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AAPI Voices, Past and Present
Alison Roh Park and Angel Velasco Shaw lead an interdisciplinary exploration of Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences.
About Princeton Public Library
Princeton Public Library provides services and programs to over 2,500 visitors every day.
Amplifying Asian American and Pacific Islander History
Marianne De Padua facilitates this workshop on the influences and contributions of AAPI communities from 19th-mid 20th centuries.
An Overview of 16th District Candidates and Issues
Ingrid Reed discusses issues facing NJ State Legislature with Jeannine LaRue and Charles Stile.
Andre Veloux: Studio Tour and Workshop
Andre Veloux opens the doors to his Princeton studio. See the space where Veloux creates art, made exclusively from Lego bricks.
Andrew H. Knoll in Conversation with Adam Maloof – A Princeton Environmental Film Festival Event
Andrew Knoll, a geologist discusses his latest book "A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters."
Annette Gordon-Reed in Conversation with Joy Barnes -Johnson: “On Juneteenth”
The author and historian discusses her newest book about the origins of Juneteenth and its importance to American history.
April 2022 | Ashley Y. Lipscomb
Ashley Y. Lipscomb, chief executive officer of the Institute for Anti-Racist Education, talks about the work of the organization.
April 2023 | Benjamin Saulsberry
Benjamin Saulsberry of the Emmet Till Interpretive Center discusses Till's lynching and responding to racial injustices today.
April 2023 | Thomas Lee Johnson
Thomas Lee Johnson presents "Shattering The Illusion of Otherness: The Imago Dei Robeson and Einstein Realized A Century Ago."
April 2024 | Dr. Roberto Schiraldi
Dr. Roberto Schiraldi offers a presentation that dives into the heart of the racism that plagues our country and our world.
Art at the Intersection of Immigration, Gender & Disability
Christopher "Unpezverde" Nunez discusses the politics of immigration, artistry, and disability with Marielys Burgos Melendez.
Art Talk: Flight Path Community Project
Members of the Princeton Artist Directory discuss their contributions to the Flight Path Community Project on display at the PPL.
Art Talk: Gwenn Seemel and Mic Boekelmann
The artists discuss their exhibit "Letter Love" which uses the alphabet to inspire conversations about belonging and identity.
Art Talk: Iranian Architectural Gems
Farzaneh Tahmasbi discusses the exhibit "Whispers of Time: Exploring Select Iranian Architectural Gems" on Zoom.
Art Talk: Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild
Members of the guild will talk about their current exhibit, "Herstory: In Stitches," the guild and the art of modern quilting.
Attracting Birds: Beyond the Birdfeeder
Environmentalist Kathy Easton talks about the birds that visit local backyards and what homeowners can plant to attract them.
August 2021 | Brooke Lewis
In the program "Beyond the Hashtag: Making Black Lives Matter in New Jersey," Brooke Lewis discusses policing and safety advocacy.
August 2022 | Outdoor Equity Alliance
This presentation is about the Outdoor Equity Alliance.
August 2023 | Amy Torres
Amy Torres, Executive Director of NJ Alliance for Immigrant Justice discusses current advocacy campaigns faced by NJ immigrants.
August 2024 | Telling Our Stories
A screening of the film "Partners in Faith" was followed by a panel discussion with contributors from the film.
Author: A.M. Homes in Conversation with Laura F. Edwards
A.M. Homes discusses her novel "The Unfolding," with legal historian Laura F. Edwards.
Author Adrienne Martini on “Somebody’s Gotta Do It”
The author and representative Adrienne Martini shares her experiences of running for office and discusses her book.
Author Akash Kapur: “Better to Have Gone”
The author discusses the human desire for utopia in the lives of Auroville’s founder and their early followers.
Author: Aleksandar Hemon in Conversation with Esther Schor – A Labyrinth and Library Collaboration
Aleksandar Hemon discusses "The World and All That It Holds," his recently published novel in conversation with Esther Schor.
Author Alice Randall – “Black Bottom Saints”
The author discusses her novel, which reimagines a vibrant Detroit in the first half of the 20th century.
Author: Allison Pugh with Shamus Khan
The author discusses her book "The Last Human Job" with Princeton faculty member Shamus Khan at this book brunch event.
Author: Andrew M. Shanken in Conversation with Paul Farber
Andrew Shanken discusses his new book, "The Everyday Life of Memorials," with Paul Farber.
Author: Avram Alpert in conversation with Christy Wampole
Avram Alpert discusses his recently released book "The Good-Enough Life" with his Princeton University colleague Christy Wampole.
Author: Becky Libourel Diamond
Becky Libourel Diamond talks about her book"The Gilded Age Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from America's Golden Era."
Author: Ben Okri in Conversation with Chika Okeke-Agulu – A Library and Labyrinth Livestream event
Ben Okri discusses his newly released fable "Every Leaf a Hallelujah" and the reprint of his classic novel "Astonishing the Gods."
Author: Boo Trundle with Christie Henry – A Labyrinth and Library Collaboration
Performer Boo Trundle discusses her debut novel "The Daughter Ship" with Christie Henry, director of Princeton University Press.
Author: Carolyn Chen in conversation with David W. Miller
Carolyn Chen discusses her new book, "Work, Pray, Code: When Work Becomes Religion in Silicon Valley," with David W. Miller.
Author: Cassandra Jackson – A Book Brunch Event
The author discusses her recently released memoir "The Wreck: A Daughter's Memoir of Becoming a Mother."
Author: Catherine Grace Katz in Conversation with Kate Andersen Brower
The author talks about her book "The Daughters of Yalta: The Churchills, Roosevelts, and Harrimans: A Story of Love and War."
Author Chris Bail: “Breaking the Social Media Prism – How to Make Our Platforms Less Polarizing”
Chris Bail, director of Duke Univ.'s Polarization Lab, is interviewed by Meagan Levinson of PU Press about his released book.
Author: Christie Tate in Conversation with Megan McCafferty
Christie Tate discusses her new memoir "B.F.F." about the transformative power of friendship, with author Megan McCafferty.
Author: Claudia Goldin – In Conversation with Anne C. Case
The historian discusses her newly released book "Career and Family: Women’s Century-Long Journey toward Equity" with Anne C. Case.
Author: Coleen T. Murphy in Conversation with Sam Wang
The author is joined by her PU colleague Sam Wang to discuss her book "How We Age: The Science of Longevity."
Author: Constance K. Escher
The author launches "She Calls Herself Betsey Stockton: The Illustrated Odyssey of a Princeton Slave."
Author Conversation with Amy Jo Burns and Anica Mrose Rissi
Anica Mrose Rissi and Amy Jo Burns share insights into the process of writing and revising their new books.
Author Conversation with Suzie Gilbert and Kim Doner
Suzie Gilber and Kim Doner. who are wildlife rehabilitators and authors, discuss creativity, inspiration and their latest work.
Author: Dan Gutman – A Princeton Pi Day event
In this Pi Day discussion, author Dan Gutman talks about his recent Albert Einstein biography for kids.
Author: Dana R Fisher in Conversation with Miguel Centeno
The author discusses her new book "Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action" with Miguel Centeno.
Author: Daphne Kalotay in conversation with A.M. Homes – A Labyrinth and Library Collaboration
Daphne Kalotay discusses her book "The Archivists: Stories" in conversation with A.M. Homes.
Author David Michaelis in Conversation with Stanley N. Katz – “Eleanor: A Life”
David Michaelis talks about his breakthrough portrait of America’s longest-serving First Lady with historian Stanley Katz of PU.
Author Discussion: Kate Quinn and Lauren Willig
The acclaimed historical fiction authors engage in a moderated discussion about their new books as part of Women's History Month.
Author: Dylan C. Penningroth
Dylan C. Penningroth discusses his new book, "Before the Movement".
Author: Eddie S. Glaude Jr. with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
Eddie S. Glaude Jr. discusses his new book "We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For" with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor.
Author: Editors of “Acquired Tastes” in conversation with Helen Rosner
Benjamin R. Cohen, Michael S. Kideckel and Anna Zeide discuss their new anthology on the origins of modern food with Helen Rosner.
Author: Elizabeth Matto in Conversation with John Farmer
Elizabeth Matto is joined by John Farmer to discuss her new book "To Keep the Republic".
Author: Gabriel Debenedetti
The author discusses his book "The Long Alliance", his profile of the political relationship between Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
Author: Glenn Frankel in Conversation with Andrew Russell
The author discusses the updated edition of "Rivonia's Children: Nelson Mandela's White Comrades and Their Legacy."
Author: Ha Jin in Conversation with Yiyun Li
The National Book Award winning author is joined by PU professor Yiyun Li to discuss his book "The Woman Back from Moscow".
Author Howard Stevenson at Princeton Public Library
Howard Stevenson, author of “Promoting Racial Literacy in Schools: Differences That Make a Difference.”
Author: Jack Zipes in Conversation with Maria Tatar
Zipes discusses "The Original Bambi: The Story of a Life in the Forest," his new illustrated translation.
Author: Jacob M. Grumbach with Corrine M. McConnaughy
The author discusses his new book, "Laboratories against Democracy" with PU political scientist Corrine McConnaughy.
Author: Janie Kim in Conversation with A.M. Homes
Janie Kim discusses her debut novel "We Carry the Sea in our Hands" with A.M. Homes.
Author: Jay Baruch in Conversation with Suzanne Koven
The author discusses his book "Tornado of Life: A Doctor's Tales of Constraints and Creativity in the ER" with Suzanne Koven.
Author Jeff Deutsch: “In Praise of Good Bookstores”
The author discusses the importance of bookstores with fellow booksellers Dorothea von Moltke and Eric Maywar.
Author: Jennifer L. Roberts in Conversation with James Welling
Jennifer L. Roberts is joined in conversation by James Welling to discuss her new book "Contact: Art and the Pull of Print."
Author: Jinwoo Chong in Conversation w/Laura Spence-Ash
The PHS alum discusses his debut novel "Flux" with Laura Spence-Ash.
Author: Joan Maloof
Joan Maloof discusses her book "Nature’s Temples: A Natural History of Old-Growth Forests".
Author: John McMurtrie, “Literary Journeys”
Editor John McMurtrie presents "Literary Journeys," an illustrated guide to over 75 important journeys in world literature.
Author: Julian Zelizer in Conversation with Sean Wilentz
The author discusses his recently released biography of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel with Princeton colleague Sean Wilentz.
Author: Kara Alaimo in Conversation with Jane Carr
The author discusses “Over the Influence” with Jane Greenway Carr and examines how social media affects women.
Author: Karen J. Greenberg with Julian E. Zelizer -Reflecting on the Road to the Jan. 6 Insurrection
The author discusses her new book, "Subtle Tools: The Dismantling of American Democracy from the War on Terror to Donald Trump."
Author: Korey Garibaldi in discussion with Kinohi Nishikawa
Korey Garibaldi his book "Impermanent Blackness" with Kinohi Nishikawa.
Author: Kristen Ghodsee in Conversation with Joan Scott
Kristin Ghodsee discusses her book "Everyday Utopia" with Joan Scott.
Author: Kyleigh Leddy in Conversation with Amy Jo Burns
The author reads from and discusses her new book "The Perfect Other: A Memoir of my Sister."
Author: Lauren B. Davis- A Library and Labyrinth Livestream event
Lauren B. Davis launches her newest novel, "Even So," in this virtual conversation with Sheila Kohler and Sister Rita Woehlcke.
Author: Lee McIntyre
Lee McIntyre discusses his book "On Disinformation," which examines the roots of disinformation and how to combat it.
Author Madeline Miller in conversation with Nancy Pearl: “The Writer’s Library”
PPL presents a recording of a virtual talk between Madeline Miller, one of 23 authors in "The Writer's Library," and Nancy Pearl.
Author: Margaret D. Jacobs
The author is in conversation about her book, "After One Hundred Winters: In Search of Reconciliation on America's Stolen L
Author: Matthew Aucoin in conversation with Peter Sellars and Davóne Tines
The composer, conductor, pianist and writer discusses his book "The Impossible Art" and new opera "Eurydice."
Author Matthew Quick: “We Are the Light”
Matthew Quick discusses his book "We Are the Light" with writer Amy Jo Burns.
Author: Maya Van Rossum
Maya Van Rossum discusses her new book, "The Green Amendment, The People's Fight for a Clean, Safe and Healthy Environment."
Author: Melvin Rogers in Conversation with Eddie Glaude Jr.
Professor Melvin Rogers is joined by Princeton University's Eddie Glaude Jr. to discuss his book "The Darkened Light of Faith".
Author: Michael Cook – In conversation with Sadaf Jaffer
Michael Cook is joined in conversation by Sadaf Jaffer to discuss his book, "A History of the Muslim World".
Author Monika Zgustová: A Library and Labyrinth Event
Author Monika Zgustová reads from her recently published book "Dressed for a Dance in the Snow: Women's Voices from the Gulag."
Author: Nancy Foner in Conversation with Alan M. Kraut
Sociologist Nancy Foner discusses her new book, "One Quarter of the Nation: Immigration and the Transformation of America."
Author: Natasha Lance Rogoff
The journalist and television producer is joined by scholar Deborah Kaple to discuss her book "Muppets in Moscow".
Author Panel: “New Jersey Fan Club”
Kerri Sullivan discusses the newly published "New Jersey Fan Club: Artists and Writers Celebrate the Garden State".
Author: Peter Lighte in Conversation with Gil Steinlauf – A Library and Labyrinth Collaboration
The author discusses his book, "Straight Through The Labyrinth: Becoming a Gay Father in China," with Rabbi Gil Steinlauf.
Author: Peter Lindenfeld in Conversation with Ingrid Reed
Princeton author Peter Lindenfeld is joined by Ingrid Reed, for a conversation about his book.
Author: Rebecca Solnit – A Library and Labyrinth Collaboration
Rebecca Solnit discusses her latest works, "Orwell’s Roses" and "Waking Beauty."
Author: Richard K. Rein
The author discusses his book "American Urbanist: How William H. Whyte's Unconventional Wisdom Reshaped Public Life."
Author Robert Strauss: “John Marshall: The Final Founder”
The historian, journalist and author discusses his book about the life and legacy of John Marshall with James Schneider.
Author: Sam Daley Harris
Activist and author Sam Daley-Harris discusses the revised and updated version of his book "Reclaiming Our Democracy."
Author Sam Farmer “A Long Walk Down a Winding Road”
From the perspective of someone living on the autism spectrum, author Sam Farmer interweaves real stories of personal triumphs.
Author: Sara Bronin
Sara Bronin, professor and founder of the National Zoning Atlas, discusses her book "Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World.
Author: Steven V. Roberts on “Cokie: A Life Well Lived”
The author discusses his recently published tribute to the late Cokie Roberts, trailblazing journalist and his wife of 53 years.
Author Talk: Bobbie Jean Huff with Amy Jo Burns
Bobbie Jean Huff joins fellow author Amy Jo Burns in conversation about her debut novel, "The Ones We Keep."
Author Talk: Gideon Rachman in Conversation with Stanley N. Katz
Gideon Rachman discusses his book, "The Age of the Strongman: How the Cult of the Leader Threatens Democracy around the World."
Author Talk: Jeremy Schifeling on “Linked”
Jeremy Schifeling, co-author of the recently published "Linked," shares the tools and techniques that matter on LinkedIn.
Author Talk: Jonathan Galassi in Conversation with Martha McPhee
The author was joined by Martha McPhee to discuss his recently released novel "School Days."
Author Talk: Maria Hinojosa – “Once I Was You”
Maria Hinojosa, the Emmy Award-winning journalist, discusses her book with PU's Khristina Gonzalez and Elizabeth Cohen.
Author Talk: R. Isabela Morales with Martha A. Sandweiss
The author discusses her new book, "Happy Dreams of Liberty: An American Family in Slavery and Freedom."
Author Talk: Robert K. Durkee in Conversation with Jill Dolan
The author, long time PU Vice President for Public Affairs, discusses his book, "The New Princeton Companion" with Jill Dolan.
Author Talk: Sahar Aziz with Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi
The author discusses her book, "The Racial Muslim: When Racism Quashes Religious Freedom," with Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi.
Author Talk: Sheila Vakharia
The author discusses her book, "The Harm Reduction Gap" as part of the Mayor's Wellness Campaign.
Author Talk: Viruses, Pandemics, and Immunity, A Library and Labyrinth Livestream Event
The authors explore how viruses cause pandemics, our immune system, and diagnostic tests, vaccines, and antiviral therapies.
Author Talk with Elaine Weiss on “The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote”
PPL presents a recording of author Elaine Weiss's virtual talk about her book "The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote."
Author Talk with Nicholas D. Kristof on “Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope”
Nicholas D. Kristof' talks about his book written with Sheryl WuDunn, "Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope."
Author Talk with Wenfei Tong on “Bird Love: The Family Life of Birds”
Wenfei Tong's talks about her book "Bird Love: The Family Life of Birds."
Author: Tommie Shelby in Conversation with James Forman Jr.
Scholar Tommie Shelby discusses his new book "The Idea of Prison Abolition," with James Forman Jr., professor of law at Yale Law.
Author: William R. Fernekes in Conversation with Ingrid Reed
The author discusses his book on the life and career of U.S. Senator Clifford Case with Ingrid Reed.
Author: Yolonda Jordan
Yolanda Jordan discusses her book "My Pretty Brown Doll," and crochet patterns that focus on brown dolls with natural-hair styles.
Authors: Camilla Townsend and Nicky Kay Michael
The authors discuss their new book "On the Turtle's Back: Stories the Lenape Told their Grandchildren".
Authors Gary Berger and Michael DiRuggiero
The authors discuss “Einstein: The Man and His Mind,” their visual biography of Albert Einstein.
Authors: Jane Carr and Lori Harrison Kahan
Jane Carr and Lori Harrison-Kahan, in conversation with Valerie Popp, discuss "The Case of Lizzie Borden and Other Writings."
Authors Pam Jenoff and Lisa Scottoline in Conversation
This recording features two authors discussing their novels, one set in Poland during World War II and the other in prewar Italy.
Authors: Steven Nadler and Lawrence Shapiro
The authors discuss their new book, "When Bad Thinking Happens to Good People: How Philosophy Can Save Us from Ourselves."
Authors: Torie Bosch, Claire Evans and Joy Lisi Rankin
The editor and authors discuss their new book, "You Are Not Expected to Understand This: How 26 Lines of Code Changed the World."
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Beyond the Concert Keynote: Deborah Amos and Dalia Sofer – PUC at the Library
Deborah Amos and Dalia Sofer discuss Sofer's novel "The Septembers of Shiraz."
Beyond Words
Princeton Public Library provides services and programs to over 2,500 visitors every day.
Black Walnut ink printing by Susan Hoenig
Susan Hoenig presents a short video of the technique she uses to create Black Walnut ink prints.
Book Brunch: Amy Jo Burns
The author discusses her new book "Mercury" with Anica Mrose Rissi.
Book Brunch: Mihret Sibhat – A Library and Labyrinth Collaboration
The author is joined by Wendy Belcher to discuss her novel "The History of a Difficult Child."
Book Brunch: Rachel Shteir
The author is joined by Maria DiBattista to discuss her book “Betty Friedan: Magnificent Disrupter.”
Building and Sustaining Racially Progressive Schools
This is a recording of a virtual panel discussion organized around two questions.
Building Literacy from Birth
Princeton Public Library provides services and programs to over 2,500 visitors every day.
Burning Down the House Book Launch with author Julian Zelizer in conversation with Sean Wilentz
PU historians discuss Zelizer's book, subtitled “Newt Gingrich, the Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party.”
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C-Change Conversations: Climate Change 101
ReThink Energy NJ presented the first in a series of programs and discussions titled "C-Change Conversations: Climate Change 101."
Chapter 2 Contactless Hold Pickup Begins
Princeton Public Library begins lending physical books on July 8 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Concert: Make Me Smile – The Music of Chicago
The Einstein Alley Musicians Collaborative presents a tribute to the music of Chicago.
Conversation: Emily Mann and Alexis Greene
Emily Mann discusses her new play "The Pianist" with her biographer Alexis Greene.
Conversation: N.J. Politics at Midterm
John Mooney in conversation with Ingrid Reed discuss NJ politics, voting, women and families, and more.
Conversation: Saladin Ambar and Ingrid Reed on the Election
Saladin Ambar is joined by Ingrid Reed in conversation about the 2022 election and the issues and the relevance of storytelling.
Conversation: Sharon Rudahl and Taylor-Faith McKie – Cradling a Tiny Flame
Sharon Rudahl discusses the legacy of Paul Robeson, social movement, radicality and the need for an imagination.
Conversation: Steve Kornacki and Ingrid Reed
Steve Kornacki talks with Ingrid Reed about what can be learned from the 2022 elections and what might happen in 2023.
Conversation: Steve Kornacki with John Mooney – Hosted by Ingrid Reed
Steve Kornaki looks back at the primary and ahead to the general election with a focus on New Jersey.
Correspondence Chess and the Impact of AI – A Conversation with ICCF GM Jon Edwards
ICCF Grandmaster Jon Edwards talks about chess and Artificial Intelligence.
Creating Inclusive Schools for LGBT+ Students: “The Educator’s Guide to LGBTQ + Inclusion”
Thomas Foley and Jen Simon of Princeton Unified Middle School discuss the importance of inclusive schools for LGBT+ students.
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Dean Alison Boden and Noel Valero on “The Chapel of Princeton University”
Alison Boden and Noel Valero discuss Richard Stillwell's book which traces chapel's history and describes its architecture.
December 2021 | African American Support Group, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
AAPSG will discuss lessons learned and give guidance for those who would like to do similar work in their school districts.
December 2022 | Gayatri Sethi
Author Gayatri Sethi will share segments from her book, "Unbelonging," on the themes of antiracism, identity and belonging.
December 2023 | Dr. Robert Karp
Dr. Robert Karp focuses on three Brooklyn neighborhoods in a presentation that connects lead poisoning and red-lining.
Discovering France: A Virtual Series – Angers, Bordeaux
Emilie Lopez will be your guide to virtually discovering 26 cities throughout France, over nine sessions.
Discovering France: A Virtual Series – Clermont-Ferrand, Dunkerque (Dunkirk), Etretat
Emilie Lopez will be your guide to virtually discovering 26 cities throughout France, over nine sessions.
Discovering France: A Virtual Series – Fort-de-France, Grenoble, Hendaye
Emilie Lopez will be your guide to virtually discovering 26 cities throughout France, over nine sessions.
Discovering France: A Virtual Series – Ile de Ré, Joyeuse, Kourou
Emilie Lopez will be your guide to virtually discovering 26 cities throughout France, over nine sessions.
Discovering France: A Virtual Series – Lyon, Marseille, Nice
Emilie Lopez will be your guide to virtually discovering 26 cities throughout France, over nine sessions.
Discovering France: A Virtual Series – Orléans, Paris, Quimper
Emilie Lopez will be your guide to virtually discovering 26 cities throughout France, over nine sessions.
Discovering France: A Virtual Series – Réunion, Strasbourg, Toulouse
Emilie Lopez will be your guide to virtually discovering 26 cities throughout France, over nine sessions.
Discovering France: A Virtual Series – Urcy, Versailles, Wy-Dit-Joli-Village
Emilie Lopez will be your guide to virtually discovering 26 cities throughout France, over nine sessions.
Discovering France: A Virtual Series – Xaintrailles, Yffignac, Zonza
Emilie Lopez will be your guide to virtually discovering 26 cities throughout France, over nine sessions.
Discussion: Black Activism, Then and Now
Attorney Meena Jagannath, the Rev. Lukata Mjumbe, and scholar Shana L. Redmond discuss Black activism, past and present.
Discussion: Book Banning on the Rise – A Library and Labyrinth Livestream event
Scholars Marilisa Jiménez García, William Gleason and Jonathan Zimmerman discuss the current rise of book banning in the US.
Discussion: Ismar Volić in Conversation with Sam Wang
The author presents his new book, "Making Democracy Count", in conversation with Princeton University's Sam Wang.
Discussion: Malcolm X Remembered
Author and scholar Saladin Ambar is joined in conversation with community leaders to explore the life and legacy of Malcolm X.
Discussion: The Wife of Bath as a Feminist Icon
Marion Turner is joined by Emily McLemore to discuss her book "The Wife of Bath: A Biography".
Discussion: What the Constitution Means to Me
Participants pre-read Heidi Schreck's "What the Constitution Means to Me," and join in a "pop-up book club" experience.
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Elder Fraud: A Guide for Seniors and Families
Learn how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from scams.
English Paper Piecing for Beginners
Learn how to get started with the art of English Paper Piecing (EPP) in this onlidemonstration from teacher Marisa Simon.
Eugene Smith in Conversation with Christopher Fisher Back to the World: A Life after Jonestown
Eugene Smith discusses his memoir "Back to the World: A Life After Jonestown" with Christopher Fisher of College of New Jersey.
Exploring “Princeton and Women’s Suffrage”: An Exhibition Talk
Stephanie Schwartz gives a presentation on the research and materials for the "Princeton and Women's Suffrage" digital exhibition.
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February 2021 | Rev. Lukata Mjumbe
Rev. Lukata Mjumbe gives a presentation that confronts the distorted representation of some of the histories and realities.
February 2022 | Dr. Stephanie James-Harris
Dr. Stephanie James-Harris, director of the Amistad Commission, will speak about the past, present and future of the commission.
February 2023 | The Lost Souls Project
The presentation highlights the resistance demonstrated by freed and enslaved Blacks who were sold out of NJ in 1818.
Focus on Fiction – Panel Discussion featuring members of the Tall Poppy Writers
Amy Impellizzeri, Sadeqa Johnson and Kelly Simmons. discuss the writing life and their most recent books.
For Reading Out Proud: Tom Ryan and Robin Stevenson – moderated by Anica Mrose Rissi
Authors Robin Stevenson and Tom Ryan engage in conversation with Anica Mrose Rissi about their recently released books.
Forum: Meet the New PPS Superintendent
Carol Kelley shared how she will approach her role and what she hopes to achieve as superintendent of Princeton Public Schools.
Fredrik Backman in Conversation with Amy Jo Burns: A Book Brunch event
Author Fredrik Backman discusses his body of work with Amy Jo Burns and signs copies of his books at this brunch event.
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Gould Lecture: Peter Singer
The author discusses the new edition of his book "Ethics in the Real World" as part of the annual Gould Lecture series.
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Health Insurance: Coverage to Care
Renata Svincicka discusses the importance of choosing health insurance coverage and connecting to the services you need.
Honoring the Legacy of Paul Robeson
Dr. Jessica Jamese Williams (Dr. J) will use principles of self-love and acceptance as a framework for shame resilience.
Housing Justice Forum: Panel Discussion 1 – “How Did We Get Here?”
A panel of experts discuss the housing crisis in the US, how we got here, and the national and regional context for the crisis.
Housing Justice Forum: Panel Discussion 2 – “What Can We Do?”
A panel of experts discuss contemporary solutions being explored for the national housing crisis, and in the Princeton area.
How and Where to Vote
Topics include evaluating the options for voting, both online and in-person, along with ways to find reliable information.
How Do You Say Library
Princeton Regional Schools students pronounce the word 'library' in 55 world languages.
How Do You Say “Library”?
A 2004 celebration of some of the 55 world languages spoken by children who visit the Princeton Public Library.
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I Read This Book 2021
Members of the library's 2020-2021 Teen Advisory Board present books that made a lasting impression on them this year.
I Read This Book 2022
Get recommendations from teens who will share a book that made a lasting impression on them at this special event.
I Read This Book 2023
Teens recommend and share books that made a lasting impression on them.
I Read This Book 2024
PPL's Teen Advisory Board present books that made a lasting impression on them.
iClap Illumination at Princeton Public Library
Veloux and artist Holly E. Brown, who also contributed a piece to the project, were both present during the illumination.
Illustrated Author Talk: Fine Art and Foul Play
William Lanouette discusses his book that features famous paintings by Thomas Eakins.
Imagine Your Story – Adult Summer Reading 2020 at PrincetonPL
This summer, adults (18 +) are invited to Imagine Your Story. You’re in charge of your summer reading destiny.
In Conversation: Anne-Marie Slaughter and Amaney A. Jamal – A Library and Labyrinth Livestream Event
Slaughter discusses her book “Renewal: From Crisis to Transformation in Our Lives, Work, and Politics” with Jamal.
In Conversation: Victoria de Grazia and Jenny McPhee
Victoria de Grazia talks her recent book, "The Perfect Fascist: A Story of Love, Power, and Morality in Mussolini’s Italy."
Is Voting By Mail Safe?
PPL and the League of Women Voters present this talk about the safety of voting by mail and answer any questions you may have.
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January 2021 | Dr. Natalie Edmond
Dr. Natalie Edmond facilitates a discussion of the concept of model minority and its connection to white supremacy.
January 2022 | Cassie Miller
Cassie Miller from the Southern Poverty Law Center will present on the context and legacy of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
January 2023 | Truth and Transformation Committee
Princeton's Truth and Transformation Committee gives an overview of its work and future plans.
January 2024 | Nathalie Edmond
Clinical psychologist Nathalie Edmond presents "Building Racial Fluency and Agility: Solidarity in a Time of Polarization."
Jason Baumann: Stonewall Reader
NYPL's coordinator of humanities and LGBTQ collections discusses the anthology of first-person accounts of the Stonewall uprising.
Jason Rosenhouse: “Games for your Mind:The History and Future of Logic Puzzles”
Jason Rosenhouse, professor of mathematics at James Madison Univ., discusses his book and the history and future of logic puzzles.
Jennifer Carlson: “Policing the Second Amendment”
Jennifer Carlson talks about her new book "Policing the Second Amendment: Guns, Law Enforcement, and the Politics of Race."
Jim McCloskey with John Grisham: Book Launch for McCloskey’s “When Truth Is All You Have”
Jim McCloskey, founder of of Princeton's Centurion Ministries, discusses his book, "When Truth Is All You Have" with John Grisham.
Journalism and Democracy: “Democracy, Citizenship, and the Power of the Powerless”
A panel of experts explores the relationship between democracy and journalism through two panel discussions and a public lecture.
Journalism and Democracy: “Democratic Societies and Participatory Journalism”
A panel of experts explores the relationship between democracy and journalism through two panel discussions and a public lecture.
Journalism and Democracy: Public Lecture – Jan-Werner Müller, “Democracy’s Critical Infrastructure”
Jan-Werner Müller conducts a public lecture "Democracy's Critical Infrastructure".
July 2023 | Reading: “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”
Community members read an amended version of Frederick Douglass' influential speech, given on July 5, 1852.
July 2024 | Reading: “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”
Community members read an amended version of Frederick Douglass' influential speech, given on July 5, 1852.
June 2021 | Princeton High School Racial Literacy Class
Students from the Princeton High School 16-week Spring 2021 Racial Literacy & Justice class will share what they've learned.
June 2022 | PHS Racial Literacy Class
Princeton High School racial literacy students offer their annual presentation.
June 2023 | Racial Literacy Students
Princeton High School racial literacy students offer their annual presentation in person at the library.
June 2024 | Racial Literacy Students
Princeton High School racial literacy students offer their annual presentation.
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Kevin M. Kruse on Princeton Public Library
Kevin M. Kruse shares thoughts about what the the library means to his family and the community.
Kevin Vallier in Conversation with Nolan McCarty: “Trust in a Polarized Age”
The author of "Trust in a Polarized Age" discusses his book with Nolan McCarty, professor of politics and public affairs at PU.
Keynote: The Pianist from Syria
Deborah Amos and Aeham Ahmad discuss his memoir "The Pianist from Syria" and PU Concerts theme "Healing with Music."
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La cobertura del seguro de salud a la atención: Health Insurance Coverage to Care
Yamilet Zegarra analiza la importancia de elegir una cobertura de seguro de salud y conectarse con los servicios que necesita.
Ladee Hubbard in Conversation with Nicole Blades
Ladee Hubbard discusses her recently released novel "The Rib King" with novelist Nicole Blades.
Laying a Strong Foundation
Princeton Public Library provides services and programs to over 2,500 visitors every day.
Learn, Grow, Thrive
Princeton Public Library provides services and programs to over 2,500 visitors every day.
Lecture: Women and Leadership in an Uncertain Era
Anne-Marie Slaughter and Jill S. Dolan discuss women, creating future female leaders and the ongoing struggle for true equality.
Let’s Go To The New Library
A 2004 film covers 95 years of the history of Princeton Public Library in five minutes.
Let’s Go to the New Library
This 2004 documentary tells the story of 95 years of library history in 5 minutes.
Let’s Read: “Grandpa Stops a War: A Paul Robeson Story” by Susan Robeson
Guest reader Princeton High School student Hailey Hawes reads "Grandpa Stops a War" Susan Robeson.
Let’s Read: “We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom
Princeton Public Library's Martha shares "We Are Water Protectors" by Carole Lindstrom.
Libby Copeland “The Lost Family: How DNA Testing Is Upending Who We Are”
Libby Copeland explores the extraordinary cultural phenomenon of home DNA testing, drawing on her years of research.
Little Panda: “没头脑和不高兴 (上）/ The Mindless and The Grumpy (Part 1)” by 任溶溶 / Rèn Róng Róng
A guest reader from YingHua International School shares "The Mindless and The Grumpy" written by Rèn Róng Róng.
Little Panda: “没头脑和不高兴 (上）/ The Mindless and The Grumpy (Part 2)” by 任溶溶 / Rèn Róng Róng
A guest reader from YingHua International School shares "The Mindless and The Grumpy" written by Rèn Róng Róng.
Little Panda: “这是谁的蛋 / Whose Egg is This?” by 胡霜 / Hú Shuāng
A guest reader from YingHua International School shares "Whose Egg is This?" written by Hú Shuāng and illustrated by Yè Fēi.
Little Panda: “雪孩子 / The Snowman” by 嵇鸿 / Jī Hóng and 俞寅 / Yú Yín
A guest reader from YingHua International School shares "The Snowman" written by Jī Hóng and illustrated by Yú Yín.
Little Panda: “Little Goat and Little Tiger / 小山羊和小老虎” by Lŭ Bīng / 鲁兵
A reader from YingHua International School shares "Little Goat and Little Tiger" written by Lŭ Bīng and illustrated by Hè Yŏu Zhí.
Little Panda: “Snow Lion / 雪狮子” by Lŭ Bīng / 鲁兵
A guest reader from YingHua International School shares "Snow Lion" written by Lŭ Bīng and illustrated by Hú Yŏng Kăi.
Little Panda: “The Story of Jingwei / 精卫填海” edited by Jīn Bō / 金波
A guest reader from YingHua International School shares "The Story of Jingwei" edited by Jīn Bō and illustrated by Jì Rén Píng.
Local Author Day 2021: Beth Lennon (a.k.a. Mod Betty) reads from “Retro Road Maps”
Beth Lennon (a.k.a. Mod Betty) presents "Retro Road Maps"
Local Author Day 2021: Charlene Goddard reads from “Magnificent Macie!”
Charlene Goddard reads "Magnificent Macie" (2019).
Local Author Day 2021: Dr. Mark McLaughlin reads from “Cognitive Dominance”
Dr. Mark McLaughlin reads "Cognitive Dominance" (2019)
Local Author Day 2021: Dr. Sunita Merriman reads from “Stripping: My Fight to Find Me”
Dr. Sunita Merriman reads from "Stripping: My Fight to Find Me" (2018)
Local Author Day 2021: Ellen LaCorte reads from “The Perfect Fraud”
Ellen LaCorte reads from "The Perfect Fraud" (2019).
Local Author Day 2021: Jane Friedman – Today’s Key Book Publishing Paths: Traditional, Self, & More
Jane Friedman offers guidance on various publishing pathways including how to evaluate which path and companies are right for you.
Local Author Day 2021: Karen Hodges Miller: Authorpreneurship
Author and publisher Karen Hodges Miller presents on "authorpreneurs."
Local Author Day 2021: Margaret Montet – The Charms of Writing
Margaret Montet presents on using research, anecdotes and more to enhance the chain of your narrative and add reader interest.
Local Author Day 2021: Myra Weiner reads from “Uprooting the Poison Tree”
Myra Weiner shares "Uprooting the Poison Tree" (2019).
Local Author Day 2022: Caitlin Mullen reads from “Please See Us”
Caitlin Mullen reads from her novel, "Please See Us."
Local Author Day 2022: Colby Cedar Smith reads from “Call Me Athena”
Colby Cedar Smith reads from her novel, "Call Me Athena."
Local Author Day 2022: Deepti Paikray reads from “Stories at My Doorstep”
Deepti Paikray reads from "Stories at My Doorstep."
Local Author Day 2022: Rachel Marie Patterson reads from “Tall Grass with Violence”
Rachel Marie Patterson reads from "Tall Grass with Violence" for Local Author Day 2022.
Local Author Day 2022: Richard C. White – Writer Beware
Richard C. White of Writer Beware offers a presentation and Q&A on identifying effective and ineffective agents and publishers.
Local Author Day 2022: Sherri A Lynn reads from “All My Heroes Have Fur, Fins & Feathers”
Sherri A Lynn reads from "All My Heroes Have Fur, Fins & Feathers"
Local Author Day 2023: Cecilia M. Pereyra reads from “Aurora and the Magical Dance Shoes”
Cecilia M. Pereyra reads from "Aurora and the Magical Dance Shoes" for Local Author Day 2023.
Local Author Day 2023: Deborah S. Greenhut reads from “The Hoarder’s Wife”
Deborah S. Greenhut reads from "The Hoarder's Wife" for Local Author Day 2023.
Local Author Day 2023: Donald Proffit reads from “Hardship Alaska”
Donald Proffit reads from "Hardship Alaska" for Local Author Day 2023.
Local Author Day 2023: Kevin G. Chapman reads from “Dead Winner”
Kevin G. Chapman reads from "Dead Winner" for Local Author Day 2023.
Local Author Day 2023: Khalid Uddin reads from “Rise of the Red Harbinger”
Khalid Uddin reads from "Rise of the Red Harbinger" for Local Author Day 2023.
Local Author Day 2024: Caryl Janis reads from “Research Can Be Murder”
Caryl Janis reads from "Research Can Be Murder." for Local Author Day 2024.
Local Author Day 2024: Emelia Timpo reads from “Perseverance: A Memoir”
Emelia Timpo reads from "Perseverance: A Memoir." Local Author Day 2024.
Local Author Day 2024: Nicholas DeRosa reads from “The Lost and the Loyal”
Nicholas DeRosa reads from "The Lost and the Loyal." Local Author Day 2024.
Local Author Day 2024: Sarahlyn Bruck reads from “Light of the Fire”
Sarahlyn Bruck reads from "Light of the Fire." Local Author Day 2024.
Local Author Day 2024: Tracey Willis Gates reads from “The Power of a Few Kind Words”
Tracey Willis Gates reads from "The Power of a Few Kind Words." for Local Author Day 2024.
Local Author Day: Book Promotion Strategies
Publicity expert Leah Paulos shares strategies to help authors promote books effectively.
LWV Board of Education Candidate Panel
The League of Women Voters moderate a panel discussion with the 5 candidates running for the Princeton Board of Education.
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Managing Flooding in Princeton: Strategies for Neighborhoods to Work Together
Join us to gain a better understanding of the root causes of flooding and some cost effective community solutions.
March 2021
An examination of the concept of white supremacy —how it's enabled, how it showed up and showed off at the Jan. 6 insurrection.
March 2022 | Sindhu Xirasagar & Doug Nintzel
This month the presentation is Partners for Inclusion and Equity (PIE): An Anti-Racism Initiative in the Workplace.
March 2023 | Adriana Abizadeh
Adriana Abizadeh, president of Catalyst Consulting Group, presents "Access: Capitalism, Land and Race."
Martha McPhee in conversation with Jenny McPhee: “An Elegant Woman”
The Princeton native authors talk about Martha McPhee's new book, “An Elegant Woman,” which is drawn from family history.
May 2021 | Isabel Lewis
Isabel Lewis, a junior at PU, shares her presentation for the English course "Mourning America: Emerson and Douglass."
May 2022 | Lynn Burnett
Founder Lynn Burnett speaks about The Cross Cultural Solidarity History Project.
McCarter Live at the Library: Sarah Rasmussen and Friends
Sarah Rasmussen is joined by artistic collaborators from her "Ride the Cyclone: The Musical" team to discuss their work.
McCarter Live at the Library: The Wolves
McCarter Theatre Artistic Director Sarah Ramussen discuss Sarah DeLappe's play "The Wolves."
Medicare Open Enrollment Information Session
Learn about Medicare options during the open enrollment period.
Memory and the Woman Suffragists of New Jersey
Ann D. Gordon discusses the history and legacy of the years 1776 to 1807, when all “inhabitants” with sufficient money could vote.
Mental Health 2021: Telling Our Stories, Coping with COVID, and How to Reach Out
The library and McCarter Theatre Center present a panel discussion about mental health and wellness issues during the pandemic.
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National Voter Registration Day: How to Register to Vote
The library and the league discuss how to register to vote. All information is nonpartisan.
Nelson Mandela’s Unlikely Friendship with His Prison Guard
Former Robben Island prison guard Christo Brand and ex-prisoner Igshaan Amlay discuss apartheid in South Africa.
Nine Strategies of Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
Cary Cherniss and Cornelia Roche, the authors of “Leading With Feeling”, discussing their book in conversation with Amanda Rose.
November 2022 | Matt Mleczko
Matt Mleczko discusses his proposal that PU donate 36-acre plot of land to a community land trust for building affordable housing.
November 2024 | Thenmozhi Soundararajan
Dalit American activist and author Thenmozhi Soundararajan, who has been working to end caste oppression, gives a presentation.
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October 2021 | Rev. Dr. Charles F. Boyer
The Rev. Dr. Boyer, pastor of Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E Church and the founder of Salvation and Social Justice gives a presentation.
October 2023 | Race: Discussions in Schools Around the Country and in Princeton
Discussion on the education of race history in schools across the US and in Princeton.
Online Dating Class
Learn about navigating apps, creating profiles, etiquette and tips for navigating online dating in the pandemic world.
Open Archive: Healthcare in Princeton
A digital exploration of documents and objects from the HSP collection that highlight the history of healthcare in Princeton.
Our Community Living Room
Princeton Public Library provides services and programs to over 2,500 visitors every day.
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Panel: AAPI Curriculum, One Year Later
Panelists give an update about implementation of NJ's AAPI curriculum mandate and AAPI professional development opportunities.
Panel: Creativity in the Age of ChatGPT
Panel of voices from tech, journalism, art and higher education discuss how generative AI will alter creativity in the future.
Panel Discussion: Homelessness and Hunger in the Time of COVID-19
A panel of experts discusses the impact of COVID-19 on homeless and very low income individuals.
Panel Discussion: “How We Built This” – Part of the 20th anniversary of the Sands Library Building
Leslie Burger, Harry Levine and Nick Garrison discuss the challenges and opportunities of creating a new library in Princeton.
Panel Discussion: Make Us Visible NJ
Make Us Visible NJ speak about its effort to mandate teaching Asian American and Pacific Islander history in NJ's public schools.
Panel: House Genealogy
The library and local historical groups discuss various ways to learn about the history of your home.
Panel: Overcoming Housing Barriers After Incarceration
Panel discussion on how past incarceration remains a barrier to housing long after reentry into society.
Panel: The Ramapough and the Ringwood Mines Superfund Site
Chief Vincent Mann, Professor Jack Tchen and Dr. Anita Bakshi to discuss The Ramapough and the Ringwood Mines Superfund site.
Panel: Zine Culture and Collections
This panel explores the experiences of zine makers and how zine collections have become valuable for historical research.
PEFF 2020 Youth Art Exhibit: Endangered Species
In association with the 2020 Princeton Environmental Film Festival, the PPL collected original art from students in grades 1-12.
PEFF Schedule 2019
The 2019 Princeton Environmental Film Festival Schedule.
Planting and Maintaining a Kitchen Container Garden
Margaret Pickoff shares how to grow a wide variety of vegetables and herbs in containers, back porch or any sunny spot.
Poem of the Day, April 10th, “My Device” by Rhett Miller
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 10th “Sunflakes” by Frank Asch
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 10th “Toad By the Road” by Joanne Ryder
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 11th “Collecting Words” by Pat Mora
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 11th “The Artist” by Pat Mora
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 11th “The Butterfly” by Andres Diaz Marrero
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 12th “Poor Pete” by Karma Wilson
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 12th “The Bat” by Douglas Florian
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 12th “Will There Really Be a Morning” by Emily Dickinson
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 13th “April Rain Song” by Langston Hughes
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 13th “Mother Doesn’t Want a Dog” by Judith Viorst
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 13th, “To Look At Any Thing” by John Moffitt
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 14th “21 Things To Do With An Apple” by Deborah Ruddell
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 14th, “Bamboo Rock” by Zheng Banqiao
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 14th “The Moon…” by Emily Dickinson
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 15th “A Fish In a Spaceship” by Ken Nesbit
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 15th, “Maker” by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 15th, “Only Guacamole” by Deborah Ruddell
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 16th, “April Is a Dog’s Dream” by Marilyn Singer
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 16th “Eyes That Kiss In the Corners” by Joanna Ho
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 16th “Her-I-Cane” by J. Patrick Lewis
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 17th “The Search” by Shel Silverstein
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 17th, “Toad By the Road” by Joanne Ryder
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 17th “Today Is Very Boring” by Jack Prelutsky
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 18th “I Like” by Mary Ann Hoberman
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 18th “Necessary Gardens” by J. Patrick Lewis
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 18th “Salsa: A Cooking Poem” by Jorge Argueta
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 19th “Escape At Bedtime” by Robert Louis Stevenson
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 19th “How the Sloth Sleeps” by Kate Hosford
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 19th “Rainbow” by Julie Paschkis
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 1st “If The World Was Crazy” by Shel Silverstein
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 1st “Reward” by Nikki Grimes
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 1st “To the Countryside” by Joseph Coelho
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 20th, “Count Dracula Doesn’t Know…” By Adam Rex
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 20th “It’s All Magic” by Naomi Shihab Nye
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 20th “The Universe” by Douglas Florian
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 21st “A Boat Beneath a Sunny Sky” by Lewis Carroll
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 21st “Soup For Breakfast” by Calef Brown
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 21st “Spider On a Web” by Dan Brown
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 22nd “Burrows” by Marilyn Singer
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 22nd “Earth Day” by Jane Yolen
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 22nd, “(Loving) The World And Everything In It” by Marjory Wentworth
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 23rd “April 23” by Julie Fogliano
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 23rd “Con el Sol en los Ojos” Jorge Luján
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 23rd “Plesiosaurs” by Douglas Florian
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 24th “Diary of a Sweatshirt: The Best Day Ever” by Diana Murray
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 24th “Father Time Is Coming” by J. Patrick Lewis
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 24th “Youth” by Langston Hughes
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 25th, “18 Flavors” by Shel Silverstein
Teen Advisory Board Member, Elizabeth, reads the Poem of the Day.
Poem of the Day, April 25th “Warrior” by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 25th “Your World” by Georgia Douglas Johnson
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 26th “Laughter” by Charles Waters
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 26th “My Pet Robot” by Karma Wilson
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 26th “Toasting Marshmallows” by Marilyn Singer
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 27th “Bedtime Snacks” by Linda Sue Park
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 27th “Herbert Gerbert” by Jack Prelutsky
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 27th “Hey Kids! Get Your Parents To Read You This Poem!” by Chris Harris
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 28th “Dancing Pants” by Shel Silverstein
Teen Advisory Board Member, Alexander, reads the Poem of the Day.
Poem of the Day, April 28th “Long Trip” by Langston Hughes
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 28th “Spring Snow” by Han Yu
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 29th “An Ode to the Goose” by Luò bīn wáng
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 29th “Because of Libraries We Can Say These Things” by Naomi Shihab Nye
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 29th “Poem In Your Pocket Day” by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 2nd “I Baked a Cake of Sunlight” by Jack Prelutsky
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 2nd “Me” by Walter De la Mare
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 2nd “My House” by Francisco X. Alarcón
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 30th a selection from “Beautiful Day!” by Rodoula Pappa
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 30th “The Animal Store” by Rachel Field
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 30th “Water Artist” by Kate Coombs
April 30th Marissa reads "Water Artist" from the book Water Sings Blue: Ocean Poems by Kate Coombs, illustrated by Meilo So.
Poem of the Day, April 3rd “My Dog May Be a Genius” by Jack Prelustsky
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 3rd “Night Spiders Advice” by Joyce Sidman
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 3rd “Ode to Buena Vista Bilingual School” by Francisco X. Alarcón
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 4th “Books And Me” by Pat Mora
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 4th “Headache” by Shel Silverstein
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 4th “Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 5th “Catherine” by Karla Kuskin
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 5th “Spring Wiggler” by Carole Gerber
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 5th “The Fox” by David Elliott
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 6th “Colors” by Christina Rossetti
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 6th “Dust of Snow” by Robert Frost
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 6th “The Universe” by Douglas Florian
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 7th “Dictionary Dare” by Deborah Ruddell
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 7th “Spring Dawn” by Meng Haoran
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 7th “Things Are Different” by Fred Rogers
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 8th “House Crickets” by Paul Fleischman
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 8th, “La Noche Que Se Cayó La Luna” by Pat Mora
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 8th “To Manga, My Hamster” by Ricky
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 9th “April Rain Song” by Langston Hughes
Youth Services staff members will read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 9th “Herbert Glerbert” by Jack Prelutsky
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poem of the Day, April 9th “Nothing On a Bulldog’s Face” by Marilyn Singer
Library staff members read a poem every day during April to mark National Poetry Month.
Poetry Reading featuring Maxine Susman and Juditha Dowd
Local poets Maxine Susman and Juditha Dowd read from their works, centering the lives and stories of women.
Poets at the Library
Featured readers David Crews and Ysabel Y. González share their work for 20 minutes each, followed by an open mic session.
Poets at the Library: A Tribute to Christopher Bursk
Hayden Saunier and Gerry LaFemina give voice to Christopher Bursk's final collection, "With Aeneas in a Time of Plague."
Poets at the Library: Gail Mitchell and Coleen Marks
Featured readers Gail Mitchell and Coleen Marks read from their work for 20 minutes each, followed by an open-mic session.
Poets at the Library: Lois Marie Harrod and Wanda S. Praisner
Featured poets Lois Marie Harrod and Wanda S. Praisner read from their works for 20 minutes each, followed by an open-mic session.
Poets at the Library: Madhur Anand and Philip Holmes
Featured readers Madhur Anand and Philip Holmes share their work for 20 minutes each, followed by an open mic session.
Poets at the Library: Paul Sohar and Lew Maltby
Featured poets Paul Sohar and Lew Maltby read from their works for 20 minutes each.
Poets at the Library – Susan Gerardi Bello and Mike Griffith
Featured poets Susan Gerardi Bello and Michael Griffith read from their work for 20 minutes each, followed by an open-mic session.
Pollinators for Everyone
Master naturalist Juanita Hummel shares how to help struggling pollinators.
Portrait of an Icon Exhibition at Princeton Public Library
Andre Veloux's Lego art creation, "Portrait of an Icon," which celebrates Greta Thunberg, is on display in the lobby of PPL.
Post Screening Q&A: “The Neutral Ground”
"The Neutral Ground" documents New Orleans’ fight over monuments and America’s troubled romance with the Lost Cause.
PPL Summer Reading Collective Art 2023
A video that includes all the tiles for a mural, decorated by children and teens who completed the Summer Reading Challenge.
Presentation: Art Talk with Liz Cutler
Liz Cutler discusses her exhibit, "Looking Micro, Seeing Macro," of pressed flower art in this virtual presentation.
Presentation: Climate Action Plan Update
Sustainable Princeton gives an update of Princeton's 2019 Climate Action Plan.
Presentation: Expanding Princeton’s Affordable Housing
Presenters explore housing in Princeton through various topics.
Presentation: Land Use and Circulation
Planner Tony Nelessen leads a workshop about planning and designing transportation to be more convenient, healthy and fun.
Presentation: Medicare Workshop
Representatives from Senior Advisors outline how Medicare works and how to avoid common mistakes, and recent changes.
Presentation: Much Ado about Okra Sub – Crops for Climate and Cultural Revitalization
James Beard Award-winner Chris Smith and Tessa L. Desmond discuss okra as a model crop for a resilient approach to agriculture.
Presentation: Patrick McDonnell – A Library and Labyrinth event
Patrick McDonnell talks about his book "Heart to Heart: A Conversation on Love and Hope for Our Precious Planet."
Presentation: Princeton’s Open Spaces – Building Equitable Access, Health and Resilience
Open Space Manager Cindy Taylor is joined by leaders and advocates to speak about current and future open spaces in Princeton.
Presentation: Steve Kornacki and Patrick Murray
National political correspondent Steve Kornacki engages in conversation with Patrick Murray.
Presentation: Sweet Tooth, Bitter Truth
Health and fitness advocate Randie Rubin talks about how eating sugar impacts health and alternatives to satisfy cravings.
Presentation: The 25 Innovations That Define Modern Sports with Sam McCleery
Sam McCleery, an Emmy award winning executive who has been in the forefront of innovation, discusses changes to sports.
Presentation: The Great Backyard Bird Count
Learn how to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count and the importance of large bird counts for conservation.
Presentation: Understanding the Abolition Movement
As Continuing Conversations on Race, organizer and abolitionist Micah Herskind gives a presentation featuring group discussions.
Presentation: What the World Needs Now – More Empathy
Lynne Azarchi and Kathleen Megahan highlight strategies and tactics to promote and instill empathy, kindness and compassion.
Pride Month Art Talk: “Crime Against Nature”
Gwenn Seemel discusses her feminist science picture book to expose the true diversity of natural behaviors.
Princeton Environmental Film Festival: Discussion with Dani Menkin
Dani Menkin, discussions his latest film, Picture of His Life , as part of the 2020 Princeton Environmental Film Festival.
Princeton Environmental Film Festival: Discussion with filmmaker Jon Bowermaster and Jim Waltman
Filmmaker John Bowermaster discusses his two latest documentaries, A Living River and Farmscape Ecology, with Jim Waltman.
Princeton Environmental Film Festival: Discussion with Joshua B. Pribanic and Melissa A. Troutman
Filmmakers Joshua B. Pribanic and Melissa A. Troutman discuss their documentary, Invisible Hand: Who Will Speak for Nature?
Princeton Environmental Film Festival: Discussion with Julie Winokur and Nyheim J. Carter
Julie Winokur, director and producer of The Sacrifice Zone: Life in an Industrial Wasteland, discusses the film.
Princeton Environmental Film Festival: Discussion with Peter Nelson
Peter Nelson, filmmaker and beekeeper, discusses The Pollinators as part of the 2020 Princeton Environmental Film Festival.
Princeton Environmental Film Festival: Discussion with Slater Jewell-Kemker
Slater Jewell-Kemker discusses her latest film, Youth Unstoppable, as part of the 2020 Princeton Environmental Film Festival.
Princeton Environmental Film Festival: Discussion with William McKeever
William McKeever, filmmaker and author, discusses Emperors of the Deep as part of the 2020 Princeton Environmental Film Festival.
Princeton Environmental Film Festival: Observatory Q&A
Hungarian-born astrophysicist Gaspar Bakos and his boys discover a delightful secret world with a $40 motion-sensor camera.
Princeton Festival Lecture Series 2021: Expressions of Love in Opera
A lecture by Harold Kuskin (Evergreen Forum Instructor, former Metropolitan Opera Backstage Tour Guide) for the 2021 season.
Princeton Festival Lecture Series 2021: Opera or Musical? – The Fine Line that Divides Them
An educational lecture by Stuart Holt (Director of School Programs and Community Engagement, Metropolitan Opera Guild)
Princeton Festival Lecture Series 2021: What the Opera Meant to Paris in the 19th Century
An educational lecture by by Marianne Grey (docent, PU Art Museum) for the 2021 season of the annual Princeton Festival.
Princeton Festival Lecture Series 2021: Wine, Women and Song in Opera
An educational lecture by Timothy Urban (adjunct associate professor, Rutgers U.) for the 2021 season of the Princeton Festival.
Princeton Festival Lectures 2021: Profound Harmony and Invention: Music of the Baroque
A lecture by John Burkhalter (artistic director, The Practitioners of Musick) for the Princeton Festival's 2021 season.
Princeton Public Library Expands Express Services
Princeton Public Library reopened all three floors to expand express services during the coronavirus pandemic to provide.
Protect Yourself Online
Daniel Farber Huang will outline steps that you can take to protect yourself from cyber threats and online exploitation.
PSO Soundtracks: A Celebration of Bulgaria
PSO's Music Director Rossen Milanov joins vocalist Mariana Karpatova in an exploration of music of their native Bulgaria.
PSO Soundtracks: Meet the Composers
Composers Gregory Spears and Nina Shekhar join Dan Trueman in conversation about their creative and composition process.
PSO Soundtracks: Music of the Indian Subcontinent with William Harvey and Dibyarka Chatterjee
Composer William Harvey and Tabla musician Dibyarka Chatterjee discuss the history of the Tabla.
PSO Soundtracks: “Picture Perfect”: Music and the Movies
Ross Amico discusses the role of music in film, sharing personal interactions with some of his favorite film scores.
PSO Soundtracks: The Future of Women in Music
Composer Georgia Stitt and Jessica Morel, conductor of the Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra, discuss the future of women in music
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Read Aloud: “Ballad of an American: A Graphic Biography of Paul Robeson” by Sharon Rudahl.
Dr. Joy Barnes-Johnson of Princeton High School presents an abridged reading by Sharon Rudahl for students in ninth grade and up.
Reading: “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”
Community members read an amended version of Frederick Douglass' influential speech, given on July 5, 1852 in Rochester, New York.
Rediscovering the Lost Generation: Inside the World of Shakespeare and Company
Joshua Kotin and and Keri Walsh discuss the Lost Generation and the books they loved.
Reopening by the Book Chapter 2
Returns by the Book: What it means to staff to lend materials as the library reopens during the coronavirus
Reopening by the Book Chapter 3
On Aug. 26, PPL began offering express services after being closed fore 166 days during the coronavirus pandemic.
Reopening by the Book – Prologue and Chapter 1
After closing March 13 because of COVID-19, PPL implements its phased reopening on June 24 by accepting returns.
Research Your Roots: Capturing Your Family History
The Historical Society of Princeton offers guidance and tips to help you use technology to preserve and share family's history.
Robert Freidin on “Adventures in English Syntax”
Robert Freidin's talks about his book "Adventures in English Syntax."
Ruha Benjamin: Concluding Session of Racial Literacy Series
Presented in partnership by Princeton Public Library and Not In Our Town Princeton.
Ruha Benjamin in Conversation with Eddie Glaude Jr.
Princeton Public Library presents a recording of Ruha Benjamin in Conversation with Eddie Glaude Jr.
Ruha Benjamin: Race Unplugged Moving Beyond Sound Bites of Pundits Politicians and Pop Culture
Presented in partnership by Princeton Public Library and Not In Our Town Princeton.
Ruha Benjamin- Reading Reality Developing Racial Literacy for the 21st Century
Presented in Partnership by Princeton Public Library and Not In Our Town Princeton.
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Sculpture Tour with artist Susan Hoenig
Susan Hoenig presents a short tour of her leaf sculptures installed at the Graeber Woods Preserve in Franklin Township, N.J.
September 2022 | Dr. Nathalie Edmond
This presentation is given by clinical psychologist, Dr. Nathalie Edmond.
September 2023 | Fannie Chan Jarvis
Fannie Chan Jarvis of the NJ Division of Civil Rights presents the Community Peacemaker Collaborative Community Mediation Program.
September 2024 | WJHCS Heritage Trail
Shirley Satterfield offers a presentation about the WJHCS Heritage Trail.
Shelia Kohler in Conversation with Joyce Carol Oates
Joyce Carol Oates and Shelia Kohler discuss their newly published novels "Open Secrets" and "Night. Sleep. Death. The Stars."
Shelley Frisch & Noah Isenberg: Billy Wilder on Assignment
Shelley Frisch and Noah Isenberg discuss the English translation of the early writings of screenwriter/director Billy Wilder.
Sheltering in the Place of Privilege: Legacy and Consequences| Reverend Lukata Mjumbe
Lukata Mjumbe exams the realities of race, class, and public health contradictions of the influenza pandemic of 1918 and COVID-19.
Sō Percussion Summer Institute
PPL partners with Sō Percussion to highlight performances by participants of SōSI 2020, a new summer course and online festival.
Special Event: Stand with the Banned Read-Out
Community leaders and advocates of all ages read from banned books in a show of support for communities dealing with censorship.
Stop Motion Animation Club – Fall 2023
View highlights from this club in which students in 4th-6th grades worked together to create stop-motion animation projects.
Struggling for the Soul of Public Education
Elise Boddie discusses the challenges of integration in the North and why school segregation is a threat to public education.
Summer Reading Book Buzz: Featuring the HarperCollins Library Love Fest Team
The Library Love Fest team from HarperCollins shares recently published and upcoming titles to add to your reading list.
Summer Reading Soirée with Ann Hood and Laura Spence-Ash
Ann Hood and Laura Spence-Ash discuss their books and their writing process for the Summer Reading Soiree for 2024.
Sustainable Minds: 15 Minute Neighborhoods
Jon A. Carnegie and Alex Ambrose discuss the concept of the 15-minute neighborhood.
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Talking about Juneteenth
Dawn Wisteria Bates and Community Leaders talking about the history of Juneteenth and its significance in the ongoing struggle.
Tech: Personal Privacy Strategies for Extremely Busy People with Daniel Farber Huang
Learn the steps to reduce outside access to your personal information and other details to begin regaining and protecting privacy.
Tech: Practical Cyber Security for Extremely Busy People
Learn to protect yourself against cybersecurity threats, presented by Daniel Farber Huang and Celeste Huang-Menders.
Tech: Social Media for Authors
Authors will learn the strategies they need to promote themselves and their work online.
The 2020 Ballot: What Do We Want – and Need – to Know
Ingrid Reed hosts a three-session series about this year’s elections. This first one explores the questions on the 2020 ballot.
The Art of a New Library
This 2004 film by Thomas Florek profiles the artists who were commission to create art for the Sands Library Building of PPL.
The Art of a New Library
A 2004 documentary about the creation of public art at Princeton Public Library featuring interviews with artists.
The Community Comes Together for Princeton Public Library
See how community members came together, in less than 24 hours, to share their support for the library with you.
The Creation of the James Webb Telescope
Photographer Chris Gunn and writer Christopher Wanjek discuss their book "Inside the Star Factory".
The Soul of an Entrepreneur: David Sax in conversation with Derek Lidow
David Sax is talks about his newly released "The Soul of an Entrepreneur: Work and Life Beyond the Startup Myth."
Tracy K. Smith and Kevin Young: The African American Poetic Tradition
The renowned poets discuss the African American poetic tradition, read from their works and also read the works of others.
Transforming Lives
Princeton Public Library provides services and programs to over 2,500 visitors every day.
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Uncovering the Trauma of Racism Part 1
Psychologist Nathalie Edmond identifies the causes, symptoms, and impacts of racial trauma and explores strategies for healing.
Uncovering the Trauma of Racism Part 2
Psychologist Nathalie Edmond identifies the causes, symptoms, and impacts of racial trauma and explores strategies for healing.
Understanding Princeton’s African-American History: An Exploration Through Places
Shirley Satterfield offers a Heritage tour of the Witherspoon Jackson neighborhood.
Up Close with Architect Nicholas Garrison
A 2004 interview with architect Nicholas Garrison, who designed the Sands Library Building while working for Hillier Architecture.
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Voices of Princeton: Emily Mann and Mara Isaacs in Conversation
Both reflect on the influence of Princeton on their professional lives, experiences at McCarter Theatre, and the COVID-19 crisis.
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Wetland to Woodland: An exhibition of eco-art works at Princeton Public Library
"Wetland to Woodland,” is an exhibition of recent works by Princeton-based eco-artists Mary Waltham and Susan Hoenig.
What Do the Election Results Mean for New Jersey?
NJ political analyst Ingrid Reed presents an interactive panel discussion about what the election results mean for New Jersey.
What to Watch For As the Ballots are Counted
New Jersey political analyst Ingrid Reed hosts the second discussion in a three-part series about this year’s elections.
Writing During a Pandemic
Ethan Casey and David Howell explore diaries and other personal accounts written over the past year, including their new books.
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Zines and Graphic Novels: Pushing Possibilities of the Form
This session explores the ways in which the form is pushed from the viewpoint of an artist and a writer.