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films, music, technology and more. Tell us what you’ve been reading, watching, and listening to, and we’ll keep you in-the-know about new and recommended titles each week. Welcome Desk
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2
KIDS July 26, 7 p.m.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover After a pajama story time, children can leave a stuffed animal friend overnight to have some fun while the library is closed. Each child will receive a photo the next morning when they pick up their animals after 10. Ages 4 and up. Story Room
FRIDAY, JULY 27 KIDS+ July 27, 6:30 p.m.
Game On at Night The popular Friday afternoon, school-year event goes prime time and moves from the third floor to the first. Drop in to play chess, word games including Scrabble, video games and pingpong. All ages welcome. Community Room Co-sponsored by the library and JaZams.
MONDAY, JULY 30
July 31, 7 p.m. Talk: “Hidden in Plain Sight: Off the Beaten Track at the Jersey Shore” Jen Miller, author of “The Jersey Shore: Atlantic City to Cape May,” will discuss some unusual attractions to be found along the New Jersey coastline. The Collingswood-based freelance writer has been published in a variety of publications, including The New York Times and Salon.com. Part of the Off the Beaten Track travel series. Community Room July 31, 7 p.m. Doing Good While Doing Well Carol King of Princeton Senior Resource Center leads this session on using your skills, knowledge and experience in an encore career. Fireplace Area, second floor Co-sponsored by the library and PSRC’s Next Step: Engaged Retirement & Encore Careers Program.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1
July 30, 7 p.m. Film: “Super 8” Steven Spielberg produced this story of a group of friends who witness a train crash while making a Super 8 movie and soon suspect it was not an accident. Unusual disappearances and inexplicable events follow, and the local deputy attempts to uncover the truth, which is more terrifying than any of them could have imagined. Part of the Monday Night at the Movies series. 1 hour, 52 minutes. Community Room July 30, 2 and 7 p.m. Campfire Songs and Games Join us around an indoor “campfire” for fun summer songs and games. Ages 6 and up. Story Room
stronger game. Opening, middle and end-game tactics will be covered. All ages welcome. Registration required at princetonlibrary.org. Participation limited to 20. Conference Room
August 1, 11 a.m. The Buzz Join library staff every Wednesday for an informal chat about books,
August 2, 11 a.m. Princeton Farmers’ Market Seasonal produce, flowers, crafts and a variety of edibles from local farmers and artisans are for sale at this weekly five-hour event, which features live music at 12:30 p.m. Hinds Plaza
NEW August 2, 7 p.m. August 1, 4 p.m. Chess for Beginners David Hua, who led the Princeton High School chess team to the top high school award in the U.S. Amateur Team Tournament, presents the basics of the game. Identifying pieces and how they move and opening strategies will be covered. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. Please register at princetonlibrary.org. Participation limited to 20. Conference Room August 1, 7 p.m. Chess for Intermediate and Advanced Players David Hua, who led the Princeton High School chess team to the top high school award in the U.S. Amateur Team Tournament, helps those who want to develop a
“My Week With Marilyn,” screening Aug. 3, is part of a series marking the 50th anniversary of the actress’s death SUMMER 2012
PPL Story Slam: Personal Stories of Bad Dates Ah, true love. On the quest to discover it, we have all experienced that important rite of passage, a bad date. Whether a blind set-up, a chance encounter, an Internet match, a speed date, they all left us wanting … to leave. Join us for an evening of sharing personal stories of these unforgettable moments in time. Participants will each have 5 minutes in front of the mic to tell their prepared, original stories. Take the stage or support our tellers by listening in the audience. Author Don Lafferty will emcee and novelists John Calu and David Hart will participate. Community Room
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3
August 3, 4 p.m. Film: “The Prince and the Showgirl” The screening of this 1957 classic comedy co-starring Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier (who also served as director and producer) is the first of four films starring or about the tragic film star being shown at the library to mark the 50th anniversary of her death on Aug. 5, 1962. Monroe plays an American showgirl who creates an international incident when she falls for a European prince. 1 hour, 56 minutes. Community Room August 3, 7 p.m. Film: “My Week with Marilyn” This 2011 film starring Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe depicts the making of “The Prince and CALENDAR CONT IN UES ON PAG E 15