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Princeton NJ Libraries Announcements
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This Week at Princeton Public Library
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24
7 p.m. Engaged Retirement: Downsizing and Organizing Professional organizer John Odalen shares easy techniques for getting and staying organized. New ways to think about possessions will be discussed along with options for disposing of items you no longer want or need.
Odalen specializes in helping people who feel overwhelmed by their possessions and want to get organized, but don't know where to start. A longtime Lawrenceville resident, his first book on organizing is "Real Value: New Ways to Think About Your Time, Your Space & Your Stuff." Newsroom
Presented in partnership with the Princeton Senior Resource Center. ALSO ON TUESDAY 8:45 a.m., AARP Tax Help, by appointment 10 a.m., Little Pandas 1 p.m., Wordpress for Website Building 3 p.m., Homework Help 4 p.m., Maker Mondays: Hour of Code 4 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros 7 p.m., Book Discussion: "Why We Can't Wait" by Martin Luther King Jr.
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
1 p.m. Getting Started with Google Drive This class will introduce beginners to Google Drive and includes how to create and organize your files and folders, how to add documents to your drive and how to collaborate and share your documents with others. Gmail account should be established prior to class. Instructor: Gayle Stratton. Technology Center
ALSO ON TUESDAY 3 p.m., Homework Help 7 p.m., TBD (To Be Discussed) 7 p.m., Writers Room
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SPOTLIGHT: ACCESSING CONSUMER REPORTS
Consumer Reports is one of our most popular print magazines. The library receives two copies of each monthly issue and keeps the current and previous year. We also have the annual Buying Guide issue and many of the special issues such as New Cars, Kitchens and Used Cars. You will find these in the Newsroom on the second floor. Back issues are available to check out for three weeks, but the special issues are in-library use only. The Buying Guide issue has a 5-year index, and each monthy issue has a one-year index to make it easier to locate specific product reviews.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
6 p.m. Library Live at Labyrinth Susan Stewart: "The Ruins Lesson: Meaning and Material in Western Culture" Susan Stewart, the Avalon Foundation University Professor in the Humanities and professor of English at Princeton University, discusses her most recent book in which she explores how ruins have become so valued in Western culture and central to our art and literature. Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St.
Presented in partnership with Labyrinth Books.
ALSO ON WEDNESDAY 10 a.m., Drop in and Knit 10 a.m., Resume and LinkedIn Help Desk 1:30 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros 3 p.m., Unforgettable Duos of the Silver Screen: "It Happened One Night" 3 p.m., Homework Help
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27
6 p.m. Library Live at Labyrinth Edward Posnett: "Strange Harvests: The Hidden Histories of Seven Natural Objects" The author discusses his book that traces the harvesting, processing and trading of seven uncommon products that originate in some of the most remote areas of the world. Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St.
Presented in partnership with Labyrinth Books. ALSO ON THURSDAY Noon and 5 p.m., Mercer County ID Card 1 p.m., Introduction to Windows 10 3 p.m., Homework Help 4 p.m., Girl Code - Level 1 5 p.m., Girl Code - Level 2 6 p.m., Tabletop Game Night 6:30 p.m., Russian Conversation Class
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28
9:45 a.m. Job Seekers Session Career coach Alex Freund talks about improving performance in video interviews to best highlight employment achievements. Community Room
Presented in partnership with PSG of Mercer County. ALSO ON FRIDAY 8:30 a.m., Meet the Mayor 3 p.m., Homework Help
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Hannah Schmidl gives an overview of crowdsourcing transcription work and a preview of the related program "Deciphering the Past" on April 8 at the library.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29
In advance of their March 1 concert in Solebury, Pa., the Concordia Chamber Players invite the community to a free, open rehearsal.
The rehearsal begins with Amy Beach's String Quartet in One Movement built upon three Inuit melodies and then explores Diacritical Marks for string quartet by Nico Muhly. The rehearsal will conclude with Piano Quintet in C major by Béla Bartók. Community Room
ALSO ON SATURDAY 10:30 a.m., Saturday Stories: Leap Day Story Time
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SUNDAY, MARCH 1
2 p.m. Mini Robot Soccer Tournament Teams of teens engage in a RoboCup Junior-style tournament with robots they build and program to autonomously play soccer. Teams consist of two-four teens and the competition takes place on an 8-by-6-foot field. Gameplay will follow the 2018 RoboCup Junior rules. Teens interested in competing may register may register here. Spectators welcome. Community Room
Co-sponsored by the library and Princeton Soccer Robots. ALSO ON SUNDAY 3 p.m., Sunday Stories 4 p.m., Voyage ESL
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UPCOMING
Monday, March 2, 7 p.m., Continuing Conversations on Race
Tuesday, March 3, 10:30 a.m., Princeton Sketchers
Wednesday, March 4, 7 p.m., Zachary Norris: "We Keep Us Safe: Building Secure, Just and Inclusive Communities" Thursday, March 5, 7 p.m., Demonstration: "Herr Bach and His Instruments"
Friday, March 6, 9:45 a.m., Job Seekers Session
Saturday, March 7, 2 p.m., Celebrate Inventors Day
Sunday, March 8, 3 p.m., Michael Marrisen on "The Musical Aims of Bach's St. John Passion" |
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 7 p.m. Co-authors Elaine Buck and Beverly Mills discuss the research for and contents of their book, "If These Stones Could Talk: African American Presence in the Hopewell Valley, Sourland Mountain, and Surrounding Regions of New Jersey." Based on over a decade's worth of research, the authors present a history of the cemetery and a unique window into African-American history in New Jersey. Community Room ALSO ON MONDAY 8:45 a.m., AARP Tax Help by appointment 10 a.m., Little Pandas 10 a.m., PSG Workshop for Job Seekers: Developing Your Master Resume |
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
7 p.m. Raphaël Liogier: "Heart of Maleness: An Exploration" Sparked by the #metoo movement, philosopher and sociologist Raphaël Liogier examines the underlying causes of gender inequality and how it can be fought. Liogier is a professor at Sciences Po Aix-en-Provence and teaches at the Collège international de philosophie in Paris. He is currently a visiting scholar at Columbia University's Council for European Studies. Community Room ALSO ON TUESDAY 7 p.m., Writing Workshop
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SPOTLIGHT: PAGING LOCAL AUTHORS
If you're a local author who has published a book within the last three years, you have until Saturday, Feb. 15, to apply to participate in the library's 10th Local Author Day to be held on Saturday, March 28. If you haven't quite finished writing that book, the library regularly hosts writing groups, and we have print resources including Literary Market Place, Novel & Short Story Writer's Market, Writer's Market and more to help you find contact information and tips for approaching publishers, agents and editors. |
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12
6:30 p.m. "The Fortunes" by Peter Ho Davies The Historical Fiction Book Group features scholar-led book discussions about the fictional elements and nonfictional historic and regional context of selected books. In this session, Princeton University Associate Professor of History Beth Lew-Williams discusses "The Fortunes" by Peter Ho Davies. The book explores a century of American history through the lives of four Chinese Americans: a 19th-century laundry worker, a Chinese film star, a friend of someone killed in a hate crime and a half-Chinese man looking to adopt a Chinese baby. Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road
Registration is requested but not required through the Historical Society of Princeton website. ALSO ON WEDNESDAY 10 a.m., Drop in and Knit 10 a.m., Musical Tots Story Time 1:30 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros 3 p.m., Unforgettable Duos of the Silver Screen: "I Love You Again" 3 p.m., Homework Help 6:30 p.m., Origami Club for All Ages |
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13
7 p.m. The author discusses her biography of unsung Hollywood screenwriter Salka Viertel whose fascinating and complex life and career took her from prewar Vienna to Hollywood. In the 1930s and '40s, Viertel hosted salon-like gatherings that were a refuge for a multitude of writers, actors, composers and musicians who had escaped the worsening political situation in Europe and World War II. Community Room
ALSO ON THURSDAY 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Fiction Book Group Noon and 5 p.m., Mercer County ID Card 3 p.m., Homework Help 4 p.m., Girl Code - Level 1 5 p.m., Girl Code - Level 2 6:30 p.m., Russian Conversation Class 7:15 p.m., Black Voices Book Group
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Noon Celebrate the chosen birthday of activist and writer Frederick Douglass through a crowd-sourced transcription project. Members of the public, and especially teachers and students, are invited to enjoy some cake and participate in an online crowd-sourcing project focusing on visionary writer, teacher and activist Anna Julia Cooper who championed education for African Americans and women. Participants will help transcribe Cooper's papers, held by the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center. No experience is required to help preserve these important historical documents. Registration is requested.
This event joins dozens of other celebrations being held simultaneously across the U.S. and abroad. Come when you can during the three-hour session, bring a laptop and leave when you like. Technology Center
Presented in partnership with the Historical Society of Princeton and the Princeton University Center for Digital Humanities. ALSO ON FRIDAY 9:45 a.m., Job Seekers Session 3 p.m., Homework Help 4:30 p.m., This is Why We Heart You!
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Dana Treichler offers some book recommendations for those who share her struggle with anxiety.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15
7 p.m. Trivia Night with Gilbert Collins The Friends of Princeton Public Library host Trivia Night with Gilbert Collins, a fundraising event for the library. Join fellow trivia buffs for a night of fun led by five-time "Jeopardy!" champion and Recent Tournament of Champions contestant Gilbert Collins. Come as a team of four, five or six or come on your own and we will help place you. The evening is limited to 15 teams, and all participants must be 21 years or older. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
If you need additional assistance, please call the Friends Office at 609.924.9529, ext. 1280. ALSO ON SATURDAY 10:30 a.m., Saturday Stories 11:30 a.m., Portuguese Stories 3 p.m., Math Circle for Middle Schoolers
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16
11 a.m. Book Brunch Featuring Kelly Simmons, Amy Impellizzeri and Kate Moretti Three award-winning authors who are part of the Tall Poppy Writers group converse with the audience and each other about their most recent books, life, publishing and more. Writers include: Kelly Simmons: "Where She Went" Amy Impellizzeri: "Why We Lie" Kate Moretti: "In Her Bones" Doors open for this event at 11 a.m. when tea and pastries will be served. The discussion begins at 11:30 a.m. Snow date will be Feb. 23. Community Room
ALSO ON SUNDAY 11:45 a.m., Book Discussion at Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church: "Why We Can't Wait" by Martin Luther King Jr. 3 p.m., Sunday Stories
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UPCOMING
Monday, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m., SCORE Seminar: Creating a Business Model and Business Plan
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m., Princeton Sketchers
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m., Documentary: "How Jack Became Black"
Thursday, Feb. 20, 4:30 p.m., Chess for Beginners
Friday, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m., Friday Feature Film: "Judy"
Saturday, Feb. 22, 1 p.m., Friends of the Library One-Day History Book Sale
Sunday, Feb. 23, 3 p.m., Author Marjan Kamali: "The Stationery Shop" |
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 7 p.m. Continuing Conversations on Race: The Green Book: An American Journey Through White Racism Tonight's presentation covers how the denial of equal accommodation for all Americans stimulated resistance, initiated lawsuits, created a travel guide and nurtured an entrepreneurial class that built new businesses to provide those accommodations. Community Room
Presented in partnership with Not in Our Town Princeton. ALSO ON MONDAY 8:45 a.m., AARP Tax Help by appointment 3 p.m., Homework Help 4 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros 4 p.m., Maker Mondays: Let's Lego! 6:30 p.m., Underground Media: A Zine Workshop for Teens 7:30 p.m., Mystery Book Group 7:30 p.m., Microsoft PowerPoint: Step-by-Step |
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
2 p.m. Dating in the Digital Age Explore popular, free online dating apps like OkCupid, Match and Bumble. Learn how to create an appealing profile, as well as tips and tricks to help meet your perfect match. Technology Center ALSO ON TUESDAY 10:30 a.m., Princeton Sketchers 6:30 p.m., "Chernobyl" Episode 5 7 p.m., Writers Room
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SPOTLIGHT: NEW LOOK FOR STUDY ROOM RESERVATIONS
Our Study Room reservation software has changed. Your screen has a new appearance, but all of our Study Room policies and procedures will remain the same.
If you are a Princeton Public Library cardholder, you can still place reservations through the library website or mobile app. Those without a library card must still make reservations in person.
Questions? Call (609) 924-9529, chat us, or visit the Information Desk for assistance. |
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
7 p.m. Shrink Your Footprint: What You Buy Learn about sustainable consumption and how the goods we buy and the services we use contribute to climate change. Ways to reduce our footprint will be discussed along with how buying less does not necessarily imply a lower quality of life. Community Room
Presented in partnership with Sustainable Princeton. ALSO ON WEDNESDAY 10 a.m., Drop in and Knit 1:30 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros 3 p.m., Unforgettable Duos of the Silver Screen: "The Philadelphia Story" 3 p.m., Homework Help 6:30 p.m., Intermediate Python Programming, Part 1 |
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6
6:30 p.m. Film: "They Shall Not Grow Old" In this 2018 documentary film, Academy Award-winner Peter Jackson presents never-before-seen footage of World War I and shares the stories of men who were there. Using groundbreaking computer restoration technology on archival footage that is more than 100 years old, Jackson's team creates a moving depiction of WWI in restored, vivid color and retiming of film frames. The footage is drawn from the BBC and British Imperial War Museums' archives. 1 hour, 39 minutes. 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.
ALSO ON THURSDAY Noon and 5 p.m., Mercer County ID Card 1 p.m., The Digital Library Unraveled 2 p.m., Creating with Canva 3 p.m., Homework Help 4 p.m., Code It - Level 1 5 p.m., Code It - Level 2 5:30 p.m., International Film at the Princeton Garden Theatre: "Cold Case Hammarskjold" 6:30 p.m., Russian Conversation Class 6:30 p.m., Machine Learning 102, Part 1
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 6:30 p.m. Screening and Discussion at Princeton High School: "True Justice: Bryan Stevenson's Fight for Equality" A screening of the HBO documentary that focuses on the life and career of Alabama public interest attorney Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, is followed by a panel discussion.
The film is an intimate portrait of Stevenson who, for more than 30 years, has advocated on behalf of the poor, the incarcerated and the condemned, seeking to eradicate racial discrimination in the criminal justice system. It follows his struggle to create greater fairness in the system and shows how racial injustice emerged, evolved and continues to threaten the country, challenging viewers to confront it. 1 hour, 41 minutes.
The film "Just Mercy," currently in theaters, is based on Stevenson's memoir of the same name.
This event begins with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. The film screening starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.
Presented in partnership with the Princeton Public Schools. ALSO ON FRIDAY 9:45 a.m., Job Seekers Session 3 p.m., Homework Help 6:30 p.m., Friday Feature Film: "Can You Ever Forgive Me?"
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Martha Liu shares some ideas for little ones.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8
1:30 p.m. Chinese New Year Celebration Celebrate Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rat, with Princeton High School's Mandarin classes and Chinese Club. Geared toward participants of all ages, the celebration features a traditional Chinese lion dance, Chinese painting, calligraphy, music and paper cutting. There will also be origami stations and martial arts performances. Community Room
Presented in partnership with Princeton High School's Mandarin classes and Chinese Club. ALSO ON SATURDAY 10:30 a.m., Saturday Stories 11 a.m., Girls Who Code Club 2 p.m., Go Between Club 3 p.m., Science Circle
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
4 p.m. Voyage ESL Speakers of world languages who are learning English as a second language are invited to these 90-minute sessions. Conference Room ALSO ON SUNDAY 3 p.m., Sunday Stories
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UPCOMING
Monday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m., Elaine Buck and Beverly Mills: "A Proud Heritage: The African American Presence and Contribution in the Sourland Mountain Region and Surrounding Areas"
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m., Raphael Liogioer: "Heart of Maleness: An Exploration"
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m., Historical Fiction Book Group: "The Fortunes" by Peter Ho Davies
Thursday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m., Donna Rifkind: "The Sun and Her Stars: Salka Viertel and Hitler's Exiles in the Golden Age of Hollywood"
Friday, Feb. 14, noon, Douglass Day 2020
Saturday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m., Friends of the Library Trivia Night
Sunday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m., Book Brunch Featuring Kelly Simmons, Amy Impellizzeri and Kate Moretti |
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MONDAY, JANUARY 27 7 p.m. Raconteur Radio Presents "The Hobbit" Metuchen-based Raconteur Radio presents "The Hobbit," a staged radio play recreating J.R.R. Tolkien's famous story. The 55-minute production features theatrical lighting, period costumes, Golden Age radio equipment, sound effects and vintage commercials. Community Room
ALSO ON MONDAY 10 a.m., Little Pandas 4 p.m., Maker Mondays: Hour of Code 4 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros 7 p.m., Engaged Retirement: Tax Updates for the 2019 Filing Season |
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 28
The fourth episode of "Chernobyl," a five-part miniseries which dramatizes the story of the 1986 nuclear accident at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, Soviet Union, one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history, is screened. In this episode, "The Happiness of All Mankind," Legasov and Shcherbina consider using lunar rovers to remove radioactive debris, while Khomyuk faces government hurdles in determining the truth about the cause of the explosion.1 hour, 4 minutes. Newsroom
The final screening of the series, a co-production from HBO and Sky, is on Feb. 4. ALSO ON TUESDAY 7 p.m., TBD (To Be Discussed) 7 p.m., Writing Workshop
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SPOTLIGHT: NEW LOOK FOR STUDY ROOM RESERVATIONS
Our Study Room reservation software is changing on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Even though your screen will have a new appearance, all of our Study Room policies and procedures will remain the same.
If you are a Princeton Public Library cardholder, you will still be able to place reservations through the library website or mobile app. Those without a library card will continue to make reservations in person.
Questions? Call (609) 924-9529, chat us, or visit the Information Desk for assistance. |
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29
7 p.m. Author Jeffrey Colvin: "Africaville: A Novel" The author gives a talk about his debut novel, a family saga set in a small Nova Scotia town settled by formerly enslaved people. Publisher's Weekly calls "Africaville: A Novel," which explores concepts of racial identity, passing, interracial relationships and the meaning of home, "a penetrating, fresh look at the indomitable spirit of black pioneers and their descendants."
Colvin served in the United States Marine Corps and is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Harvard University and Columbia University where he received an MFA in fiction. His work has appeared in Narrative, Hot Metal Bridge, Painted Bride Quarterly, Rain Taxi Review of Books, The Millions, The Brooklyn Rail and elsewhere. He is a member of the National Book Critics Circle and is an assistant editor at Narrative magazine. He lives in New York City. Community Room ALSO ON WEDNESDAY 10 a.m., Drop in and Knit 10 a.m., Musical Tots Storytime 10 a.m., Puzzle Palooza 1:30 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros 3 p.m., Unforgettable Duos of the Silver Screen: "To Have and Have Not" |
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 30
7 p.m. Lecture: "Palmer Square: A History" Witherspoon-Jackson historian Shirley Satterfield and Historical Society of Princeton give a presentation on the history of Palmer Square. Discover historic photographs and documents that reveal the impact of urban renewal on Princeton's African-American community and town landscape. Newsroom
Presented in partnership with the Historical Society of Princeton and the Witherspoon-Jackson Historical and Cultural Society. ALSO ON THURSDAY Noon and 5 p.m., Mercer County ID Card 4:30 p.m., Outreach: Office of Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker 6:30 p.m., Russian Conversation Class
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 6 p.m. Film: "Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am" This documentary examines the life of American novelist, essayist, editor, teacher and professor emeritus at Princeton University Toni Morrison who died last year at the age of 88. Morrison was the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature and is known for her nuanced discussion of race in America. Through the use of archival material, art and interviews with Oprah Winfrey, Angela Davis and Morrison herself, the film presents pieces of Morrison's life, from her childhood in the working-class steel town of Lorain, Ohio, to her journey as a novelist and public intellectual. 1 hour, 59 minutes. Newsroom
Presented in partnership with Princeton Public Schools. ALSO ON FRIDAY 8:30 a.m., Meet the Mayor 9:45 a.m., Job Seekers Session 6 p.m., Chill Out |
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Kristin Friberg gives an overview of some important library resources.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1
African American Read-In The African American Read-In is an event dedicated to diversity in literature.
11 a.m.: Poet: Khalil Murrell The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation poet reads from his works and discusses his journey to becoming a poet. Q&A to follow. Noon: Performance Students who are preparing for the annual Academic, Cultural, Technological & Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) competition perform. 1:15 p.m.: Books Transform This intergenerational presentation features invited members of the community talking about books that have made a lasting impression on them or that they feel transformed their lives. Following the presentation, audience members will be invited to share African American books that have been meaningful to them. Community Room
This program is presented in partnership with the Princeton Public Schools and in collaboration with the Civil Rights Commission. ALSO ON SATURDAY 10:30 a.m., Saturday Stories 3 p.m., Film: "Beethoven Lives Upstairs"
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2
1:30 p.m. "Fistful of Popcorn" Oscars Road Show Film reviewers Roger Brown, Marilyn Campbell, Janet Stern and Carol Welsch of Princeton Community Television's long-running "Fistful of Popcorn" offer their take on the 2020 Oscars season including opinions about this year's Academy Award-nominated films. Members of the audience will also be invited to share their opinions. Door prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be served. Community Room ALSO ON SUNDAY 3 p.m., Sunday Stories 4 p.m., Voyage ESL 4 p.m., Concert: "The Songs of Billie Holiday"
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UPCOMING
Monday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m., Continuing Conversations on Race
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m., Dating in the Digital Age
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m., Shrink Your Footprint: What You Buy
Thursday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m., Film: "They Shall Not Grow Old"
Friday, Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m., Screening and Discussion at Princeton High School: "True Justice: Bryan Stevenson's Fight for Equality" (Potluck dinner at 6 p.m.)
Saturday, Feb. 8, 1:30 p.m., Chinese New Year Celebration
Sunday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m., Winter Craft: Card-Making Workshop for Adults
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MONDAY, JANUARY 20 The library is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 21
Presenter Amulya K. Gargantuas, chairman of SCORE Princeton, discusses 2020 market and customer trends including demographics, technology, marketing and social media and more. Registration required through the SCORE Princeton website. Newsroom ALSO ON TUESDAY 10:30 a.m., Princeton Sketchers 6:30 p.m., "Chernobyl" Episode 3 7 p.m., Writers Room
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SPOTLIGHT: TAX HELP AT THE LIBRARY
Beginning in February, AARP tax volunteers are once again offering free tax services for the preparation and electronic filing of federal and/or state personal income tax returns which will be completed and submitted by the end of the appointment. This program, for seniors and people of low to moderate income, takes place on Monday mornings through April 13, and is by appointment only. Please contact the 2nd floor Information Desk by calling (609) 924-9529, ext 1220 to schedule your appointment. You do not need to have a PPL library card to participate. |
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22
10 a.m. Resume and LinkedInHelp Desk Volunteers from Bloomberg Financial review and edit resumes and LinkedIn profiles for free at these drop-in sessions held on the fourth Wednesday of the month. First come, first served. Please bring a printed copy of your resume. Technology Center
Presented in partnership with Bloomberg Financial. ALSO ON WEDNESDAY 10 a.m., Drop in and Knit 10 a.m., Musical Tots Storytime 1:30 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros 3 p.m., Homework Help |
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 23
6:30 p.m. Open Archive: World War II on the Princeton Homefront Explore artifacts and archival materials that illustrate how Princeton residents participated in World War II from the homefront through civil defense, rationing and foreign relief efforts. If you've visited the WWII on the Princeton Homefront exhibit on view in the Princeton Room through Feb. 20, this Open Archive is a chance to see the original materials from the exhibit in person. Discovery Center
Presented in partnership with the Historical Society of Princeton. ALSO ON THURSDAY Noon and 5 p.m., Mercer County ID Card 3 p.m., Homework Help 4 p.m., Girl Code - Level 1 5 p.m., Girl Code - Level 2 6:30 p.m., Russian Conversation Class 6:30 p.m., Technology for a Healthy Lifestyle
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 6:30 p.m. Friday Feature Film: "The Farewell" Partially based on director Lulu Wang's experiences, this 2019 dramatic comedy follows a family who, rather than tell their grandmother that she is dying, plans a large gathering instead. PG.1 hour, 40 minutes.
ALSO ON FRIDAY 9:45 a.m., Job Seekers Session 3 p.m., Homework Help |
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Kim Dorman checks in with Princeton University Press director Christie Henry.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
3 p.m. The Songs and Sounds of Robert Burns Singer Fiona Tyndall and a five-piece band that includes fiddlers and a harpist performs a program featuring Scottish poetry and songs from Robert Burns. Community Room ALSO ON SATURDAY 10:30 a.m., Saturday Stories 11 a.m., French Stories 2:30 p.m., Italian Stories
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
1:30 p.m. Back-to-Back Beethoven Pianists and other musicians from the community perform a wide variety of works by Ludwig van Beethoven during this three-hour event. Kristin Cahill of The New School for Music Study will open the event, which marks the 250th anniversary year of Beethoven's birth, with a brief lecture about his life and compositional periods. Musicians of all ages and levels of proficiency are encouraged to perform. Please register. Community Room
Presented in partnership with The New School for Music Study. ALSO ON SUNDAY 3 p.m., Sunday Stories 4 p.m., Voyage ESL
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UPCOMING
Monday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m., Raconteur Radio presents "The Hobbit"
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m., "Chernobyl," Episode 4
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m., Author Jeffrey Colvin: "Africaville: A Novel"
Saturday, Feb. 1, 11 a.m., African American Read-In
Sunday, Feb. 2, 1:30 p.m., "Fistful of Popcorn" Oscars Road Show |
This Week at Princeton Public Library
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MONDAY, JANUARY 13 10 a.m. PSG Workshop: Getting Started with Today's Job Search Linda Young of PSG of Mercer County leads a workshop on topics relevant to job seekers. Technology Center
Presented in Partnership with PSG of Mercer County. ALSO ON MONDAY 10 a.m., Little Pandas 3 p.m., Homework Help 4 p.m., Maker Mondays: Make a Thank You Card 4 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 14
Illustrator and author Chen Jiang-Hong leads a workshop featuring a craft/maker activity based on the technique of Chinese painting. Chen won the 2019 Prix Albertine Jeunesse for his book "The Tiger Prince."
A Chinese-born French painter, Chen has illustrated 22 books, 12 of which he also wrote. His work combines traditional Chinese techniques with a modern conception of storytelling. Book sale and signing to follow. For children 8 and older with an adult. Story Room
Co-sponsored by the library, jaZams and Cultural Services of the French Embassy. ALSO ON TUESDAY 4:30 p.m., Microsoft Excel for Beginners 6:30 p.m., "Chernobyl" Episode 2 7 p.m., Writing Workshop
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SPOTLIGHT: ENHANCE YOUR JOB SEARCH
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15
7 p.m. PSO Soundtracks with Maria LoBiondo "Scheherazade and Tales from One Thousand and One Nights" Storyteller and writer Maria LoBiondo gives a talk in advance of the orchestra's Jan. 18-19 concert "Scheherazade" featuring clarinetist Kinan Azmeh.
The Soundtracks series of lectures is intended to deepen the concert-going experience by explaining more about the music being performed and the orchestra itself.
Presented in partnership with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. ALSO ON WEDNESDAY 10 a.m., Drop in and Knit 10 a.m., Musical Tots Storytime 1:30 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros 3 p.m., Homework Help 7 p.m., Preparing Students with Disabilities for Transition to College 7 p.m., Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 16
6 p.m. Tabletop Game Night Everyone 16 and older is invited to enjoy an evening of playing tabletop and strategy games. The library will provide several games to choose from, but you're also welcome to bring your own. Community Room ALSO ON THURSDAY Noon and 5 p.m., Mercer County ID Card 3 p.m., Homework Help 4 p.m., Code It - Level 1 5 p.m., Code It - Level 2 6:30 p.m., Russian Conversation Class 6:30 p.m., Apple Watch
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 9:45 a.m. Job Seekers Session Presenter Ashley Owens provides practical tips and tactical takeaways to enhance your networking activity and achieve results. Community Room
Presented in partnership with PSG of Mercer County.
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Kristin Friberg reminds us that books can be a way out of the winter doldrums.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 18
2 p.m. Chemistry Saturdays Children in grades first through fifth grades are invited to join graduate students from the Princeton Chemistry Department in conducting fun and exciting chemistry experiments and hands-on science activities. Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. STEAM Studio
Co-sponsored by the library and the Princeton University Chemistry Department. ALSO ON SATURDAY 10:30 a.m., Saturday Stories 11 a.m., Girls Who Code Club 11:30 a.m., Portuguese Stories
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 19
3 p.m. Sunday Stories Stories, songs and rhymes for children and their families. Adults must accompany their children. Story Room
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UPCOMING
Monday, Jan. 20, The library is closed.
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6:30 p.m., SCORE Seminar: 2020 Small Business Trends
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m., Resume and LinkedIn Help Desk
Thursday, Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m., Open Archive: World War II on the Princeton Homefront
Friday, Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m., Friday Feature Film: "The Farewell"
Saturday, Jan. 25, 3 p.m., The Songs and Sounds of Robert Burns
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MONDAY, JANUARY 6
7 p.m.
The last in a series of four sessions on racial bias in the United States criminal justice system features "Prison Abolition and the Long Freedom Struggle," a presentation by Ruha Benjamin. Community Room
"Internalized Racism," the program originally scheduled for tonight, has been postponed.
Presented in partnership with Not in Our Town Princeton.
ALSO ON MONDAY
10 a.m., Little Pandas
3 p.m., Homework Help
4 p.m., Maker Mondays: Let's Lego!
4 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros
7:30 p.m., Mystery Book Group
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 7
Epiode 1 of "Chernobyl," a five-part miniseries which dramatizes the story of the 1986 nuclear accident at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, Soviet Union, one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history, is screened. In this first episode, "1:23:45," plant workers and firefighters put their lives on the line to control the explosion. 1 hour, 2 minutes.
Screenings of the series, a co-production of HBO and Sky, continue Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4.
ALSO ON TUESDAY
10:30 a.m., Princeton Sketchers
6:30 p.m., Natural Language Processing
7 p.m., Writers Room
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SPOTLIGHT: HIGH DEMAND TITLES WITH NO WAIT
There is never a wait period for e-books, audiobooks, comics and music albums via the library Hoopla service. If you have never tried to access Hoopla and would like to learn how, our library staff members are eager to assist you. Please stop by a library service desk or give us a call at (609) 924-9529 ext. 220.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8
7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Steve Kornacki: "2020: What We Can Expect"
As the Iowa caucuses approach, Steve Kornacki, national political correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, looks at how the Democratic race is shaping up, how long it is likely to last and what the landscape will look like for whoever emerges to take on Donald Trump.
Kornacki is the author of "The Red and the Blue: The 1990s and the Birth of Political Tribalism." His work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Roll Call and the New York Times among other outlets. He is a native of Groton, Massachusetts and lives in New York City. Community Room
ALSO ON WEDNESDAY
10 a.m., Drop in and Knit
10 a.m., Musical Tots Storytime
1:30 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros
3 p.m., Homework Help
4:30 p.m., Origami Club for All Ages
6:30 p.m., Introduction to Python Programming
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 9
5:30 p.m.
When a young ramen chef from Japan finds his late Singaporean mother's journal, he takes it with him to her native country, hoping to put together the story of his family and his life. 1 hour, 30 minutes. Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau St.
Presented in partnership with the International Employees Group at Princeton University, the Davis International Center and the Princeton Garden Theatre.
ALSO ON THURSDAY
10:30 a.m., Contemporary Fiction Book Group
Noon and 5 p.m., Mercer County ID Card
3 p.m., Homework Help
4 p.m., Girl Code - Level 1
5 p.m., Girl Code - Level 2
6:30 p.m., Russian Conversation Class
7:15 p.m., Black Voices Book Group
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 10
6:30 p.m.
Friday Feature Film: "Wild Rose"
Recently released from prison, a mother of two and aspiring country singer from Glasgow dreams of becoming a star in Nashville. R. 1 hour, 41 minutes. Community Room
ALSO ON FRIDAY
9:45 a.m., Job Seekers Session
3 p.m., Homework Help
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Martha Liu shares her monthly round-up of events and books for little ones.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 11
3 p.m.
Life coach Tracey Gates leads a workshop where participants will write a letter of appreciation and praise to a deserving person in their life. Conference Room
ALSO ON SATURDAY
10:30 a.m., Saturday Stories
2 p.m., Go Between Club
4:30 p.m., Stuffed Animal Sleepover
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 12
3 p.m.
Film: "Downton Abbey"
Join us for tea and a screening of the 2019 film based on the popular British historical period drama. The film follows the aristocratic Crawley family and their household staff as they prepare for a visit from King George V and Queen Mary. PG. 2 hours, 2 minutes. Community Room
ALSO ON SUNDAY
3 p.m., Sunday Stories
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UPCOMING
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 4 p.m., Workshop with Illustrator/Author Chen Jiang-Hong
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m., PSO Soundtracks with Maria LoBiondo
Thursday, Jan. 16, 10 a.m., Book Discussion (Part 1): "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism"
Friday, Jan. 17, 9:45 a.m., Job Seekers Session
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m., Chemistry Saturdays
Sunday, Jan. 19, 1 p.m., Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 30
3 p.m.
Winter Break Movie: "Toy Story 4"
Woody, Buzz and their other toy friends have found new appreciation living with Bonnie. They are joined by Forky, a spork that has been made into a toy, and embark on a road trip adventure. 1 hour, 40 minutes. Community Room
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31
Too young to stay up until midnight? Join us for a celebration on New Year's Eve. As we countdown to noon, we will have music, dancing and crafts. For children ages 3 and up. Story Room
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SPOTLIGHT: NEW YEAR, NEW SKILLS
The first technology classes of the new year are available to view online. Be sure to check to see how we can help you reach your 2020 technology goals.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1
The library is closed for New Year's Day.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 2
4 p.m.
Code It - Level 1
Drop in for an hour to learn how to code in the programming language Python. In each session, a core concept will be covered along with an exercise to put newfound skills to the test. No previous coding experience necessary. Intended for grades 4 to 8. Sign up to receive class updates. Technology Center
Co-presented by the library and Code Equal.
ALSO ON THURSDAY
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 3
9:45 a.m.
Job Seekers Session
David Schuchman presents on leveraging your professional expertise in order to move forward in your career when you can't do what you used to do. Community Room
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Nora Walsh encourages readers to share their thoughts with the community.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 4
11 a.m.
Girls Who Code Club
Girls in grades 6 to 12 are invited to explore core concepts of coding while building confidence, learning teamwork and making friends. Activities for all levels of experience will be included. Join the Girls Who Code Club mailing list for more information and class updates. Technology Center
Presented in partnership with Princeton High School Girls Who Code.
ALSO ON SATURDAY
10:30 a.m., Saturday Stories
3:30 p.m., Russian Stories
4:30 p.m., Baby Russian Stories
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 5
3 p.m.
McCarter Live at the Library Featuring Emily Mann and Rachel Bonds: "Art, Life, Mentorship and Motherhood"
McCarter Theatre Center Artistic Director and Resident Playwright Emily Mann and playwright Rachel Bonds engage in conversation. They will discuss their lives in the theater, working motherhood and their collaboration on Bonds' plays "Goodnight, Nobody," premiering at McCarter Jan. 10 through Feb. 9, and "Five Mile Lake." Mann will reflect on her artistic legacy as a champion for new voices, the work of women, and the next generation of playwrights in the American theater and about her special connection with and mentorship of Bonds. Bonds will talk about how new motherhood and other aspects of her life inspired the writing of both "Goodnight, Nobody" and her essay "Working Like a Mother" for HowlRound Theatre Commons at Emerson College. A Q&A with the audience will follow the discussion. Community Room
Presented in partnership with McCarter Theatre Center.
ALSO ON SUNDAY
3 p.m., Sunday Stories
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UPCOMING
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 6:30 p.m., "Chernobyl" Episode 1
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Steve Kornacki: "2020: What Can We Expect?"
Thursday, Jan. 9, 5:30 p.m., Princeton International Cinema Series Film at the Princeton Garden Theatre: "Ramen Shop"
Friday, Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m., Friday Feature Film: "Wild Rose"
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2 p.m., Podcast Discussion: "Anniversary" by Rachel Bonds
Sunday, Jan. 12, 3 p.m., Film: "Downton Abbey"
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 23
3 p.m.
Winter Break Movie: "Toy Story"
This 1995 Pixar Animation Studios buddy comedy focuses on the relationship between an old-fashioned pull-string cowboy doll named Woody and an astronaut action figure, Buzz Lightyear, as they evolve from rivals competing for the affections of their owner to friends who work together to be reunited with him. 1 hour, 21 minutes.
Winter Break screenings of sequels to "Toy Story" include "Toy Story 2" on Dec. 26, "Toy Story 3" on Dec. 28 and "Toy Story 4" on Dec. 30. All screenings are at 3 p.m. in the Community Room.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24
The library closes at 1 p.m.
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SPOTLIGHT: RECIPES AT YOUR FINGERETIPS
Available 24/7, access is through the RBDigital app on your mobile device or via the library's website on your computer.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25
The library is closed for Christmas Day.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26
6 p.m.
Tabletop Game Night
Everyone 16 and older is invited to enjoy an evening of playing tabletop and strategy games. The library will provide several games to choose from, but you're also welcome to bring your own.
ALSO ON THURSDAY
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28
3 p.m.
Winter Break Movie: "Toy Story 3"
With their beloved Andy preparing to leave for college, Woody, Buzz and the rest of the toys find themselves headed for the attic but mistakenly wind up on the curb with the trash. 1 hour, 48 minutes. Community Room
Winter Break screenings of sequels to "Toy Story" conclude Dec. 30 with "Toy Story 4."
ALSO ON SATURDAY
10:30 a.m., Saturday Stories
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29
3 p.m.
Alan Kitty: "The Mark Twain Experience"
Mark Twain interpreter Alan Kitty delivers his latest show, based on 40 years of research, on writer, humorist, riverboat pilot and inventor, Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain. A leading Twain impersonator, Kitty will share the wit and wisdom that Twain offered on all facets of American life. Community Room
ALSO ON SUNDAY
3 p.m., Sunday Stories
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UPCOMING
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 11:30 a.m., Noon Year's Eve
Wednesday, Jan. 1, The library is closed for New Year's Day.
Thursday, Jan. 2, 4 p.m., Code It - Level 1
Friday, Jan. 3, 9:45 a.m., Job Seekers Session
Saturday, Jan. 4, 11 a.m., Girls Who Code Club
Sunday, Jan. 5, 3 p.m., McCarter Live at the Library Featuring Emily Mann and Rachel Bonds
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 16
Noon
Bring your lunch, and, if you'd like, a book to exchange with others, to this informal, drop-in event based on the annual Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod. Library staff will be on hand to share some of their favorite recent books, buzz about upcoming titles and advice for finding your next book to read or give as a gift. Participants can take home one of the gently used books that will be available, and, in keeping with another tradition of Jolabokaflod, hot cocoa will be served.
The event runs through 1:30 p.m. Community Room
ALSO ON MONDAY
10 a.m., Little Pandas
4 p.m., Maker Mondays: Let's Lego!
6:30 p.m., SCORE Seminar: Small Business Financials
6:30 p.m., LinkedIn: Beyond Your Profile
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17
6 p.m.
Randy Cohen interviews Deborah Amos for "Person Place Thing" his public radio program during which guests are asked to speak about a person, a place and a thing they find meaningful rather than about themselves.
Amos is an award-winning international correspondent for NPR News. She previously reported for ABC's "Nightline" and PBS's "Frontline." She is the author of two books and has won several major journalism honors, including a Courage in Journalism Award from the International Women's Media Foundation, a George Foster Peabody Award, an Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award and an Emmy. Cohen won multiple Emmy awards as a writer for "Late Night with David Letterman" and is the author, most recently, of "Be Good: How to Navigate the Ethics of Everything." Community Room
10:30 a.m., Princeton Sketchers
5:30 p.m., Navigate Through College
7 p.m., Writing Workshop
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SPOTLIGHT: MUSEUM PASS
Grounds for Sculpture will be discontinuing its participation in the library's Museum Pass Program as of August, 2020. Library cardholders, however, are being offered a 10 percent discount on new memberships to the sculpture park and museum. The discount applies to any level of new membership, purchased online by Dec. 31, using the code GFSLIB2019. The discount is not available in person at Guest Services or the Museum Shop.
The library's Museum Pass Program features free access to several area museums and sites including the recently added Eastern State Penitentiary.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18
7 p.m.
Lecture and Workshop: "Illuminating Incarceration in Antiquity through Digital Humanities"
Historians, archaeologists and other scholars have traditionally thought that no prisons existed in antiquity, and that prisons began with modernity in Europe and the United States. However, a closer look at the material and textual data indicates otherwise. Professors Matthew Larsen in Religion and Caroline Cheung in Classics will guide audiences into the history of incarceration in conjunction with the use of digital humanities. Community Room
This program is part of Being Human: A Festival of the Humanities supported by the Princeton University Humanities Council.
ALSO ON WEDNESDAY
10 a.m., Drop In and Knit
10 a.m., Resume and LinkedIn Help Desk
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19
1 p.m.
Selling Things Online: Advanced
Those familiar with online selling online will learn ways to make extra money, declutter or both. This class takes a closer look at business strategy and etiquette for online sellers. Instructor: John Elliot. Technology Center
ALSO ON THURSDAY
Noon and 5 p.m., Mercer County ID Card
4 p.m., Code It, Level 1
5 p.m., Code It, Level 2
6:30 p.m., Russian Conversation Class
6:30 p.m., LinkedIn: Diving Deeper
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FROM THE BLOG: DISCOVER OUR ENGAGE PRINCETON SITE
Kim Dorman gives an overview of the Engage Princeton website and how the site's Community Resources Guide can help Princeton residents learn about local organizations and volunteer opportunities.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20
6:30 p.m.
Films: Solstice Shorts
On the eve of the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, we will watch and discuss a selection of short films, curated by library staff from festival circuits, while enjoying shortbread cookies, mulled cider and tea. We hope you'll join us at this cozy event to celebrate the arrival of winter. Community Room
ALSO ON FRIDAY
8:30 a.m., Meet the Mayor and the Chief of Police
9:45 a.m., PSG Holiday Networking Party
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21
2 p.m.
Indoor Snow Day
The library's Teen Advisory Board will transform the Community Room into a winter wonderland and lead an afternoon of games and other winter-themed activities, including an indoor snowball fight. Community Room
ALSO ON SATURDAY
10:30 a.m., Saturday Stories
11 a.m., Girls Who Code Club
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22
3 p.m.
Sunday Stories
Stories, songs and rhymes for children and their families. Adults must accompany their children. Story Room
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UPCOMING
Tuesday, Dec. 24, The library closes at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 25, The library is closed for Christmas Day.
Thursday, Dec. 26, 6 p.m., Tabletop Game Night
Saturday, Dec. 28, 3 p.m., Winter Break Movie: "Toy Story 3"
Sunday, Dec. 29, 3 p.m., Alan Kitty: "The Mark Twain Experience"
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 9
7 p.m.
Featured poets Edwin Romond and Lavinia Kumar read from their works for 20 minutes each, followed by an open-mic session. Newsroom
Presented in partnership with the US1 Poets' Cooperative and Delaware Valley Poets.
ALSO ON MONDAY
10 a.m., PSG Workshop: Networking 101
10 a.m., Little Pandas
3 p.m., Family Film: "The Lion King"
3 p.m., Homework Help
6:30 p.m., LinkedIn: Beyond Your Profile
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10
1 p.m.
WordPress for Website Building
WordPress is a free online tool used to build websites. Learn to create a website or blog and utilize the many features of this program. No coding required. Instructor: Stephen Millett. Technology Center
6:30 p.m., Winter Craft: Make an Air Plant Container
7 p.m., Writers Room
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DATABASE SPOTLIGHT: GET PERSONALIZED READING SUGGESTIONS WITH BOOK IT
'Tis the season to be jolly for books! While most of the major media entities have announced their top book picks of the year, remember that our staff is always available to offer suggestions of books to read by the fire, on a plane, or to give to others. Looking for a tailored list of recommendations? Try our personalized service, Book It and we'll offer ideas for you or for the readers on your holiday shopping list.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11
THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT.
6 p.m.
Library Live at Labyrinth
Adam Higginbothan: "Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster"
The author discusses his years-in-the-making book - a powerful investigation into how propaganda, secrecy and myth have obscured the story of one of the 20th century's greatest disasters. Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St.
Presented in partnership with Labyrinth Books.
ALSO ON WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12
7 p.m.
Lecture
In this talk, Joseph Benatov discusses the history of Bulgarian Jews during the Holocaust. In 1943, Bulgaria complied with German demands and deported nearly 11,400 Jews from occupied territories in northern Greece and Yugoslavia (Macedonia). At the same time, Bulgaria successfully resisted German pressures to deport the 50,000 Jews living in Bulgaria. Benatov offers an overview of the facts surrounding these historical events and focuses on the conflicting opinions about the role played by King Boris III, church officials and politicians in the rescue of Bulgaria's Jewish population. Benatov will also discuss the international debate over the way in which this historical moment should be interpreted, remembered and commemorated. Community Room
ALSO ON THURSDAY
10:30 a.m., Contemporary Fiction Book Group
Noon and 5 p.m., Mercer County ID Card
3 p.m., Homework Help
4 p.m., Girl Code, Level 1
5 p.m., Girl Code, Level 2
6:30 p.m., Final Cut Pro
6:30 p.m., Russian Conversation Class
7:15 p.m., Black Voices Book Group
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Claire Legrand recommends reading outside of your comfort zone.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13
6:30 p.m.
Frida Feature Film: "Blinded by the Light"
Based on the experiences of British-Pakistani journalist Sarfraz Manzoor, this film follows a Muslim teenager in 1980s Britain as he discovers the life-altering music of Bruce Springsteen. PG-13. 1 hour, 58 minutes. Community Room
ALSO ON FRIDAY
9:45 a.m., Job Seekers Session
3 p.m., Homework Help
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14
2 p.m.
Frankenstein Materials Science Day
This fun and interactive event features maker activities related to robotics, genetic engineering and electricity. By teaching a robot how to draw, experimenting with simple machines, or even bringing their own "creature" to life, participants will confront the same questions and ideas that bedeviled the fictional Victor Frankenstein. Come create your own monstrous creatures, masks, speak with Mary Shelley herself and much more. The NSF-funded Princeton Center for Complex Materials believes that these activities provide today's science learners with important tools for exploration, discovery, and critical thinking. Community Room
Presented in partnership with the Princeton University Center of Complex Materials and National Science Foundation, MRSEC.
ALSO ON SATURDAY
3 p.m., Japanese Stories
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15
3 p.m.
Writers Block Presents Short Comedies
Writers Block, the ensemble of Princeton writers and actors that includes Julia Poulos, Mary Greenberg, Lillian Israel, John Weeren and Kenneth Greenberg, presents a program of short adult comedies including an original play. Directed by Laura Huntsman with sound by Nate Greenberg. Community Room
ALSO ON SUNDAY
3 p.m., Sunday Stories
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UPCOMING
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m., "Person, Place, Thing" Featuring Deborah Amos
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m., Lecture and Workshop: "Illuminating Incarceration in Antiquity through Digital Humanities"
Thursday, Dec. 19, 1 p.m., Selling Things Online: Advanced
Friday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m., Craft and Movie: Aviation Afternoon
Saturday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m., Indoor Snow Day
Sunday, Dec. 22, 3 p.m., Sunday Stories
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 2
7 p.m.
Continuing Conversations on Race
The last in a series of four sessions on racial bias in the United States criminal justice system features "Prison Abolition and the Long Freedom Struggle," a presentation by Ruha Benjamin. Community Room
Presented in partnership with Not in Our Town Princeton.
ALSO ON MONDAY
4 p.m., Maker Mondays: Let's Lego!
6:30 p.m., LinkedIn: Profiles that Matter
7:30 p.m., Mystery Book Group
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3
7 p.m.
What is morality and what is the source of our moral ideas? This book presents a multi-disciplinary discussion of the topic, revealing a common thread among seemingly diverse fields of study. Moseley posits that morality is rooted in evolutionary forces that optimize human welfare, and, given that no species lasts forever, it is at our peril that we neglect our evolved moral values of cooperation, altruism, truthfulness and empathy.
Community Room
10:30 a.m., Princeton Sketchers
6:30 p.m., Public Health Data for New Jersey
7 p.m., Writing Workshop
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DATABASE SPOTLIGHT: HOLIDAY MUSIC IN HOOPLA
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4
3 p.m.
Shrink Your Footprint On the Go
Learn how you can help Princeton reduce emissions by exploring transportation options.
This is the second of four programs in Sustainable Princeton's 2019-20 Great Ideas series focused on practical, actionable and evidence-based steps to reduce the footprint of our daily lives. Community Room
Presented in partnership with Sustainable Princeton.
ALSO ON WEDNESDAY
10 a.m., Drop In and Knit
6:30 p.m., Origami Club for All Ages
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5
7 p.m.
Borrowing from his new book, David Price offers a new perspective on the "Ten Crucial Days" of the American Revolution - the period from December 25, 1776 through January 3, 1777 - in which George Washington's army won its first three significant victories. Price's latest work provides a unique interpretation of this critical period in American history by emphasizing the importance of the Battle of Assunpink Creek on Jan. 2, 1777. Community Room
ALSO ON THURSDAY
Noon and 5 p.m., Mercer County ID Card
4 p.m., Code It, Level 1
5 p.m., Code It, Level 2
6:30 p.m., Russian Conversation Class
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Hannah Schmidl suggests books to read in advance of making New Year's resolutions.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
The library closes at 6 p.m. for Teens-Only A Cappella Night.
9:45 a.m.
Job Seekers Session
Bill Amirault presents on jump starting your job search and expanding your options to find your next job or career quickly. Community Room
Presented in partnership with PSG of Mercer County.
ALSO ON FRIDAY
3 p.m., Homework Help
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
2 p.m.
Usher in the spirit of the season and the return of McCarter Theatre Center's production of the beloved holiday tale by participating in the fourth annual public community reading of Dickens' 1843 novella. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the beloved Victorian masterpiece which Dickens wrote to be read aloud.
We will read the entire story from start to finish by the first-floor fireplace. All are invited and encouraged to attend - individuals, families, book clubs and groups - and to participate by reading a portion of the book. All reading levels are welcome. There will be three to five readers per slot and each will read for seven to 10 minutes. Festive attire encouraged but not required.
Please sign up to read through the library's events calendar. Drop-ins also welcome.
Presented in partnership with McCarter Theatre Center.
ALSO ON SATURDAY
10:30 a.m., Saturday Stories
11 a.m., Girls Who Code Club
4:30 p.m., Baby Russian Stories
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8
1 p.m.
Friends of the Library Children's Book Sale
A variety of gently used books for young readers will be available through 5:30 p.m. at this sale presented by the Friends of Princeton Public Library. Community Room
ALSO ON SUNDAY
2 p.m., Julia Robinson Math Festival
3 p.m., Sunday Stories
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UPCOMING
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m., Winter Craft: Air Plant Containers
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m., Library Live at Labyrinth: Adam Higginbotham: "Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster"
Thursday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., Lecture: Joseph Benatov: "How the Bulgarian Jews Survived the Holocaust"
Friday, Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m., Friday Feature Film: "Blinded by the Light"
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m., Frankenstein Materials Science Day
Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m., Writers Block Presents Short Comedies
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This Week at Princeton Public Library
| MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 7 p.m.
Affordable Housing in Princeton: Opportunities and Challenges
Ed Truscelli, executive director of Princeton Community Housing and Maureen Fullaway, affordable housing manager for the Municipality of Princeton, present a short history of affordable housing in Princeton, the scope of current availability, application and eligibility criteria and a look toward the future of housing in Princeton. Newsroom
Presented in partnership with the Princeton Senior Resource Center.
ALSO ON MONDAY
10 a.m., Little Pandas
4 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros 6 p.m., Insure Jersey: Health Insurance Information |
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| TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 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 Room
7 p.m., TBD (To Be Discussed)
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27
The library closes at 6 p.m.
3 p.m.
Movie: "Pokémon Detective Pikachu"
Ace detective Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his son, Tim, to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry's former Pokémon partner, wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth Detective Pikachu. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to work together, as Tim is the only human who can talk with Pikachu, they join forces to unravel the tangled mystery. PG. 1 hour, 45 minutes. 2019. Community Room
ALSO ON WEDNESDAY
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DATABAST SPOTLIGHT: GrantStation
GrantStation is a new, frequently updated database with information on private and government grant-giving organizations that accept unsolicited requests, as well as resources for writing and securing grant awards. Please note that it can only be used for free within the library.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28
The library is closed for Thanksgiving Day.
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Kim Dorman talks to jaZams owners Joanne Farrugia and Dean Smith about their partnership with the library.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29
The library closes at 6 p.m.
3 p.m.
Fall Movie Matinee: "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World"
The citizens of Berk face a dragon trafficker who threatens their peace, dragons and friendships in the final installment of the fantasy trilogy. PG. 1 hour, 50 minutes. Community Room
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30
10:30 a.m.
Saturday Stories
Stories, songs and rhymes for children and their families. Adults must accompany their children. Story Room
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1
3 p.m.
Fred Miller: "Sentimental Journey: WWII and the Big Bands"
Library favorite Fred Miller delivers a "Lecture in Song" examining the era of 1938-1945, the time of big bands and the Second World War. The popular culture, lingo, new inventions, crazes, commercial products and songs of this distinct American era will be covered. Community Room
Be sure to visit the related exhibit, "World War II on the Princeton Homefront," on the second floor of the library before or after the show.
ALSO ON SUNDAY
3 p.m., Sunday Stories
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UPCOMING
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m., Roger V. Moseley: "Morality: A Natural History"
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m., Shrink Your Footprint on the Go Thursday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m., David Price: "The Road to Assunpink: Ten Crucial Days of the American Revolution"
Friday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Teens-Only A Cappella Night
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m., "A Christmas Carol" Read-Aloud
Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m., Julia Robinson Math Festival
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This Week at Princeton Public Library
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18
7 p.m.
Rebecca Thompson: "Fire, Ice, and Physics: The Science of 'Game of Thrones' "
The author discusses her book, which explores the science behind George R. R. Martin's fantasy world. Touching on its climatology, astronomy, metallurgy, chemistry and biology, Thompson turns a scientist's eye on "Game of Thrones," exploring, among other things, the science of an ice wall, the genetics of the Targaryen and Lannister families and the biology of beheading.
Thompson is a physicist and author of the popular Spectra series of comic books about physics. She heads the Office of Education and Public Outreach at Fermilab, the particle physics research facility near Chicago. She served as director of public engagement for the American Physical Society from 2008 to 2019. Community Room
ALSO ON MONDAY
10 a.m., Little Pandas
4 p.m., Maker Mondays: Let's Lego! 4 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros 6:30 p.m., SCORE Seminar: Social Media Marketing |
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| TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 6:30 p.m.
Historical novelist and screenwriter Jeff Heller presents the stories of Marie Chouteau, Elizabeth Freeman and Molly Brant, three 18th-century women who found their voices and rose above their circumstances in very difficult times.
Newsroom1 p.m., Facebook for Business
7 p.m., Writing Workshop
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20
7 p.m.
Author Christine Coulson: "Metropolitan Stories"
The author discusses her novel, a series of vignettes that takes readers into the backrooms, hallways, conservation rooms and offices at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Alternating between history and fantasy, the vignettes add up to love letters to art and artists.
Coulson began her career at the Met in 1991 as a summer intern and returned in 1994 to begin a 25-year career in museum administration and in the department of European sculpture and decorative arts. She left the Met this year to write full time. Community Room
ALSO ON WEDNESDAY
10 a.m., Drop In and Knit
1:30 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros
3 p.m., Homework Help
7 p.m., Citizenship Preparation Class
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SPOTLIGHT: WORLD WAR II ON THE PRINCETON HOMEFRONT
You'll have another opportunity to learn about local history during the next Open Archive program, "Memorializing Princeton's History," on Dec. 3.
Both "World War II on the Princeton Homefront" and "Memorializing Princeton's History" are presented in partnership with the Historical Society of Princeton.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Gould Lecture
Michael S.A. Graziano: "Rethinking Consciousness: A Scientific Theory of Subjective Experience"
The author and professor of psychology and neuroscience at Princeton University, discusses his book, "Rethinking Consciousness: A Scientific Theory of Subjective Experience" in which he puts forward a ground-breaking new theory of the origin of consciousness. Graziano is also the author of four previous neuroscience books and has written for The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Huffington Post and Aeon. He lives in Princeton. This is the sixth annual lecture endowed by the family of Dr. Kenneth Gould. Community Room
Support for this event is provided by Labyrinth Books. A book signing will follow the talk.
ALSO ON THURSDAY
Noon and 5 p.m., Mercer County ID Card
1 p.m., Canva
3 p.m., Homework Help
4 p.m., Code It - Level 1
5 p.m., Code It - Level 2
4:30 p.m., Chess for Beginners
6 p.m., Tabletop Game Night
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Dana Treichler reflects with gratitude on formative books and more.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
8 p.m.
Five diverse, unscripted storytellers share first-person tales that honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience as The Moth Mainstage makes its McCarter Theatre debut. For ticketing information, please visit the McCarter Moth Mainstage page.
The Moth was founded in 1997 by poet and best-selling novelist George Dawes Green, who, after moving to New York City wanted to recreate the summer nights he and a circle of friends spent sharing spellbinding tales on his Georgia back porch where moths were attracted to the light. From Green's living room, where the first New York Moth event was held, events soon moved to larger venues throughout the city, then to other areas of the country and beyond. McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place
ALSO ON FRIDAY
9:45 a.m., Job Seekers Session
3 p.m., Homework Help
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
10:30 a.m.
Saturday Stories
Stories, songs and rhymes for children and their families. Adults must accompany their children. Story Room
ALSO ON SATURDAY
11 a.m., French Stories
2:30 p.m., Italian Stories
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24
3 p.m.
Sunday Stories
Stories, songs and rhymes for children and their families. Adults must accompany their children. Story Room
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UPCOMING
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 7 p.m., Writers Room
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 3 p.m., Movie: "Pokemon Detective Pikachu" Thursday, Nov. 28, The library is closed for Thanksgiving Day.
Friday, Nov. 29, 3 p.m., Fall Movie Matinee: "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World"
Saturday, Nov. 30, 10:30 a.m., Saturday Stories
Sunday, Dec. 1, 3 p.m., Fred Miller: Sentimental Journey: WWII and the Big Bands"
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This Week at Princeton Public Library
| MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 7 p.m.
This special edition of Poets at the Library is a tribute to poet Jean Hollander who died in April. Friends and fellow poets will offer opening remarks and read selections of her poems and translations. The evening will close with an open-mic exclusively of Jean's poems. Community Room
Presented in partnership by the library, US1 Poets' Cooperative and Delaware Valley Poets.
ALSO ON MONDAY
10 a.m., Little Pandas
4 p.m., Maker Mondays: Secret Spy Messaging! 4 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros |
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| TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 6 p.m.
Labyrinth Live at the Library
Steve Schapiro, Eddie Glaude Jr. and Daniel Baldwin in Conversation on "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
Celebrated photographer Steve Schapiro, known for his evocative images of the Civil Rights movement and iconic film and pop culture photography, will discuss the new edition of James Baldwin's classic "The Fire Next Time," with Princeton professor Eddie Glaude Jr. and Baldwin's nephew, Daniel Baldwin.
In a new edition from Taschen Books, Baldwin's powerful prose about the black experience in America is enhanced with photography by Schapiro, who accompanied the author through the South during the '60s for Life magazine.
Glaude is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University. He is the author of "Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul" and "In a Shade of Blue: Pragmatism and the Politics of Black America." His upcoming book is "James Baldwin's America, 1963-1972."
Daniel Baldwin, nephew of the renowned photographer, will join the conversation to share some personal stories and memories. Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St.
Presented in partnership with Labyrinth Books and the Paul Robeson House of Princeton.
7 p.m., Writers Room
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
6:30 p.m.
Origami Club for All Ages
Anyone interested in the traditional Japanese art of paper folding is invited to meet for 90 minutes to work on new origami projects, many of them seasonal. Beginners are welcome. Adults must accompany children younger than 8. Quiet Room
ALSO ON WEDNESDAY
10 a.m., Drop In and Knit
1:30 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros
3 p.m., Homework Help
7 p.m., Citizenship Preparation Class
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SPOTLIGHT: FIND A WILL AND A WAY WITH GALE LEGAL FORMS
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
6 p.m.
Library Live at Labyrinth
Suzy Hansen and Daphne Kalotay
The library and Labyrinth Books host authors Suzy Hansen ("Notes on a Foreign Country: An American Abroad in a Post-American World") and Daphne Kalotay ("Blue Hours") for a reading from and conversation about their latest works.
Kalotay teaches creative writing at Princeton University's Lewis Center for the Arts and is the author of "Calamity and Other Stories," "Russian Winter," and "Sight Reading."
Hansen is a contributing writer to The New York Times Magazine. "Notes on a Foreign Country" is her first book and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Nonfiction. Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St.
Presented in partnership with Labyrinth Books.
ALSO ON THURSDAY
10 a.m., Princeton Farmers Market
10:30 a.m., Contemporary Fiction Book Group
Noon and 5 p.m., Mercer County ID Card
3 p.m., Homework Help
4 p.m., Girl Code - Level 1
5 p.m., Girl Code - Level 2
7:30 p.m., Black Voices Book Group
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Janice Painter discusses e-books and how we grow our collection.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15
6:30 p.m.
Friday Feature Film: "Yesterday"
This 2019 British romantic comedy is the story of a struggling musician who, finding himself the only person who remembers The Beatles, becomes famous after taking credit for writing and performing their songs. PG-13. 1 hour, 52 minutes. Community Room
ALSO ON FRIDAY
9:45 a.m., Job Seekers Session
3 p.m., Homework Help
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
11 a.m.
Quilting Bee
Everyone 8 and older is invited to drop in through 3 p.m. to help us create a community quilt that tells a story. Everything needed, from fabric to sewing machines, will be supplied; just bring your creativity. The workshop will be led by Marisa Simon. Part of the Fall Storytelling series. Community Room
Presented in partnership with Pennington Quilt Works.
ALSO ON SATURDAY
10:30 a.m., Saturday Stories
11 a.m., Girls Who Code Club
2 p.m., Chemistry Saturdays
3 p.m., Math Circle for Middle Schoolers
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
11 a.m.
Poetry Brunch Featuring No River Twice
No River Twice presents an improvisational poetry reading during which the poets and audience collaborate to decide the direction of the performance from beginning to end, poem by poem. By the end of the event, a new poem will be created that tells the story of the reading and those who were present to guide it. Doors open at 11 a.m. when coffee, tea and pastries will be served. Readings begin at 11:30 a.m. Part of the Fall Storytelling series. Community Room
ALSO ON SUNDAY
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UPCOMING
Monday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.,
Author Rebecca Thompson: "Fire, Ice and Physics: The Science of the 'Games of Thrones' "Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m., Lecture: Jeff Heller: "Frontier Feminists"
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m., Author Christine Coulson: "Metropolitan Stories" Thursday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., Lecture: Michael S.A. Graziano: "Rethinking Consciousness: A Scientific Theory of Subjective Experience"
Friday, Nov. 22, 8 p.m., The Moth Mainstage at McCarter Theatre Center
Saturday, Nov. 23, 10:30 a.m., Saturday Stories
Sunday, Nov. 24, 3 p.m., Sunday Stories
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This Week at Princeton Public Library
| MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 7 p.m.
Continuing Conversations on Race
The third of four sessions examining racial bias in the United States criminal justice system features "The New Jim Code: Intersection of Technology and the Carceral System," a presentation by Ruha Benjamin. Community Room
Presented in partnership with Not in Our Town Princeton.
ALSO ON MONDAY
10 a.m., Little Pandas
4 p.m., Maker Mondays: Let's Lego! 4 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros 1 p.m., Introduction to Online Genealogy 7:30 p.m., Mystery Book Group |
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| TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 7 p.m.
Labyrinth Live at the Library
Emmet Gowin: "The Nevada Test Site"
Renowned photographer Emmet Gowin gives a presentation about his photographic study of the land that served as the main testing site for American nuclear devices for four decades. More nuclear bombs have been detonated in America than in any other country in the world. Between 1951 and 1992, the Nevada National Security Test Site was the primary location for these activities, withstanding more than a thousand nuclear tests that left swaths of the American Southwest resembling the moon. In "The Nevada Test Site," Gowin presents staggering aerial photographs of this powerfully evocative place. Community Room
Presented in partnership with Labyrinth Books and Princeton University Press.
ALSO ON TUESDAY 7 p.m., Writing Workshop
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
7 p.m.
PSO Soundtracks: "The New American Canon: Broadway, Film, Jazz and Pop"
John Devlin, music director of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra and former assistant conductor of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, discusses "The New American Canon" of Broadway, film, jazz and pop music.
The library and Princeton Symphony Orchestra present the Soundtracks series of lectures to deepen the concert-going experience by explaining more about the music being performed and the orchestra itself. Community Room
Presented in partnership with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra.
ALSO ON WEDNESDAY
10 a.m., Drop In and Knit
1:30 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros
3 p.m., Homework Help
7 p.m., Citizenship Preparation Class
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SPOTLIGHT: PPL PARTNERS WITH THE TBBC TO OFFER BOOKS FOR EVERYONE
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7
7 p.m.
Mi Jialu, associate professor in the departments of English and World Languages and Cultures at the College of New Jersey, reads from "Deep Breaths," his recent bilingual book of poetry, with Chinese music accompaniment. The reading will be accompanied by the "Welcoming Tides" rock band led by Dr. Yingchao Zhang and English voiced by alto Dee Dee Miles.
ALSO ON THURSDAY
10 a.m., Princeton Farmers Market
Noon and 5 p.m., Mercer County ID Card
3 p.m., Homework Help
4 p.m., Code It - Level 1
5 p.m., Code It - Level 2
6:30 p.m., Graphic Design for Non-Designers
6:30 p.m., Russian Conversation Class
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Kristin Friberg reflects on the changing season.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
3 p.m.
Fall Movie Matinee: "The Secret Life of Pets 2"
Terrier Max is coping with some major life changes. His owner is now married and has a toddler, Liam. Max is so worried about protecting the boy that he develops a nervous tic. On a family trip to a farm, Max and mutt Duke encounter canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a terrifying turkey, all of which elevate Max's anxiety. PG. 1 hour, 26 minutes. Community Room
ALSO ON FRIDAY
9:45 a.m., Job Seekers Session
3 p.m., Homework Help
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
11 a.m.
Members of the community, municipal entities and some local non-profits will be on site through 2 p.m. to share how those who are interested can collaborate with them. Check the link above or click here for a list of participating boards, commissions, task forces and non-profits. Community Room
Government participants include: 11 a.m. - Staff from district offices of state and federal officials; noon - Mayor Liz Lempert and members of the municipal council; 1 p.m. - Board of Education members. Lobby
Additional Engage Princeton programs include:
11 a.m., Engaged Kids Craft
ALSO ON SATURDAY
10:30 a.m., Saturday Stories
2 p.m., Go Between Club
3 p.m., Science Circle
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10
3 p.m.
In their annual performance at the library, OnStage Seniors presents "In or Out: Stories of Belonging and Exclusion," an array of stories, funny and sad, about moments of feeling accepted or left out. Community Room
ALSO ON SUNDAY
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UPCOMING
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m., Library Live at Labyrinth: Steve Schapiro, Eddie Glaude Jr. and Daniel Baldwin on "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m., Origami Club for All Ages Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m., Library Live at Labyrinth: Suzy Hansen and Daphne Kalotay
Friday, Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m., Friday Feature Film: "Yesterday"
Saturday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m., Quilting Bee
Sunday, Nov. 17, 11 a.m., Poetry Brunch with No River Twice
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This Week at Princeton Public Library
| MONDAY, OCT. 21 7 p.m.
Panel Discussion: "The Power of Faces: Looking at the Global Refugee Crisis"
Theresa Menders and Daniel Farber Huang will lead a presentation and discussion on "The Power of Faces" their global photojournalism project that humanizes the plight of refugees and illuminates their experiences. In collaboration with the Princeton-Trenton Area United Nations Association, Menders and Huang will discuss how "The Power of Faces" developed, share their multimedia work, and highlight key takeaways and experiences from this ongoing project. Afterward, they will be joined by two panelists representing civil society organizations for an open discussion and Q&A with the audience about "The Power of Faces," how civil society is working to address the refugee crisis, and how local citizens can be engaged. Community Room
10 a.m., Little Pandas
4 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros 6:30 p.m., SCORE Seminar: Funding Sources for Small Businesses |
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| TUESDAY, OCT. 22 7 p.m.
Author Alex Counts introduced by Sam Daley-Harris
7 p.m., TBD (To Be Discussed)Counts discusses his book, "Changing the World without Losing Your Mind: Leadership Lessons from Three Decades of Social Entrepreneurship," after being introduced by Princeton author and activist Sam Daley-Harris. Counts founded Grameen Foundation and became its president and CEO to continue his work in microfinance and poverty reduction. Daley-Harris is the author of "Reclaiming Our Democracy: Healing the Break Between People and Government." Community Room
Presented in partnership with the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice.
ALSO ON TUESDAY
6:30 p.m., Introduction to SEO for Your Website
7 p.m., Writing Workshop
7:30 p.m., The Story Lounge at McCarter Theatre Center |
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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23
6:30 p.m.
Ethnographer and cultural specialist Martin Koenig discusses his half century of research into traditional music and dance of the Balkans. More than 50 years ago, Koenig embarked on a trip to Bulgaria armed with letters of introduction from anthropologist Margaret Mead and folklorist Alan Lomax. On this trip, as well as on numerous subsequent visits, he sought to research and document the traditional music and dance forms in their original settings. His historic recordings, photographs, and films portray villagers, especially musicians and dancers, and a way of life that has been transformed by modernization, globalization and emigration. Community Room
This is a Smithsonian Folkways Recording Project made possible in part by The American Research Center in Sofia Foundation.
ALSO ON WEDNESDAY
10 a.m., Drop In and Knit
10 a.m., Resume and LinkedIn Help Desk
10 a.m., Community Helpers Storytime (Doctor)
1:30 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros
7 p.m., Citizenship Preparation Class
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SPOTLIGHT: OCTOBER IS FAMILY HISTORY MONTH!
To help with researching your family's history, the library offers access to two databases, Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest. Ancestry Library Edition includes thousands of databases for census records as well as church, immigration, and court records and billions of names for the United States and the United Kingdom as well as Canada and Europe. It is available for use only while in the library. HeritageQuest, available from home with a PPL library card, also provides census records but includes many other resources including city directories and the US Freedman's Bank Record, an essential resource for African American genealogy. Links to both databases are listed under Research/Research a Topic/Databases By Subject/Genealogy on our website.
Join us for two upcoming related programs: Research Princeton History on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 1 p.m., and Research Your Roots: Exploring New Jersey Genealogy Resources with New Jersey State Library's genealogy librarian, Regina Fitzpatrick, Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 1 p.m.
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THURSDAY, OCT. 24
7 p.m.
The author speaks about his new book, a personal story and family memoir told through meals and recipes. The book follows Fishman's Jewish family from 1945 Belarus to 2017 Brooklyn. Fishman is a lecturer in creative writing at the Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University. Community Room
ALSO ON THURSDAY
10 a.m., Princeton Farmers Market
1 p.m., Get More Out of Gmail
3 p.m., Homework Help
4 p.m., Girl Code - Level 1
5 p.m., Girl Code - Level 2
6 p.m., Tabletop Game Night
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Kim Dorman talks to our community partner.
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FRIDAY, OCT. 25
6:30 p.m.
Friday Feature Film: "Rocketman"
This 2019 biographical musical film, based on the life of musician Elton John, follows the artist's transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into an international superstar. R. 2 hours. Community Room
ALSO ON FRIDAY
8:30 a.m., Meet the Mayor
9:45 a.m., Job Seekers Session
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SATURDAY, OCT. 26
11 a.m.
Preschool Fair
Representatives from area preschools provide information about school programs, curriculum, philosophy and the admission process at this two-hour annual event. Community Room
ALSO ON SATURDAY
10:30 a.m., Saturday Stories
11 a.m., French Stories
2:30 p.m., Italian Stories
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SUNDAY, OCT. 27
3 p.m.
Here Be Monsters (and Poetry and Music and Film)
This fun, immersive, multimedia experience examines literature and poetry that embody the Halloween season. The event blends the spoken word with live music, film and theatrical effects.
There will be a costume contest, so wearing one is strongly encouraged. Masks will be provided for those who don't have a costume. Intended for adults, this is a family-friendly event. It may not be suitable for very young children or those who scare easily. Community Room
Presented in partnership with the Einstein Alley Musicians Collaborative.
ALSO ON SUNDAY
4 p.m., Voyage ESL
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UPCOMING
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m., Author Caroline Maguire: "Why Will No One Play with Me?"
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m., Author Arthur I. Miller: "The Artist in the Machine" Thursday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m., Princeton Farmers Market
Friday, Nov. 1, 9:45 a.m., Job Seekers Session
Saturday, Nov. 2, The library is closed for the Beyond Words Benefit
Sunday, Nov. 3, 3 p.m., Author Danny Gregory: "Art Before Breakfast: A Zillion Ways to Be More Creative No Matter How Busy You Are"
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This Week at Princeton Public Library
| MONDAY, OCT. 14 7 p.m.
Featured poets Katherine Falk and Winnie Hughes read from their works for 20 minutes each, followed by an open-mic session. Falk was the 2017 Bucks County Poet Laureate. She is the recipient of the H. MacKnight-Black Poetry and Literature Prize and winner of the Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve's poetry contest and her poems have been published in multiple journals.
Hughes is the author of "Frost Flowers," which won honorable mention in the 2018 New Women's Voices chapbook competition and was recently published by Finishing Line Press. Her poems have appeared in multiple journals and she has been the recipient of two independent artist fellowships from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Newsroom
Presented in partnership with the US1 Poets' Cooperative and Delaware Valley Poets.
4 p.m., Maker Mondays: Build a Derby Car! 4 p.m., Ask the Mac Pros 6:30 p.m., Intro to GitHub Part 1: Open Source Collaboration and Website Hosting 7 p.m., Gente & Cuentos 6:30 p.m., Film: "Dakota 38" |
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| TUESDAY, OCT. 15 7 p.m.
New Jersey's General Assembly: What You Need to Know
Ingrid Reed, retired director of the New Jersey Project of Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics, moderates a panel discussion about the challenges of being in New Jersey's General Assembly. Panelists include New Jersey State Senator Linda Greenstein, former New Jersey State Senator Jennifer Beck and former New Jersey Assemblyman Anthony "Skip" Cimino. A Q&A will follow the presentation. Newsroom
ALSO ON TUESDAY
10:30 a.m., Princeton Sketchers
6:30 p.m., How to Avoid "Death By PowerPoint"
7 p.m., Writers Room
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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16
7 p.m.
From Revolution to Solutions: Informed Cinema and Conversations About Newark
The complex and rich history of Newark is explored through clips from three award-winning documentaries by filmmakers Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno. The films, "Revolution '67" (about the 1967 Newark Riots/Rebellion), "The Rule" (examining urban school reform using the model of St. Benedict's Prep), and "Rust" (an investigation of solutions to intergenerational poverty including prisoner reentry) allow a look at the past, present, and future of Newark. Participants will be able to learn about and discuss the opportunities and challenges of urban environments by examining Newark as a microcosm. Community Room
3 p.m., Homework Help
7 p.m., Citizenship Preparation Class
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SPOTLIGHT: TUTORING, TEST PREP AND MORE
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THURSDAY, OCT. 17
7 p.m.
PEFF Special Event
Journalist Gilbert M. Gaul discusses his book "The Geography of Risk: Epic Storms, Rising Seas and the Cost of America's Coasts " with John E. Miller, a coastal floodplain expert who was involved in Superstorm Sandy recovery issues. Gaul's book looks at the development of the modern coast and the extraordinary risks of building on barrier islands and coastal floodplains. A large portion of the book focuses on the New Jersey Shore and especially Ocean County and Long Beach Island, which were Ground Zero in Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Community Room
Presented in partnership with the Princeton Environmental Film Festival.
ALSO ON THURSDAY
10 a.m., Princeton Farmers Market
1 p.m., Introduction to Gmail
3 p.m., Homework Help
4 p.m., Code It - Level 1
4:30 p.m., Chess for Beginners
5 p.m., Code It - Level 2
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Nora Walsh gives an overview of programs related to "The Power of Faces," the exhibit on view on the library's second floor.
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FRIDAY, OCT. 18
9:45 a.m.
Job Seekers Session: The Memory Switch
Presenter Matthew Goerke discusses techniques for improving memory and recall, essential skills in any profession. Community Room
Presented in partnership with PSG of Mercer County.
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SATURDAY, OCT. 19
1 p.m.
Afternoon of Knitting
Join us for an afternoon of knitting or crocheting. Drop in any time during this four-hour event to meet other knitters, socialize and work on something for Knit for Others - or any other project. We will have patterns and yarn to share and will be giving demonstrations of the library's newest database, Creativebug. Volunteer instructors will be on site to get beginners started. No registration is required. Community Room
Learn more about this and other knitting programs at the library here.
ALSO ON SATURDAY
10:30 a.m., Saturday Stories
11 a.m., Girls Who Code Club
3 p.m., Math Circle for Middle Schoolers
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SUNDAY, OCT. 20
3 p.m.
Neil Pederson: "Dendrochronology: Accessing the Memories of Trees"
Neil Pederson, a forest researcher at Harvard University, discusses how tree rings have provided centuries worth of precise, annual and seasonal details of climate, ecology, and competition. Pederson is a senior ecologist at the Harvard Forest, an ecological research area of 3,000 acres owned and managed by Harvard University and located in Petersham, Massachusetts. The property, in operation since 1907, includes one of North America's oldest managed forests. Community Room
Co-sponsored by the library and Marquand Park.
ALSO ON SUNDAY
3 p.m., Sunday Stories
4 p.m., Voyage ESL
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UPCOMING
Monday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.,
Panel Discussion: "The Power of Faces: Looking at the Global Refugee Crisis"Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m., Author Alex Counts introduced by Sam Daley-Harris
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m., Martin Koenig: "Sound Portraits from Bulgaria and the Balkans: Photographs and Recordings" Thursday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., Author Boris Fishman: "Savage Feast: Three Generations, Two Continents, and a Dinner Table"
Friday, Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m., Friday Feature Film: "Rocketman"
Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m., Preschool Fair
Sunday, Oct. 27, 3 p.m., Here Be Monsters (and Poetry and Music and Film)
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This Week at Princeton Public Library
| MONDAY, OCT. 7 7 p.m.
Continuing Conversations on Race
The second of four sessions examining racial bias in the United States criminal justice system features "Incarceration," a presentation by Wilma Solomon. Community Room
Presented in partnership with Not in Our Town Princeton.
ALSO ON MONDAY
10 a.m., Little Pandas
6:30 p.m., Copyright 101 7:30 p.m., Mystery Book Group 7:30 p.m., Film and Discussion at the Garden Theatre: "Mary Shelley" |
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| TUESDAY, OCT. 8 7 p.m.
Writing Workshop
Writers who are working on book-length works are invited to receive constructive critique 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. Don Donato leads the workshop. Quiet Room
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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9
6:30 p.m.
Origami Club for All Ages
Anyone interested in the traditional Japanese art of paper folding is invited to meet for 90 minutes to work on new origami projects, many of them seasonal. Beginners are welcome. Adults must accompany children younger than 8. Quiet Room
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SPOTLIGHT
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 2019 LONGLIST SELECTIONS: Check them out today on Hoopla
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THURSDAY, OCT. 10
7 p.m.
Labyrinth Live at the Library
Richard E. Miller: "On the End of Privacy: Dissolving Boundaries in a Screen-Centric World"
Author Richard E. Miller discusses his book that explores how literacy is transformed by online technology that lets us instantly publish anything that we can see or hear. He will be joined by David J. Sherry, chief information security officer at Princeton University, in a moderated discussion about the issues of privacy raised in his research. In his book Miller, a professor at Rutgers University, examines the 2010 suicide of Rutgers student Tyler Clementi, who jumped off the George Washington Bridge after he discovered that his roommate spied on him via webcam, and maps out the changing norms governing privacy in the digital age Community Room
Presented in partnership with Labyrinth Books.
ALSO ON THURSDAY
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