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Ah, the end of the year – a time when people who enjoy stats and data can really dig into how their annual activities stacked up

Many aspects of the library’s physical presence only rarely change, others are in a near constant state of revolution.

Like any other year, 2024 has had its share of ups and downs. In terms of the library world, there were the reports on book

As I drive in and out of Princeton during my commute each day, I pass new businesses and shops on Nassau Street and buildings and

It is difficult to imagine a better gift than a book, particularly for a child.

Here are a few ways the library can help you give the gift of time this year.

However one may feel the election, there is likely to be uncertainty about the future; but it can help to take a broader view.

Fall is my favorite time of year, a time when I find myself the most inspired.

It’s no secret Princeton is an extraordinary place for high-quality education at all levels. Preschool, pre-K and kindergarten are

As we find ourselves deep in the days building up to the presidential election, it’s easy to either compartmentalize our fears or

Over the next few months, we’re diving into family and local history at the library from a variety of perspectives.

Among the plethora of languages inscribed on the tiles of the “Happy World” installation, Latin seems to blend in discreetly.

As a child, I was encouraged to read as much as possible, and to read as diverse as possible. I was intimately familiar with every

One moment you’re grounded in mid-life, juggling to pay mounting expenses and the next moment, your friends and family members beg

With a library card, patrons can get free access to a great assortment of museums in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and New York.

As the pace of election season picks up and the intensity of the campaign season settles upon us all, the library aims to serve

There’s an amusing line from a children’s song I’ve always enjoyed: “Having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card.”

Fall is when publishers release their biggest titles of the year. If you prefer to focus on under-the-radar reads, here are five

A shapeshifter wakes up with wings and learns to fly. A newly elected dog Mayor serves his first term alongside Santa Claus. A tri

Travel is about enjoying the experience, whether you fly for hours to somewhere new or walk through your neighborhood.

Disability Pride Month, which occurs every July, is an opportunity to celebrate and honor the lives, accomplishments, and

As we approach the midway point of summer reading, participants in our Teen Summer Volunteer Program are kicking it into high gear

I wanted to become a librarian to help people, to make a difference and to be part of a larger community. I’m curious by nature,

Stickers, coupons for ice cream and summer reading logs go together like barbecues and fireworks on the fourth of July. But, summe

Centuries ago, the edges of the pages of a book were sometimes decorated in gold leaf, abstract designs, or even tiny paintings as

Everyone has a story to tell. Even if a person sees no great value in their own story or chooses not to share it, the texture of

There are seemingly endless ways to organize books; each system reflects a different way of thinking about books and organization.

Summer is my favorite time of the year. The days are long, the weather is warm, and everything just feels fresh and new. During

I started my career as an author for teens and tweens in 1999. My two decades in the book business swung wildly between periods of

There has been a change to our setup in the Community Room, which may not be noticeable even to frequent visitors to our space.

Spring is a time of inspiration and a great time to reinvigorate (or discover) your artistic sensibilities.

One of the ways I passed the time during the Covid lockdown was going on absurdly long walks with my son. It was during this time

My favorite thing about Princeton isn’t the picturesque walks on campus, the friendly faces or the abundance of good coffee shops

If you’re a millennial you might be familiar with “third spaces,” spaces outside of home, work or school where people can gather

What makes a life? The concept of days being where we live is introduced by way of a Philip Larkin poem in Yiyun Li’s

If your love of puzzles runs deep, read more about the background of puzzles and the people who make and love them.

Last week, the Library of Congress, in partnership with the National Parks Service and the Poetry Society of America, announced a

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

True to our vision, the library is a “vital cornerstone of community connection.” We act as your office when you have important

Nineties kids and their parents may remember the “Library Card Song” from “Arthur.”

Anthologies and short story collections are a fantastic way to enjoy writers new and old and get a taste for their style…

Poet Maggie Smith posted a piece called “Pep Talk: On Not Stopping” on her Instagram account. In it, she talks about her most

We invite you to check out this month’s Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

An overview of the new browsable webpage of PPL’s Storytime Songs and Rhymes video collection.

In late 2022, Princeton Public Library launched its first Public Humanities Forum focusing on the housing crisis that many are

The best resolutions aren’t things we can achieve instantly; they’ll demand ongoing effort.

In 2023, my New Year’s resolution was to learn languages in order to connect more with the people in my life.

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

It was when I was entering high school that I really got into baking. My younger sibling and I would take charge of all the family

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

Cul-de-sacs, meandering peaceful roads, rows of houses, and the occasional shopping plaza–the suburbs are a peculiarly built space

The library’s blog is filled with a variety of voices and unique perspectives, including my own, on books, reading, library servic

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

The library has something for everyone, and we hope everyone will take the opportunity to find what speaks to them.

From our circadian rhythm to our “cicadian rhythm,” many life events follow naturally recurring cycles.

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

Everyone connects horror and Halloween, but summer is the perfect time to give yourself a fright.

“Things” is a broad term. The concept of a Library of Things has popped up throughout the country.

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library.

Have you ever wondered what happens when you return a book to the library?

Manga’s been on my mind since middle school.

It’s time to take stock of my plans and goals. Naturally, some of those revolve around my reading life! 

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

Song and poetry are siblings, both undoing our familiarity with language. One of my favorite bands, Sunset Rollercoaster is a Taiw

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

Among museum catalogs and monographs, the budding artist can find herself in good company.

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

March marks the annual observance of Women’s History Month.

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

As much as I love to sink into a long novel, and even a series of long novels, sometimes a shorter tale is exactly what you need.

What I remember most clearly is the sound. It was a tinkly, bright, happy sound.

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources, and new books in the library

Now that Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday are all behind us, the holiday season is in full swing. Lights and decoratio

Each month carries with it certain expectations and feelings. Just thinking about January can make one shiver, imagining the plumm

Food is at once so communal and so personal, and a scent or flavor can trigger a swirl of memories and emotions. 

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

If you’re a small business owner, are self-employed, or have a side gig, then you know that every little bit of support helps.

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

To keep yourself stocked with good books, let me encourage you to dive into the backlist and discover a wide world of reading joy.

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library

It’s joy enough to love a book, but there’s also something truly wonderful about sharing a favorite book or series with others.

Sometimes I dream of lavish dinner parties, themed summertime cocktail gatherings, tea parties, and picnics.

Non-traditional items can be checked out and used at home or on the go to help you connect to library resources.

It’s always a mixed consideration – for everything you might want to change, there are other things you’d hate to lose.

My hope is that a renewed sense of paying attention will expand rather than narrow your view, to build upon what you notice.

Combining books and music isn’t a new concept, but it’s never a bad time to rediscover an enjoyable combination.

The stories that stick with you can change how you see yourself or the world around you.

Whose stories are you focusing on? What experiences are you missing? Whose voices haven’t you heard?

Poet Maggie Smith posted “A wise person once told me to start each day by asking myself the same question: ‘What else is possible?

Trends, styles, and aesthetics come and go over the years, and most of us grab bits and pieces of them to build our own.

On a January weekend when the day was too unexpectedly beautiful not to get a bit of sand in our shoes…

The end of every year usually brings all sorts of wrap-up lists: “best of” collections of everything from cookware to influencers.

October is Family History Month, and we want to give you the tools to get started with, or continue, your own research.

Books can help get you where you want to go, whether you’re in the car or on your couch.

Looking for a new job, or thinking about a career change, can be both exciting and terrifying.

It’s clear that one of the things that keeps us connected in this time of quarantine and distancing is our love of stories.

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You may already be a “book talker,” discussing books with friends and family, or in a book group.

Every two minutes, someone is forcibly displaced.

Part nostalgia, part ingrained feeling that fall can also herald new beginnings, this change of season always stands out to me.

It’s helpful to know that fiction (and even nonfiction) rarely stays in its lane; crossovers and bridges are everywhere.

You’ve noticed the books, but we also share stories through our film and cultural festivals, oral history programs, and more.