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Thursday April 25 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Author: Elizabeth Matto in Conversation with John Farmer
The author is joined in conversation by John Farmer to discuss her new book "To Keep the Republic: Thinking, Talking, and Acting like a Democratic Citizen." Registration requested.
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Friday April 26 9:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Job Seekers: Mastering the Interview
Alex Freund helps you master the interview process and present yourself as an ideal candidate by focusing on the interview step by step from the hiring managerâs perspective.
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Friday April 26 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
English Conversation Group
Practice speaking English in person in this conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.
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Saturday April 27 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 April 27 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Local Author Day: Author Fair
Find fiction and nonfiction for all ages from local published authors, who will be available to sell and sign their books, on the first floor of the library.
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Kids: Spanish Storytime
Storytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.
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Saturday April 27 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions
These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience. Registration is not necessary.
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Sunday April 28 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Book Brunch with J. Robert Hillier
The architect and author discusses "Hillier: Selected Works," co-written with architect Barbara A. Hillier, his wife, at this Book Brunch event.
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Sunday April 28 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Youth: Local Author Day: Prepping for Publication
Writers in grades 5 to 8 are invited to bring a work in progress of up to 2500 words to workshop as a group and prepare to pitch for publication in youth literary journals. Registration required.
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Sunday April 28 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Kids: Polish Storytime
Storytime in Polish for children and their caregivers.
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Sunday April 28 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Tribute: Tony Bennett & Bill Evans: The Legendary Recordings
The legendary recordings of Tony Bennett and Bill Evans are performed by pianist Joel Zelnik with vocalist Tony Corrao during this Jazz Appreciation Month concert.
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Monday April 29 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery
Join us for a playdate! These sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their children, in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.
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Monday April 29 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.
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Monday April 29 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Author: Jennifer L. Roberts
Jennifer L. Roberts is joined in conversation by James Welling to discuss her new book, "Contact: Art and the Pull of Print." A signing will follow the conversation.
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Tuesday April 30 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
English Conversation Group
Practice speaking English in person in this conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.
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Tuesday April 30 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery
Join us for a playdate! These sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their children, in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.
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Tuesday April 30 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Tech: Ask the Mac Pros
Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this session.
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Tuesday April 30 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 April 30 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the CoLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments.
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Tuesday April 30 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Author: Michael Cook
Michael Cook is joined in conversation by Sadaf Jaffer to discuss his forthcoming book, "A History of the Muslim World:Â From Its Origins to the Dawn of Modernity." A signing will follow the event.
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Wednesday May 1 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 1 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 1 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 1 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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Wednesday May 1 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.
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Wednesday May 1 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Author Event: Amy Tan
The author discusses and signs copies of her newest book, "The Backyard Bird Chronicles," and the joy she finds from birding and the natural wonders of the world.
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Thursday May 2 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 2 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Meet Our Community Partner: Housing Initiatives of Princeton
Members of Housing Initiatives of Princeton will be on hand to talk about their work and potential volunteer opportunities.
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Thursday May 2 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 2 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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Thursday May 2 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Kids & Teens: Homework Help
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.
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Thursday May 2 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Neurodivergent Crafts and Games
Neurodivergent individuals looking to connect with others are invited to attend a craft session to work on creative projects brought from home.
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Thursday May 2 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Open House: Hinds Plaza Concept Design
The Municipality of Princeton hosts a public open house for a concept design for Hinds Plaza.
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Thursday May 2 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Historical Fiction Book Group
A discussion of the historical context for Lauren Groff's "Matrix" is facilitated by Sucharita Ray, lecturer in art and archaeology and history, Princeton University.
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Friday May 3 9:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Job Seekers: The CEO of Me
Coach and Career Development Strategist Rod Colón discusses how you can acquire the skills needed to successfully manage the stages of career transition with a CEO's mindset.
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Friday May 3 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
English Conversation Group
Practice speaking English in person in this conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.
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Friday May 3 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Film: "Americanish"
This 2021 comedy follows the lives of three women as they navigate the often turbulent waters of romance, culture, career and family.
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Special Event: Exploring Korean Culture
An hour of Korean games and familiar treats is followed by musical performances, bringing together traditional cultural practices with contemporary expressions of Korean and Korean American identity.
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Saturday May 4 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 4 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Teens: Volunteer Info Session
Rising eighth- to 12th-graders are invited to learn about volunteering at the library.
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Saturday May 4 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime
Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.
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Saturday May 4 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Kids and Teens: Free Comic Book Day
Participate in this national event with giveaways, activities and a movie screening.
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Saturday May 4 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Kids & Teens: STEM Circle
Students in third through sixth grade are invited to participate in fun and creative STEM challenges at these collaborative monthly sessions. Led by high school students from PRISMS.
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Saturday May 4 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Film: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem"
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with this screening of 2023's reboot of the "Turtles" film series. PG. 1 hour, 39 minutes.
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Saturday May 4 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions
These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience. Registration is not necessary.
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Sunday May 5 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Performance: ABC-XYZ by Lucilla Trapazzo and Alessandro Olla
Lucilla Trapazzo and Alessandro Olla perform ABC-XYZ and explore the connections between contemporary music and poetry during this brunch event. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee and pastries.
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Sunday May 5 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Kids & Teens: The Art of Wood Block Printing
Learn the art of wood block printing with hand carved wood blocks crafted by block makers from India, and create wrapping paper and cards, during this workshop.
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Sunday May 5 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Kids: Russian Storytime
Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.