bring a smartphone or laptop if you can. Some lucky participants will take home a native plant to get started!

Advanced registration is appreciated for all events. Please register online on LibCal at https://mcl.org/. The Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ. For more information about the library's programs, call 609-883-8292, e-mail lawprogs@mcl.org or visit www.mcl.org.

Story & Verse: A Storytelling and Poetic Open Mic, ACP

Thursday June 19, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Story & Verse provides a warm and welcoming spotlight for both emerging and established artists in our Solley Theater, an intimate space in the heart of Downtown Princeton. This theme is "Dreams in wake or sleep". Share your story, poetry, or prose, or join our encouraging audience!

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