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September Events at Princeton Public Library
August 29, 2023

PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY SEPTEMBER EVENTS

 

AUTHORS

 

Becky Libourel Diamond

Thursday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m.

Food writer, librarian and historian Becky Libourel Diamond talks about dining in the gilded age and signs copies of "The Gilded Age Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from America's Golden Era." Community Room

 

Author Talk and Workshop with Harriet Stein

Tuesday, Sept. 12, 6 p.m.

The author and mindfulness expert discusses her book "Perfect Attendance: Being Present for Life" and the benefits of leading a more mindful life. Part of the Mayors Wellness Campaign. Community Room

 

Gabriel Debenedetti

Thursday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m.

The author builds on a discussion of "The Long Alliance," a profile of the long relationship between Barack Obama and Joe Biden, to include today's politics, the White House and the 2024 election. Community Room and livestreamed on YouTube.

 

An Evening with Martha McPhee

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m.

Martha McPhee discusses her memoir "Omega Farm" at this special event. Tickets are $35 and include a copy of the book, sparkling beverages, sorbet and other sweets. Proceeds benefit the library. Historical Society of Princeton

 

Yiyun Li in Conversation with Lynn Steger Strong

Thursday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m.

The author and Lynn Steger Strong discuss "Wednesday's Child," Li's new collection of short stories covering topics including loss, alienation, aging and the strangeness of contemporary life. Community Room

 

Jonathan Taplin in Conversation with Nigel Smith

Monday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m.

Writer, film producer and scholar Jonanthan Taplin discusses his latest work, "The End of Reality," with Princeton professor Nigel Smith. Community Room

 

 

TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

 

Ask the Mac Pros

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 26, 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

 

Protecting Yourself from Phishing Scams

Monday, Sept. 11, 1 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

WordPress for Website Building

Thursday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Using Genealogy Databases

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m.

Register through princetonlibrary.org Via Zoom

 

Enhancing Photos with Adobe Lightroom

Monday, Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

Computer and Internet Basics

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 6 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Center

 

CchatGPT and the AI Revolution

Thursday, Sept. 28, 2 p.m.

Registration required. Technology Cente

 

MOVIES

 

“In the Heights” at the Princeton Garden Theatre

Monday, Sept. 18, 4 p.m.

Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 23 minutes. Reserve tickets in advance through princetonlibrary.org.

 

BOOK GROUPS

 

Gun Violence Awareness Book Group

Monday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m.

The group discusses The Suicide Index: by Joan Wickersham. Facilitated by author and gun violence prevention advocate Sue Repko. See website for upcoming titles. Newsroom

 

Mystery Book Group

Monday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m.

The group discusses "Thus Was Adonis Murdered" by Sarah Caudwell. Virtual on Google Meet. See website for link.

 

Fiction Book Group

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

The group discusses “Kindred” by Octavia Butler. Newsroom

 

Black Voices Book Group

Thursday, Sept. 14, 7:15 p.m.

The group discusses "Deacon King Kong" by James McBride. Via Google Meet. See events calendar for link.

 

Historical Fiction Book Group

Thusday, Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m.

Mark Goresky of the School of Mathematics, Institute for Advanced Study, leads a discussion of "Trinity," a novel on the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, by Louisa Hall. Register for Zoom link.

 

 

KIDS AND TEENS

 

Drop-in Chess Sessions

Saturday, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 3:30 p.m.

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

Story Room

 

 

Chemistry Saturdays

Saturday, Sept. 16, 2 p.m.

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

 

Build with Lego

Monday, Sept. 18, 4 p.m.

Drop-in, non-competitive sessions including building time and sharing. STEAM Studio

 

Pi & AI – A Midddle School Math Circle

Saturday, Sept. 23, 2 p.m.

Students in grades 6-8 are invited to explore applications and topics in math. Technology Center

 

Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center

Tuesday, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, 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

 

Make Paper Cranes and Butterflies

Thursday, Sept. 21, 3 p.m.

Kids of all ages are invited to drop in to celebrate the International Day of Peace by making and decorating paper cranes and butterflies that will form a collective message of peace. Third Floor

 

Teens: Craft, Chat and Chill: Button Making

Tuesday, Sept 26, 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

 

Bridging the Communication Gap Between Parents and Teens

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

An interactive parent workshop on transforming your relationship with your teens. Newsroom

 

 

Paint a Surreal Self-Portrait with Gwenn Seemel

Saturday, Sept. 30, 3 p.m.

Artist Gwenn Seemel leads a hands-on art workshop where teens ages 14+ will create a surreal self portrait. All materials will be provided. Registration required. STEAM Studio

 

 

WRITERS GROUPS

 

Writers Room

Monday, Sept. 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. Conference Room

 

Writers Room Poets

Monday, Sept. 11, 25, 7 p.m.

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

 

Writers Room Online

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m.

Register at princtonlibrary.org. Via Zoom

 

OTHER EVENTS

 

Infant and Toddler Parent Support Group

Friday, Sept. 29, 10:30 a.m.

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

Tuesday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m.

Fannie Chan Jarvis of the New Jersey Division of Civil Rights presents on the Community Peacemaker Collaborative Community Mediation Program. In person and virtual. Register through princetonlibrary.org to attend virtually.

 

Dancing Under the Stars

Friday, Sept. 8, 22, 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

 

 

Meet the Human Services Department

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 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

 

Tabletop Game Night

Thursday, Sept. 21, 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

 

Tax Laws for Your Small Business

Wednesday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

Small business owners can use taxes and business-only deductions to their advantage. Accountant Annie Hung-Scanga presents relevant tax laws for small business and highlights major 2023 tax changes. Community Room

 

Art Talk: The Photography of Weegee

Thursday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m.

Art historian Mallory Mortillaro presents on the photography of Weegee, born Arthur Fellig, who captured some of the grittiest scenes of New York City in the middle of the 20th century. Virtual on Zoom. Register at princetonlibrary.org.

 

Researching Your Roots: Beginning African American Genealogy

Tuesday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m.

Genealogist Ari Wilkins discusses the basic steps in starting African American research, genealogical resources and strategies. Register for Zoom link.

 

 

Job Seekers Sessions

Friday, Sept. 8, 9:44 a.m.

Volunteer Your Way to New Opportunities

Community Room

 

Friday, Sept. 15, 9:45 a.m.

Monday Saving Strategies in Career Transition

Community Room

 

 

Concert: The Professors

Sunday, Sept. 10, 4 p.m.

Classic rock songs and original selections. Hinds Plaza

 

Emily Mann in Conversation with Alexis Greene

Monday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m.

Emily Mann's biographer Alexis Greene joins the acclaimed theater artist for a conversation about her latest work, “The Pianist,” a new play that will premiere later this month at the George Street Playhouse. Community Room and livestreamed on YouTube.

 

Songwriters Circle and Open Mic

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m.

The Princeton Chapter of the Nashville Songwriter’s Association provides feedback and tips to help songwriters improve at this event that also includes an acoustic open mic. Sign-I begins at 6:30 p.m. Community Room

 

Princeton Future Presentation: New Housing is Coming: Where Will It Go?

Saturday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m. to noon

Urban planner and Princeton resident Tony Nelessen leads a workshop visualizing what the town might look like in 2035 as affordable housing requirements are met. Community Room and virtual.

 

2023 Green House Tour Kickoff and Screening

Saturday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m.

Videos featuring four homes that are on this year's Princeton Environmental Commission Green House Tour are screened in advance of the tour. Registration required for house tours. Community Room

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September Events at Princeton Public Library
August 04, 2016

Thursday, Sept. 1, 11 a.m.

Princeton Farmers Market

Seasonal produce from local farmers, flowers, crafts and a variety of edibles are available through 4 p.m. at this weekly event. Live music from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Hinds Plaza

 

Co-sponsored by the library and Princeton Farmers Market.

 

 

McCarter Live at the Library

Thursday, Sept. 1, 7 p.m.

Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist Nilo Cruz and McCarter Theatre Artistic Director and Resident Playwright Emily Mann participate in a moderated discussion about their artistic partnership in bringing Cruz’s lyrical new play “Bathing in Moonlight” to the stage. The playwright and director, who will be in the midst of rehearsals for this world premiere, will discuss their previous collaboration, inspiration for and creative development of Cruz’s new work, and the casting and design of the production. Mann will also highlight McCarter’s 2016-2017 Theatre Series.

Community Room

 

Mercer County ID Card Program

Thursday, Sept. 1, noon-2 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m.

All Mercer County residents are eligible for the community ID card, which is a photo identification card providing personal identifying information, medical risk factors, and emergency contact information for the cardholder. This is a privately distributed photo identification card with the sponsorship of various community organizations that form the One Community Coalition. The photo ID may be used at social service agencies, schools, clinics, parks, post offices, and libraries for purposes of access to basic municipal or health services and as a form of identification by check cashing companies, banks, retail stores or other establishments.

The card is issued by the Latin American Legal Defense & Education Fund, a nonprofit advocacy group. There is a $15 cost ($10 for youth under 21 and seniors over 65) per card to cover expenses.  For additional info, see www.laldef.org. Quiet Study Room

 

Co-sponsored by the library and the Latin American Legal Defense & Education fund.

 

Film: “The Man Who Knew Infinity”

Friday, Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.

This biographical drama is based on the 1991 book of the same name by Robert Kanigel. It stars Dev Patel as Srinivasa Ramanujan, a mathematician who, after growing up poor in India, is admitted to Cambridge University during World War I. There, he became a pioneer in mathematical theories with the guidance of his professor, G. H. Hardy, played by Jeremy Irons. 2 hours. Part of the First Friday Feature series. Community Room

 

Job Seeker Sessions

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

The library and Professional Services Group of Mercer County sponsor sessions for professionals who are seeking new employment and contracting opportunities throughout the region. Please check the library’s website for specific topics. Community Room

 

 

Continuing Conversations on Race

Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

Members of Not In Our Town, the Princeton-based interracial and interfaith social action group, facilitate these discussions of race-related issues of relevance to our community and nation. Community Room

 

Writers Room

Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

Writers receive constructive feedback at these sessions, during which participants read their work and members offer suggestions. Works read are usually less than 15 minutes long, so there is time to discuss a number of pieces during each session. While nonfiction has been a focus in the past, fiction writers are welcome. Participants range from published authors to those looking to improve their skills. The group is led by Loretta and Fred Wish. Quiet Study Room

 

Black Voices Book Group

Thursday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m.

The group discusses "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson. Story Room

 

Fiction Book Group

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

Librarian Kristin Friberg leads a discussion of “My Name is Lucy Barton” by Elizabeth Strout. Quiet Study Room

 

Thursday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m.

Princeton Farmers Market

Seasonal produce from local farmers, flowers, crafts and a variety of edibles are available through 4 p.m. at this weekly event. Live music from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Hinds Plaza

 

Co-sponsored by the library and Princeton Farmers Market.

 

 

Mercer County ID Card Program

Thursday, Sept. 8, noon-2 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m.

All Mercer County residents are eligible for the community ID card, which is a photo identification card providing personal identifying information, medical risk factors, and emergency contact information for the cardholder. This is a privately distributed photo identification card with the sponsorship of various community organizations that form the One Community Coalition. The photo ID may be used at social service agencies, schools, clinics, parks, post offices, and libraries for purposes of access to basic municipal or health services and as a form of identification by check cashing companies, banks, retail stores or other establishments.

The card is issued by the Latin American Legal Defense & Education Fund, a nonprofit advocacy group. There is a $15 cost ($10 for youth under 21 and seniors over 65) per card to cover expenses.  For additional info, see www.laldef.org. Quiet Study Room

 

Co-sponsored by the library and the Latin American Legal Defense & Education fund.

 

 

 

Taste of the Market: Around the World in 80 Purees

Thursday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m. and noon

Cookbook author and food writer Leena Saini gives a talk at 11 a.m. on the third floor where moms and babies can sample recipes from her book “Around the World in 80 Purees.” From noon until 1:30 p.m., she will go outside to the farmers market for a book signing. Saini is devoted to introducing global baby food flavors, ingredients, spices and customs to the American baby.

 

Thursday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m.

Writing Workshop

Writers who are working on book-length work are invited to the Writing Workshop to receive helpful, constructive critique aimed from peers. The group is designed so that writers can help other writers of fiction and book-length non-fiction to strengthen characters and story structure.  Participants range from published authors to those looking to improve their skills. Workshop leader is Don Donato.

 

Friday, Sept. 9, 4 p.m.

Acting Out

Students in kindergarten through third grade are invited to engage in dramatic activity including discussions, games, and other fun activities. No experience necessary. Princeton High School drama aficionados will lead the sessions. Story Room

 

 

Code for Princeton Hack and Learn Night

Friday, Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m.

Techies of all skill levels are invited to bring their laptops and join the hacking at this monthly meeting of Code for Princeton. Newcomers are encouraged to attend an orientation session at 6:30 p.m. RSVP on the Code for Princeton Meetup page, www.meetup.com/codeforprinceton/. Teen Center

 

Friday, Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m.

Dancing Under the Stars

Members of Central Jersey Dance give demonstrations and lead others in an evening of dancing. This is the final session of the season. Hinds Plaza, weather permitting; or Community Room

 

Co-sponsored by the library and Central Jersey Dance.

 

Job Seeker Sessions

Friday, Sept. 9, 9:45 a.m.

The library and Professional Services Group of Mercer County sponsor sessions for professionals who are seeking new employment and contracting opportunities throughout the region. Please check the library’s website for specific topics. Community Room

 

 

Saturday, Sept. 10, 2 p.m.

Go Between Club

All sixth, seventh, and eighth graders students are welcome to join us on the second Saturday of every month for a fun discussion of books and other interests. Story Room

 

Wilderness Month Book Discussion: David La Motte on “The Practice of the Wild” by Gary Snyder

Saturday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m.

David LaMotte, former Chair of English at Princeton Day School, leads a walk and discussion of Gary Snyder’s “The Practice of the Wild.” For nearly 60 years, Snyder -  Beat poet, Zen Buddhist, and “naturalist of [his] own species” - has been writing poems and essays that challenge us to ground ourselves in wildness and in the watersheds where we live and walk. This discussion will explore Snyder’s idea of practicing wildness, particularly as it applies to our local watershed. St. Michael’s Preserve trailhead, Princeton Avenue, Hopewell

 

Presented with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

 

Sunday, Sept. 11, 2 p.m.

Hispanic Heritage Month - Mercado on the Plaza

The rich cultural life of Princeton's Latino community is celebrated with an afternoon of music, dance, food and crafts as the kickoff to Welcoming Week. The plaza will be transformed into a mercado during the three-hour event with local artisans and restaurants on site along with family-friendly activities and free entertainment including Grupo Folklórico Costa Oxaca. Hinds Plaza and Community Room

 

Co-sponsored by the library and Mi Pueblo Lindo, the Arts Council of Princeton and the Princeton Human Services Commission.

 

Letra Pequeña (Little Letter)

Monday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m.

Through engagement with books, activities and crafts, these sessions are designed to help children and adults improve Spanish language skills. Sessions are conducted in Spanish and are intended for parents/caregivers to attend with babies and toddlers. Story Room

 

Mystery Book Group

Monday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Librarian Gayle Stratton leads a discussion of “The Keeper of the Lost Causes” by Jussi Adler-Olsen. Quiet Study Room

 

Poets at the Library

Monday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Featured poets Maxine Susman and Keith O’Shaughnessy read from their works followed by an open-mic session. Susman’s poems are about nature, art, far-flung places, and family. She taught literature and writing at Rutgers and was a professor of English at Caldwell University. After retiring, she taught poetry-writing at the Princeton Adult School and the Evergreen Forum, and now teaches poetry and short story courses at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of Rutgers University. She is a longtime member of U.S. 1 Poets’ Cooperative and belongs to the Cool Women poetry performance group. She has published six chapbooks.

 

O’Shaughnessy is the author of "Incommunicado", winner of the inaugural Grolier Discovery Award. His second book, “Last Call for Ganymede,” was semi-finalist for 2014 The New Criterion Poetry Prize. He teaches literature, creative writing, and composition at Camden County College.

 

Co-sponsored by the library, Delaware Valley Poets and U.S. 1 Poets' Cooperative. Poets read for 20 minutes each followed by an open-mic session.

 

Presented with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

 

Chess

Tuesday, Sept. 13, 4 p.m.

Children can learn to play and practice chess at these weekly drop-in sessions led by Princeton High School Chess Club members. Story Room

 

Co-sponsored by the library and Princeton High School Chess Club.

 

Write Space

Tues., Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Led by local author Christina Paul, these drop-in workshops focus on the encouragement of writing, finding your voice, and the producing of words through guided prompts and other writing exercises. All levels of writers are welcome. Quiet Study Room

 

Film: “Happy Yummy Chicken”

Wed., Sept. 14, 7 p.m.

The independent film will be screened in advance of its debut at the FringeArts Festival in Philadelphia later this month. A mockumentary in the style of Christopher Guest, the film follows two men as they create a musical inspired by the story of a woman sitting in a fried chicken restaurant for two months after a breakup. Members of the Netflix series “Orange is the New Black” are featured in the film. Writer/producer/actor Brandon Monokian will introduce the film and discuss the journey to funding/filming an independent movie. He will be joined by cast members including Suzanne Douglas for a talk-back after the screening. Community Room

 

 

Origami Club for All Ages

Wed., Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m.

Anyone interested in the traditional Japanese art of paper folding is invited to meet for 90 minutes of new, often seasonal, folding. Beginners are welcome. Adults must accompany children younger than 7. Third Floor

 

Reading Treehouse

Wed., Sept. 14, 4 p.m.

This reading group for early chapter book readers (kindergarten to second grade) meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month during the school year. Stories, read alouds, crafts, games and more that reflect a different theme each month are featured. No registration necessary. Story Room

 

Thursday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m.

Princeton Farmers Market

Seasonal produce from local farmers, flowers, crafts and a variety of edibles are available through 4 p.m. at this weekly event. Live music from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Hinds Plaza

 

Co-sponsored by the library and Princeton Farmers Market.

 

 

Deciphering the Election and the Polls: A Conversation Between Sam Wang and Landon Jones

Thursday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m.

Princeton Prof. Sam Wang and author and editor Landon Jones engage in a discussion about the numbers that fill every election season - polls, votes, and the balance of power in Congress – and some statistical rules that can make the picture clearer and reveal what is likely to happen in November.

 

Wang is a professor of neuroscience and molecular biology. He is noted for developing statistical methods to analyze U.S. presidential election polls with unusually high accuracy, which he reports at the Princeton Election Consortium, election.princeton.edu.

 

Jones, an editor and author, is the former managing editor of People and Money magazines. In 1980, he published "Great Expectations: America and the Baby Boom Generation," which coined the phrase "baby-boomer" and was a finalist for the American Book Award in Nonfiction. In 2015, he received the Henry R. Luce Award for Lifetime Achievement from Time Inc.  Community Room

 

Presented with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

 

Mercer County ID Card Program

Thursday, Sept. 15, noon-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.

All Mercer County residents are eligible for the community ID card, which is a photo identification card providing personal identifying information, medical risk factors, and emergency contact information for the cardholder. This is a privately distributed photo identification card with the sponsorship of various community organizations that form the One Community Coalition. The photo ID may be used at social service agencies, schools, clinics, parks, post offices, and libraries for purposes of access to basic municipal or health services and as a form of identification by check cashing companies, banks, retail stores or other establishments.

The card is issued by the Latin American Legal Defense & Education Fund, a nonprofit advocacy group. There is a $15 cost ($10 for youth under 21 and seniors over 65) per card to cover expenses.  For additional info, see www.laldef.org. Quiet Study Room

 

 

Co-sponsored by the library and the Latin American Legal Defense & Education fund.

 

Friday, Sept. 16, 4 p.m.

Acting Out

Students in kindergarten through third grade are invited to engage in dramatic activity including discussions, games, and other fun activities. No experience necessary. Princeton High School drama aficionados will lead the sessions. Story Room

 

 

Job Seeker Sessions

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

The library and Professional Services Group of Mercer County sponsor sessions for professionals who are seeking new employment and contracting opportunities throughout the region. Please check the library’s website for specific topics. Community Room

 

 

VOICES (Voices on Important Conversations Engaging Students)

Saturday, Sept. 17, 3 p.m.

Meet other teens who are passionate about activism at these moderated discussions of hot topics in the news such as racial profiling, global warming, and international politics. Story Room

 

Co-sponsored by the library, Redefy and Not in Our Town Princeton.

 

 

Letra Pequeña (Little Letter)

Monday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m.

Through engagement with books, activities and crafts, these sessions are designed to help children and adults improve Spanish language skills. Sessions are conducted in Spanish and are intended for parents/caregivers to attend with babies and toddlers. Story Room

 

Chess

Tuesday, Sept. 20, 4 p.m.

Children can learn to play and practice chess at these weekly drop-in sessions led by Princeton High School Chess Club members. Story Room

 

Co-sponsored by the library and Princeton High School Chess Club.

 

Welcoming Week Dance

Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m.

Dancers from Princeton Folk Dance lead community members in dancing to live music by “Ajde,” an international folk dance band playing both modern and traditional instruments. This event is part of Welcoming America’s National Welcoming Week, an annual series of events that bring immigrants and U.S.-born residents together in a spirit of unity. Hinds Plaza

 

Co-sponsored by the library and Princeton Folk Dance.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m.

Writers Room

Writers receive constructive feedback at these sessions, during which participants read their work and members offer suggestions. Works read are usually less than 15 minutes long, so there is time to discuss a number of pieces during each session. While nonfiction has been a focus in the past, fiction writers are welcome. Participants range from published authors to those looking to improve their skills. The group is led by Loretta and Fred Wish. Quiet Study Room

 

Cover to Cover Book Group

Wednesday, Sept. 21, 4 p.m.

This group for readers of chapter books meets the third Wednesday of every month during the school year to discuss chapter books, short stories, graphic novels and other literary interests. Activities include group reads, writing short book reviews and posting reviews and booklists in BiblioCommons. Registration is not required. Suggested for third, fourth and fifth graders. Story Room

 

Design Disruptors Networking and Screening

Wed., Sept. 21, 6 p.m.

An hourlong networking session begins at 6 p.m. and is followed by a screening of the full-length documentary that details the rise of design as a strategic advantage. The film provides an intimate look into the processes, perspectives and approaches of the product-design and user-experience leaders at Airbnb, Coursera, Dropbox, Etsy, Eventbrite, Evernote, Facebook, Google Ventures, HubSpot, MailChimp, Netflix, Pinterest, Salesforce, Spotify, Twitter, Xero, Zendesk and more. Following the screening, members of IDSA will participate in a discussion. Community Room

 

Thursday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m.

Princeton Farmers Market

Seasonal produce from local farmers, flowers, crafts and a variety of edibles are available through 4 p.m. at this weekly event. Live music from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Hinds Plaza

 

Co-sponsored by the library and Princeton Farmers Market.

 

 

 

Mercer County ID Card Program

Thursday, Sept. 22, noon-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.

All Mercer County residents are eligible for the community ID card, which is a photo identification card providing personal identifying information, medical risk factors, and emergency contact information for the cardholder. This is a privately distributed photo identification card with the sponsorship of various community organizations that form the One Community Coalition. The photo ID may be used at social service agencies, schools, clinics, parks, post offices, and libraries for purposes of access to basic municipal or health services and as a form of identification by check cashing companies, banks, retail stores or other establishments.

The card is issued by the Latin American Legal Defense & Education Fund, a nonprofit advocacy group. There is a $15 cost ($10 for youth under 21 and seniors over 65) per card to cover expenses.  For additional info, see www.laldef.org. Quiet Study Room

 

 

Co-sponsored by the library and the Latin American Legal Defense & Education fund.

 

Thursday, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m.

Writing Workshop

Writers who are working on book-length work are invited to the Writing Workshop to receive helpful, constructive critique aimed from peers. The group is designed so that writers can help other writers of fiction and book-length non-fiction to strengthen characters and story structure.  Participants range from published authors to those looking to improve their skills. Workshop leader is Don Donato.

 

Friday, Sept. 23, 4 p.m.

Acting Out

Students in kindergarten through third grade are invited to engage in dramatic activity including discussions, games, and other fun activities. No experience necessary. Princeton High School drama aficionados will lead the sessions. Story Room

 

 

Princeton Children’s Book Festival

Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m.

More than 80 acclaimed authors and illustrators in children’s literature gather on Hinds Plaza to meet, interact with and sign books for yound readers. Readings and presentations take place throughout the afternoon. Book sales are handled by jaZams with 20 percent of the proceeds donated to the library’s Youth Services Department. Hinds Plaza, rain or shine

 

Co-sponsored by the library, jaZams, xxxxxxxx

 

Wilderness Month Book Discussion: Liz Cutler on “Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness” by Edward Abbey

Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m.

Liz Cutler, sustainability coordinator and longtime English teacher of nature and literature at Princeton Day School, will lead a walk followed by a discussion of Edward Abbey's iconic book of essays "Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness."  The book is based on his time as a park ranger in Arches National Monument in Utah and explores the relationship between wilderness and civilization. The discussion will explore Abbey's idea that “we need wilderness whether or not we ever set foot in it."  Special focus will be on his essay “Down the River.” Note: bring your own lawn chair. Institute Woods, Quaker Friends Meeting House, Mercer Street

 

Presented with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

 

Letra Pequeña (Little Letter)

Monday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m.

Through engagement with books, activities and crafts, these sessions are designed to help children and adults improve Spanish language skills. Sessions are conducted in Spanish and are intended for parents/caregivers to attend with babies and toddlers. Story Room

 

Chess

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 4 p.m.

Children can learn to play and practice chess at these weekly drop-in sessions led by Princeton High School Chess Club members. Story Room

 

Co-sponsored by the library and Princeton High School Chess Club.

 

Thursday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m.

To Be Discussed (TBD) & Knitting

All high school students are welcome to participate in this monthly discussion of great books, films, music, non-fiction, poetry, and all things cultural. Participants may also help create book displays and reading lists for the library, take group trips to see current films, and do group-reads. Knitters are also welcome to come with their latest project and join in on the discussion. Meets on the second Thursday every month. Story Room

 

National Voter Registration Day

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m.

The League of Women Voters of the Princeton area will be available to register voters and answer questions throughout National Voter Registration Day. Lobby

 

Presented with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

 

 

Write Space

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m.

Led by local author Christina Paul, these drop-in workshops focus on the encouragement of writing, finding your voice, and the producing of words through guided prompts and other writing exercises. All levels of writers are welcome. Quiet Study Room

 

Spotlight on the Humanities: Religion in American Life

"Black Gods, Prophets, and Utopian Visions: Religion and Racial Identity in early 20th Century America”

Wednesday, Sept. 28, noon

Princeton University Prof. Judith Weisenfeld explores the intersections of religion and racial identity among black migrants from the South and immigrants from the Caribbean who encountered one another in the northern cities of the early 20th- century Great Migration. Community Room

 

Presented with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

 

 

Wednesday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m.

Crafting Your College Essay

Learn what to write on a college admissions essay and hear how admissions officers react when they read essays. The session features Shelley Krause of Rutgers Prep. Intended for students and adults. Community Room

 

Thursday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m.

Princeton Farmers Market

Seasonal produce from local farmers, flowers, crafts and a variety of edibles are available through 4 p.m. at this weekly event. Live music from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Hinds Plaza

 

Co-sponsored by the library and Princeton Farmers Market.

 

 

 

Thursday, Sept. 29, 4 p.m.

Children in grades 1-5 are invited to participate in a non-competitive community-based LEGO session, including building time and round-table discussion. DUPLO blocks will be available for younger children outside the Story Room. Story Room

 

 

Mercer County ID Card Program

Thursday, Sept. 29, noon-2 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m.

All Mercer County residents are eligible for the community ID card, which is a photo identification card providing personal identifying information, medical risk factors, and emergency contact information for the cardholder. This is a privately distributed photo identification card with the sponsorship of various community organizations that form the One Community Coalition. The photo ID may be used at social service agencies, schools, clinics, parks, post offices, and libraries for purposes of access to basic municipal or health services and as a form of identification by check cashing companies, banks, retail stores or other establishments.

The card is issued by the Latin American Legal Defense & Education Fund, a nonprofit advocacy group. There is a $15 cost ($10 for youth under 21 and seniors over 65) per card to cover expenses.  For additional info, see www.laldef.org. Quiet Study Room

 

 

Co-sponsored by the library and the Latin American Legal Defense & Education fund.

 

Friday, Sept. 30, 4 p.m.

Acting Out

Students in kindergarten through third grade are invited to engage in dramatic activity including discussions, games, and other fun activities. No experience necessary. Princeton High School drama aficionados will lead the sessions. Story Room

 

 

Job Seeker Sessions

Friday, Sept. 30, 9:45 a.m.

The library and Professional Services Group of Mercer County sponsor sessions for professionals who are seeking new employment and contracting opportunities throughout the region. Please check the library’s website for specific topics. Community Room

 

 

 

 

 

All Princeton Public Library programs are free and open to the public. If programs require registration, preference is given to library cardholders. The physically challenged should contact the library at (609) 924-9529 48 hours before any program with questions about special accommodations.

 

Opinions expressed during programming at Princeton Public Library do not necessarily reflect the views of the library, its staff, trustees or supporters.

 

The library is in the Sands Library Building at 65 Witherspoon St. in Princeton, NJ. Convenient parking is available on neighboring streets and in the borough-operated Spring Street Garage, which is adjacent to the library. For more information about library programs and services, call (609) 924-9529 or visit www.princetonlibrary.org

September Events at Princeton Public Library
August 15, 2013

Sept. 1 through Dec. 31

Knit for Others

We will collect knitted and crocheted items that will be displayed on a clothesline behind the library’s Welcome Desk and donated to local organizations for distribution to those in need. Welcome Desk

 

Sept. 3, 3 p.m.

Downton Abbey Tea Time

A screening of “A Journey to the Highlands,” the Season 3 finale of the popular “Masterpiece Classic” period drama about the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants who live in the fictional Yorkshire country estate. Community Room

 

Sept. 4, 7 p.m.

“I Have a Dream …” Commemoration

This 50th-anniversary tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech includes a screening of the speech and a talk by Rev. Gil Caldwell, who was a foot soldier in the Civil Rights Movement and marched with King. Joining Caldwell will be his son Dale Caldwell who will also share his perspective.  See Sept. 8 for related program. Co-sponsored by the library and the Princeton Symphony Orchestra as part of PSO’s Great Migration series. Community Room

 

Sept. 5, 11 a.m.

Princeton Farmers’ Market

Seasonal produce from local farmers, flowers, crafts and a variety of edibles are offered at this weekly market, which runs through Nov. 14. Hinds Plaza

 

Sept. 5, 10 a.m.

The library and Professional Services Group of Mercer County sponsor sessions for professionals who are seeking new employment and contracting opportunities throughout the region. Please check the PPL website for specific topics. Community Room

Co-sponsored by the library and PSG of Mercer County.

 

Sept. 6, 2 p.m.

Central Jersey Drupal

A weekly four-hour co-working opportunity for Drupalists or anyone with a tech bent to share camaraderie, new ideas and tips. Quiet Room

Co-sponsored by the library and Central Jersey Drupal Group.

 

Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

Dancing Under the Stars

Members of the Central Jersey Dance Society will lead this three-hour session of dancing to recorded music. While not providing formallessons, they will demonstrate some of the basic steps to many of the ballroom and modern dances. Hinds Plaza

Co-sponsored by the library and the Central Jersey Dance Society.

 

 

Sept. 8, 3 p.m.

Concert: Follow the Drinking Gourd

Music with traditional African American roots including inventive arrangements of spirituals and works by blues-inspired composers Harold Arlen and George Gershwin are part of the program. Co-sponsored by the library and the Princeton Symphony Orchestra as part of PSO’s Great Migration series.

Community Room

 

Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m.

Mystery Book Group

Librarian Gayle Stratton leads a discussion of “An Instance of the Fingerposts” by Iain Pears. Quiet Room

 

Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m.

Poets at the Library 

The critique and performance group Cool Women explore the theme “Fall Ahead.” Known for their themed, improv-style poetry readings, Cool Women riff on each other’s poems like jazz musicians, providing an unpredictable and compelling performance. Cool Women began as a monthly critique group in 1997 and continues to meet each month in each other’s homes. Since their debut at Micawber Books in Princeton on Valentine’s Day, 2000, they have read together at many venues throughout the tri-state area and beyond. All nine members (Eloise Bruce, Juditha Dowd, Joyce Lott, Lois Marie Harrod, Betty Lies, Judy Michaels, Penelope Schott, Maxine Susman, and Gretna Wilkinson) have deep New Jersey roots and are widely published. Their work has appeared in hundreds of literary journals, and they have won many prizes, grants, fellowships and awards. Several are Geraldine R. Dodge poets. Singly and as a group, they have taught in various workshops, universities, and adult education settings, mentored young poets, and generally worked to spread the word that being a poet — particularly a woman poet — is cool.

Together, the poets have produced four anthologies and two CDs of their work. Their fifth poetry anthology will be released in December. Fireplace Area, second floor

Co-sponsored by the library, U.S. 1 Poets and Delaware Valley Poets.

 

Sept. 10, 7 p.m.

Talk: “Thinking About Retirement?”

Carol King, director of the Princeton Senior Resource Center’s Next Step programs, and financial advisor Eleanor Szymanski talk about making sure your money matches your plans and your lifestyle matches your dreams. Princeton Room

Co-sponsored by the library and the Princeton Senior Resource Center’s Next Step: Engaged Retirement and Encore Careers Program.

 

 

Sept. 10, 7 p.m.

The Library Core (TLC)

All high school students are invited to join this group that will plan, promote and staff library programs throughout the year. Meetingswill be on the second Tuesday each month.

 

Sept. 11, 7 p.m.

Ask a Lawyer

Lawyers will be at the library for free private consultations on immigration and general legal issues. First-come, first-served; no appointment necessary. Spanish translators will be available. For more information, call Lucia Acosta at 609.924.9529, ext. 245. Conference Room and Tower Room

Co-sponsored by the library, the Latin American Task Force, The Princeton Housing Authority and the Mercer County Bar Association.

 

Sept. 12, 7 p.m.

Author Deborah Yaffe: “Among the Janeites”

The author and lifelong Janeite talks about her book that opens the door on the quirky, thriving subculture of Jane Austen fandom. Community Room

 

Sept. 12, 10:30 a.m.

Fiction Book Group

Librarian Kristin Friberg leads a discussion of Dave Eggers' National Book Award-nominated "A Hologram for the King." In a rising Saudi Arabian city, far from weary, recession-scarred America, a strugglingbusinessman pursues a last-ditch attempt to stave off foreclosure, pay his daughter's college tuition, and finally do something great. Conference Room

 

Sept. 12, 7 p.m.

Black Voices Book Group

The group discusses “Nowhere is a Place” by Bernice McFadden, a multi-generational saga that emerges through the stories a daughter coaxes from her mother during a cross-country road trip to a family reunion. Princeton Room

 

Sept. 12, 10 a.m.

The library and Professional Services Group of Mercer County sponsor sessions for professionals who are seeking new employment and contracting opportunities throughout the region. Please check the PPL website for specific topics. Community Room

 

Co-sponsored by the library and PSG of Mercer County.

 

Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m.

 

Film: “We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks”

Director Alex Gibney’s documentary tells the story of WikiLeaks.org, the website launched by Australian Internet activist Julian Assange that regularly publishes top-secret documents and covert information often regarding governments and their military operations. 2 hours, 7 minutes. Community Room

 

Sept. 13, 4 p.m.

Let’s Dance

Join the fun as we spin favorite tunes from the ‘60s through today to get the preschool set (and their parents) moving at this popular monthly program. Community Room

 

Sept. 14, 2 p.m.

All SET

Children in grades 1-5 are invited to participate in hands-on experiments in science, engineering and technology. Registration required at princetonlibrary.org. Third floor

 

Sept. 14, 2 p.m.

Cover to Cover Club

This is the first meeting of the book group for fourth- and fifth-grade readers that will meet on the second Saturday of every month throughout the school year. Bring your friends, make new friends and read and talk about your favorite (and not-so-favorite) books. At this meeting, we will vote on the books that we will read during the year, so come prepared with suggestions. Conference Room

 

Sept. 14, 11 a.m.

Go-Between Club

This club for middle school students meets monthly at the library. Talk about books and other interests, help with library events, plan programs with the staff and have a say in library services. New members arealways welcome but participation is limited to 25. Register at princetonlibrary.org. Conference Room

 

Sept. 15, 4 p.m.

 

ESL Classes

Speakers of world languages who are learning English as a second language are invited to these two-hour classes, which continue weekly through Nov. 17. Conference Room and Tower Room

Co-sponsored by the library and St. Paul’s Church.

 

Sept. 15, 3 p.m.

Lecture in Song: Fred Miller

Pianist, vocalist and library favorite Fred Miller presents one of his popular lectures in song examining the life and music of Alan Jay Lerner. Community Room

 

Sept. 17, 7 p.m.

Teen Discussion

High school students are invited to join this monthly discussion group to talk about books, television, movies, music and all things cultural. Meetings will be on the third Tuesday every month. Teen Center

 

Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m.

SCORE Seminar: “Building a Successful Business Plan”

Failure to formulate a business plan is the most common mistake new business owners make. In this seminar, SCORE counselor Bill Lichtman walks participants through the steps from vision to financials, including a schedule, examples and potential sources of funding. Registration required at scoreprinceton.org

 Co-sponsored by the library and the Princeton chapter of SCORE.

 

 

Sept. 18, 7 p.m.

 

Book Discussion: “The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg

Steven Georges, founder of Einstein Alley Entrepreneurs Collaborative Book Club leads a discussion of the award-winning business reporter’s book about the science behind human nature and its potential for transformation. Conference Room

Co-sponsored by the library and Einstein Alley Entrepreneurs Collaborative Book Club.

 

Sept. 18, noon

Authors John Searles: “Help for the Haunted” and Adriana Trigliani; “The Shoemaker’s Wife”

In this unusual pairing, the authors talk about and sign copies of their books. Searles is the author of the national bestsellers “Boy Still Missing” and “Strange but True.” He frequently appears as a book critic on NBC's “Today” show and CBS's “The Early Show.” He is the editor-at-large of Cosmopolitan.

Trigiani is an award-winning playwright, television writer, and documentary filmmaker. In addition to the New York Times bestseller “The Shoemaker’s Wife,” her books include the “Big Stone Gap” series; “Very Valentine, the bestselling memoir “Don’t Sing at the Table” and more. Community Room

 

Sept. 19, 7 p.m.

The Knit Nook

Join old friends and make new ones at these monthly knitting sessions. Bring your own supplies and share your stories and tips in a friendly gathering place for knitters. Please note: The Knit Nook is not a knitting class, but adult knitters with all levels of experience are welcome. Quiet Room

 

Sept. 19, 10 a.m.

The library and Professional Services Group of Mercer County sponsor sessions for professionals who are seeking new employment and contracting opportunities throughout the region. Please check the PPL website for specific topics. Community Room

Co-sponsored by the library and PSG of Mercer County.

 

Sept. 21, 11 a.m.

More than 80 authors and illustrators gather to interact with children and their families and discuss their work at this popular five-hour annual event. Hinds Plaza and Community Room

Co-sponsored by the Friends of Princeton Public Library, Terra Momo Restaurant Group, jaZams of Princeton

 

Sept. 24, 7 p.m.

Socrates Café

Participants seek wisdom and knowledge through interactive discussion, questioning, and presenting multiple perspectives on topics of interest to the group. Conference Room

 

Sept. 24, 7 p.m.

 

Books on Tap

Librarian Kristin Friberg leads a discussion of "The Twelve Tribes of Hattie" by Ayana Mathis, the story of the Great Migration told through one family’s trials. Bring your library card to get $2 and $3 selected beer specials and a 10 percent discount on an appetizer. Yankee Doodle Tap Room, Nassau Inn

Part of the PSO Great Migration series of programs.

 

Sept. 26, 7 p.m.

Talk: “Introduction to Your Lifestyle in Retirement”

Carol King, director of the Princeton Senior Resource Center’s Next Step programs, offers an introduction to planning for retirement or a major lifestyle change. Options for dealing with change, managing time, identifying passions and volunteering are explored. Princeton Room

Co-sponsored by the library and the Princeton Senior Resource Center’s Next Step: Engaged Retirement and Encore Careers Program.

 

Sept. 30, 7 p.m.

Film: “Rethinking Dyslexia”Director James Redford provides accounts of the dyslexic experience from children, experts and iconic leaders at the top oftheir fields to show that dyslexia - a persistent problem with learning to read - can be as great a gift as it sometimes is an obstacle. 52 minutes. Community Room

 

 

Sept. 30, noon

Talk: “Philosophy and Free Will”

Princeton University Stuart Professor of Philosophy and Council of the Humanities chair Gideon Rosen gives a lunchtime talk. Part of the Spotlight on the Humanities: Philosophy series. Community Room

 

The Spotlight on the Humanities: Philosophy series is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

 

September Events at Princeton Public Library
August 13, 2012

 

Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m.

Reading and Discussion: Christopher Durang and Kristine Nielsen

Playwright Christopher Durang and Obie Award-winning actress Kristine Nielsen will read and discuss Durang’s work, including his newest play, “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” which will have its world premiere at McCarter Theatre in September. McCarter’s Erica Nagel will moderate the program, which will be followed by a Q&A. Durang is the author of such plays as “Beyond Therapy,” “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You,” and “Why Torture is Wrong (and the People Who Love Them).” Acclaimed as one of the premier funny ladies of the American stage, Nielsen has delighted audiences with her performances in Durang’s “Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge,” “Betty’s Summer Vacation” and “Miss Witherspoon,” which she performed at McCarter in 2005. Ms. Nielsen will star alongside David Hyde Pierce and Sigourney Weaver in “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.” Community Room  

 

 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Closed for Labor Day.

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Sept. 4, 10 a.m.

Princeton Eats

Featuring Baker Denis Granorolo

The baker from the Terra Momo group of restaurants will give a lesson inspired by items found in the Princeton Farmer’s Market. Registration required at princetonlibrary.org. Community Room

Co-sponsored by the library and Terra Momo Restaurant Group.

 

Sept. 4, 7 p.m.

The Writers Room Group

Writers can receive constructive feedback at these sessions, during which participants read their work and members offer suggestions. Works read are usually less than 15 minutes long, so there is time to discuss a number of pieces during each session. While nonfiction has been a focus in the past, fiction writers are welcome. Participants range from published authors to those looking to improve their skills. Princeton Room

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Sept. 6, 11 a.m.

Princeton Farmers’ Market

Seasonal produce from local farmers, flowers, crafts and a variety of edibles are offered at this weekly market, which runs through Nov. 15. Hinds Plaza

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m.

QuickBooks

Oria Gonzales, a certified QuickBooks trainer, provides free basic training in the use of QuickBooks. Class is limited to eight participants. Registration required at scoreprinceton.org.

Technology Center

Co-sponsored by the library and the Princeton Area Chapter of SCORE.

 

Sept. 8, 11 a.m.

Princeton Children’s

Book Festival

More than 70 authors and illustrators gather to interact with children and their families and discuss their work at this popular five-hour annual event. Hinds Plaza and Community Room

Co-sponsored by the library, Terra Momo Restaurant Group, JaZams of Princeton and Princeton University.

See Feature Story, Page 3

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Sept. 10, 11 a.m.

Literacy Event

Join U.S. Rep. Rush Holt and adults who have learned to read as the Literacy Volunteers in Mercer County kick off a monthlong observance of Adult Literacy Month in Mercer County. Students will share their stories of learning to read, getting jobs and becoming citizens. Volunteer opportunities will be discussed. Community Room

 

Sept. 10-13, 4 p.m.

Back-to-School Bootcamp

Drop in to meet and talk with the librarians on the Youth Services Team and learn how to use Brainfuse, BiblioCommons and other resources to get the school year off to a great start. Youth Services Department

 

Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m.

Poetry in the Library:

Paul Muldoon 

Poet, Pulitzer Prize-winner and Princeton University professor Paul Muldoon reads from his works followed by an open-mic session. Born in Northern Ireland, Muldoon has lived in the United States since 1987. He is the Howard G.B. Clark ’21 Professor at Princeton, where he is also chair of the Peter B. Lewis Center for the Arts. Since 2007, he has been poetry editor of The New Yorker.

Fireplace Area, second floor

Co-sponsored by the library, US 1 Poets and Delaware Valley Poets.

 

Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m.

Mystery Book Group

Librarian Gayle Stratton leads a discussion of “The Snowman” by Jo Nesbo. Inspector Harry Hole suspects that a recent disappearance of a woman on the day of the first snowfall is linked to a suspicious letter he’s received.  What ensues is a chilling cat-and-mouse case with a serial killer who keeps changing his pattern. Quiet Room

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Sept. 11, 7 p.m.

Talk: “Aging Athletes”

Dr. Adam Redlich talks about staying fit, keeping your competitive edge and avoiding injury as we age. Redlich is the head of A+ Sports Medicine in Robbinsville and has served as an assistant team physician at Rutgers and Georgian Court universities.

Fireplace Area, second floor

Part of the Next Step Speaker series. Co-sponsored by the library and the Princeton Senior Resource Center’s Next Step Engaged Retirement and Encore Careers Program.

 

Sept. 11, 7 p.m.

Scholar-Led Book Discussion: “Once in a Promised Land”

Sarah Islam of the Near East Studies Department of Princeton University leads a discussion of “Once in a Promised Land,” Laila Halaby’s novel chronicling the disintegration of a Jordanian couple’s marriage in the turbulent days after 9/11. Part of the Fertile Crescent series, a regional showcase of exhibitions, symposia, lectures, film screenings, musical and literary events by contemporary Middle East women artists, scholars, filmmakers, composers, performers, and writers.

Quiet Room

“The Fertile Crescent: Gender, Art, and Society” is a partnership of the library, Rutgers University, Princeton University, the Institute for Advanced Study, The College of New Jersey, the Arts Council of Princeton, New Brunswick and East Brunswick public libraries;  the West Windsor Arts Council and the Regal Theatre. The series has been made possible through support from the National Endowment for the Arts grant number 10-4100-7033; the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; the Violet Jabara Charitable Trust; the Artis Foundation and the Office of Cultural Affairs, Consulate General of Israel in New York, both of which helped fund the participation of the five Israeli artists; Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany; and the Harris Finch Foundation. Several programs were made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. Program partners and co-sponsoring departments, including the Rutgers Centers for Global Advancement and International Affairs also contributed to the funding as did Basem and Muna Hishmeh, along with other individuals.

 

WEDNESDAY,  SEPTEMBER 12

Sept. 12, 5 p.m.

Wednesday Writers Workshop

Led by Beth Plankey, this group encourages and supports creative writers through group and individual discussion sessions leading up to the November celebration of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Princeton Room

 

Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m.

Origami Club

Anyone interested in the traditional Japanese art of paper folding is invited to meet for 90 minutes of new, often seasonal folding. Beginners are welcome. For all ages; adults must accompany children younger than 7.  Activity Room

 

Sept 12, 7 p.m.

College Essay Night

Learn more about what to write on a college admission essay and hear how admissions officers react when they read essays. The session features Shelley Krause of Rutgers Prep, Meg Caddeau of Stuart Country Day School and a representative from Princeton University’s Office of Admissions. Intended for high school students and adults.

Community Room

 

Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Talking Politics Book Group: “Overreach” by John C. Edwards

Edwards shows that the frustrations encountered by President Obama after he took office were predictable and the inevitable result of misunderstanding the nature of presidential power. Joan Goldstein of Mercer County Community College leads the discussion. Quiet Room

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m.

Fiction Book Group

Librarian Kristin Friberg leads a discussion of the 2011 National Book Award winner, “Salvage the Bones” by Jesmyn Ward. Told over the course of 12 days — 10 days preceding Hurricane Katrina, the day it hits, and the day after – “Salvage the Bones” explores teenage pregnancy, poverty, dogfighting and one family’s deep bonds amid circumstances that are clearly beyond their control. Conference Room

 

Sept. 13, 11 a.m.

Princeton Farmers’ Market

Seasonal produce from local farmers, flowers, crafts and a variety of edibles are offered at this weekly market, featuring entertainment at 12:30 p.m. Hinds Plaza

 

Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Film: “I am Carolyn Parker: The Good, the Mad and the Beautiful”

Academy Award-winning director Jonathan Demme started out to document Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of New Orleans and ended up with this character study of the courage and resiliency of a fearless matriarch and civil rights activist. Following the screening, producer Daniel Wolff will conduct a Q&A and sign copies of his book, “The Fight for Home: How (Parts of) New Orleans Came Back,” which is based on the film. Community Room

Co-sponsored by the library and American Documentary/POV.

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

KIDS Sept. 14, 4 p.m.

Let’s Dance

Join the fun as we spin favorite tunes from the ‘60s through today to get the preschool set moving at this monthly event. Community Room

 

Sept. 14, 7 p.m.

Author Molly Ringwald

The author and actress discusses and signs copies of her debut work of fiction, “When It Happens to You,” which interweaves eight stories, all with a theme of betrayal. Community Room. Tickets (JANIE WILL PROVIDE A LINK TODAY) are $25 and include a copy of “When It Happens to You.”

For details, including ticket information, see feature story on Page 5 of Connections, the library magazine. (I WILL PROVIDE A LINK TO THISPAGE WHEN CONNECTIONS GOES LIVE)

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

FERTILE CRESCENT SERIES

Sept. 15 – Dec. 31

Exhibition: Mary Cross and Ifat Shatzky

Solo shows by photographer Mary Cross (“Egyptland”) and painter Ifat Shatzky will be on display through December as part of the Fertile Crescent series. A photojournalist and essayist, Cross is emerita professor of English at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison. Princeton resident Ifat Shatzky grew up on a kibbutz and received a bachelor’s degree in art and education at the Ramat Hasharon School for the Arts, Tel-Aviv, Israel. Her work has been included in exhibitions at Ellarslie, the Museum of the City of Trenton; Mercer County Artists juried exhibitions; and Arts Council of Princeton. Part of the Fertile Crescent series, a regional showcase of exhibitions, symposia, lectures, film screenings, musical and literary events by contemporary Middle Eastern women artists, scholars, filmmakers, composers, performers, and writers.

Reference Gallery

“The Fertile Crescent: Gender, Art, and Society” is a partnership of the library, Rutgers University, Princeton University, the Institute for Advanced Study, The College of New Jersey, the Arts Council of Princeton, New Brunswick and East Brunswick public libraries;  the West Windsor Arts Council and the Regal Theatre. The series has been made possible through support from the National Endowment for the Arts grant number 10-4100-7033; the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; the Violet Jabara Charitable Trust; the Artis Foundation and the Office of Cultural Affairs, Consulate General of Israel in New York, both of which helped fund the participation of the five Israeli artists; Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany; and the Harris Finch Foundation. Several programs were made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. Program partners and co-sponsoring departments, including the Rutgers Centers for Global Advancement and International Affairs also contributed to the funding as did Basem and Muna Hishmeh, along with other individuals.

 

Sept. 15, 10:30 a.m.

Robert McCloskey Story Time

We’ll celebrate the birthday of the author and illustrator of such beloved children’s books as “Make Way for Ducklings” and “Time of Wonder” at this special story time for children 2 and up. Story Room

 

Sept. 15, 11 a.m.

Go-Between Club

This club for middle school students meets monthly at the library. Talk about books and other interests, help with library events, plan programs with the staff and have a say in library services. New members are always welcome but participation is limited to 25. Register by visiting online events calendar at princetonlibrary.org. Conference Room

 

Sept. 15, 2 p.m.

Puppets With a Mission

Children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to a puppet show designed to promote awareness of bullying. Intervention and prevention strategies are shown through masterful puppetry, singing and role-playing. Community Room

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Sept. 16, 1 p.m.

Film: “Deathtrap”

In this quirky mystery, Christopher Reeve stars as an aspiring playwright whose first effort draws the sinister attention of his teacher, a slumping playwright portrayed by Michael Caine. Barbara L. Johnson, Reeve’s mother, will host this event, which includes refreshments between screenings. 1 hour, 54 minutes.

Community Room

Sept. 16, 3:30 p.m.

Film: “Somewhere in Time”

Christopher Reeve portrays a playwright who falls in love with the photograph of a beautiful woman (Jane Seymour) and travels back in time to find her in this film, based on Richard Matheson’s novel “Bid Time Return.” 

1 hour, 43 minutes

Community Room

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Sept. 18, 6:45 p.m.

SCORE Seminar: “Small Business Accounting Basics”

Leon Petelle, a retired certified public accountant, leads this seminar on accounting basics for the non-financial person who needs advice on the financial management of a small business. Community Room

Co-sponsored by the library and SCORE of Princeton.

 

Sept. 18, 7 p.m.

The Writers Room Group

Writers can receive constructive feedback at these sessions, during which participants read their work and members offer suggestions. Works read are usually less than 15 minutes long, so there is time to discuss a number of pieces during each session. While nonfiction has been a focus in the past, fiction writers are welcome. Participants range from published authors to those looking to improve their skills. Princeton Room

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Sept. 19, 5 p.m.

Wednesday Writers Workshop

Discussion group for creative writers. For full description, see Sept. 12 entry. Princeton Room

 

Sept. 19, 7 p.m.

WAYSiDE SHRiNES

This collective of international musicians living in the Princeton area plays original songs with lyrics by poet Paul Muldoon. Members include violinist Timothy Chaston (Australia), guitarist and vocalist Ila Couch (New Zealand), guitarist and vocalist Chris Harford (U.S.), drummer Ray Kubian (U.S.), keyboardist Noriko Manabe (Japan), guitarist and songwriter Muldoon (Ireland), accordionist Kate Neal (Australia) and bassist Nigel Smith (UK). Hinds Plaza

 

Sept. 19, 7 p.m.

Circulo de Lectura: “Los días del arcoíris” por Antonio Skármeta
Ganadora del Premio Iberoamericano de Narrativa 2011, la novela es una bella historia real de ilusión y esperanza en tiempos difíciles. Princeton Room

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Sept. 20, 11 a.m.

Princeton Farmers’ Market

Seasonal produce from local farmers, flowers, crafts and a variety of edibles are available at this weekly market, featuring musical entertainment. Hinds Plaza

 

Sept. 20, noon

Talk: Esther da Costa Meyer

A professor of modern architecture at Princeton University, da Costa Meyer will talk about Vienna around 1900, when a group of artists, architects, writers and composers collaborated to create a complex and dazzling urban culture that both challenged and reflected tradition in many ways. Part of the Spotlight on the Humanities: Architecture series.

Community Room

 

Sept. 20, 7 p.m.

Help for Struggling Readers

Brian Meersma, a high school junior, member of the Bookshare Advisory Board and an assistive technology blogger leads an interactive workshop on using technology to enhance reading and writing skills, bridging the gap between learning to read and reading to learn. Parents and children will learn how qualified students can get free technology that will read novels and textbooks aloud while highlighting the words; how to turn an iPhone into a scanner; how to do a Google search based on your reading level, how to use spell checks designed especially for poor spellers and more.

Community Room

 

Sept. 20, 7 p.m.

The Knit Nook

Adult knitters gather to work on projects and talk at these popular monthly sessions. While knitters of all skill levels are welcome, please note that this is not a knitting instruction class. Quiet Room

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Sept. 21, 6 p.m.

Film: “The Hunger Games”

Based on the book by Suzanne Collins, this is the story of a post-apocalyptic world where two teenagers are selected each year to compete

in a televised fight to the death.

2 hours, 22 minutes. Community Room

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Sept. 22, 9 a.m.

Panel Discussion:

“Sustaining Princeton

as a Livable Community”

Mayoral candidates Liz Lempert and Dick Woodbridge will be part of a discussion facilitated by members of Princeton Future. Community Room

Co-sponsored by the library and Princeton Future.

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Sept. 23, 4 p.m.

ESL Class

Speakers of world languages who are learning English as a second language are invited to these two-hour classes, which continue weekly through Nov. 18. Conference Room

Co-sponsored by the library and St. Paul’s Church.

 

Sept. 23, 2 p.m.

Film and Discussion: “leben um zu sagen” (“Live to Tell”)

Longtime McCarter Theatre publicist Dan Bauer discusses his family’s journey from 1938 Austria. The 30-minute documentary is told through the eyes of his 100-year-old grandmother, his father and a cousin, all of whom talk about how their lives were changed when the Nazis took over Vienna. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion including Bauer, Dr. Paul Winkler, executive director of the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education and Susan Hoskins, executive director of the Princeton Senior Resource Center. Community Room

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Sept. 24, 7 p.m.

Panel Discussion:

“College Bound, Now What?”

This panel discussion on making informed decisions about a career path includes Alex Freund, founder of Landing Expert Career Coaching; Holly Bull, president of the Center for Interim Programs; Paul Scutt, co-founder and co-director of Princeton Learning Cooperative; and Suzanne Cunningham, gardening teacher at the Waldorf School. The discussion is the first in the Choose Your Future: Creating Your Career Path series. Fireplace Area, second floor

Co-sponsored by the library and JobTalk4All.

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Sept. 25, 7 p.m.

Books on Tap Book Group

Librarian Kristin Friberg leads a discussion of “Middlesex” by Jeffrey Eugenides. The book tells the story of Calliope Stephanides, and three generations of the Greek-American Stephanides family. To understand why she is not like other girls, Calliope has to uncover a guilty family secret, and the astonishing genetic history that turns Callie into Cal. Bring your library card to get $2 and $3 selected beer specials and a 10 percent discount on an appetizer. Yankee Doodle Tap Room, Nassau Inn

 

Sept. 25, 7 p.m.

Princeton Tech Meetup

Members of the Princeton area tech community, including creatives, entrepreneurs and investors are welcome to attend this meeting modeled after Tech Meetup groups in New York, Hoboken and Philadelphia. The goal is to bring Princeton students and faculty together with experienced professionals to benefit from each other’s advice, knowledge, perspective and energy. Meetings will include demos, group discussions, networking and socializing time, and a keynote speaker when possible. Registration required at www.meetup.com/princeton-tech/. Community Room

 

Sept. 25, 7 p.m.

Socrates Café

Participants seek wisdom and knowledge through interactive discussion, questioning, and presenting multiple perspectives on topics of interest to the group. Conference Room

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Sept. 26, 5 p.m.

Wednesday Writers Workshop

Discussion group for creative writers. For full description, see Sept. 12 entry. Princeton Room

 

Sept. 26, 7 p.m.

Princeton Symphony Soundtracks: “Chinese Art, Past and Present”

As a prelude to the Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s Oct. 7 Classical Series concert, “China’s Glory,” faculty from Princeton University’s Art and Archeology department give a talk on the Princeton University Art Museum’s extensive Chinese collection, with pieces dating from Neolithic to present times. The artwork discussed during the lecture will be on display after the Oct. 7 concert, at a reception at the Art Museum. Community Room

Co-sponsored by the library and Princeton Symphony Orchestra.

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Sept. 27, 11 a.m.

Princeton Farmers’ Market

Seasonal produce from local farmers, flowers, crafts and a variety of edibles are available at this weekly market, featuring musical entertainment. Hinds Plaza

 

Sept. 27, 7 p.m.

Talk: “Introduction to Your Lifestyle in Retirement”

Carol King, director of the Princeton Senior Resource Center’s Next Step programs, offers an introduction to planning for retirement or a major lifestyle change. Options for dealing with change, managing time, identifying passions and volunteering are explored. Princeton Room

Co-sponsored by the library and the

Prince-ton Senior Resource Center’s Next Step: Engaged Retirement and Encore Careers Program.

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

The library will be closed in preparation for the Beyond Words benefit. Regular hours resume Sept. 30.

 

Sept. 29, 6 p.m.

Beyond Words Benefit:

Jeffrey Eugenides

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Princeton University creative writing teacher and Princeton resident, whose most recent novel “The Marriage Plot” was a major national best-seller, speaks as part of “Beyond Words: An Evening to Benefit Princeton Public Library.” $40 talk-only tickets available at princeton.edu/utickets/

Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, Princeton University

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Sept. 30, 4 p.m.

Film: “Bitter Seeds”

This documentary chronicles what happens when farmers from India become part of the worldwide switch to genetically modified seeds. Many get deeply in debt, and are unable to provide for their families. It has been estimated that as many as 250,000 have committed suicide. 1 hour, 28 minutes.

Community Room

Co-sponsored by the library and Global Cinema Café.

 

Sept. 30, 4 p.m.

ESL Class

Speakers of world languages who are learning English as a second language are invited to these two-hour classes, which continue weekly through Nov. 18. Conference Room

Co-sponsored by the library and St. Paul’s Church.

 

September Events at Princeton Public Library
September 02, 2010

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED


Sept. 1, 6 p.m.

FILMS FOR FOODIES
In this series co-sponsored by Mediterra Restaurant, come for the film at 6 p.m., then dine at Mediterra, where special menu items based on the theme of the movie will be available at discount prices.
 “Fried Green Tomatoes”
Jon Avnet directed this 1991 film based on a novel by Fannie Flagg about an unhappy housewife. She befriends an old lady in a nursing home and is enthralled by her tales of people she used to know. The all-star cast includes Kathy Bates, Cicely Tyson, Jessica Tandy and Mary Stuart Masterson.
 


Sept. 2, 2 p.m.
What It Means to Eat Well
“What should I eat?” The answer to this ordinary question can be complicated for those trying to consume a healthy diet. Nutritional guidelines can be confusing and conventional wisdom doesn’t always hold true. Jan Cho, an expert who blogs on the subject, advocates eating meaningfully, which requires complete participation in the experience, from knowing how and where an ingredient was grown to savoring it in a meal we prepared.  This is the way to eat for wellbeing, and for all aspects of our being--mind, soul and body alike. Cho will offer samples of some freshly prepared and nutritious food following the hour-long discussion.
 
 
Sept. 3, 10 a.m.

FRIDAY FILM CAFÉ
Enjoy cookies and coffee while watching a late-morning film. Our theme for fall is “Classics of Literature on the Silver Screen.
“The Great Gatsby”
Francis Ford Coppola’s 1974 film of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel stars Mia Farrow and Robert Redford. Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.
 
 
Sept. 4, 2:30 p.m.
PIXAR FILM SERIES
“Finding Nemo”
When the defiant clownfish Nemo takes off from his dad Marlin and gets captured by a tropical fish seeker he finds himself stuck in a fishbowl in a dentist’s office. Marlin and his well-meaning, but wacky, friend Dory embark on an epic journey to find his son.
 
 
Sept. 7, 21; Oct. 5, 19; Nov. 2, 16, 7-9 p.m.
The Writer’s Room Group
Develop your writing skills in this friendly, non-threatening atmosphere. Receive constructive feedback at these sessions, during which participants read their work and members offer suggestions. Works read are usually less than 15 minutes long, so there is time to discuss a number of pieces during each session. While non-fiction has been the focus at previous groups, fiction writers are welcomed. Past participants have ranged from published authors to those just writing for the joy of it and looking to improve their skills. Registration is required; visit www.princetonlibrary.org.
 
 



 
Sept. 9, 7 p.m.
How to Make the Rest of Your Life, the Best of Your Life
Author Jim Donovan is passionate about aging and the myths that surround it. In this presentation and book-signing, he talks about why he believes getting old is just a state of mind. Sharing strategies that will keep purpose and prosperity in one’s life regardless of age, Donovan strives to skewer stereotypes about getting older. Among his beliefs: retirement is the worst idea anyone ever had.
 
 


Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m.
TALKING POLITICS
Discussions led by Joan Goldstein of Mercer County Community College
Quiet Room, first floor
"The Politics of Offshore Oil" edited by Joan Goldstein
Series moderator Joan Goldstein is the editor of this collection from the 1980s, which includes chapters by scientists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and the Bureau of Land Management; an oil industry executive; and a leader of Friends of the Earth. Goldstein is updating the book for reissue.
 
 
Sept. 15, 6 p.m.
Social Media Event
Lee Mikles, CEO of The Archer Group of Wilmington, Del., and author of “Engage Your Brand,” will be the guest speaker at this event co-sponsored by the Social Media Club of Princeton. Anyone interested in social media is invited to attend. A “meet and greet” will be followed by Mikles’ program. Mikles started The Archer Group with a desire to do something more than just build websites. He wanted to help marketers make their interactive marketing efforts invaluable to their overall businesses. As the CEO of the company, he provides the vision and overall strategy.
 
 
 
Sept. 16, 2 p.m.
Make Your Own Baby Food
Happy Baby representative Nicole Koroghlian Auker will demonstrate how to prepare healthy, organic food for babies. The process of starting solid foods and the benefits of making your own will be taught. Babies are welcome.
 
 
Sept. 16, 7 p.m.
ART TALK
Cassie Jones
Jones’s vibrantly colored works on paper, foam, plastic, paper bags and other media have earned her a reputation for innovative, interesting work. In this talk, she will discuss the works on exhibition in the second floor Reference Gallery. Jones is a Princeton native who lives in Bowdoin, Maine. She earned an undergraduate degree in visual art and psychology from Bowdoin College and a master’s in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design. Her work has been displayed at the Coleman Burke Gallery in New York and at galleries in Maine, Chicago, and Boston.
Co-sponsored by the library and the Arts Council of Princeton
 

Sept. 17, 10 a.m.
FRIDAY FILM CAFÉ
 “For Whom the Bell Tolls”
Ingrid Bergman and Gary Cooper star in this 1943 adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s novel about the Spanish Civil War. Despite the film's financial success and winning an Oscar, Hemingway greatly disliked the film, due to the removal of the book's political content.
 
 

Sept. 18, 2 p.m.
Citizenship Workshop
This three-hour workshop gathers in one place all the necessary resources to begin the application process for U.S. citizenship. Immigrants who have been legal permanent residents for at least five years (three if married to a U.S. citizen) and meet other requirements can qualify for citizenship. For those who may not meet all the requirements yet, or are unsure about whether they want to take the step, there will be presentations on what the process entails. A group of trained volunteers will assist applicants with completion of the N400 program to review documents.
Co-sponsored by the library, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service and the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. Registration required. To register, or if you are fluent in a foreign language and would like to volunteer for this event, contact the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund at (877) 452-5333.
 
 
 

Sept. 20, 7 p.m.
College Essay Writing
Learn more about what to write on a college admission essay and hear how admissions officers react when they read essays. The session features a panel of representatives from area colleges and preparatory schools, including Shelley Krause of Rutgers Prep and Meg Caddeau of Stuart Country Day School, who will offer approaches and strategies for students writing an essay and provide suggestions on how parents can be helpful through the process.
 
 
Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m.
WRITERS TALKING
Andrew Lubin
A war correspondent who has appeared on Fox, ABC, and CNN, Lubin has written for newspapers across the nation and on military.com. He is also the author of the book “Charlie Battery: A Marine Artillery Unit in Iraq.” Having recently returned from his fifth assignment in Afghanistan, he will discuss the current situation in Marjah and Helmand Province.
 
 
 
Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m.
WRITERS TALKING
Robert Wittman
Since his assignment to the Philadelphia Field Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1988, Wittman has been the FBI’s foremost investigative expert in the field of stolen art and cultural property. His memoir, “Priceless,” written with John Shiffman, tells the stories behind his recoveries of art and antiquities, from the golden armor of a Peruvian warrior king to the Rodin sculpture that inspired the Impressionist movement. Growing up in Baltimore, Wittman spent a lot of time in his parents’ antiques store, learning the business of art. In 2005, he was instrumental in the creation of the FBI’s rapid deployment Art Crime Team. He has represented the U.S. around the world, conducting investigations and instructing international police and museums in recovery and security techniques. Wittman is now an art security consultant for the private sector.
 
 

Sept. 23, 2 p.m.
Farmers’ Market Film Screenings
Films created this past summer by Princeton University’s Student Environmental Communication Network will be shown. The network trains students to produce media stories based on their explorations of sustainability. They investigate the nuances of what is "green" and learn the technical skills to communicate them.
 
 
Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m.
Deirdre Imus
A green-cleaning and organic-food advocate, Imus is founder of the Deirdre Imus Environmental Center for Pediatric Oncology, a part of the Hackensack University Medical Center with a mission to identify, control, and ultimately prevent exposures to environmental factors that may cause adult, and especially pediatric, cancer, as well as other health problems with children.
 
 

Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m.
POETRY READING AND BOOK LAUNCH
Eileen Malone
Malone’s new book of poems “I Should Have Given Them Water,” is published by Ragged Sky Press. Malone is a prize-winning poet based in California whose poems and short stories  published in more than 500 literary journals and anthologies. She taught with California Poets in the Schools Program and at San Francisco Community College and wrote an arts column for a Bay Area independent newspaper.
Fireplace Area, second floor
 
 

Sept. 26, 3 p.m.
City Winds Piano Trio
This New-Jersey-based ensemble made up of flutist Crispian Fordham, oboist Meredyth Coleman and pianist Jack Bender, will perform some of their favorite works by J.S.Bach, Jacques Ibert, Eugène Goossens, Madeline Dring ,  Jules Demersseman and Felix Berthelemy.
Made possible through the support of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
 
 
 
Sept. 27; Oct. 11, 25; Nov. 8, 22, 10:15 a.m.
Read, Write and Share
In these no-pressure sessions, participants are invited to share a short piece of their own writing or a short selection from a book they have read.
Quiet Room, first floor. Register: 609.924.9529, ext. 228
 
 
Sept. 27, 7 p.m.
Screening and Discussion
“William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe”
This award-winning film examines the life of this radical attorney from a surprising angle. Kunstler’s two daughters from his second marriage grew up lionizing a man already famous for his historic civil rights and anti-war cases. Then, in their teens, they began to be disillusioned by a stubborn man who continued representing some of the most reviled defendants in America, this time accused rapists and terrorists. In this intimate biography, producers Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler, who will be on hand to answer questions following the screening, seek to recover the real story of what made their late father one of the most beloved, and hated, lawyers in America.
Co-sponsored by the library and American Documentary/POV
 
 
ALL IN ONE Tuesday Networking Breakfasts
Join fellow job seekers for networking and some assistance with the search. This group is for those who are currently unemployed, underemployed or seeking to make a career or job change. Each month will feature a guest speaker and an open discussion time on a relevant topic. At 10 a.m., there will be time in the Tech Center for the group to use our databases and get assistance with technology.
Sept 28, 8:30 a.m.
Peter Bromberg and Janie Hermann will talk about how the library can assist jobseekers
Oct. 19, 8:30 a.m.
Dale G. Caldwell speaks about picking the right company to work for.
Sept. 30, 8:30 a.m.
Fred Ball will discuss interview skills and creating the perfect  "elevator."
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Sept. 28, 7 p.m.
WORLD CINECLUB
“Paris”
In this 2008 film written and directed by Cedric Klapisch, a professional dancer (Romain Duris) who is awaiting a heart transplant has nothing better to do than watch people from the balcony of his Paris apartment. When his sister (Juliette Binoche) and three kids move in to his place to care for him, Pierre does not change his new habits. And instead of dancing himself, it is Paris and the Parisians who dance before his eyes.
 

Sept. 29, 7 p.m.; Nov. 3, 7 p.m.
Intro to Your Retirement
Carol King, director of Engaged Retirement and Encore Careers at the Princeton Senior Resource Center, presents this  single-session program, which offers am introduction to planning for retirement or a major lifestyle change. It will help participants explore options for dealing with change, managing time, identifying passions and making a difference through volunteering.
 

Sept. 29, 10 a.m.; Nov. 15, 3 p.m.
Maximizing a Volunteer Experience
Adrienne Rubin, executive director of VolunteerConnect.org, discusses how volunteering at a nonprofit lets you make a difference in the community, expand your horizons, give you new skills and help you create new relationships. Learn how to connect to the many opportunities available and find the one that will best meet your personal and professional goals.
 
 
 
Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m.
PRINCETON SYMPHONY SOUNDTRACKS
 Season Preview
At this opening evening, PSO Music Director Rossen Milanov will preview the 2010-2011 season, which will feature acclaimed guest soloists and a mix of orchestral classic and modern repertoire.
 
 
Sept. 30, 2 p.m.

Green Cleaning Demonstration
Local green cleaning expert Karen K. Nathan, owner and founder of Olivine LLC, will offer an interactive presentation on green cleaning methods. She will help attendees evaluate their current cleaning products as well as offer tips on how to eliminate redundant cleaners. Nathan will answer questions about how to replace toxic conventional cleaners with green alternatives, and show guests how to mix their own nontoxic cleaners.
 
 
Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m.
Sarah Hirschman
In “People And Stories/Gente Y Cuentos: Who Owns Literature? Communities Find Their Voice Through Short Stories” the founder of the Gente y Cuentos program describes how men and women on welfare or in rehabilitation centers, prisoners, rural workers, disadvantaged youth or just ordinary community members are offered the chance to experience literature in a way they have not been able to in the past. Hirschman was born in Lithuania of Russian Jewish parents. She was educated in France and the United States in literature and philosophy. She has established Gente y Cuentos in the US, France, and Latin America. She now lives in Princeton with her husband, political economist Albert O. Hirschman.



UPCOMING
Oct. 9, 6 p.m.
Princeton Public Library Centennial Gala
Public radio personality Terry Gross is the featured speaker at the Centennial Gala fund-raiser. Gross will speak at a 6 p.m. program at Nassau Presbyterian Church, followed by cocktails and silent auction on Hinds Plaza and dinner inside the library. The event will conclude with dancing on Hinds Plaza. Tickets are $200-$500. Please call 609.924.9529, ext. 280 for details.





Oct. 10, 9 a.m.
Princeton Public Library 100th Birthday Party
Celebrate the 100th birthday of the library with a full day of events, including entertainment by Princeton-based artists on Hinds Plaza and inside the library.
HINDS PLAZA
9 a.m. 5K Fun Run Sponsored by Firmenich
1 p.m. Princeton High School Stage Band
1:45 p.m. Joel Frankel (children’s entertainer)
2:30 p.m. WPST-FM Live Broadcast
4 p.m. Birthday Cake Cutting Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
4:15 p.m. Chris Harford and His Band of Changes
Throughout the Afternoon
Century Tours by Princeton Tour Co.
Community Partners and Sponsor Tables
Book Art exhibit at Arts Council of Princeton

UNPLUGGED STAGE
(second floor fireplace area)
1 p.m. Princeton Pro Musica Chamber Ensemble
2 p.m. American Boychoir
3 p.m. Princeton High School a cappella groups
4 p.m. Princeton Girlchoir

CHARACTER LANE SPONSORED BY PNC BANK
(first floor fireplace area)
1-5 p.m. Favorite children’s book characters,
including Pat the Bunny and The Very  Hungry Caterpillar. Bring your camera.
 

CENTENNIAL WEEKEND SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsor
Church and Dwight

Platinum Sponsor
Glenmede Trust

Gold Sponsors
Howe Insurance
Deborah Bailey

Silver Sponsors
Fidelity Investments
Novo Nordisk
Bronze Sponsors
Bank of Princeton
Drinker Biddle
Mason, Griffin & Pierson
Miele
Palmer Square
Princeton University
Princeton University Press  
The Residences at Palmer Square
Underwriters
In Their Own Hands Auction: Wells Fargo, The Gould Group
Birthday Cake: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Group
5K Family Fun Run/Walk: Firmenich
Character Lane: PNC Bank

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Phone: (609) 924-8822, ext. 258
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