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Nov. 1, 11 a.m. Princeton Farmers’ Market Seasonal produce from local farmers, flowers, crafts and a variety of edibles are available at this weekly market. Hinds Plaza Nov. 1, 7 p.m. Gente Y Cuentos In discussing Latin American short stories in Spanish, participants recount their personal experiences and how they relate to the characters in the story. Conference Room
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Meg Cox KIDS+ Nov. 2, 7 p.m. Family Game and Fun Night The staff of JaZams will demonstrate a variety of new board games for families to play along with some classis games. Meg Cox, author of “The Book of New Family Traditions,” will be on hand to give ideas, and cookies will be served. Community Room
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Nov. 3, 9 a.m. Public Forum: “College Towns” Members of Princeton Future, a citizens advisory group concerned with planning and development, host a discussion related to growth in college towns. Community Room
Co-sponsored by the library and Princeton Future.
TEENS Nov. 3, 2 p.m.
Game On! This special weekend edition of Game On! is being held on International Games Day. Bonuses to be announced. Community Room
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Nov. 4, 2 p.m. Diwali Celebration Immerse yourself in the culture of India at this special presentation on Diwali. Participate in traditonal dances, wear Indian clothes, make a craft, listen to stories and enjoy visual displays. Community Room
Nov. 4, 4 p.m. ESL Class Speakers of world languages who are learning English as a second language are invited to these two-hour classes. Conference Room
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Nov. 7, 5:30 p.m. NaNoWriMo To celebrate National Novel Writing Month, members of the Wednesday Writers Workshop invite everyone to join in the challenge of writing 50,000 words by Nov. 30. NaNoWriMo is a national effort and is believed to be the world’s largest writing challenge and nonprofit literary crusade. Princeton Room
Co-sponsored by the library and St. Paul’s Church.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. Mystery Book Group: “Killed at the Whim of a Hat” by Colin Cotterill Librarian Gayle Stratton leads a discussion of the book about crime reporter Jimm Jurree, who thinks her career has come to an end when family responsibilities force her to move to rural Southern Thailand. The unearthing of a skeleton and a recent murder prove her wrong as she sets out to make the most of the situation. Quiet Room Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Film and Discussion: “The American Experience: Woodrow Wilson, Part I” The PBS documentary will be screened as part of a communitywide celebration of the 100th anniversary of Wilson’s election as president. Princeton resident and Wilson biographer John Perry Leavell, emeritus professor of history at Drew University, will lead a postscreening discussion. 1 hour, 25 minutes. Community Room
Nov. 7, 7 p.m. Panel Discussion: “Social Media for Authors” Social media marketing expert Don Lafferty moderates a panel of local authors, including Chris Illuminati, Robert Odegaard and Scott Morgan, who will share how they have successfully used social media to promote their books. Community Room Nov. 7, 7 p.m. Citizenship Exam Prep Class See Oct. 3 entry for full description. Conference Room Co-sponsored by the library and The Latin American Task Force.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Nov. 5, 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
Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m. Fiction Book Group: “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford Librarian Kristin Friberg leads a discussion of this debut novel about a widower, his father and his first love. The heartwarming story is set in Seattle and a Japanese-American internment camp during World War II. Conference Room Nov. 8, 11 a.m. Princeton Farmers’ Market Seasonal produce from local farmers, flowers, crafts and a variety of edibles are available at this weekly market. Hinds Plaza
Co-sponsored by the library and Not In Our Town Princeton.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Nov. 6, 7 p.m. Election Night at the Library The community will gather to watch the results of the presidential election and hear tallies from Princeton’s first consolidated election, with expert commentary from policy analyst Ingrid Reed. Community Room
Nov. 8, noon Architect Robert Geddes The architect, urbanist and dean emeritus of the Princeton School of Architecture discusses his new book, “Fit: An Architect’s Manifesto,” about architecture and society. Geddes argues that buildings, landscapes and cities should be
designed to fit their purpose, place and future possibilities. Geddes will lead a walking tour of Princeton University following his talk. Part of the Spotlight on the Humanities: Architecture series. Community Room
Co-sponsored by the library and Princeton University Press. 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.
Nov. 8, 7 p.m. Gente Y Cuentos In discussing Latin American short stories in Spanish, participants recount their personal experiences and how they relate to the characters in the story. Conference Room
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 KIDS Nov. 9, 4 p.m.
Let’s Dance Join the fun as we spin favorite tunes from the ‘60s through today to get the preschool set (and their parents) moving at this popular monthly program. Community Room Nov. 9, 7 p.m. One Hit Wonders Music trivia fans can show off their knowledge and vie for prizes at this event featuring music by Pi Fight. The band will play songs by one-hit wonders as participants fill in trivia forms. Prizes provided by the Princeton Record Exchange. Community Room
Co-sponsored by the library and Princeton Record Exchange.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m. QuickBooks Oria Gonzales, a certified QuickBooks trainer, provides free basic training in the use of QuickBooks. Class is limited to eight participants. Registration for the monthly workshop is required at www.scoreprinceton.org. Technology Center Co-sponsored by the library and the Princeton Area Chapter of SCORE.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Nov. 11, 3 p.m. Lecture in Song: Fred Miller In observance of Veterans Day, pianist and vocalist Miller presents a musical history program titled “America at War.” Community Room CALENDAR CONT IN UES ON PAG E 15
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