The Friends and Foundation of Princeton Public Library is excited to announce an engaging new events program for 2025, designed to raise vital funds for library, to expand our collections and ensure access to valuable resources for all.
Beyond Words Events
An Evening with Brooke Shields
Wednesday, Jan. 15 | 7 p.m.
Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall
68 Nassau St., on the Princeton University campus
The generational icon and Princeton University alum discusses her new book, “Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman.”
This intimate and empowering exploration of aging flips the script on the idea of what it means for a woman to grow older.
An Afternoon with Jennifer Weiner
Monday, April 7 | 3 p.m.
The Nassau Club
6 Mercer St.
In “The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits,” the New York Times-bestselling author tells an affecting and absorbing tale about the complicated ties between two sisters, the tragedy that divides them, and the power of love and forgiveness, set in the glamorous and gritty world of pop music. Weiner, a Princeton University alum, is the author of 19 previous novels, including “The Breakaway,” “Big Summer” and “Good in Bed.”
Evenings and Small Events
An Evening with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
Wednesday, Jan. 22 | 6 p.m.
Princeton University Press
41 William St
Harvard physician Dr Aditi Nerurkar reveals actionable lifestyle changes to rewire your brain and body to overcome stress and burnout in debut book, “The 5 Resets.”
“The 5 Resets” is an accessible Health-Meets-Self-Help Guide that offers a reimagined approach to change your relationship with stress and avoid burnout for good.
Luncheon with Elinor Lipman
Friday, April 25 | Noon
Hosted in a private home
From the award-winning author of “Ms. Demeanor” comes a charming, laugh-out-loud tale of love and criminality, a pitch-perfect romantic comedy. Lipman, one of the most beloved comedic writers of our time, is the author of more than a dozen works of fiction.