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Poetry Reading Group
Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch, 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550, USAThe Poetry Reading Group meets on the second Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. Come read, share, and discuss the best in classic and contemporary poetry! We look at four pages of poetry by a celebrated poet, then read each poem aloud and discuss it as a group. Poems are provided to everyone who...
Anti-Loneliness Letter Writing Club
Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch, 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550, USAEveryone is invited to join Letter Writing Club. Each month, we gather to write letters and be together. Valentine's Day makes this a wonderful time to reach out to friends and loved ones - our message need not be romantic. Bring your own stationery or use ours: we'll have a card and postcard exchange.
Anti-Loneliness Letter Writing Club
Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch, 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550, USAEveryone is invited to join Letter Writing Club. Each month, we gather to write letters and be together. Bring your own stationery or use ours: we have a card and postcard exchange. This is an event for adults aged 18 and over.
Soundtracks Talk with Rossen Milanov and Mariana Karpatova
Princeton Public Library - Community RoomMaestro Rossen Milanov joins mezzo-soprano Mariana Karpatova in an exploration of the songs, dances, and culture of their native Bulgaria in this free Soundtracks talk. Q&A immediately following. Presented by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) in partnership with Princeton Public Library; sponsored by CISO Global. In the library’s Community Room, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton NJ....
Poetry Reading Group
Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch, 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550, USAThe Poetry Reading Group meets on the second Saturday of each month at 2p.m. Come read, share, and discuss the best in classic and contemporary poetry! We look at four pages of poetry by a celebrated poet, then read each poem aloud and discuss it as a group. Poems are provided to everyone who attends....
Book Spine Poetry with Bill Waters
Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch, 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550, USAYou don't need to be a poet to make book spine poetry! If you enjoy playing with words, join local poet Bill Waters to select books from the library's collection and assemble stacks of titles into short poems that intrigue and entertain. A photo station will be set up so you can take pictures of...
A Way with Words: An Afternoon of Multicultural Storytelling
The Pennington School in the Wesley Forum at the Yen Humanities Building 112 West Delaware Avenue, Pennington, NJ, United StatesRegistration: WayWithWords.Eventbrite.com Join us for an afternoon to embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of human experiences, traditions, and cultures through storytelling. We will delve into the transformative power of narrative, drawing inspiration from how Madeline Miller transforms the one-dimensional sorceress of The Odyssey into a complex and relatable protagonist in her novel...
Tribute: Tony Bennett and Bill Evans, The Legendary Recordings
Princeton Public Library, Community Room 65 Witherspoon Street, PrincetonThe legendary recordings of Tony Bennett and Bill Evans are performed by pianist Joel Zelnik with vocalist Tony Corrao during this Jazz Appreciation Month concert. Bill Evans, with 31 Grammy nominations and seven awards, is regarded as one of the most important and influential jazz pianists of all time. But Evans rarely accompanied singers so...
Community Post Office: A Celebration of the Mail Art of Ulises Carrión
Cotsen Children's Library 1 Washington Road, PrincetonThe Cotsen Children's Library is celebrating the final weekend of the Ulisis Carrión exhibit with hands-on activities and children’s gallery tours! Carrión was one of the most influential of all modern artists engaged in the book, and a vital force in the mail art movement of the 1970s. Join us in making colorful and dynamic...
How To Vote: Rules of the Road
Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch, 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550, USAWest Windsor Library and the Princeton Area League of Women Voters presents a complete introduction to the mechanics of voting – especially helpful to new voters, but given the early voting and mail-in options there is something for everyone. Be sure to come if you have recently turned 18, are newly naturalized, recently moved, or...
Friends of Princeton Open Space Fall Fest
Mountain Lakes House 57 Mountain Avenue, PrincetonJoin Friends of Princeton Open Space for our annual Fall Fest fundraiser to honor our community volunteers and raise funds for our paid internship program. The event will take place in the beautiful setting of the Mountain Lakes House, overlooking the lake at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in Princeton, New Jersey. Featuring:...
Princeton Green House Tour: Videos and Live Panel
Princeton Public Library 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesThree videos featuring sustainable homes on Princeton’s 2024 Green House Tour will be screened, followed by a panel discussion with the homeowners and several experts in green building. Learn how your neighbors are creating healthier and more energy-efficient homes and environments with green building practices such as solar panels with energy storage, rain gardens, superior...
How to Hunt the Jersey Devil
Join us for a discussion of the Jersey Devil and South Jersey Folklore like no other! Witches, monsters, ghosts and other supernatural characters abound in the Pine Barrens! Learn about the fascinating history and tall tales, as well as practical steps to avoid being eaten by Mother Leeds’ 13th Child. South Jersey native Tony DiGerolamo...
Workshop: Fall Prevention
Statistically 1 in 4 older adults over the age of 65 fall every year. As we age, our risk of falling increases. In this workshop on Tuesday, October 22, 2pm at Hopewell Branch Library, we will discuss 1) why older adults have a higher risk factor for falls; 2) what are the risk factors for falls; 3)...
Cribbage & Coffee
Hopewell Branch Library – MCL 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, United StatesJoin us at the Hopewell Branch for Cribbage & Coffee! Boards, pegs, cards — and light refreshments — will be provided. Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10:00 am Hopewell Branch 245 Pennington-Titusville Road Pennington, NJ 08534 609-737-2610
Medicare Information Session
Kelly Ott of New Jersey State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) covers Medicare basics including eligibility; enrolling; Medicare Parts A, B, C; Medicare prescription drug coverage and costs. Please visit www.mcl.org to register and receive the link to the program.
Vote By Design
Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch, 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550, USAWhat qualities do you look for in a leader? What influences informed voting? In this session, the Princeton Area League of Women Voters will guide participants through a nonpartisan, issue-agnostic process for selecting candidates whose values and priorities support their own. This event is open to both adults and teens.
Cribbage & Coffee
Hopewell Branch Library – MCL 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, United StatesJoin us at the Hopewell Branch for Cribbage & Coffee! Boards, pegs, cards — and light refreshments — will be provided. Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10:00 am Hopewell Branch 245 Pennington-Titusville Road Pennington, NJ 08534 609-737-2610
Cribbage & Coffee
Hopewell Branch Library – MCL 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, United StatesJoin us at the Hopewell Branch for Cribbage & Coffee! Boards, pegs, cards — and light refreshments — will be provided. Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10:00 am Hopewell Branch 245 Pennington-Titusville Road Pennington, NJ 08534 609-737-2610
Cribbage & Coffee
Hopewell Branch Library – MCL 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, United StatesJoin us at the Hopewell Branch for Cribbage & Coffee! Boards, pegs, cards — and light refreshments — will be provided. Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10:00 am Hopewell Branch 245 Pennington-Titusville Road Pennington, NJ 08534 609-737-2610
Cribbage & Coffee
Hopewell Branch Library – MCL 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, United StatesJoin us at the Hopewell Branch for Cribbage & Coffee! Boards, pegs, cards — and light refreshments — will be provided. Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10:00 am Hopewell Branch 245 Pennington-Titusville Road Pennington, NJ 08534 609-737-2610