Princeton NJ Libraries Announcements

April Events @Princeton Public Library

March 20, 2026

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

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PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY APRIL EVENTS

 

AUTHORS

 

Cynthis D’Aprix Sweeney

Thursday, April 2, 6:30 p.m.

The author reads from her newly released novel "Lake Effect," and is joined by Alice Elliot Dark for a conversation about the book. Community Room

 

Anica Mrose Rissi

Tuesday, April 7, 6:30 p.m.

YA author Anica Mrose Rissi discusses her latest novel, "Girl Reflected in Knife," with author Emily XR Pan and the library's Teen Advisory Board. Community Room

 

Kory Stamper

Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 p.m.

The author is joined by library public humanities specialist Cliff Robinson to discuss her new book "True Color: The Strange and Spectacular Quest to Define Color-from Azure to Zinc Pink." Community Room

 

Laurie Woolever

Sunday, April 12, 11 a.m.

The author, a noted food writer and podcaster, discusses her culinary memoir "Care and Feeding" with writer Daria Lavelle at this Book Brunch event. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee and pastries. The event begins at 11 a.m. Community Room

 

Victoria Shorr

Thursday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.

The author reads from her recently released novel "Fatherland," followed by a conversation with Jessica Pearce Rotondi exploring the book’s themes and inspiration. Community Room

 

MOVIES

 

PEFF: “The Little Things That Run the World

Wednesday, April 1, 4 p.m.

This film explores the decline of flying insects around the world and its implications for the stability of our ecosystems and for the rest of life on Earth. Community Room

 

“Christopher Robin”

Tuesday, April 21, 3 p.m.

Disney's 2018 live-action, animated film, inspired by A.A. Milne's "Winnie the Pooh," is screened in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the beloved children's classic. Community Room

 

“Come See Me in the Good Light”

Wednesday, April 22, 5 p.m.

This documentary follows poets and couple Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as they experience the joy and sorrow of what may be their final year together. Registration requested.

 

 

OTHER EVENTS

 

Continuing Conversations on Race

Monday, April 6, 6 p.m.

Lakisha Adams, director of the Restorative and Transformation Justice Hub in Trenton, gives a presentation on practices that repair harm and transform systems. Community Room and on Zoom

 

Library of Things Demonstration

Thursday, April 9, 11 a.m.

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

 

Teens Talk: Environment

Thursday, April 9, 5 p.m.

Princeton teens share environmentally-related research lightning talks, followed by a poster session. Presented in partnership with Sustainable Princeton and PEFF. Community Room

 

Francophone Festival of Princeton

Saturday, April 11, 1 p.m.

Princeton's Francophone community is celebrated with an afternoon of music, dance, food and displays by local artists, artisans and vendors on Hinds Plaza. 

 

Mini Soccer Robot Showcase

Sunday, April 12, 2 p.m.

The Princeton Soccer Robotistry team gives a presentation about soccer robotics including live robotic demonstrations. Community Room

 

Lecture: “How the Bulgarian Jews Survived the Holocaust”

Monday, April 13, 6 p.m.

Joseph Benatov, a scholar and instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, presents a lecture on the fate of Bulgaria's Jewish population during WWII. Community Room

 

“Einstein & Anderson”: Adapting History for the Stage

Wednesday, April 15, 6 p.m.

Playwright Deborah Brevoort, director Sheldon Epps and members of the cast discuss their collaboration on the upcoming "My Lord, What a Night," about the night Albert Einstein met Marian Anderson. Community Room

 

Presentation: “Trees: Into the Woods with Chemistry”

Saturday, April 18, 11 a.m.

The transformative power of trees and reforestation is examined through seminars and discussions presented by the Princeton American Chemical Society. Newsroom

 

Exhibit Opening: “Princeton and Cinema”

Monday, April 20, 6 p.m.

The Princeton Film Festival Society celebrates its exhibition about Princeton's important place in the history of cinema and the impact of filmmaking in Princeton on the community. Community Room

 

The Jefferson Paradox: Race, Slavery and the Promise of America

Sunday, April 26, 3 p.m.

Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed, joined by Eddie Glaude, discusses her book "Jefferson on Race," examining his ideals of equality and his contradictory life as a slaveholder at this ticketed event held at Nassau Presbyterian Church.

 

Homeschooling Basics in New Jersey

Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 p.m.

A panel of experienced homeschooling parents and teachers give an overview of the basics of homeschooling in New Jersey. Newsroom

 

Writers Room

Monday, April 20, 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. Registration required. Tower Room

 

Drop in and Knit

Wednesday, April 1, 8, 16, 23, 30, 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

 

Journaling Club

Wednesday, April 1, 15, 5 p.m.

Anyone motivated by "The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life" by Suleika Jaouad is invited to join this journaling club. Quiet Room

 

 

Writers Room Poets

Monday, April 13, 7 p.m.

Poets read from works in progress and receive constructive peer feedback at these virtual sessions. On Zoom; register for link.

 

Community Read Aloud: “Winnie-the-Pooh”

Monday, April 20, 11:30 a.m.

All are invited to take part in a community reading of A.A. Milne's "Winnie-the-Pooh," a beloved classic of short stories for all ages first published 100 years ago.

 

Princeton Sketchers

Tuesday, April 14, 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

 

Stitch Club Princeton

Thursday, March 19, 5:30 p.m.

All are invited to bring their needlework to this drop-in social gathering. Session does not include instruction. Beginners, high school age and up, are welcome. Tower Room

 

Black Voices Book Group

Thursday, April 9, 7:15 p.m.

The group discusses "All We Were Promised" by Ashton Lattimore. All are welcome. On Google Meet; see calendar for link.

 

Princeton Teen Writing Showcase

Sunday, April 19, 2 p.m.

Select teen writers whose creative writing has been published in the Princeton Teen Writing Literary Magazine read their work. Community Room

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

Adobe Photoshop for Beginners

Thursday, April 9, 5:30 p.m.

Advanced Adobe Photoshop

Thursday, April 16, 5:30 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Tech Help from Bloomberg Women in Technology

Thursday, April 2, 3 p.m.

Members of Bloomberg’s Women in Technology group offer personalized tech assistance. Drop in at any time during the session.

 

Using Google Sheets

Monday, April 13, 1 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Tiger Tech Help

Saturday, April 4, 11 a.m.

Drop-in, one-on-one assistance from Princeton University technology students is provided on a first-come, first served basis. Technology Center

 

LinkedIn for Job Seekers

Monday, April 20, 6 p.m.

Registration required. On Zoom

 

Final Cut Pro

Thursday, April 30, 5:30 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center