First Floor Spaces


Welcome to Princeton Public Library. This floor has a space tailored just for you.



Browse bestsellers or relax by the fireplace. Chat with friends in the cafe or discover hidden gems in the Friends Book Store. Enjoy a lecture in our Community Room or find a quiet place to work away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Princeton.


Book Store

The Friends of the Princeton Public Library Book Store is stocked with donations of new and gently used books covering a wide range of topics and interests, with new titles being added daily. Find everything from a beach read to that rare, out-of-print title. All book sale proceeds go directly to the library for the purchase of books and materials, as well as the support of library programs. To donate, see our donation guidelines.


Café

The Jammin’ Community Café is the perfect destination for a study break, informal meeting, or lunch with friends. Find great coffee and tea accompanied by a menu that highlights partnerships with local farms and farmers as well as several local specialty food businesses including Small World Coffee, Tico’s Juice, Lillipies Bakery and Thomas Sweet Chocolates. The Jammin’ Community Café offers casual eat-in and take-away options featuring the best local and organic ingredients at their peak of freshness.

Cafe Hours


Community Room

The Community Room is home to many of the library’s events and is a destination for world-class speakers, bestselling authors, knowledge experts, and more. Versatile, light-filled, and adjacent to Albert Hinds Community Plaza, the room is a great place to hold an off-site meeting and is equipped with a full audiovisual system and seating for up to 150 people. To rent, see our rental guidelines.

Quiet Room

In addition to our Reading Room on the second floor, visitors looking for dedicated quiet space can find respite in the Quiet Room. While at times in use for library programs or meetings, this shared space contains a conference table and seating for 18, as well as our Performing Arts neighborhood of non-fiction books. It is the perfect place to spend the day free from distractions.