Princeton NJ Libraries Announcements

March Events at Princeton Public Library

February 20, 2026

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

609.924.9529

www.princetonlibrary.org

 

PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY MARCH EVENTS

 

AUTHORS

 

Sharon Kurtzman

Sunday, March 1, 11 a.m.

The author discusses "The Lost Baker of Vienna," a sweeping saga about survival, loss, love and the reverberating effects of war inspired by her family's experiences after the Holocaust. A Book Brunch event. Community Room

 

Misty L. Heggeness

Monday, March 2, 6:30 p.m.

Economist Misty Heggeness discusses her book, "Swiftynomics" which views pop culture through a feminist lens and illuminates how women influence and shape the economy. Community Room

 

Emily Nemens

Tuesday, March 3, 6 p.m.

The author is joined by Jack Livings to discuss her recently published novel "Clutch." Book signing to follow. Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St.

Andrew David Edwards

Wednesday, March 4, 6 p.m.

Historian Andrew David Edwards presents his new book, "Money and the Making of the American Revolution." Registration requested, but not required. Community Room

 

Amy Jo Burns in Conversation with Anica Mrose Rissi

Sunday, March 8, 11 a.m.

The author presents and discusses her novel "Wait for Me." Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee, pastries and live music by The Roly-Polys. The conversation begins at 11 a.m. Book signing to follow. Community Room

 

Tom Griffiths

Monday, March 9, 7 p.m.

Tom Griffiths, head of Princeton’s AI Lab, discusses his new book "The Laws of Thought: The Quest for a Mathematical Theory of the Mind." Book signing to follow. Community Room

 

Benyamin Cohen

Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m.

Author and journalist Benyamin Cohen discusses his book, "The Einstein Effect: How the World’s Favorite Genius Got into Our Cars, Our Bathrooms, and Our Minds." Community Room

 

Curtis Dozier

Monday, March 23, 6 p.m.

The classicist and author presents his book "The White Pedestal: How White Nationalists Use Ancient Greece and Rome to Justify Hate," a critical account of far-right appropriations of the classics. Community Room

 

OTHER EVENTS

 

AARP Tax Assistance by Appointment

Mondays through April 13, 8:45 a.m.

AARP volunteers prepare and electronically file Federal and N.J. individual, non-complex income tax returns for seniors and people of low and moderate income. Call (609) 924-9529, ext. 1220, or visit the Welcome Desk.

 

Library Reads

Monday, March 2, 1 p.m.

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

 

Writers Room

Monday, March 16, 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, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 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

 

PSO Soundtracks: From Score to Stage

Thursday, March 5, 6:30 p.m.

Composer Julian Grant and renowned harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani discuss the upcoming world premiere of Grant's "Vaudeville in Teal," and what it means to take new music from the score to the stage. Community Room

 

Journaling Club

Wednesday, March 4, 18, 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

 

Open Mic Night

Friday, March 6, 7 p.m.

Students in Princeton-area high schools are invited to perform at this teens-only event. Community Room

 

Lecture Recitals from the New School of Music

“A Journey Through Chinese Piano Music”

Saturday, March 7, 3 p.m., Community Room

“Impressions of Childhood”

Saturday, March 14, 3 p.m., Community Room

“American Voices: Celebrating Heritage and Women in Music”

Saturday, March 21, 3 p.m., Community Room

 

Performance: The Cook College Ramblers

Sunday, March 8, 3 p.m.

The band presents an Irish folk music as a lead-up to St. Patrick's Day. Community Room

 

Open Acoustic Jam

Sunday, March 15, 3 p.m.

At this inclusive and open jam for local musicians, chord charts and lyrics for songs will be provided. Bring your acoustic guitar, uke, violin, resonator, tambourine or your voice to join the fun. Community Room

 

Writers Room Poets

Monday, March 9, 7 p.m.

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

 

Princeton Sketchers

Tuesday, March 10, 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

 

Financial Empowerment Program

Tuesday, March 10, 6 p.m.

This eight-session monthly program for Princeton residents with low to moderate income gives an overview of financial basics including credit, debt management, investment, taxes, insurance and more and includes one-on-on coaching. Community Room

 

Poetry Craft Lab for Advanced Poets

Wednesday, March 11, 10 a.m.

Poet Dara-Lyn Shrager leads this eight-week workshop designed for experienced poets seeking feedback on a work in progress. Registration required as space is limited. Conference Room

 

Opening Reception for “Shaped by Earth, Moved by Water”

Wednesday, March 11, 6 p.m.

Meet the artists exhibiting in the Princeton Environmental Film Festival's art show "Shaped by Earth, Moved by Water," on view in the Reading Room through April 26 and the photographers whose works are part of Stony Brook Garden Club’s "The Poetry of Nature" photography exhibit on view through March 14. Community Room and Newsroom

 

Film at the Princeton Garden Theatre: “Porcelain War”

Wednesday, March 18, 7 p.m.

The documentary about three Ukrainian creatives who choose to fight not only with weapons, but with their art—painting, sculpting, and dreaming amid destruction, is screened at the Garden Theatre. Limited free tickets for library cardholders available at the Information Desk starting March 11 at noon.

 

Library of Things Pop-Up

Thursday, March 19, 11 a.m.

Items that are part of our Library of Things will be displayed for visitors to learn about and explore. Sustainable Princeton will also display items from their Lending Library. Lobby

 

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, March 12 12, 7:15 p.m.

The group discusses "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together" by Heather McGhee. All are welcome. On Google Meet; see calendar for link.

 

Workshop: Digital Oral History

Part 1: Sunday, March 22, 12:30 p.m.

Part 2: Sunday, March 22, 1:45 p.m.

Part 3: Sunday, March 22, 3:15 p.m.

Learn the foundations of digital oral history from library staff involved with the Voices of Princeton initiative. For beginners and experienced participants. Technology Center

 

Nerdy Nook

Monday, March 16, 6 p.m.

Local scientists, engineers, historians, anthropologists and others discuss the remarkable histories behind their areas of expertise, as well as the work they do in the lab. Newsroom

 

Movie: “Waking Ned Devine”

Tuesday, March 17, 3 p.m.

The classic comedy, set in a tiny Irish village, is screened in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Community Room

 

Songwriters Circle and Open Mic

Tuesday, March 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. Sign-in begins at 5:30 p.m. Community Room

 

Pysanky Decorating and History

Wednesday, March 18, 4 p.m.

Artist Jenny Santa Maria demonstrates how to create pysanky, eggs decorated using the centuries-old Ukrainian method using beeswax and richly layered dyes. Registration required; space is limited. Community Room

 

Annual Phyllis Marchand Leadership Lecture

Thursday, March 19, 6:30 p.m.

Princeton University astrophysicist Jenny Greene gives a talk following a performance by the Princeton Girlchoir. The Women’s History Month event is held in honor of Phyllis Marchand, Princeton Township’s longest serving mayor and community leader for five decades.

 

Friends of Princeton Open Space Nature Book Club

Friday, March 27, 10:30 a.m.

Join us at Mountain Lakes House to discuss "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau. The discussion will include an indoor study of plant pressings, with the opportunity to create one. Mountain Lakes House, 57 Mountain Ave.

 

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

Preventing Digital Theft

Monday, March 2, 2 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Tech Help from Bloomberg

Thursday, March 5, 3 p.m.

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

 

Using the Apple Watch

Monday, March 16, 2 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Ask the Mac Pros

Wednesday, March 18, 11 a.m.

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

 

Tiger Tech Help

Saturday, March 21, 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

 

Finding Health Information Online

Wednesday, March 25, 2 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center