A bookish year in review
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
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.
However one may feel the election, there is likely to be uncertainty about the future; but it can help to take a broader view.
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
In some libraries of yore, the cookbook (or “cooking” as it appears in our collection) section was known as “cookery.”
As a relative newcomer to the Garden State–I’ve lived in Princeton for only a little more than a year…
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
There’s an old saying that goes, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” Recently, I embarked on a li
We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library
We pride ourselves on having an extensive collection of books, audiobooks, and movies for all ages at the Princeton Public Library
This blog began as a birthday tribute to beloved author Gail Carson Levine. After a decade of rejections from publishers, her firs
A patron approached the desk and commented, “It’s like everyone just forgot what living with COVID was like and we’ve all just mov
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.
Over the years, I have started and then abandoned countless projects, hobbies and creative endeavors. Anything that took real time
As the teen services librarian, when several of our Teen Advisory Board members approached me during the 2020 lockdown wanting to
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.
For anyone who came of age in the 70s or mid-80s, there is a nostalgia that has launched a vintage audio resurgence: yacht rock. M
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
The library strives to celebrate and serve all of our community members. Each month, we work to highlight a distinct segment of ou
A few years ago, I was regularly attending dance fitness classes a couple times a week. Each session I would arrive, change into m
We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library
One of the many pleasures of working in a library is seeing the latest books freshly unpacked from their boxes. I read glowing rev
Among museum catalogs and monographs, the budding artist can find herself in good company.
April is here, the sun is shining, the weather is warming and baseball is back. To me, nothing is more synonymous with spring and
We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library
A character study of a misunderstood tween demi-goddess living among normies. A comedy sketch mining laughs from an inept villain
Aside from the book groups that the library hosts for kids, teens and adults, Princeton is a town that has a healthy number of ind
We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library
We’re all aware of the many romantic tropes that play out in the pages of young adult novels. For instance, there’s the misunderst
Whether the search is for the perfect job, home, car, or partner, the journey to find it will ultimately be lined with landmines b
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.
It has been about a week since “Spare,” the tell-all autobiography by Prince Harry, was released. It immediately broke the UK rec
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
Do you ever wonder what your neighbors are reading? The library aims to create a diverse collection of materials across formats fo
As the holidays approach, I look forward to certain changes around town. Holiday décor and lights gradually get added. You hear th
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.
As a speaker of several languages (some with less fluency than others), I’ve frequently flipped through the library’s youth world
We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library
It’s time I made a confession. I, Dana Treichler, librarian and book nerd from Princeton Public Library, did not like “Where the C
Being human requires a wealth of fortitude and determination because, as we all know, life has its way with each and every one of
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
National Hispanic Heritage Month (NHHM) begins on Sept. 15 and ends on Oct. 15. This month offers an opportunity to explore the st
Traditionally, the onset of September brings to mind the return of school.
As the anniversary of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks nears, I find myself feeling off. Sad, solemn, uneasy, and down are all wor
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To keep yourself stocked with good books, let me encourage you to dive into the backlist and discover a wide world of reading joy.
Earlier this month I stumbled upon a newspaper article about the exoneration of Elizabeth Johnson, Jr., the only remaining person
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
We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library
Since this is my debut as a blogger for the library, I’ve been thinking about the inspiration for “Sloppy Firsts,” my first novel
The library’s main stairwell evokes a ship-like feeling. In fact, on a few occasions, patrons and staff members have reenacted par
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.
Almost everyone is guilty of falling into an online rabbit hole at some point or another.
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.
You may already be a “book talker,” discussing books with friends and family, or in a book group.
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.