4 TUESDAY, MARCH 5
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
March 8, 10 a.m. Programs for Job Seekers For full description, see March 1 entry. Community Room
March 5, 4:30 p.m. Ask the Mac Pros Advice on all things Apple from the Princeton Macintosh Users Group. Technology Center March 5, 7 p.m. Writers Room Group Writers can receive constructive feedback at these sessions, during which participants read their work and members offer suggestions. Works read are usually less than 15 minutes long, so there is time to discuss a number of pieces during each session. While nonfiction has been a focus in the past, fiction writers are welcome. Participants range from published authors to those looking to improve their skills. Princeton Room March 5, 7 p.m. Talk: “Introduction to Your Lifestyle in Retirement” Carol King, director of the Princeton Senior Resource Center’s Next Step programs, offers an introduction to planning for retirement or a major lifestyle change. Options for dealing with change, managing time, identifying passions and volunteering are explored. Conference Room Co-sponsored by the library and the Princeton Senior Resource Center’s Next Step: Engaged Retirement and Encore Careers Program.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 March 6, 10 a.m. Ask the Mac Pros Advice on all things Apple from the Princeton Macintosh Users Group. Technology Center March 6, 5 p.m. Wednesday Writers Workshop Led by Beth Plankey, this group encourages and supports creative writers through group and individual discussion sessions. Princeton Room March 6, 7 p.m. Ask a Lawyer Lawyers will be at the library for free private consultations on immigration and general legal issues. No appointments necessary; service on a first-come, first-served basis. Spanish translators will be available. Conference Room Co-sponsored by the library, the Latin American Task Force, Lutheran Social Ministries, The Princeton Housing Authority and the Mercer County Bar Association.
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Co-sponsored by the library and the Professional Services Group of Mercer County.
WHM March 8, noon Clara Barton
Pat Jordan portrays Civil War nurse and Red Cross founder Clara Barton. Jordan has interpreted Clara Barton at venues throughout the country, including the American Historical Theatre.YWCA Princeton, 59 Paul Robeson Place Co-sponsored by the library and the YWCA Princeton. Funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
American Repertory Ballet previews its upcoming performances on March 7. March 7, noon Michael Graves The renowned architect discusses his work as part of the Spotlight on the Humanities series. Graves was recently appointed by President Obama to serve on the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. Community Room
March 6, 7 p.m. Barry Millington on Wagner The author, a Wagner scholar and chief music critic of the London Evening Standard, discusses his latest book, “The Sorcerer of Bayreuth: Richard Wagner, his Work and his World.” The book was described by the journal Wagner Notes as “an admirably succinct and thoughtful treatment of Wagner.” Community Room
Funded by 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.
Co-sponsored by the library and the Princeton Festival.
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
March 7, 11:30 a.m. Widows Support Group Susan M. Friedman facilitates this group, which meets the first and third Thursday of every month. All widows are welcome, but please call 609.252.2362 to register. Quiet Room
March 7, 7:30 p.m. An Evening with American Repertory Ballet Artistic Director Douglas Martin will discuss his world premiere productions of “The Rite of Spring” and “Romeo and Juliet” during this program, which features ARB dancers performing excerpts from each. There will also be a question-and-answer session. Community Room Co-sponsored by the library and American Repertory Ballet.
SPRING 2013
March 9, 10 a.m. Pi Day Violin Contest Children ages 3-6 are invited to compete in a friendly contest judged by members of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra staff. Participants should come prepared to play one piece for beginning violin. Those who dress like Albert Einstein (who loved children and playing the violin) will get extra credit. Winner receives a prize of $314.15. Community Room Co-sponsored by the library and PiDay Princeton.
March 9, 10:30 a.m. QuickBooks Oria Gonzales, a certified QuickBooks trainer, provides free basic training in the use of QuickBooks. Please register online at scoreprinceton.org. Technology Center Co-sponsored by the library and the Princeton Area Chapter of SCORE.
March 9, 11 a.m. Einstein Look-Alike Contest Our judges will decide who best resembles Einstein at any given age, with winners vying for $314.15 and a bike. Contestants should enter by sending an email to pidayprinceton@gmail.com. Co-sponsored by the library and Princeton Tour Company.
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