9 SUNDAY, JUNE 24 June 24, 3 p.m. Cranbury Jazz The sextet of mostly Cranbury residents presents favorite jazz standards along with blues and bebop selections. Community Room
MONDAY, JUNE 25
June 26, 7 p.m. Film: “Farmageddon” First-time filmmaker Kristin Canty examines why local food is pricey and hard to find in this documentary about government oversight of the country’s farming and food production. A discussion led by Judith Robinson, Princeton Farmers’ Market manager, and Joe Heckman of the Rutgers Extension Service will follow the screening. Community Room Co-sponsored by the library and Princeton Farmers’ Market.
KIDS June 25, 10 a.m.
Celebrate Eric Carle Story Time Eric Carle, the beloved author and illustrator of children’s books including “The Hungry Caterpillar,” turns 83 today and we will celebrate with a special story time devoted to his books. For children ages 2 to 8 with their grown-ups. Story Room summer reading clubs begins June 20.
garbage in North America are also explored. Community Room Co-sponsored by the library and Sustainable Princeton
SATURDAY, JUNE 23
June 23, 3 p.m. Opera New Jersey Summer Preview Young artists in residence perform some highlights from the summer season and other opera favorites. Community Room Co-sponsored by the library and Opera NJ.
June 25, 7 p.m. Film: “Hugo” This Monday Night at the Movies selection features Sacha Baron Cohen and Ben Kingsley in the story of an orphaned boy who secretly lives in a Paris train station and gets caught up in an adventure when he attempts to repair a mechanical man. 2 hours, 7 minutes. Community Room
TUESDAY, JUNE 26 NEW June 26, 7 p.m.
Books on Tap Book Group Librarian Kristin Friberg leads the discussion of J.R. Moehringer’s memoir “The Tender Bar” at this new book group, which meets at the Nassau Inn’s historic Yankee Doodle Tap Room. The book tells how the patrons of a grand old New York saloon provided fatherhood-by-committee to a young boy during his struggles to become a man. Bring your library card to get $2 and $3 selected beer specials and a 10 percent discount on an appetizer. Yankee Doodle Tap Room, Nassau Inn
June 26, 7 p.m. 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. Princeton Room
Co-sponsored by the library and the Princeton Senior Resource Center’s Next Step: Engaged Retirement and Encore Careers Program.
June 26, 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
June 27, 7 p.m. The Salsa Slam A celebration of all things salsa includes tastings and contest in the library’s Community Room and salsa dancing and demonstrations out on Hinds Plaza. See Feature Story, Page 7.
THURSDAY, JUNE 28
June 28, 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
FRIDAY, JUNE 29 June 29, 7 p.m.
Adam Parker Jazz Trio Pianist Adam Parker-Lavine, right, a Princeton High School alum, leads this trio of collegiate jazz performance majors in a special performance. Part of the Crescendo Musicians on the Rise series. Community Room
SATURDAY, JUNE 30
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27
June 27, 11 a.m. The Buzz Join library staff every Wednesday for an informal chat about books, 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
KIDS June 27, 3 p.m.
Talk: “Hunters of the Night” Live owls and raptors will be featured in this program that teaches children about the creatures’ natural habitats, how they have adapted to our changing environment and more. Community Room
June 30, 2 p.m. Film: “The Phantom Tollbooth” This animated musical film, adapted from the Norman Juster children’s book, tells the story of a bored youngster whose world changes when he drives through a turnpike tollbooth in a toy car. Featuring the voices of Mel Blanc and Hans Conreid. This screening coincides with the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary Warner Bro. animator Chuck Jones, who produced and co-directed “The Phantom Tolllbooth” film Part of the Saturday Family Movie series. 1 hour, 30 minutes. Community Room CALENDAR CONT IN UES ON PAG E 10