Fumbling Toward Retirement
Are you inching toward retirement without a plan? Check out some of these down-to-earth resources to help yourself prepare.
CMAP Library Reads – September
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Center for Modern Aging Princeton.
CMAP Library Reads – August
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Center for Modern Aging Princeton.
Voting and Elections for Kids
Learn about the democratic process of electing new leaders and the history of voting rights in these books and stories.
Voting and Elections for Teens
Learn about the democratic process of electing new leaders as well as the history and current issues of voting rights.
CMAP Library Reads – June
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Center for Modern Aging Princeton.
CMAP Library Reads – May
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Center for Modern Aging Princeton.
PEFF 2024: Top 10 Books for Adults
Each year the Princeton Environmental Film Festival picks ten recent books that reflect timely environmental themes.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage for Kids
Celebrate AANHPI heritage with this featuring and honoring AANHPI authors, illustrators, characters, culture and heritage.
Arab American Heritage for Kids
Explore this selection of books highlighting Arab American experiences and perspectives as well as history, culture, and stories.
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.
Earth Day is Every Day
Books for children all about discovering the joy of nature and cultivating a desire to care for the planet.
Irish American Heritage for Kids
Celebrate Irish American heritage with books featuring Irish & Irish American characters and settings.
CMAP Library Reads – March
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Center for Modern Aging Princeton.
CMAP Library Reads – February
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Center for Modern Aging Princeton.
CMAP Library Reads – January
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.
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.
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.
Great Books for Twelfth Grade
Great books for teens in twelfth grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Eleventh Grade
Great books for teens in eleventh grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Tenth Grade
Great books for teens in tenth grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books For Ninth Grade
Great books for teens in ninth grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Eighth Grade
Great books for teens in eighth grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Seventh Grade
Great books for teens in seventh grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Sixth Grade
Great books for children in sixth grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Fifth Grade
Great books for children in fifth grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Fourth Grade
Great books for children in fourth grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Third Grade
Great books for children in third grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Second Grade
Great books for children in second grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
PPL’s Top 100 Books for First Grade
Great books for children in first grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
PPL’s Top 100 Books For Kindergarten
Great books for children in kindergarten recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
PPL’s Top 100 Books for Preschoolers
Great books for children in preschool recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
PPL’s Top 100 Books for Babies and Toddlers
Great books for babies and toddlers recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Nature Explorers!
A list of recommended books and online resources to inspire families to get outside and explore the natural world.
Mental Health Awareness for Kids
Titles that can help kids become more in tune with their own mental health and how to best support the mental health of others.
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.
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.
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.
Rhiannon’s Picks
Rhiannon can often be found with her nose in a book with a unique narrative structure. She loves retellings of classic stories.
Banned Books Week
The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom tracks challenges to library, school, and university materials and services.
Citizenship Study Resources
These resources can help you prepare for the civics portion of the United States citizenship test.
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.
Mental Health Awareness for Teens
A selection of nonfiction resources and stories featuring mental health.
Climate Action for Teens
Books for teens about our planet, climate change, and environmental movements as well as stories of teens taking action.
Race, Racism, & Social Justice for Teens
Fiction and nonfiction to help facilitate discussions about race, racism, anti-racism, discrimination and racial social justice.
Juneteenth for Teens
Explore nonfiction and fiction titles about honoring and celebrating Juneteenth, emancipation, Black history, and culture.
Disability Pride for Teens
Celebrate, read, and learn about disabilities with these selections of books for teens.
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.
Asian Pacific American Heritage for Teens
Explore AANHPI heritage with this selection of teen books highlighting the AANHPI experience, history, culture, and stories.
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.
Disability Pride Month – Nonfiction
July is Disability Pride Month, but these books are worth reading all year.
Laura’s Picks
Laura enjoys literary fiction and is drawn to essays, poetry, memoir, music, and film/TV that explore a wide range of topics.
Back to School DIY for Adults
Just because you’re not returning to school doesn’t mean you can’t embark on a new learning adventure this September.
Black Biographies and Memoirs
There’s no time like the present to pick up one of these biographies and memoirs about Black Americans.
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.
Black Voices in Poetry
By no means comprehensive, check out this eclectic list of the voices and words of Black poets.
Contemporary Jewish Authors: Nonfiction
Celebrate Jewish American heritage with this list of works by contemporary Jewish authors published within the last several years.
Down to Business
Inspiration for established business owners or career changers trying to get a new business idea off the ground.
Earth Day
Earth Day builds awareness of global environmental issues, promotes sustainability, and encourages actionable steps.
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!
Great Backyard Bird Count – Picks for Bird Enthusiasts
This annual February event brings people around the world together to watch, learn about, count and celebrate birds.
Gun Violence in America
The people of the United States continue to bear witness and become victims of a brutal gun violence epidemic.
Handy Kitchen Gadgets
The list was created for a class at the library that covered a variety of tools for making cooking fun and efficient.
Holiday Cooking – Desserts and Sides
Looking for recipes for your holiday meals? Check out some of these items.
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.
Jazz Appreciation Month
Celebrate April, Jazz Appreciation Month, by checking out a sample of jazz offerings at the library, and beyond.
Jolabokaflod (Book Flood) 2022
Enjoy these titles that were shared by library staff and community members at the library’s annual Book Flood.
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.
Knit Picks
This is a small sample of the knitting books that are available in the Home neighborhood on the second floor.
Learn about the Supreme Court
Learn about the history of the country’s highest court and the personalities who have shaped it over centuries.
Literature & the Environment
To accompany the Literature and Environment: A Reading and Creative Writing Colloquium.
Migrations in Black History
Explore these nonfiction books on migration: to new places, social realities, professional spheres, to adulthood, and more.
More Like: Amanda Gorman, Poetry
This list highlights young poets sharing their stories and changing the world with their words.
National Hispanic Heritage Month – Nonfiction
Celebrate the varied histories and cultures of people from Hispanic and Latinx backgrounds through nonfiction.
National Humor Month
Did you know that April is also National Humor Month? In honor of it, we’ve put together some books to make laugh until you cry.
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.
National Poetry Month: Books for Adults
April is National Poetry Month. We’ve compiled a diverse (but, by no means, comprehensive) list of selections.
Native Plants
The New Jersey State Assembly passed a joint resolution on March 30, 2023, to officially designate April as Native Plants Month.
New Year Resolutions
Each new year, it has become customary for us to consider different habits, ideas, and possibilities.
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.
Outdoor New Jersey
Take advantage of any opportunity to explore the outdoors right in our own backyard.
PEFF 2023: Top 10 Books for Adults
Each year the Princeton Environmental Film Festival picks ten recent books that reflect timely environmental themes.
Poets Laureate
Find a sampling of works by the current U.S. Poet Laureate and previous Poets Laureate of the 21st century in this list.
Princeton History Resources
A list of some of the best resources to get you started on your research of Princeton,
PSRC Library Reads – December
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Princeton Senior Resource Center.
CMAP Library Reads – July
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Center for Modern Aging Princeton.
PSRC Library Reads – November
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Princeton Senior Resource Center.
PSRC Library Reads – October
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Princeton Senior Resource Center.
PSRC Library Reads – September
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Princeton Senior Resource Center.
Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.
Explore works written by and about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., activist, Baptist minister, and Civil Rights movement leader.
Road Trip Reads
Enjoy these mostly fictional stories of families, individuals, friends, and more striking out on the road.
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.
Anytime Resolutions
The turning of the year isn’t the only time to take stock and make changes in your life.
Anti-Racism Primer for Adults
Interested in learning more about how to be an anti-racist? Use this list to get started on the road to knowledge and change.
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.
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.
America’s Pastime: Baseball Books and Films
Check out this collection of books and films that center America’s pastime, baseball.
Science! Math! Humans! Earth!
Welcome to the nerd zone. Please enjoy this list of popular science reads.
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.
Time for a Digital Detox
Take a moment (or more) to shift your focus from what has become a largely digital world.
Under-the-Radar Staff Picks
No one can read every book, but we asked our staff to suggest some titles they wish more people would read.
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 STEM
Discover just a handful of the women and girls who have made great discoveries and continue to shape the world today.
Women in Translation
August is Women in Translation Month, a time to both celebrate and read works in translation by women authors.
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.
Writer’s Guide
Whether you write for business or pleasure, find practical guidance in this starter list.
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.
National Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness month, but these books could be helpful year-round.