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Preschool Storytime
Hopewell Borough Gazebo Park Greenwood and Seminary, Hopewell, NJ, United StatesCome to the Hopewell Train Station for some assorted stories and songs with storytime reader Sara.
Reading by Marlon James & Patricia Smith
Donald G. Drapkin Studio, Lewis Arts complex 122 Alexander Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesMan Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James, author of A Brief History of Seven Killings and the bestselling Dark Star Trilogy, and Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize winner and Professor of Creative Writing Patricia Smith read from their work as part of the Althea Ward Clark W’21 Reading Series. Tickets required.
2023 Princeton Poetry Festival
Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ, United StatesThe biennial Princeton Poetry Festival, organized by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon, returns with a full day of readings, panel discussions and a lecture featuring poets from around the world: Mei-mei Berssenbrugge, Joyelle McSweeney, Valzhyna Mort, John Okrent, Roger Reeves, Padraig Regan, Philip Schultz, and Luci Tapahonso. Day-long festival runs 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Free and open to public; no tickets required.
Princeton Poetry Festival, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts
Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ, United StatesThe biennial Princeton Poetry Festival, organized by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon, returns with a full day of readings, panel discussions and a lecture featuring poets from around the world, including Mei-mei Berssenbrugge, Joyelle McSweeney John Okrent, Roger Reeves, and Philip Schultz from the U.S.; Valzhyna Mort from Belarus; Padraig Regan from Ireland; and Luci...
Hopewell Valley Education Foundation Book Lovers Luncheon
Cobblestone Creek Country Club Lawrenceville, New JerseyThe annual Book Lovers Luncheon is back in person this year at the Cobblestone Creek Country Club. Tickets are $70.
C.K. Williams Reading by Kwame Dawes
Godfrey Kerr Theater Studio, Lewis Arts complex 122 Alexander Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesCritic, editor and poet Kwame Dawes, winner of the Windham-Campbell Prize for Poetry, a Pushcart Prize, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and author of the recent collection Sturge Town, reads from his work along with several creative writing seniors. Free tickets required.
When Pages Breathe: Immersive Elocution of Literature
CoLab at Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton University campus Description: Lecturer in Theater Chesney Snow and students in his fall course, “The Oral Interpretation of Toni and William,” present a multimedia oral interpretation of literature installation that examines speech as an aspect of fine art through the exploration of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great...
Kids: Storytime!
Princeton Public Library - Story RoomThis interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Princeton Public Library - Story RoomThis interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.
Kids: Storytime!
Princeton Public Library - Story RoomThis interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Princeton Public Library - Story RoomThis interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.
Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Princeton Public Library - Story RoomThis interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years and up, accompanied by an adult.
Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime
Princeton Public Library - Story RoomStorytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.
Kids: Spanish Storytime
Princeton Public Library - Story RoomStorytime in Spanish for children and their caregivers.
Book Brunch: Amy Jo Burns
Princeton Public Library - Community RoomThe author is joined by Anica Mrose Rissi to discuss and sign her novel "Mercury" at this book launch event. The talk begins at 11 a.m. with doors opening at 10:45 a.m. for coffee and pastries.
Mystery Book Group
Virtual - Google MeetThe group discusses "The Last Party" by Clare Macintosh.
Kids: Storytime!
Princeton Public Library - Story RoomThis interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Princeton Public Library - Story RoomThis interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.
Kids: Storytime!
Princeton Public Library - Story RoomThis interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.
Fiction Book Group
Princeton Public Library - Quiet RoomThe group discusses "Sea of Tranquility" by Emily St. John Mandel.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Princeton Public Library - Story RoomThis interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 0-24 months old with an adult caregiver.
Black Voices Book Group
Virtual -The group discusses "James Baldwin: A Biography" by David Lemming.
Teens: Go Between Club
Princeton Public Library - Conference RoomAll sixth, seventh and eighth graders are welcome to join us for a fun discussion of books and other interests.
Art of the Crossword Puzzle
Arts Council of PrincetonJoin world renowned crossword puzzle author, Mangesh Ghogre, as he guides us through the fascinating world of American crossword puzzles. Mangesh has been published in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, just to name a few. The event will feature a refresher on crossword-solving basics, exploring different theme types, discover the joy...
Catherine Project Book Group
Princeton Public Library - Conference RoomThis yearlong book group examines fundamental texts in history and political theory, focusing particularly upon the theme of democracy. Established in partnership with the Catherine Project.
All Access Book Discussion Group
Off-Site -Reading & Discovery with Princeton University Library Special Collections: Join us at Firestone Library to discuss a book and, then, examine items from the collection tied to themes from the book.
Author: William R. Fernekes in Conversation with Ingrid Reed
Princeton Public Library - Community RoomThe author and educator discusses his new book, "Clifford Case and the Challenge of Liberal Republicanism," with policy analyst Ingrid Reed.
Author: An Evening with Alix Strauss
Princeton Public Library - NewsroomIn this Friends and Foundation fundraiser, The New York Times columnist discusses the 20th anniversary edition of her novel "The Joy of Funerals." Tickets are $30; $75 with a copy of the book.
Network, Meet and Book Signing with a Business Icon ” Liz Elting”
Dent Blanche Dental 3640 Lawrenceville Rd, PrincetonJoin us for an incredible opportunity to meet and network with one of the most influential and successful women in the world, Liz Elting. This in-person event will take place at Dent Blanche Dental | Radwa Saad, DMD located on Lawrenceville Road in Princeton, NJ, USA. Don't miss out on the chance to connect with...
Author: Sam Daley-Harris
Princeton Public Library - Community RoomActivist and author Sam Daley-Harris discusses the revised and updated version of his book "Reclaiming Our Democracy." Book signing and action fair to follow the talk.