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October Events @Princeton Public Library

September 27, 2024

 

PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY OCTOBER EVENTS

 

AUTHORS

 

Sheila Vakharia

Tuesday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m.

The author discusses her book, "The Harm Reduction Gap" as part of the Mayors Wellness Campaign. On Zoom.

 

Author: Daniel Chandler in Conversation with Angus Deaton

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6 p.m.

Economist and philosopher Daniel Chandler discusses his recently released book "Free and Equal: A Manifesto for a Just Society" with Princeton University professor emeritus Angus Deaton. Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St., Princeton

 

Diana Weymar

Thursday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m.

The artist and activist, creator and curator of the public art projects Interwoven Stories and Tiny Pricks Project, discusses her book "Crafting a Better World: Inspiration and DIY Projects for Craftivists." 

 

Sara Bronin

Monday, Oct. 14, 3 p.m.

Sara Bronin, author, professor and founder of the National Zoning Atlas, discusses her book "Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World." Moderated discussion about what Princeton can Learn from other towns follows. Community Room

 

John Grisham and Jim McCloskey in Conversation with Jim McCloskey

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m.

The authors discuss their book “Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions” with David A. Davis, senior pastor of Nassau Presbyterian Church. Free tickets, limited to two per person. Registration required. At Nassau Presbyterian Church.

 

Elizabeth C. Hamblet

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m.

The learning disabilities specialist and author of “Seven Steps to College Success: A Pathway for Students with Disabilities” discusses preparing students for a successful transition to college. Newsroom

 

Helene van Rossum and Daniel J. Linke

Thursday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m.

The authors discuss their “The Princeton University Trivia Book” and share their favorite Princeton University trivia. Audience will have a chance to participate. Community Room

 

Peter R. Grand and Rosemary Grant

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m.

The Princeton University evolutionary ecology husband and wife team, renowned for their work with Darwin's finches in the Galápagos archipelago, each discuss their recently released memoirs. Community Room

 

Ben Yagoda

Sunday, Oct. 27, 3 p.m.

The author discusses and signs copies of his new book "Gobsmacked!: The British Invasion of American English."  Community Room

 

Glenn Frankel with Andrew Russell

Monday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m.

The author discusses the updated edition of "Rivonia's Children: Nelson Mandela's White Comrades and Their Legacy," first published in 1999 and republished in 2024, with Andrew Russell. Community Room

 

Varun Gauri in Conversation with Laura Spence-Ash

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m.

The author, an economist and lecturer at Princeton University, discusses his award-winning debut novel "For the Blessings of Jupiter and Venus" with Laura Spence-Ash. Community Room

 

MOVIES

 

“All the King’s Men”

Tuesday, Oct. 1, 3 p.m.

1 hour, 50 minutes. Community Room

 

“Fish War”

Monday, Oct 14, 6:30 p.m.

Feature length documentary about the violent struggle faced by Indigenous nations to exercise their treaty-protected right to harvest salmon in the Pacific Northwest. Registration requested. Community Room

 

“The Last Hurrah”

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 3 p.m.

2 hours. Community Room

 

“The Manchurian Candidate”

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 3 p.m.

2 hours, 6 minutes. Community Room

 

“All the President’s Men”

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 3 p.m.

2 hours, 18 minutes. Community Room

 

OTHER EVENTS

 

Drop in and Knit

Wednesday, Oct. 2, 9, 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

 

Continuing Conversations on Race

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m.

Nathalie Edmond discusses strategies for centering racial justice and balancing compassion with accountability highlighted in her book "Mindful Race Talk: Building Literacy, Fluency and Agility." Register for link to attend virtually. Newsroom

 

PSO Soundtracks: “Picture Perfect: Music and the Movies”

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m.

Radio host and music journalist Ross Amico discusses the role of music in film, sharing personal interactions with some of his favorite film scores and observations on the evolution of movie music. Newsroom

 

“Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home” Discussion Series

Wednesdays, Oct. 9, 23; Nov. 6, 20, 6 p.m.

Poets Enriqueta Carrington and Carlos Hernández Peña host four discussions based on the "Places We Call Home" Project Reader, highlighting themes and traditions informing Latino poetry. Conference Room and on Zoom

 

Lecture: Tao L. Dumas: “What is Law?”

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m.

Tao L. Dumas of The College of New Jersey offers the fourth lecture in the So You Think You Know Civics? series. At Morven Museum & Garden and on Zoom. 

 

English Language Learning

Thursday, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:30 a.m.

Practice English speaking skills with others during conversations facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Register in advance.

 

Community Newsroom with Princeton Chief of Police Chris Nash

Thursday, Oct 3, 4 p.m.

Newsroom

 

Panel: House Genealogy

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m.

Discover the various ways to learn about the history of your home, from its foundations to its former residents using both physical clues and historical records. Representatives from the library, the Historical Society of Princeton and the Princeton Historic Preservation Committee will discuss the resources that are available through their organizations and what can be learned from them. Community Room

 

Beyond the Concert Keynote: Deborah Amos and Dalia Sofer

Thursday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m.

Deborah Amos and Dalia Sofer discuss Sofer's novel "The Septembers of Shiraz" in advance of the Feb 12. "Healing with Music" performance featuring Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor. On Zoom; register for link.

 

Walnut Lane Film Festival

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m.

This event showcases a selection of short films in a range of genres created by Princeton students in grades 6 to 8, organized and curated by students from Princeton High School. Community Room

 

Open Archive: Princeton Votes

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m.

Explore Princeton's election history at this drop-in program where the Historical Society of Princeton shares items from its collection, including original ballots, challenger permits and more. Discovery Center

 

Panel: "Treaty Agreements and Responsibilities" - Fourth Annual Munsee Language & History Symposium

Thursday, Oct. 31, 4 p.m.

Panelists discuss how treaty agreements established through wampum belts were upheld—or neglected—both on Lunaapahkiing (present-day New Jersey and surrounding region) and in the Lunaape diaspora. Community Room

 

Meet the Center for Family Services

Thursday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Members of the Center for Family Services will be on hand to talk about their work and volunteer opportunities including the LifeTies Mentoring program. Lobby

 

Library of Things Pop-up Exhibit

Thursday, Oct. 10, 2-5 p.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 sustainable home items to borrow through its Lending Library. Lobby

 

Poetry Reading

Sunday, Oct. 13, 3 p.m.

Poets Hanna Fox and Michael Comiskey read from their latest collections and discuss their inspiration and writing process. Refreshments will be served. Community Room

 

Meet the Human Services Department

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

Community members are invited to meet staff from Princeton Human Services Department and partner organizations during these "open office" hours on the third Wednesday of each month. Lobby

 

2024 Green House Tour Video Screening and Panel Discussion

Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.

Three videos featuring sustainable homes on Princeton’s 2024 Green House Tour will be screened, followed by a panel discussion with the homeowners and several experts in green building. Community Room

 

Fiction Book Group

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

The group discusses "This Other Eden" by Paul Harding. Newsroom

 

Black Voices Book Group

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

The group discusses "The Trayvon Generation" by Elizabeth Alexander. via Google Meet.

 

Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy

Thursday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.

Master calligrapher Michael Shiue teaches the basics of Chinese calligraphy in this six-week course. Community Room

 

Beyond the Concert Book Group

Thursday, Oct. 17, 10:30 a..m.

A discussion of Dalia Sofer's bestselling novel "The Septembers of Shiraz" is held on Zoom in advance of Princeton University Concerts' Feb. 12 event with Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor. Registration required. Conference Room

 

Feminist Book Discussion Group

Monday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m.

The group will read Elena Ferrante's "In the Margins," as well as two short articles by Kristin Hunt and by M. Milks about the radical history of book clubs. Quiet Room

 

Neurodivergent Crafts and Games

Thursday, Oct. 3, 17, 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

 

Writers Room Poets

Monday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m.

Poets read from works in progress and receive constructive peer feedback at these twice-monthly sessions on Zoom. Register for link.

 

Chemistry for Kids

Saturday, Oct. 19, 3 p.m.

Join Dr. Erin Stache, Princeton University Department of Chemistry, for an interactive workshop and discussion to learn about plastics and recycling. Registration required. STEAM Studio

 

2024 Beyond Words Benefit Gala – Beyond One Night

Author Talk and VIP Reception with John Grisham and Jim McCloskey at Nassau Presbyterian Church

Tuesday, Oct 15, 5:30 p.m.

Benefit Gala

Saturday, Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m.

Frick Chemistry Laboratory at Princeton University

See website for tickets and details.

 

Princeton Tech Meetup: Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor

Thursday, Oct. 24, 6:30 pm.

Two of "TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI" discuss current AI topics as well as their book "AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference." Register through Princeton Tech Meetup. Community Room

 

TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

 

AI and Elections: Manipulation, Misinformation and Deep Fakes

Tuesday Oct. 1, 1 p.m.

Registration required. Newsroom

 

Ask the Mac Pros

Thursday, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

 

Adobe Photoshop for Beginners

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Paperless Vacation Planning

Thursday, Oct. 10, 5:30 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Using Genealogy Databases

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.

Registration required. On Zoom

 

Google Slides

Monday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Creating with Canva

Monday, Oct. 28, 1 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center