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George and Martha Washington. Grownups and siblings are invited to watch. Bring a camera to take a picture of your 18th century silhouette after the show. Participants 8 and older must register from the online events calendar at princetonlibrary.org Community Room
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27
KIDS+ Dec. 27, 2 p.m.
Family Concert: Presley and Melody — This interactive concert of upbeat children’s music features dancing and singing for children and parents. Community Room Dec. 27, 7 p.m. Socrates Café Participants seek wisdom and knowledge through interactive discussion, questioning, and presenting multiple perspectives on topics of interest to the group. Everyone is invited. Conference Room
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 KIDS Dec. 28, 3 p.m.
Winter Fun Puppet Show Friendly puppets sing and tell a fun story about a romp in a winter wonderland. Community Room
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29 KIDS Dec. 29, 3 p.m.
Drop-in Snowman Craft Children 3 years and older and their caregivers are invited to make snowman crafts. Activity Room
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 KIDS+ Dec. 30, 3 p.m.
Almost New Year’s Eve Dance Party — Dance to your favorite music and get ready to ring in the New Year. For children ages 3 and older and caregivers. Community Room
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 The library will close at 1 p.m.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 The library will be closed.
MONDAY, JANUARY 2
Jan. 2, 7:30 p.m. Continuing Conversations on Race Members of Not In Our Town, the Princeton-based interracial and interfaith social action group, facilitate these discussions of race-related issues of relevance to our community and nation. Princeton Room Jan. 2, 7:30 p.m. Mystery Book Group: “The Eagle Catcher” by Margaret Coel The unlikely duo of Father John O’Malley, banished from Boston and sent to the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, and Vicky Holden, an Arapaho lawyer, track down the killer of a tribal chairman. Librarian Gayle Stratton leads the discussion. Quiet Room
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 Jan. 4, 7 p.m. Author Jon Edwards “Sacking the Citadel: The History, Theory and Practice of the Classic Bishop Sacrifice” Four hundred years ago, an Italian chess master discovered an extraordinary bishop sacrifice that often leads to checkmate or a significant material advantage. This book chronicles the history of that idea, what many have come to call the Classic Bishop Sacrifice, from its discovery and formative years through its more complex uses in modern chess. Community Room
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 Jan. 5, 7:30 p.m. Bringing Families Together through Dinner — Janet Giles of Baby Bear’s Porridge will present ideas for easy meal prep, menus, planning, and dinner time solutions to help you find your way back to the family table. Community Room See Feature Story, Page 7
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 KIDS Jan. 7, 11 a.m.
Heads and Tales Club This club is for children in grades 2 and 3 who are reading on their own and would like to discuss what they’re reading. Study Room, third floor
KIDS Jan. 7, 2 p.m.
Word For Word Club Children in grades 4 and 5 are invited to discuss what they’re reading. Study Room, third floor
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 Jan. 8, 2 p.m. Author Leah Ingram “Suddenly Frugal: How to Live Happier & Healthier for Less” In keeping with her objective of helping Americans figure out how to live more on less, the author discusses five frugal New Year’s resolutions that anyone can try and that can add up to big savings overall. Community Room
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 Jan. 10, 7 p.m. Author Kenneth Slawenski “J.D. Salinger: A Life” The author of the Salinger biography will speak and sign copies of his book at the official launch of the paperback edition. Community Room See Feature Story on Page 5
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 KIDS+ Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m.
Origami Club — Anyone interested in the traditional Japanese art of paper folding is invited to meet for 90 minutes of new, often seasonal folding. Beginners are welcome. The club is not just for kids; adults are invited, too. Adults must accompany anyone under age 7. Activity Room
See Feature Story, Page 7
MONDAY, JANUARY 9
Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m. Poetry in the Library Featured poets Gina Larkin and John Larkin will read for 20 minutes each followed by an open mic session. Gina Larkin has been the editor of the Edison Literary Review since its inaugural issue. Her book, “When the Gods Play Hide and Seek,” was published this year. John Larkin is a retired electronic engineer whose poems have been published in the Paterson Literary Review, the Edison Literary Review and more. In addition to the Larkins, this session will showcase a selection of poems from the recently published 10th anniversary issue of the Edison Literary Review, read by contributors. Fireplace Area, second floor
Co-sponsored by the library, the US 1 Poets Cooperative and the Delaware Valley Poets.
Jan. 11, 7 p.m. Film: “Call + Response” From child brothels in Cambodia to the slave brick kilns of rural India, this documentary reveals that in 2009, slave traders made more money than Google, Nike and Starbucks combined. Cornel West, Madeleine Albright and other political and cultural figures offer accounts of the 21st-century slave trade. 1 hour, 26 minutes. Community Room Jan. 11, 7 p.m. Círculo de Lectura — El ruido de las cosas al caer, por Juan Gabriel Vásquez. La exótica fuga y posterior caza de un hipopótamo, último vestigio del imposible zoológico con el que Pablo Escobar exhibía su poder, es la chispa que arranca los mecanismos de la memoria de Antonio Yammara, protagonista y narrador de El ruido de las cosas al caer. Princeton Room Calendar continues on Page 10