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that he, too, would become a coal miner, Hickam perseveres and sets off on a path toward college and a career as a NASA engineer. 1 hour, 48 minutes. Community Room
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 NEW SERIES Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m.
TEENS Dec. 2, 7 p.m.
A Cappella Night The library extends its regular Friday hours for this annual event featuring vocal groups from high schools in Princeton. The event is open only to students attending Princeton high schools, and it will be chaperoned by library and Corner House staff. Community Room Co-sponsored by the library and Corner House. Funding is provided by the Princeton Alcohol and Drug Alliance, through the Mercer County Office on Addiction Services and the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Dec. 3, 2 p.m. Folk Tales from Afar Princeton University students will read stories and tales that originated in faraway lands. Series continues biweekly through Februrary. Story Room
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
Dec. 4, 2 p.m. Discover Korea — Learn about Korean culture during this program that includes two brief documentary films: one that illustrates Korea’s early artistic and cultural achievements and one that shows its industrial accomplishments since the Korean War. A Korean wedding ceremony featuring traditional dress will be demonstrated followed by a feast including favorites such as kimchi, bibimbap, jeon and more. Presented by members of the Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project, the program is limited to 80 participants, ages 8 and older. Please register at the online events calendar at princetonlibrary.org. Community Room Co-sponsored by the library and the Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project.
Talk: “Appetizers and Desserts for the Holiday Season” Frank and Anna D’Angelo, of D’Angelo Italian Market, show how to prepare simple but tasty appetizers and delicious desserts for any holiday gathering. Participants will get a chance to ask questions and sample the final product. Please register using the online events calendar at princetonlibrary.org. Part of the Flavors of Princeton series. Community Room
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7
The McCarter Live at the Library series returns Dec. 13 with a panel discussion of the upcoming production of “Gatz.” See Page 6.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m. Book Discussion: “Prince Among Slaves” — Terry Alford will lead this discussion of his book “Prince Among Slaves: The True Story of an African Prince Sold into Slavery in the American South,” a biography first published in 1986 and recently made into a documentary film. This discussion, limited to 16 participants, precedes a 6:30 p.m. screening and discussion of the film. Please register at the online events calendar at princetonlibrary.org. Conference Room Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m. Film and Community Dialogue: “Prince Among Slaves” — This compelling documentary tells the story of Abdul Rahman, an African prince who was sold into slavery in the American South in 1788. The Best Documentary winner at the 2007 Black Film Festival is based on the biography written by Terry
Alford and explores the global nature of slavery and the role and identity of Muslims in early America. Alford will be present for the screening and will introduce keynote speaker, Kwame Anthony Appiah of Princeton University who will give commentary and lead a question and answer session. Refreshments will be served. Community Room Co-sponsored by the library, Unity Productions and Not In Our Town Princeton. Funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. Mystery Book Group: “Fer-de-Lance” by Rex Stout Meet Nero Wolfe, an obese, arrogant, eccentric, hard-boiled private detective and his assistant, Archie Goodwin, in this classic mystery originally published in 1934.
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Dec. 7, 7 p.m. Getting College Right Elizabeth Hamblet, a learning disabilities specialist, speaks to students, parents and teachers about how students with disabilities can make a successful transition from high school to college. Hamblet has experience in a variety of educational settings and advises professionals and families about the changes they will find in disability services and accommodations moving from high school to college. Conference Room
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m. Fiction Book Group: “So Much for That” by Lionel Shriver Shep Knacker’s plan to use the million dollars from the sale of his handyman business to retire to a tropical island receives a blow when his wife is diagnosed with a rare cancer. This deeply resonant novel looks at America’s health care system and poses the disturbing moral question: How much is one life worth? Conference Room Dec. 8, 11 a.m. Holiday Farmers’ Market Local farmers and crafters will present special edible and decorative delights in time for the winter holidays during this five-hour event. Community Room Dec. 8, 7 p.m. Film: “The Way We Get By” Three of a group of senior citizens who have greeted more than Calendar continues on Page 6