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Saturday February 7 All Day
Take Your Child to the Library Day
This national initiative encourages families to take their children to their local library.
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Sunday February 8 All Day
Winter Reading Program
Adults are invited to participate in our Winter Reading program and read three books from Dec. 21 to Feb. 21. Pick up a bookmark at the Welcome Desk to record your selections.
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Sunday February 8 10:45am - 12:15pm EST
Author: Radha Lin Chaddah in Conversation with Amy Jo Burns
The author presents and discusses her novel "And the Ancestors Sing." Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee & pastries. The conversation begins at 11 a.m. Book signing to follow.
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Sunday February 8 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Kids: Paperback Pals
This volunteer-led reading and engagement program is for kids on the autism spectrum with second-fifth grade reading levels.
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Sunday February 8 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Teens: Intro to Sewing
Teens in grades 6-12 learn sewing basics and complete a small project. Led by an instructor from Pennington Quilt Works.
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Sunday February 8 3:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Kids: French Storytime
Storytime in French for children and their caregivers.
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Monday February 9 8:45am - 12:30pm EST
AARP Tax Assistance by Appointment
AARP volunteers prepare and electronically file Federal and N.J. individual, non-complex income tax returns for seniors and people of low and moderate income. Appointments required.
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Monday February 9 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Kids: Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures
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 February 9 4:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school.
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Monday February 9 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Learn English at The Library
This free, 15-week course is for those at a high-beginner level. Basic English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Registration is full.
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Tuesday February 10 10:30am - 12:30pm EST
Art: Princeton Sketchers
Sketchers of all abilities and experience levels meet to sketch, draw and paint together in this social art group.
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Tuesday February 10 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Kids: Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures
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 February 10 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school.
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Tuesday February 10 4:00pm - 5:30pm EST
Catherine Project Book Discussion Series
This weekly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in political theory, focusing on the theme of revolution. Online and in person.
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Tuesday February 10 4:00pm - 6:30pm EST
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 February 10 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Teens: Game On!
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to play new Nintendo Switch 2 games.
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Tuesday February 10 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Financial Empowerment Program
This eight-session program gives an overview of financial basics including credit, debt management, investment, taxes, insurance and more and includes one-on-on coaching.
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Wednesday February 11 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
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.
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Wednesday February 11 10:30am - 11:00am EST
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 February 11 11:30am - 12:00pm EST
Kids: Baby Storytime
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.
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Wednesday February 11 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Kids: 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 February 11 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Movie Series: Legendary Duos of the Silver Screen
This series revisits four classic films made unforgettable by legendary on-screen couples such as Bogart and Bacall and Tracy and Hepburn. Light refreshments will be served.
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Wednesday February 11 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school.
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Wednesday February 11 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Conversation: Faith and Health Initiative
Jonathan Lee Walton joins Suzanne Watts Henderson and Almeda Wright for a conversation exploring how faith and spirituality shape health, resilience and well-being. Registration required.
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Thursday February 12 9:30am - 11:00am EST
English Conversation (in person)
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
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Thursday February 12 10:30am - 11:00am EST
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 February 12 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Fiction Book Group
The group discusses "The Lion Women of Tehran" by Marjan Kamali.
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Thursday February 12 11:30am - 12:00pm EST
Kids: Baby Storytime
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.
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Thursday February 12 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Kids: 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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Thursday February 12 12:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Learn English at the Library
This free, 15-week course is for those at an Intermediate level. English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. This course is full.
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Thursday February 12 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school.
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Thursday February 12 5:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Special Event: "The Poetics of Propagation"
An archival exhibition and zine launch explore how manmade and natural disasters have shaped institutional and personal archives in the Southern U.S., Jamaica, Goa and Mozambique.
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Thursday February 12 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Crafts: Stitch Club Princeton
All are invited to bring their needlework to this drop-in social gathering. In February, we will celebrate Galentine's Day with a crafty cinema night featuring "Moonstruck."
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Friday February 13 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Special Event: Douglass Day 2026
Community members are invited to participate in transcribe-a-thons at the library and other locations and to view a Special Collections Showcase at Firestone Library.
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Friday February 13 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Kids: Stories In Motion with Princeton Ballet School
Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to jump, twirl and imagine through classic ballet stories with dancers from American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School.
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Friday February 13 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Kids: Card Making Workshop
Kids in third grade and up are invited to create handmade cards that share messages of love, friendship and appreciation.
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Saturday February 14 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Kids: Special Storytime With Pooja Makhijani
Author Pooja Makhijani shares and signs copies of her new book, "Bread Is Love, followed by a love-themed craft activity.
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Saturday February 14 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Kids and Teens: Science Saturdays
Princeton University scientists present hands-on science activities at this monthly program for kids in fifth through eighth grade.
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Saturday February 14 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Kids & Teens: Drop-In Chess Sessions
These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience.
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Sunday February 15 All Day
Winter Reading Program
Adults are invited to participate in our Winter Reading program and read three books from Dec. 21 to Feb. 21. Pick up a bookmark at the Welcome Desk to record your selections.
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Sunday February 15 1:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Kids: German Storytime
Storytime in German for children and their caregivers.
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Sunday February 15 2:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Kids: Spanish Storytime
Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.
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Monday February 16 8:45am - 12:30pm EST
AARP Tax Assistance by Appointment
AARP volunteers prepare and electronically file Federal and N.J. individual, non-complex income tax returns for seniors and people of low and moderate income. Appointments required.
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Monday February 16 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
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 February 16 10:00am - 1:00pm EST
Kids: Take & Make
Stop by the third floor for a kit to make a "101 Dalmatians" craft at home while supplies last.
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Monday February 16 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Kids: Playtime Fun: Farm Friends
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 February 16 12:00pm - 1:30pm EST
English Conversation (in person)
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
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Monday February 16 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Learn English at The Library
This free, 15-week course is for those at a high-beginner level. Basic English skills are required and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Registration is full.
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Monday February 16 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
Author: Ani Zonneveld in conversation with Ambreen Ali
The author, writer, singer/songwriter and speaker discusses her new memoir, "An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior: Making my Life Count as a Muslim Feminist," and gives a musical performance.
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Tuesday February 17 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
English Conversation (in person)
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
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Tuesday February 17 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Kids: Playtime Fun: Farm Friends
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 February 17 4:00pm - 5:30pm EST
Catherine Project Book Discussion Series
This weekly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in political theory, focusing on the theme of revolution. Online and in person.
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Tuesday February 17 4:00pm - 6:30pm EST
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 February 17 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Conversation: "Epic in Our Times"
Classicist and translator Emily Wilson is joined in conversation by Sophie Gee and Pasquale Toscano to explore how epic confronts rising populism, nation-building and authoritarian rule.