As the anniversary of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks nears, I find myself feeling off. Sad, solemn, uneasy, and down are all words that come to mind but just don’t […]
Hope and healing
from the archive
Author: Dana Treichler
Dana works as a Librarian in the Adult Services Department at Princeton Public Library. A firm believer that the right book can change a life, she relishes the opportunity to help community members find their next great read. Outside of the library, she enjoys traveling, exploring, learning and a great story of any kind.
Summer reading wrap-up
With PPL’s Youth and Adult’s Summer Reading programs coming to an end in less than a week, I find myself reminiscing and thinking about how fast this summer went by. […]
Explore the Witherspoon-Jackson Historical and Cultural Society’s Heritage Tour
Whether you work, live in, or visit Princeton regularly, you may think you know all there is to know about this town – like the best places to eat or […]
The magic of coincidence
I’ve never been a big believer in coincidences. While something may seem accidental or random, I’ve always enjoyed the idea that there may be a little bit of magic behind […]
The art around us
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, art is a “skill; its display, application, or expression.” And, it is all around us. We see it in the pages of books, on […]
Tales and tails
As writers, we are consistently drawing inspiration from and making connections to the events in our lives. Everyday interactions and momentous occasions can cause a ripple effect, leading us down […]
Master of information
Some call us wizards or the keepers of knowledge. Superheroes, geniuses, guides and human search engines – we’ve heard it all. I recently earned my master’s degree and, when it […]
Big books, small books, old books, new books
When I was a little girl, my grandfather gave me a copy of Richard Henry Dana, Jr.’s “Two Years Before the Mast.” This wasn’t his favorite book, in fact, he […]
Researching your roots
My grandmother came from a very large family, one that I knew very little about. Growing up, she has told me stories here and there, including those about her oldest […]
Explore the AAPI experience through books
Painful, scary, worrisome and difficult. These are a few of the many words that come to mind when I think about some of the recent events in this country. This […]
Short and sweet
We’re almost a month into the new year and, just like during any other, I find myself thinking about what I want to accomplish. Of all I have to look […]
A kind of paradise
“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” ― Jorge Luis Borges As librarians, we’re natural-born readers who eat, sleep and breathe books. So, it should […]
The handwritten word
I’ve always considered myself an introvert, placing value in my time alone. But during our new norm consisting of self-isolation and social distancing, I’ve found myself reaching out to others, […]
Brighter days are beyond the stacks
The stay-at-home orders have been in place for close to two months and, in a way, it feels like it is only the beginning of a new reality. I worry […]
Queen of the Negro Leagues
These last few years have been filled with inspirational female voices. From the Women’s March and #MeToo, to political powerhouses like Nancy Pelosi, Elizabeth Warren, and Hillary Clinton, women have […]
This too shall pass
Am I good enough? What’s wrong with me? These questions, along with constant nervousness, stem from the paralyzing anxiety I deal with every day. Social situations can prove to be […]
Giving thanks
With Thanksgiving on the horizon, I can’t help but count my blessings. As I consider what I am most thankful for this holiday season, my family and friends first come […]
Books to make you smile
The world we live in can be a scary one, filled with what can seem like endless trauma and fear. This is just one of the many reasons why books […]
When you’ve got the Creativebug…
I’m sure we can all agree that life can quickly become busy and overwhelming. Between wedding planning and graduate school, any extra money I have lately is spoken for, which […]
Hello spring!
Is there any time of the year that’s better than spring? Flowers are blooming, the weather is finally warm and it feels as if the entire world is smiling. One […]
The stories behind the sports
Drama, intrigue and excitement – words commonly used to describe a good book or story. But, they are also synonymous with great sporting events. Many people are not interested in […]
To be read . . .
I adore books. I love the crisp, clean pages of a new release, the way a small paperback fits perfectly in your purse, even the old, musty smell of a […]
Anything but ordinary memoirs
As Mason Cooley once said, “Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.” From Hogwarts and Narnia to East Egg and the Pequod, books […]
Fascinating facts and amusing musings
Whether we realize it or not, we’re all writers. We text our mothers or partners to tell them we will be late for dinner or, in my case, write posts for […]
The more things change…
Many people believe libraries to be antiquated and, with the invention of the internet and e-readers, to serve little purpose. That couldn’t be further from the truth. When I decided […]
Bookshop bliss
As an avid reader, my home is filled with books. Whether it is one bookshelf or five or a coffee table made out of stacks, there are piles of books […]
Love in the stacks
With Valentine’s Day approaching, I began thinking about the different types of love in my life. My family and friends, various pets, my job, traveling and exploring new places and, […]
Sylvia & Co.
“No one that I ever knew was nicer to me…she was delightful and charming and welcoming and behind her, as high as the wall and stretching out into the back […]
Baseball and the bibliophile
October means something a little different for everyone. For some, it is the start of fall and everything pumpkin spice. For others, it is scary costumes and one step closer […]
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