CMAP Library Reads – April
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Center for Modern Aging Princeton.
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and His Legacy for Kids
A selection of books & resources for children to learn about and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
CMAP Library Reads – March
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Center for Modern Aging Princeton.
Janie’s Picks
Janie has a soft spot for Canadian books, contemporary & historical fiction, memoirs, short stories, and psychological thrillers.
Black History For Kids
A selection of books for kids about Black creators and leaders, historical events and movements, and more.
Jordan’s Picks
Jordan has a passion for diverse literary journeys that transcend time and genre boundaries.
Muslim American Heritage for Teens
Books for teens that highlight Muslim American experiences and perspectives as well as history, culture, and stories.
LGBTQIA+ Pride for Kids
Celebrate and explore the history of Pride with a selection of children’s books that highlight LGBTQIA+ experiences and stories.
Jewish American Heritage for Kids
Explore this selection of contemporary stories, historical experiences, and biographies of Jewish Americans.
Hispanic Heritage for Kids
Explore titles that highlight the Hispanic/Latinx experience, storytellers and artists, and history and culture.
Disability Pride for Kids
Celebrate, read, and learn about Disability Pride in July and all year long with these selections of books for kids.
Lenape History, Art, and Culture: A Living Land Acknowledgement
The Library sits within the Lenapehoking, a part of the traditional homelands of the Lenape peoples.
National Arab American Heritage Month – Nonfiction
April marks National Arab American History Month, but these titles are worth reading throughout the year.
I am Innocent: Books and Resources about the Wrongfully Convicted
A sampling of stories conveying the physical and emotional upheaval experienced by men and women who were wrongfully imprisoned and released.
Cliff’s Picks
A scholar of Greek & Latin Classics, Cliff’s reading tastes inevitably trend toward literature, philosophy, history, & criticism.
Disability Pride for Teens
Celebrate, read, and learn about disabilities with these selections of books for teens.
LGBTQIA+ History for Teens
Check out this selection of LGBTQIA+ memoirs, historical fiction and non-fiction titles.
Asian Pacific American Heritage for Teens
Explore Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage with this selection of teen books that highlight the AANHPI experience as wel
Hispanic Heritage for Teens
Celebrate the varied histories and cultures of people from Hispanic and Latin-American backgrounds with this list of books that hi
LGBTQIA+ Pride for Teens
Celebrate and explore the history of Pride with this selection of teens books that highlight LGBTQIA+ experiences and stories.
Jewish American Heritage for Teens
Celebrate Jewish American heritage with this selection of contemporary stories, historical experiences, and biographies of Jewish
Middle Eastern Heritage for Teens
Explore Middle Eastern Heritage with this selection of books highlighting the various cultures, histories, and stories of the Midd
Black History for Teens
Nonfiction and fiction books for teens on Black creators and leaders, historical events and movements.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day, commemorated on the last Monday of May, is a day to honor the men and women who have died in military service.
Exploring Disability Pride Month – Nonfiction
July is Disability Pride Month, but these books are worth reading all year.
Black Biographies and Memoirs
There’s no time like the present to pick up one of these biographies and memoirs about Black Americans.
Black Voices in Nonfiction
Memoirs, politics, and culture – check out some recent picks from Black authors today.
Exploring Labor Day
The first Monday in September marks Labor Day, a federal holiday in the United States.
Female AAPI Voices
We’ve gathered a handful of extraordinary female AAPI voices. Any of the books very well may become your next favorite read.
Frederick Douglass Day
Although Douglass was born into bondage, and never knew his birthdate, he chose to celebrate every year on February 14th.
Graphic Novels: History and Memoir
You may be surprised at the variety of entertaining, challenging, and unexpected fiction and nonfiction you’ll find.
Great Backyard Bird Count – Movies
Get ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count by cuddling up and watching films!
Holocaust Days of Remembrance – Nonfiction
Nonfiction to help you explore the Holocaust, its context, and its legacy.
How Did It Get Made? : Books about the Makings of Movies
Enjoy some books about the how some of the most acclaimed and beloved films in Hollywood history came to be.
International Human Rights Day
2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948.
International Transgender Day Of Visibility
TDOV raises awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people while also highlighting their victories and accomplishments.
Irish-American Heritage Month
Discover a variety of books, both fiction and non-fiction, about the Irish in America and also penned by Irish-American authors.
Ji Hae’s Picks
Ji Hae loves to peruse cookbooks and food memoirs and has a personal interest in books on the American immigrant experience.
Jolabokaflod (Book Flood) 2022
Enjoy these titles that were shared by library staff and community members at the library’s annual Book Flood.
Jordan Bimm’s NASA History Reading List
Space historian Jordan Bimm lists his recommendations for the space race and NASA history.
Kim’s Picks
Kim has a preference for nonfiction, particularly history, science and and nature, communication, and issues around civil rights.
Kristin’s Picks
A fan of literary fiction, poetry, memoirs, and short stories, Kristin has led the library’s fiction group for well over a decade.
Learn about the Supreme Court
Learn about the history of the country’s highest court and the personalities who have shaped it over centuries.
Migrations in Black History
Explore these nonfiction books on migration: to new places, social realities, professional spheres, to adulthood, and more.
National Hispanic Heritage Month – Nonfiction
Celebrate the varied histories and cultures of people from Hispanic and Latinx backgrounds through nonfiction.
National Native American Heritage Month – Nonfiction
November commemorates the history and culture of Indigenous peoples with ties to the land now occupied by the United States.
Nonfiction Picks for Book Groups
This is a selection of nonfiction book groups that library and/or local book groups have read.
Nonfiction that Reads like Fiction
There’s nothing laborious about these works of nonfiction, which will keep you riveted through the end.
Olympics Stories
The Olympic Games bring astounding athletic feats, political turmoil, and unexpected twists.
Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.
Explore works written by and about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., activist, Baptist minister, and Civil Rights movement leader.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month – Nonfiction
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, but these books are worth reading all year.
Armchair Travels: Stories with Vibrant Settings
Some books inspire readers to travel, and some books leave readers feeling like they’ve just returned from a long trip!
Andrew’s Picks
Andrew has a soft spot for works that explore that explore the absurd and irrational aspects of the human condition.
Own Voices Writers with Disabilities
The term #OwnVoices attempts to indicate that an author is a member of the underrepresented group portrayed in their book.
The Stories Behind the Sports
The stories behind the teams and successes make sports even more exciting. Here is a list of some of our favorites.
Women in STEM
Discover just a handful of the women and girls who have made great discoveries and continue to shape the world today.
Women’s History Month – Nonfiction
March is Women’s History Month, but these books are worth reading all year.
Woodstock, Music, and 1969
Books, music, and movies to give you the background story of the music scene in 1969 and the lasting legacy of Woodstock.
A Dynamic Pairing: Black History/Women’s History
Explore titles that showcase this intersection featuring women and issues that left their mark on history.
Exploring LGBTQIA+ Pride Month – Nonfiction
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, but these books are worth reading all year.