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August Events @Princeton Public Library
July 22, 2025

PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY AUGUST EVENTS

 

Job Seekers: Library Resources for Job Search

Friday, Aug. 1, 9:45 a.m.

Librarian Nora Walsh gives an overview of free resources available through the library for job search and career development, including some that do not require a library card. Community Room

 

Listen Local: Stephanie Chin and Laurie Davis

Sunday, Aug. 3, 3 p.m.

Two solo artists take the stage for this edition of Listen Local. Laurie Davis will open the show with classic rock songs and Stephanie Chin performs a set of inspirational R&B songs. Hinds Plaza, weather permitting, or Community Room

 

Library Reads

Monday, Aug. 4, 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.

 

Workshop: Writers Room

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m.; Aug. 18, 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

 

Community Night Out

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 5 p.m.

Princeton Police Department and the Princeton Recreation Department host this annual family-oriented evening of fun and activities at Community Park Pool. Free pool admission until 7:30 p.m. 400 Witherspoon St.

 

Lecture: “Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki”

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 6 p.m.

Panelists discuss the importance of nuclear threat reduction and the need for nuclear disarmament. The Solidarity Singers of NJ perform songs of peace. Community Room

 

Sen. Andrew Zwicker’s Office Mobile Office Hours

Tuesday, Aug. 7, 11 a.m.

Constituent service representatives from the office of Sen. Andrew Zwicker provide general information and answer questions about state services. Lobby

 

Staged Reading: “Macbeth”

Saturday, Aug. 9, 2 p.m.

Local actors stage an unabridged reading of William Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy. Community Room

 

Film and Discussion: “The Six”

Sunday, Aug. 10, 3 p.m.

A screening of "The Six," a film chronicling the previously untold story of the six Chinese survivors of RMS Titanic, is followed by a conversation with the film's researcher Steven Schwankert. Community Room

 

Film: “Silver Linings Playbook”

Monday, Aug. 11, 2 p.m.

R. 2 hours, 2 minutes

Community Room

 

Tech Assistance Hour

Tuesday, Aug. 12, 3:30 p.m.

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

 

Youth: Workshop with Artist/Illustrator Rashad Malik Davis

Tuesday, Aug. 12; Wednesday, Aug. 13, Thursday, Aug. 14, 1-3 p.m.

Illustrator Rashad Malik Davis leads a series of workshops where rising sixth- through ninth-graders will create large, moving, fantasy creatures out of cardboard. Registration required. Community Room

 

Short Story Discussion

Thursday, Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m.

The group discusses “Flashlight” by Susan Choi. Conference Room

 

Black Voices Book Group

Thursday, Aug. 14, 7:15 p.m., on Google Meet

The group discusses "Thursday Night Lights: The Story of Black High School Football in Texas" by Michael Hurd. See events calendar for link.

 

Summer Reading Wrap Up Party at the Princeton Shopping Center

Friday, Aug. 15, 4 p.m.

Celebrate the finale of Summer Reading 2025 with games, splatter paint, sand art, and a scavenger hunt on the lawn at Princeton Shopping Center (weather permitting). Princeton Shopping Center

 

Listen Local: Full Code

Sunday, Aug. 17, 4 p.m.

Classic rock band Full Code performs everything from The Beatles to the Boss as part of the Listen Local series. On Hinds Plaza, weather permitting, or in the Community Room

 

Summer Science Camp for Middle Schoolers

Monday, Aug. 18 to Friday, Aug. 22, 2-4:30 p.m.

Rising middle schoolers learn creative problem-solving and research by creating a First Lego League-inspired project for the 2025-2026 theme “Unearthed.” Led by Princeton High School student mentors. Registration required. Story Room

 

Workshop: Writers Room Online

Tuesday, Aug. 19, 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.

 

Meet Johnson Park School Principal Stacy Young

Thursday, Aug. 21, 6 p.m.

Parents, students and community members are invited to meet Dr. Stacy Young, the new principal of Johnson Park School. Third Floor

 

Dancing Under the Stars

Friday, Aug. 22, 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

 

Film: “Woman in Gold”

Monday, Aug. 25, 2 p.m.

PG-13, 1 hour, 49 minutes

Community Room

 

McCarter Live at the Library: Season Preview

Wednesday, Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m.

Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and Director of Presented Programming Paula Abreu discuss the upcoming season at McCarter Theater Center. Community Room

 

TECH CLASSES

 

Using the Apple Watch

Thursday, Aug. 7, 2 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Introduction to PowerPoint

Monday, Aug. 18, 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

 

August Events @Princeton Public Library
July 27, 2024

Princeton Public Library, Sands Library Building, 65 Witherspoon Street

Princeton, NJ  08542

609.924.9529

www.princetonlibrary.org

 

AUTHORS

 

Juliette C. Wells

Saturday, Aug. 17, 2 p.m.

Jane Austen scholar Juliette C. Welles delivers an illustrated lecture and discusses her recently published book "A New Jane Austen: How Americans Brought Us the World's Greatest Novelist." At Morven Museum & Garden

 

OTHER EVENTS

 

Job Seekers Session

Brainpower: Tactics for a Career Comeback

Friday, Aug. 2, 9:45 a.m.

Community Room

 

Drop in and Knit

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 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. Community Room

 

S? Percussion Summer Institute Concert

Saturday, Aug. 3, 2 p.m.

Musicians and composers present collaborative and original percussion compositions developed during the S? Percussion Summer Institute on the " S?SI Day of Sonic Exploration." Community Room

 

Continuing Conversations on Race

“Telling Our Stories”

Monday, Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m.

Learn about the work of the Joint Mission Committee of Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church and Nassau Street Presbyterian Church and see the film about both congregations, "Telling Our Stories." Newsroom and livestreamed.

 

Oppenheimer and Princeton

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m.

The Historical Society of Princeton discusses J. Robert Oppenheimer's life in Princeton, the local academics recruited to the Manhattan Project and historic context not explored in the 2023 film. Register for Zoom link.

 

Silent Reading Read-Treat

Thursday, Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m.

A 15-minute meet-and-greet to share the books, plays, films, etc., that participants have recently enjoyed is followed by an hourlong silent reading period. Newsroom

 

All Access Book Discussion Group

Thursday, Aug. 8, 6 p.m.

Reading & Discovery with Princeton University Library Special Collections: Join us at Firestone Library to discuss a book and examine items from the collection tied to themes from the book. Princeton University Library, One Washington Road

 

Black Voices Book Group

Thursday, Aug. 8, 7:15 p.m.

The group discusses "The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in America" by Kerri Greenidge via Google Meet.

 

Dancing Under the Stars

Friday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m.

Members of Central Jersey Dance 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

 

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

Thursday, Aug. 1, 15, 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

 

Concert: Tigertown Classic Jazz

Sunday, Aug. 11, 4 p.m.

Tigertown Classic Jazz, a six-piece band that plays traditional jazz music from the 1920s to the 1940s, will perform on Hinds Plaza. The concert will be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.

 

Library Resources to Help with Your Job Search

Friday, Aug. 16, 9:45 a.m.

Learn about the resources, classes and databases the library offers to job seekers, business owners or those in career transition. Newsroom

 

Job Seekers Session

Tell Me About Yourself

Friday, Aug. 23, 9:45 a.m.

Community Room

 

Concert on Palmer Square:  WomenRock!

Sunday, Aug. 25, 3 p.m.

WomenRock! Celebrates female rock pioneers across the decades. The group is comprised of six female vocalists and backed by Princeton-area musicians.

 

McCarter Live at the Library

Season Preview

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m.

Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and Director of Presented Programming Paula Abreu discuss the upcoming season at McCarter Theater. Newsroom

 

Healing with Music Book Group

“The Pianist from Syria”

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 10:30 a.m. in the Conference Room

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. on Zoom

A discussion of Aeham Ahmad's memoir, "The Pianist from Syria," is held in advance of Princeton University Concerts' event with Syrian clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and artist Kevork Mourad.

 

 

TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

 

Using Microsoft Word

Thursday, Aug. 1, 4:40 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Instagram Basics

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1 p.m.

Technology Center. Registration required.

 

Getting Started with Google Drive

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

KIDS AND TEENS

 

Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30 a.m.

Interactive stories for kids 18 months and older with an adult. Check website for updates.

 

 

 

 

 

August Events @Princeton Public Library
July 30, 2023

PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY AUGUST EVENTS

 

AUTHORS

 

Book Brunch with Ken Jaworowski

Sunday, Aug. 20, 10:45 a.m.

The author discusses his first novel, "Small Town Sins." Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee and pastries. The talk begins at 11 a.m. followed by a book signing. Community Room

 

Lee McIntyre

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m.

Lee McIntyre discusses "On Disinformation," his recently published book that examines the roots of disinformation, and explores what can be done to combat this growing problem. Virtual on Zoom

 

 

TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

 

Ask the Mac Pros

Tuesday, Aug. 1, 15, 22, 29,11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

 

Introduction to Gmail

Thursday, Aug. 3, 1 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Getting to Know Your iPhone

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Using and Enhancing Google Docs

Monday, Aug. 21, 1 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

MOVIES

 

“Somewhere in Queens”

Monday, Aug. 14, 3 p.m.

Rated R. 1 hour, 47 minutes. Community Room

 

“Book Club”

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 3 p.m.

PG-13. 1 hour, 44 minutes. Community Room

 

“Book Club: The Next Chapter”

Wednesday, Aug. 30, 3 p.m.

PG-13. 1 hour, 37 minutes. Community Room

 

BOOK GROUPS

 

Speed Reads

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

Select an advanced reader’s copy of a recently published or forthcoming book to keep and share what you think. Newsroom

 

Black Voices Book Group

Thursday, Aug. 10, 7:15 p.m.

The group discusses "Paul Robeson: No One Can Silence Me" by Martin Duberman and Jason Reynolds. Via Google Meet. See events calendar for link.

 

 

KIDS AND TEENS

 

Tuesday, Aug.1, 5 p.m.

Princeton Community Night Out

Fun activities as part of the annual community event hosted by the Princeton Police Department.

400 Witherspoon Street

 

Princeton Student Film Festival

Wednesday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m.

Teens and adults are invited to view original short films by filmmakers ages 14-25. Post-screening Q&A with filmmakers. Community Room

 

Game-a-thon: Giant Game Edition

Friday, Aug. 4, 2:30 p.m.

Kids 7 and older are invited to play super-size versions of favorite games. Community Room

 

Movie Night on the Green: “Luca”

Friday, Aug. 4, 7:15 p.m.

Library staff present some fun activities followed by Palmer Square’s screening of the Disney/Pixar film. Palmer Square

 

Economics Made Simple

Saturday, Aug. 5, 2 p.m.

Students in grades 6-8 learn about economics from Princeton High School students. Registration required. Technology Center

 

Drop-in Chess Sessions

Saturday, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, 3:30 p.m.

For youth in grades 2-6 who are beginners or have some chess experience.

Story Room

 

Toddler Drive-in!

Monday, Aug. 7, 10:30 a.m.

Children 2-5 are invited to decorate their own cardboard car, then park it to watch a 10-minute movie. Registration required. Community Room

 

Super Chess Camp

Monday-Thursday, Aug. 7-10, 2 p.m.

Players of all levels are invited to attend fun learning sessions. Register individually for each of four sessions. Community Room

 

Summer Reading Wrap-up Party at Princeton Shopping Center

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 6 p.m.

Games, fun activities and more, weather permitting

 

Our Voices

Thursday, Aug. 17, noon

Teens who are native Spanish speakers and don’t speak or have limited English language skills are invited to learn more about library services, meet friends and participate in fun activities. Registration required. Community Room

 

Chemistry for Kids

Saturday, Aug. 19, 2 p.m.

Princeton University chemistry graduate students give demonstrations and lead hands-on experiments for kids 8 and up. STEAM Studio

 

Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center

Tuesday, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,10:30 a.m.

Interactive event featuring books, songs and movement for children of all ages with adult caregiver. Bring a blanket; check website for weather updates. Courtyard

 

Teens: Craft, Chat and Chill: Gummy Bear Pop Art

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 4 p.m.

Teens do hands-on projects and chat books, movies, podcasts, music and more at this monthly craft and chat hour. Teen Center

 

WRITERS GROUPS

 

Writers Room

Tuesday, Aug. 1, 15, 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. Conference Room

 

Writers Room Poets

Monday, Aug. 14, 28, 7 p.m.

Poets read from works in progress and receive peer feedback at these virtual sessions. Registration required.

 

OTHER EVENTS

 

Mobile Office Hours: Bonnie Watson-Coleman representatives

Wednesday, Aug. 2, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Constituent service representatives from the office of Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman will be available to provide assistance with certain federal services. Lobby

 

Infant and Toddler Parent Support Group

Thursday, Aug. 24, noon

Wednesday, Aug. 2, 16, 30, noon

Thursday, Aug. 10, noon

Following Baby Storytime, early childhood experts Krista Gervon and Jillian Best Adler lead an informal discussion and support group for parents of infants and toddlers. Story Room

 

Continuing Conversations on Race

Monday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m.

Amy Torres of the New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice gives a presentation. Newsroom and virtual. Register to attend virtually.

 

Building Chess Programs in Libraries

Monday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m.

Impact Chess gives a presentation that covers why chess is a good fit for libraries and how the game benefits children in their cognitive development and critical thinking skills. Community Room

 

Generation Gap Trivia Night

Wednesday, Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m.

Participants of all ages work together to answer trivia questions spanning the decades. Community Room

 

Presentation: Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Tuesday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m.

Speakers discuss the importance of nuclear threat reduction and the need for nuclear disarmament. The Solidarity Singers of NJ perform songs of peace. Community Room

 

Discovering France: A Virtual Series

Wednesday, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 1 p.m.

Take a tour of France without leaving home during nine guided, virtual sessions throughout the summer. From well known destinations to hidden gems, library associate Emilie Lopez will be your guide to discovering 26 cities throughout France, over nine sessions on Zoom. Registration required for each session.

Via Zoom.

 

Dancing Under the Stars

Friday, Aug. 11, 25, 7 p.m.

Members of Central Jersey Dance 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

 

Concert: Putman County – A Listen Local Event

Sunday, Aug. 13, 4 p.m.

The band performs rock and blues songs from the 1960s through the 1980s at this concert on Hinds Plaza.

 

Princeton Sketchers

Tuesday, Aug. 8, 30, 10:30 a.m.

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

 

Meet the Human Services Department

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Community members are invited to meet members of the Princeton Human Services Department during these open office hours Lobby

 

Art Talk: Gwenn Seemel

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m.

The artist whose exhibit “Everything’s Fine: Surreal Paintings About Mental Health” is on view in the Reading Room discusses her work followed by a reception. Newsroom

 

Tabletop Game Night

Thursday, Aug. 17, 6 p.m.

Everyone 16 and older is invited to enjoy an evening of playing tabletop and strategy games. The library will provide several games, or you’re welcome to bring your own. Join as individuals or groups. Community Room

 

McCarter Live at the Library

Thursday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m.

McCarter Theatre Center Associate Artistic Director Nicole A. Watson is joined by members of her creative team to explore McCarter's upcoming production of "Bulrusher," a play by Eisa Davis. Community Room

 

Concert: Make Me Smile: The Music of Chicago

Sunday, Aug. 27, 3 p.m.

The Einstein Alley Musicians Collaborative presents a tribute to the music of Chicago, featuring the greatest hits of one the longest running and best selling pop/rock groups in history. Palmer Square