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Friday May 16 9:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Job Seekers: What to Do When You Can't Do What You Did
PSG Executive Chair David Schuchman discusses reasons you cant do what you used to do and ways to leverage your professional expertise and skills in order to move forward in your career.
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Friday May 16 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
English Conversation Group
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
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Friday May 16 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Kids: Beginning Ballet for Toddlers
This interactive dance workshop introduces toddlers and their caregivers to the basics of ballet and dance while fostering joy and creative movement. Participation limited. Registration required.
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Friday May 16 5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Film: "English Vinglish"
In this iconic Bollywood film, a quiet housewife endures small slights from her well-educated husband and daughter every day because of her inability to speak and understand English.
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Saturday May 17 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Kids: Desi Day Saturday Storytime!
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years and up, accompanied by an adult.
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Saturday May 17 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Kids: Portuguese Storytime
Storytime in Portuguese for children and their caregivers.
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Saturday May 17 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Kids: Japanese Storytime
Storytime in Japanese for children and their caregivers.
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Saturday May 17 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Special Event: Desi Day
A daylong celebration of "Desi" culture with a special story time, an author panel, and a culture fair that shares South Asian culture with the community. Presented in partnership with Central Desi.
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Saturday May 17 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Desi Day: Author Panel
A panel of notable Desi authors present their works in celebration of the library's special event, Desi Day. Signing to follow.
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Sunday May 18 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Teens: Mental Health Fair
Explore fun and easy ways to relieve stress including games, arts & crafts and more. Led by Aligned Minds.
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Monday May 19 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Workshop: Writers Room
Writers receive constructive feedback at these twice-monthly group sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions.
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Monday May 19 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Playtime Fun: Build it!
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.
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Monday May 19 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
English Conversation Group
Practice speaking English at this informal, in-person conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.
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Monday May 19 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Kids: Stem Lab
Learn STEM concepts through hands-on learning experiences led by Princeton High School students.
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Monday May 19 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teens: LGBTQIA+ Book Club
At this monthly book club, LGBTQIA+ teens and allies (ages 12-18) will read, discover, discuss and celebrate stories by and about LGBTQIA+ people.
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Monday May 19 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Bullet Journal Club
This social club meets once each month to set up personalized bullet journals for the month to come. Some materials will be provided, or bring your own preferred supplies. For adults and teens 16+.
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Monday May 19 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Aprenda Inglés | Course: Learn English at the Library
This free, 15-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. This class is for Beginning English adult learners. Students are expected to attend all 15 sessions. Registration is full.
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Monday May 19 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
SCORE Seminar: Starting Your Own Non-Profit
Marty Siederer offers a workshop on starting a successful nonprofit. Topics include developing a board and operating structure, building awareness, and staying in regulatory compliance.
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Monday May 19 7:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
Author: Dr. Aly Cohen
Integrative rheumatologist Dr. Aly Cohen gives a presentation based on her recently released book "Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them."
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Tuesday May 20 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
English Conversation Group
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
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Tuesday May 20 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Playtime Fun: Build it!
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.
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Tuesday May 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Tech: Your Digital Bookshelf
Learn how to get the most out of Goodreads, Bibliocommons and StoryGraph.
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Tuesday May 20 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mercer County Community ID
All Mercer County residents are eligible for this photo ID card, which provides the cardholder's personal identifying information, medical risk factors and emergency contact information.
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Tuesday May 20 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Catherine Project Book Group
This hybrid book group meets monthly through 2025 to examine fundamental texts in philosophy and political theory focusing upon justice. Established in partnership with the Catherine Project.
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Wednesday May 21 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Drop in and Knit
Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Sessions will not include instruction. Registration is not required.
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Wednesday May 21 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Kids: Storytime!
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.
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Wednesday May 21 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Kids: Baby Storytime
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.
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Wednesday May 21 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Baby Play Group
After Baby Storytime, stay and play with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment with other young families and continue the fun with free play and socialization.
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Wednesday May 21 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Learn English at the Library
This free, 14-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. Students must already have basic English skills and are expected to attend all 14 sessions. Registration is full.
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Wednesday May 21 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Tech: Research Princeton History
This class provides an overview of the resources available for researching Princeton history at the library.
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Wednesday May 21 1:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
WHYY-FM Pop-up Newsroom
Reporter David Matthau and Suburban Managing Editor Madhu Bora invite listeners to share feedback about the Phila. NPR station's N.J. coverage, issues they care about and stories they want to hear.
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Wednesday May 21 3:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
Film: "The Joy Luck Club"
Adapted from Amy Tan's bestselling novel of the same name, this film follows four immigrant Chinese women and their American-born daughters. Light refreshments will be served starting at 2:45 p.m.
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Wednesday May 21 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Kids: Chess Lessons for Beginners
Kids 5-10 years old learn the basic rules and strategies of chess from Impact Chess volunteers. Weekly attendance is encouraged as sessions build on skills learned in the previous session.
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Wednesday May 21 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The library's Board of Trustees will meet at the Princeton Public Library.
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Wednesday May 21 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Sustainable Minds Author Talk with Charles T. Brown
Charles T. Brown, founder and CEO of Equitable Cities, discusses his recently published book, "Arrested Mobility: Overcoming the Threat to Black Movement."
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Thursday May 22 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Princeton Health Department: Mental Health Awareness
Drop by the lobby where the Princeton Health Department will share information about local mental health resources, distribute educational materials and answers questions.
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Thursday May 22 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Kids: Storytime!
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.
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Thursday May 22 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Our Common Ground
People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos presents an eight-week program of literature, poetry, discussion and writing.
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Thursday May 22 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Kids: Baby Storytime
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.
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Thursday May 22 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Baby Play Group
After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.
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Friday May 23 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
English Conversation Group
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
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Friday May 23 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Kids: Beginning Ballet for Toddlers
This interactive dance workshop introduces toddlers and their caregivers to the basics of ballet and dance while fostering joy and creative movement. Participation limited. Registration required.
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Friday May 23 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
PEFF Film and Q&A: "Qotzuñi: People of the Lake"
This documentary short is about the Uru-Murato indigenous communities of Lake Poopó, Bolivia, as they try to survive the loss of the lake that sustained their community. Q&A with filmmakers to follow.
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Saturday May 24 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Kids: Take & Make
Stop by the third floor for a take-home maker activity kit inspired by the book "Shapes, Lines, and Light" by Katie Yamasaki.
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Saturday May 24 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Kids: Saturday Storytime!
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years and up, accompanied by an adult.
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Saturday May 24 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Kids: Folktales Around the World Reading Group
In this four-session book group, children in grades 2-5 explore different cultures through folktales and cultural crafts.