Democracy: 12 Classic Texts
This list comprises a collection of classic texts on democracy.
CMAP Library Reads – February
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Center for Modern Aging Princeton.
Muslim Heritage Month – Nonfiction
January marks Muslim Heritage Month in New Jersey, but these titles are worth reading throughout the year.
Black History For Kids
A selection of books for kids about Black creators and leaders, historical events and movements, and more.
Native American Heritage for Kids
Celebrate and explore books that highlight the Native American experience, storytellers, and history and culture.
LGBTQIA+ Pride for Kids
Celebrate and explore the history of Pride with a selection of children’s books that highlight LGBTQIA+ experiences and stories.
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.
Israel Palestine Conflict
Check out some of these resources for greater context of the history between Israel and Palestine.
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.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Find information and historical context for the commemoration of the U.S. Constitution’s ratification on September 17, 1787.
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.
Housing Crisis in America
The housing crisis has its roots in many facets of everyday life, and this booklist begins to explore those facets.
Cliff’s Picks
A scholar of Greek & Latin Classics, Cliff’s reading tastes inevitably trend toward literature, philosophy, history, & criticism.
Arab American Heritage for Teens
Explore Arab American heritage with this selection of teen books that highlight Arab American experiences and perspectives as well
LGBTQIA+ History for Teens
Check out this selection of LGBTQIA+ memoirs, historical fiction and non-fiction titles.
Native American Heritage for Teens
Celebrate Native American heritage with books highlighting Indigenous experiences, storytellers, history and culture.
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.
Black History Month – Nonfiction
February marks Black History Month, but these titles are worth reading throughout the year.
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.
Frederick Douglass Day
Although Douglass was born into bondage, and never knew his birthdate, he chose to celebrate every year on February 14th.
Great Backyard Bird Count – Movies
Get ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count by cuddling up and watching films!
Gun Violence in America
The people of the United States continue to bear witness and become victims of a brutal gun violence epidemic.
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.
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.
Jordan Bimm’s NASA History Reading List
Space historian Jordan Bimm lists his recommendations for the space race and NASA history.
Juneteenth
The Juneteenth holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is a legal holiday in New Jersey.
Kim’s Picks
Kim has a preference for nonfiction, particularly history, science and and nature, communication, and issues around civil rights.
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.
Olympics Stories
The Olympic Games bring astounding athletic feats, political turmoil, and unexpected twists.
Princeton History Resources
A list of some of the best resources to get you started on your research of Princeton,
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.
African-American History Located in the Princeton Room
A selection of the materials that make up the African American history collection in the Local History neighborhood.
Understanding 9/11
A list of nonfiction books and other resources that illuminate the events of 9/11, its context, and its continuing implications.
Understanding the Crisis in Ukraine
Explore a sampling of nonfiction books offering context for the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Votes for Women: Celebrating the 19th Amendment
We recognize the efforts of all those who worked with or without recognition to secure women the vote.
Women in Historical Fiction
A sampling of historical fiction that features strong female leads, some inspired by real-life heroines throughout the centuries.
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.
African-American Genealogy
This is a sample of the materials available on African-American genealogy in the Local History collection in the Princeton Room.
Exploring LGBTQIA+ Pride Month – Nonfiction
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, but these books are worth reading all year.