connections The Princeton Public Library Magazine FALL 2014
connections The Princeton Public Library Magazine
2014 Princeton Children’s Book Festival Poster by Dan Yaccarino
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ibraries are so much better than they used to be. All you need to do is flip through the pages of Connections to see what’s in store for you when you visit the Library this fall. Aside from the wonderful authors, speakers, artists and musicians who will be here in the next three months we’ve launched a new discussion series focusing on critical issues that shaped and continue to shape our society. Discussion topics related to justice, ethics, civil rights, the right to die, universal health care, purposeful retirement, and the challenges of long-term unemployment are sure to generate lively debate. But our library is more than programs, discussions and great collections. It’s about the spectacular service you receive in person, on the phone or when you use our e-library resources. As I walk through the library every day, I see people not only consuming knowledge but creating knowledge and content, a radical shift from the days when information was difficult to find. Our library is everywhere, there when you need it with Brainfuse’s online tutoring service to help tackle the hardest homework problem, for a Hoopla movie you can download when you find it’s too late to get to the library, for help from HeritageQuest.com finding a long lost branch of your family tree, to the amazing selection of ebooks and audio books in the PrincetonOverdrive collection. Our staff is here to welcome and assist you 74 hours a week but our library never closes at princetonlibrary.org.
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NEWS & NOTES Busy Friends You would think that with the Beyond Words benefit and the Annual Book Sale on the calendar for fall (See Pages 18-19), the Friends of the Library would put their other popular fund-raisers on hiatus. No chance. Evenings With Friends kicks off Sept. 18 with MacArthur genius grant recipient Matias Zaldarriaga in a talk titled “Deciphering the Beginnings of the Universe: Latest Theories and Controversies.” The series continues in December, when Jacob Shapiro of the Woodrow Wilson School discusses “Violent Politics.” Both Evenings begin at 6:30 and the $50 admission includes light supper and drinks. The Friends will be taking a road trip to New York on Oct. 1. The daylong Excursion With Friends will include a bus ride to the city, a walking tour of Art Deco Midtown, lunch and a private Art Deco tour of Radio City Music Hall. Tickets are $140. For details on all these events, and to order, visit princetonlibrary.org/friends. Proceeds benefit the library. Knit for Others Our Knit for Others program continues this fall with a slightly different focus. A smaller focus, that is, with a specific request for knitted and crocheted items in newborn through size 6. Pieces in other sizes will be gratefully accepted, too, of course. As always, items will be collected from September through December and displayed on a clothesline behind the Welcome Desk. The items will then be distributed to local organizations for those in need. Something fishy Customers of all ages have been delighted by the return of the saltwater reef aquarium on our third floor, but none seem happier than our littlest visitors. Once again, they’re making a beeline from the elevator to the viewing platform in front of the 300-gallon tank. From clown fish, to a hippo tang to a beautiful Moorish Idol, many of the fish are the ones depicted in the Disney film “Finding Nemo.” There are some pretty corals and sea anemones, too. Our librarians have a picture key if you’re wondering about a particular specimen in the tank, funds for which were provided by the Friends of the Library. Striving for sustainability You may have noticed that efforts have begun to decrease our carbon footprint and increase the library’s sustainability. Motion sensors that ensure the new low-flow faucets are not left running and lights are turned off, and high efficiency dualflushing systems, have been installed in our rest rooms. The lights in our stairwells, administrative offices, conference and study rooms have been replaced with more energy efficient LED bulbs that also shut off automatically when a room is unoccupied. These first steps are part of our ongoing mission to become a better global citizen by using resources efficiently and operating in the most environmentally responsible manner possible.
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An illustrator’s message:
UNPLUG
In creating the poster for this year’s Princeton Children’s Book Festival, Dan Yaccarino focused on tech balance
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isitors to the Princeton Children’s Book Festival Saturday, Sept. 20, will find more than 80 of the most acclaimed authors and illustrators in children’s literature gathered on Hinds Plaza. One of the largest of its kind on the East Coast, the festival is a chance for face-to-face interaction between young readers and the creators of their favorite books. It takes place, rain or shine, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Among returning authors/illustrators to the book festival is Dan Yaccarino, who created the poster for this year’s event. In addition to writing and illustrating more than three dozen children’s books, Yaccarino is the creator and producer of the Nickelodeon series “Oswald” and “Willa’s Wild Life” and is the character designer behind “The Backyardigans.” The poster features the character Doug from Yaccarino’s “Doug Unplugged,” a funny picture book with an important message about unplugging from technology now and again to experience life firsthand. “I approached it in a few ways,” Yaccarino said about the poster. “First, I wanted to deliver the message of reading BOOKS and not turning to electronic devices. It’s not that I’m against technology, because I’m not. I use my computer and smartphone every day. I even use a computer to create a portion of the art for my books. The message I want to deliver is balance. There’s a time for technolog y like computers and there’s a time to unplug from them. We should work, learn, and play using both, not just one. “As an illustrator, I wanted to deliver this message in the best visual way I could, and make it as simple as possible, which is my approach to my books (both the art and text). I wanted it to also be
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appealing as a graphic image that would catch your eye from a distance. My hope is that at first, it’s fun to look at, but then if you look a little longer, you absorb the message.” Yaccarino, who grew up in New Jersey and has been part of the Princeton Children’s Book Festival in the past, is looking forward to this year’s event. “Princeton is a beautiful town and I’m looking forward to my next visit,” he said. “I’m also looking forward to meeting my readers, as well as seeing my children’s book friends. “Doug Unplugs on the Farm,” a second book about the adventures of the little robot who learns from interacting with the world around him, was released during the summer. “I thought it would be fun to take the robot out of the city and see what happens in the country. I love drawing animals, so it was a lot of fun for me to draw them for the next Doug book. I don’t think I’ll run out of ideas or ever get tired of creating stories for him. He’s such a fun character and I don’t think the message of unplugging once in a while will ever get old. In fact, I think it may need to be expressed even more in the future.” Yaccarino also wrote and illustrated a novel for middle school readers called “Zorgoochi Intergalactic Pizza: Delivery of Doom” that’s coming out at the end of September. “I’m really excited about venturing into entirely new territory,” he said. “It’s been a dream of mine to write a humorous sci-fi novel and after many years, it’s finally here. I guess I’ll have to come up with more dreams.” Princeton Children’s Book Festival I Saturday, Sept. 20 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. I Hinds Plaza
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BOOK GROUP SPOTLIGHT
BOOK GROUPS MYSTERY BOOK GROUP
Led by librarian Gayle Stratton; Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Quiet Room Sept. 8, “The Andalucian Friend” by Alexander Soderberg Oct. 6, “The Cuckoo’s Calling” by Robert Galbraith, aka JK Rowling Nov. 3, “The Hangman’s Daughter” by Oliver Potzsch
The members of Book Club #87.
Marlaine Lockheed of Book Club #87 answered these questions with input from the group’s other members.
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When was the group established and who were the original members? How many members are there? The group was established in 1985 with about 20 members, some of whom had been members of an earlier “rap group.” Of the original group, three members remain: Phyllis Kane, Vicky Bergman and Fay Abelson. Currently we have 15 members, who range in age from their early 40s to their early 90s.
BLACK VOICES BOOK GROUP
Where and how often does your group meet? We meet on the first Monday evening of each month, generally in Princeton, for about 2 hours. The meeting location rotates among the members, who outdo themselves in providing an assortment of desserts.
Led by librarian Kristin Friberg; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Conference Room Sept. 11, “The Ocean at the End of the Lane” by Neil Gaiman Oct. 9, “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr Nov. 13, “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt Thursdays, 7 p.m., Princeton Room Sept. 11, “Americanah” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Oct. 9, “Twelve Years a Slave” by Solomon Northrup as told to and edited by David Wilson Nov. 13, “Dispatches from Freedom Summer: Ghosts of Greenwood,” a ProPublica article by Nicole Hannah-Jones and “The Voices of Freedom Summer,” an NPR podcast series
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Co-sponsored by the library, Delaware Valley Poets and the U.S. 1 Poets’ Cooperative. Readings followed by open-mic session. Fireplace Area , second floor Gerald Stern Monday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m. Stern is the author of 16 books of poetry, including, most recently, “In Beauty Bright” and “Save the Last Dance” as well as “This Time: New and Selected Poems,” which won the 1998 National Book Award. Stern was awarded the 2005 Wallace Stevens Award by the Academy of American Poets. His new book of poems “Divine Nothingness” will be released in November. Community Room Daisy Fried and Jake Crist Monday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m. Fried is the author of “Women’s Poetry: Poems and Advice,” named by Library Journal as one of the five best books of 2013; and “My Brother is Getting Arrested Again,” a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. Crist’s poems have appeared in several. He was a finalist for a 2012 Ruth Lilly Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation, and is a recent recipient of a fellowship from the MacDowell Colony. Fireplace Area , second floor Mark Doty Monday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Doty’s “Fire to Fire: New and Selected Poems” won the National Book Award for Poetry in 2008. His eight books of poems and four books of nonfiction prose have won numerous awards. Community Room
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What kind of books do you usually read and how are they chosen? We generally read novels, but have included short story collections and some nonfiction books as well (notably “Behind the Beautiful Forevers” by Katherine Boo, “The End of Your Life Book Club” by Will Schwalbe, and “The Hare with Amber Eyes” by Edmund de Wall). The member who is hosting the discussion selects the book, although we all make suggestions. We have been reading more international fiction and authors representing the diversity of the U.S. population. Just for fun, last year we re-read “The Feminine Mystique” by Betty Friedan on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Are your meetings informal or do you follow a format? The hostess (yes, we are all women) calls the group to order and often summarizes recent reviews of the book. Additional information is provided about the author, particularly when he or she is not well known. A bit of time is given over to “housekeeping,” in which the volunteer coordinator (Marlaine Lockheed) reminds the group about the upcoming books and venues, ensuring that the volunteer library contact person (Fay Abelson) can submit our requests to the Princeton Public Library in a timely fashion. What have you gained from being part of the group? We find that being in the group means that we read authors and genres that we would not necessarily have chosen individually, often providing new insights into previously unfamiliar parts of the world and the life experiences of those who live there. What is the group reading now? “The Luminaries” by Eleanor Catton. What else would you like to say about your group? Our group is an unusually warm group of women who have created a small community that is quite supportive of each other, particularly when our members are faced with personal challenges and illness. We have a “Sunshine Fund” and a volunteer flower lady (until recently Betty Fleming, now Nicky Katz) who delivers flowers to members, as appropriate. We have a love of books, of humor and of kindness, which makes our evenings very special. Those of us who attend the PPL Benefit usually sit together.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS AUTHORS Benedict Carey Thursday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m. The author and New York Times columnist discusses his recent book “How We Learn” in the inaugural event in the Gould Lecture Series. In the book, the award-winning science reporter sifts through decades of education research and landmark studies to uncover the truth about how our brains absorb and retain information. Community Room
The Gould Lecture Series is made possible through the generosity of Kenneth and Audrey Gould.
Melody Moezzi Friday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week, the author discusses and reads from her critically acclaimed memoir “Haldol and Hyacinths: A Bipolar Life,” which interweaves her experiences with both clinical and cultural bipolarity. Moezzi is an Iranian-American attorney and activist and a blogger for The Huffington Post who has also written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Christian Science Monitor, The Guardian, Al Arabiya, The Yale Journal for Humanities in Medicine and many other outlets. Community Room
Co-sponsored by the library and the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
James M. McPherson Monday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and American Civil War historian discusses his latest book “Embattled Rebel: Jefferson Davis as Commander in Chief.” McPherson is the George Henry Davis ’86 Professor Emeritus of United States History at Princeton University. He received the 1989 Pulitzer Prize for his book “Battle Cry of Freedom.” Community Room Yannick Grannec in Conversation with John W. Dawson Monday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m. The author discusses “Goddess of Small Victories,” her best-selling debut novel about the life, marriage and legacy of Kurt Gödel, the recently deceased mathematician at the Institute of Advanced Study. When Anna Roth, the daughter of two Princeton mathematicians, is given the task of befriending Adele in order to retrieve Godel’s documents from her, Adele begins to trust her and opens the gates of her memory. What emerges is the epic story of a genius who could never quite find his place in the world and the determination of the woman who loved him. Dawson is professor of mathematics, emeritus at Pennsylvania State University at York and is an internationally recognized authority on the life and work of Kurt Gödel. From 1982 to 1984, he cataloged Gödel’s papers at the Institute for Advanced Study and afterward served as a co-editor of Gödel’s Collected Works. Community Room Elin Hilderbrand Thursday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. The author, best known for her summery novels set on Nantucket, talks about the newly released “Winter Street,” a novel about coming home for the holidays and her first book with a Nantucket winter setting. Community Room
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FEATURED SERIES AND EVENTS SPOTLIGHT ON THE HUMANITIES: JUSTICE, ETHICS AND PUBLIC LIFE
The series explores issues related to public life in an increasingly complex and global society. The 90-minute talks will be held in the library’s Community Room. The series is co-sponsored by the library and 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. Peter Singer Wednesday, Sept. 17, noon The series opens with the Princeton University professor’s overview of his latest research regarding global ethics. His upcoming book, tentatively titled “Doing the Most Good,” is based on the text of the Castle Lectures he gave in 2013 at Yale University, on the topic of Effective Altruism. Singer is the Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics in the University Center for Human Values. Community Room Ann K. Buchholtz: Boxed Out of Employment Wednesday, Oct. 22, noon This talk examines the ethical implications and societal impact when people are excluded from the workforce after being released from incarceration. Buchholtz is professor of leadership and ethics and research director of the Institute for Ethical Leadership at Rutgers University. Peter Singer
Morton Winston: Human Rights and Social Justice Tuesday, Nov. 18, noon Chairman of the department of philosophy and religion at The College of New Jersey, Winston is a human rights activist specializing in human rights theory, applied ethics, cognitive science and philosophy of technology. Community Room
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The Quest for Justice in the American Revolution Friday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Historian Tom Fleming’s lecture kicks off the weekend-long Princeton Area Six Historic Sites NJ 350th Celebration. One of the foremost historians of the American Revolution, Fleming is the author of “Now We Are Enemies, the Story of Bunker Hill,” a 50th-anniversary edition of which was published in 2010. His most recent book is “The Intimate Lives of the Founding Fathers.” Community Room Black Soldiers in the American Revolution Sunday, Sept. 28, 5 p.m. Author Arthur Lefkowitz’s lecture closes out the weekend-long Princeton Area Six Historic Sites NJ 350th Celebration. His award-winning books include “The Long Retreat,” “George Washington’s Indispensable Men,” “The American Turtle Submarine, the Best Kept Secret of the American Revolution,” and others. His latest book is “Benedict Arnold in the Company of Heroes.” Lefkowitz is a member of the Board of Governors of the American
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A Nov. 16 appearance by civil rights activist Bob Moses highlights a series devoted to Freedom Summer. Details on Pages 8 and 9.
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African-Americans during the summer of 1964 in Mississippi. He will speak at the opening reception of “Risking Everything: A Freedom Summer Exhibit for Students” at John Witherspoon Middle School.
In addition to our lunchtime speaker series, Spotlight on the Humanities: Justice, Ethics and Public Life, which explores ethical issues related to life in a global society, there will be a screening and panel discussion of “How to Die in Oregon.” The film examines issues surrounding the administering of medication that will hasten death to terminally ill patients. New Jersey is among seven states with pending legislation on the topic.
“We are honored and excited to host this important exhibit from the Wisconsin Historical Society in Princeton during the 2014 Freedom Summer commemoration in conjunction with so many community partners,” said Janie Hermann, public programming librarian. “Last year, the library put the focus on the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, and this exhibit and related Freedom Summer programs continue that conversation.” The exhibit has toured major museums and libraries in U.S. cities throughout 2014, and Princeton is its only stop in New Jersey.
November’s series of events related to the Freedom Summer exhibit is central to the library’s issues-related programming and includes an appearance by educator and civil rights activist Bob Moses. Moses was instrumental in organizing the pivotal voter-registration campaign for
Issues-related programming will continue during the winter with Currents: Community Conversations, a new series about complex social issues including immigration and Second Amendment rights. The series will include author appearances, films, lectures, guided discussions and more.
s our Enrichment pages suggest, the library’s programming this fall reflects an expanded focus on the issues that shaped, and continue to shape, society today. Civil rights, justice and ethics in public life, and matters related to death and dying will be explored through lecture series, panel discussions, film and more.
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Princeton Area Six Historic Sites NJ 350th Celebration activities will be held throughout the weekend at Princeton Battlefield State Park/Clarke House, Morven, Updike Farm, Drumthwacket, Bainbridge House and Rockingham. For more information, see visitprinceton.org. Co-sponsored by the library and the Princeton Battlefield Society and made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
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“Person, Place, Thing” Radio Taping: An Interview with Paul Muldoon and Jean Hanff Korelitz Monday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m. Randy Cohen interviews the poet and novelist, who are married, for his public radio program where guests are asked to speak about a person, a place and a thing they find meaningful rather than about themselves. Cohen won multiple Emmy awards as a writer for “Late Night With David Letterman” and for 12 years wrote “The Ethicist” column for The New York Times Magazine. Community Room Alan Chimacoff Art Talk Thursday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m. The photographer and architect talks about “Princeton Underground 2020,” a series of photographs that illustrates his belief that Princeton needs to put utility wiring underground in order to avoid continual power outages and telephone poles overloaded with wires, cables, splice boxes, light fixtures, cell booster boxes and more. The photographs are on display on the library’s second floor Reference Gallery through Jan. 4, 2015. Community Room
FREEDOM SUMMER SERIES Photographs by Alan Chimacoff will be in the Reference Gallery through Jan. 4.
Bob Moses organizing Freedom Summer volunteers at Western College for Women, now part of Miami University of Ohio, in 1964.
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Co-sponsored by the library, Not In Our Town Princeton, Princeton Public Schools, Princeton University and the Princeton Garden Theatre. Talk and Exhibit Opening Featuring Bob Moses Sunday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m. Educator and civil rights activist Bob Moses launches the library’s Freedom Summer programs with a talk at John Witherspoon Middle School about his role in the 1964 campaign to register African-Americans in Mississippi to vote. Moses was one of the most influential black leaders of the civil rights movement. He initiated and organized voter registration drives, sit-ins, and Freedom Schools for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. He helped to lead the Council of Federated Organizations into the Mississippi Summer Project, now known as Freedom Summer. He runs the Algebra Project, which strives to improve math education in poor communities. He is the co-author of “Racial Equations: Civil Rights From Mississippi to the Algebra Project.” A reception and viewing of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s exhibit “Risking Everything: A Freedom Summer Exhibit for Students,” follows in the school’s Learning Commons. The exhibit, featuring photographs, manuscripts and other materials that document the work of the Freedom Summer volunteers, will be on view at the school through Nov. 21 before moving to the Princeton University campus. John Witherspoon Middle School, Walnut Lane
ENRICHMENT Freedom Summer Panel Discussion Thursday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. A panel of Princeton residents and others from the local area who participated in Freedom Summer and civil rights events in 1964 share their memories. The panel will be moderated by Shirley Satterfield and members of Not In Our Town Princeton. Community Room Film: “Freedom Summer” Sunday, Nov. 23, 1 p.m. Director Stanley Nelson captures the volatile months of the summer of 1964 when Robert Moses of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating committee developed a campaign to bring a thousand volunteers – primarily enthusiastic young white supporters – to Mississippi to encourage African-American voter registration, provide education and convene a more representative delegation to attend the Democratic National Convention. 1 hour 53 minutes. Community Room
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT Panel Discussion: Monarch Butterflies, Species in Crisis Thursday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m. A panel of experts will explore the crisis facing the monarch butterfly, why it is facing possible extinction, and what can be done to save it. Community Room
Co-sponsored by the library and the Sierra Club.
Sustainable Princeton Great Ideas Breakfast: Complete Streets to Complete Princeton Thursday, Oct. 30, 8:30 a.m. The American love affair with driving is well documented, and as a result, our streets were built mainly with cars in mind. Although walking and biking offer substantial benefits in terms of health and sustainability, many of our daily activities are still dependent on automobiles, and more children are being driven to school than ever before. What are the barriers to increasing walking or biking as a way of getting around in Princeton? Is the Complete Streets program an option for our town? What is being done to make it simple and safe for kids to walk to school? Join us for a discussion on sharing the road with cyclists, motorists, and pedestrians. A zero-waste, fair-trade breakfast will be served. Community Room
Co-sponsored by the library and Princeton’s Green CORE (Community Outreach and Residential Engagement).
The Affordable Care Act: Get the Facts and Get Enrolled Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. In advance of the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period, Nov. 15 to Feb. 15, this session includes information on how to navigate the healthcare.gov website, and how to enroll for health insurance. Representatives from the three New Jersey insurance companies who are participating in the marketplace will be on hand to answer questions. The library will offer two sessions during the open enrollment period: Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 4-8 p.m. where certified application counselors will assist with enrollment and applications. Community Room
Co-sponsored by the library, Princeton Human Services and Health Department and Enroll America. www.princetonlibrary.org
RETIREMENT/SENIOR TALKS
Talks are co-sponsored by the library and the Princeton Senior Resource Center’s Next Step: Engaged Retirement and Encore Careers Program. Finding Love in Midlife: Dating Success Tips for People Over 50 Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m. Dating coach and Internet dating expert Gayle Crist, author of “How I Met My Second Husband Online at Age 50,” shares various places and ways to meet like-minded people your age for dating. Learn about singles activities and hobby groups to try as well as online dating sites geared toward people over 50. Since 2005, Gayle Crist Gayle has helped hundreds of Baby Boomers navigate the 21st-century world of dating more easily and successfully. Bring all your dating questions and expect an informative, interactive talk and discussion. Community Room Finding the Right Volunteer Opportunity Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m. Carol King of the Princeton Senior Resource Center discusses matching volunteer opportunity to the personal and professional goals of seniors, and how volunteering leads to new skills and relationships. Conference Room What You Need to Know About Medicare Tuesday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. A representative of New Jersey State Health Insurance Program talks about Medicare basics including eligibility, enrolling, Medicare Parts A, B, C, Medicare prescription drug coverage and costs. Fireplace Area, second floor Writing Your Ethical Will Tuesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. Carol King discusses preparing an Ethical Will, a document designed to pass ethical values from one generation to the next, allowing seniors to leave their stories, values, family histories, memories and advice to future generations. Conference Room Retirement and Income Taxes Tuesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. Martha Ferrari provides an understanding of the effect of retirement on income taxes. The discussion will include how income tax is calculated, why knowing your personal tax rate is important, and some useful strategies. Ferrari is a CPA and fee-only CFP, with a practice in retirement planning, trust and estate administration and taxation. Community Room Mindful Aging Thursday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. We’ll look at some of our own beliefs and assumptions about what it means to grow old. We will examine current cultural images and compare them to our own experiences; and, through this process, begin to explore possibilities for this stage of life. Conference Room ENRICHMENT SECTION CONTINUES ON PAGE 20
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FALL FILM HIGHLIGHTS
“How to Die in Oregon“
“The Internet’s Own Boy”
“Music From the Inside Out”
“Pricele$$”
“Sweet Dreams“
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FILM BOOK TO SCREEN “Divergent” Friday, Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m. Based on the novel of the same name by Veronica Roth, the film is set in a world divided by factions based on virtues. Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group and also discovers a conspiracy to destroy all Divergents. Before it’s too late, she must learn to trust in the mysterious Four and find out why being Divergent is so dangerous. Also starring Theo James, Ansel Elgort and Kate Winslet. PG-13. 2 hours, 19 minutes. Community Room “The Fault in Our Stars” Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m. Based on John Green’s bestselling novel, the film stars Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort as teenagers who meet in a cancer support group and fall in love. PG-13. 2 hours, 6 minutes. Community Room
DOCUMENTARIES PSO Soundtracks Film: “Music from the Inside Out” Monday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. PSO goes to the movies to kick-off the 2014-15 PSO Soundtracks Series. In the groundbreaking documentary directed by Oscar-nominee Daniel Anker, the musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra share their personal stories, each of which has at its core the universal struggle for self-expression. This is a prelude event to the Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s season-opening Classical Series Concert “Romantic Imaginings.” Complimentary popcorn and beverages will be served. 1 hour, 29 minutes. Community Room Film With Q&A: “Sweet Dreams” Saturday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m. This award-winning documentary follows a remarkable group of Rwandan women as they emerge from the devastation of genocide and learn to rebuild their lives. Through participation in Ingoma Nshya, a women’s drumming troupe open to those on both sides of the conflict, the women begin to heal the wounds of the past. Then, by opening Inzozi Nziza (Sweet Dreams), Rwanda’s first ice cream shop, they learn to create a new Rob Fruchtman future for themselves. The screening will be followed by a talk by Rob Fruchtman, who produced and directed the film with Lisa Fruchtman, his sister. A drumming demonstration on Hinds Plaza by Egun Omode, Trenton’s West African dance and drum performing arts group, and ice cream courtesy of the bent spoon will follow the talk. 1 hour, 26 minutes. Community Room and Hinds Plaza
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“The Internet’s Own Boy” Tuesday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m. Director Brian Knappenberger’s documentary follows Internet activist and programming pioneer Aaron Swartz, who took his own life at the age of 26. It traces Swartz’s teenage emergence on the Internet scene, through his involvement in RSS and Reddit, to his increased interest in political advocacy. The film also explores the controversial actions Swartz allegedly took in downloading nearly 4 million academic articles from the online service JSTOR. 1 hour, 45 minutes. Community Room Film and Discussion: “How to Die in Oregon” Tuesday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. Filmmaker Peter Richardson examines the issues faced by terminally ill people who request medication which will cause their death. Assisted death is now legal in five states and seven more, including New Jersey, have active legislation. Following the screening a discussion of the film will take place between a panel including Gordon Graham and Nancy Duff of Princeton Theological Society; Dr. David Barile, CEO and medical director, New Jersey Goals of Care; and Evan Nison from Compassion and Choices, New Jersey chapter. 1 hour, 47 minutes. Community Room
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Film and Discussion: “PRICELE$$” Thursday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. Filmmaker Steve Cowan’s award-winning documentary shines a light on how campaign money from deep-pocket special interests can influence both our electoral process and national policies like food and energy. In addition to time spent with seasoned lawmakers, lobbyists, a class of civics students and some citizen watchdogs, the filmmakers visit farmers and an unusual group of Iraq War veterans with strong opinions about policies that have changed their lives. Meanwhile, a classroom full of amazingly savvy civics students provides comic relief. A discussion on campaign finance reform will follow the screening. 58 minutes. Community Room
Co-sponsored by the library; the New Jersey District 12 Committee of Represent Us, a national nonpartisan organization dedicated to campaign finance reform; and the Coalition for Peace Action and Peace Action Education Fund of the Princeton Area.
MORE FILMS
“Muppets Most Wanted” Saturday, Oct. 25, See Kids & Families, Page 16 “Hunger Games” Marathon Friday, Nov. 14 See Teens, Page 17
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MUSIC
The Upper Princeton Swing Collective performs on Nov. 2.
Minor Blue Sunday, Sept. 7, 3 p.m. The jazz band composed of Princeton High School students performs as part of the Crescendo: Musicians on the Rise series. Community Room
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Eco Del Sur Sunday, Oct. 5, 3 p.m. This ensemble, whose members are from various countries in South America, performs music of the Andes and Latin America using traditional and contemporary musical instruments. The band’s music includes a wide range of styles and rhythms such as cumbias, joropos, guajiras, huaynos, valz, sanjuanitos and more. This performance is part of a joint event with the Arts Council of Princeton and the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund. There will be food and activities at the Arts Council from 2-5 p.m. Hinds Plaza (weather permitting) or Community Room
Co-sponsored by the library, the Arts Council of Princeton and the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund.
Eco Del Sur
Upper Princeton Swing Collective Sunday, Nov. 2, 3 p.m. The quintet plays standards from the Great American Songbook,well-known swing tunes from Fats Waller to Basie and Ellington and styles that range from Dixie to Bossa and Latin rhythms. The core members of the band are from Princeton, Skillman and Hopewell. Other local musicians often join the group. Part of the Listen Local series. Community Room Lecture in Song: “They Wrote the Words Part 1” Sunday, Nov. 16, 3 p.m. Pianist, singer, narrator and library favorite Fred Miller presents a musical and anecdotal overview of lyricists Otto Harbach, Ted Koehler, Leo Robin and Arthur Freed. Community Room
Fred Miller
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Lecture in Song: “They Wrote the Words Part 2” Sunday, Nov. 30, 3 p.m. In the second part of his revue of lyricists, Fred Miller presents a musical and anecdotal overview of Mitchell Parish, Betty Comden, Adolph Green and Paul Francis Webster. Community Room
TEENS FEATURED EVENTS PSF&VF Extras Sunday, Sept. 14, 2 p.m. An afternoon exhibition of short films submitted for the Princeton Student Film & Video Festival by young people ages 14-25 from around the world. For teens and adults. Community Room Haunted Halloween Wednesday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m. South Jersey Ghost Research Group presents photographs, videos, EVP tapes and other evidence they have collected at sites they have investigated. For those 8 and older. Community Room
HUNGER GAMES MARATHON A double feature of “The Hunger Games” movies based on the novels by Suzanne Collins is shown in advance of the theatrical release of “Mockingjay – Part 1.” Friday, Nov. 14, 4 p.m. “The Hunger Games” Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its 12 districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers in her younger sister’s place and must rely upon her sharp instincts when she’s pitted against highly trained Tributes who have prepared their entire lives. 2 hours, 22 minutes. Community Room Friday, Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m. “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a “Victor’s Tour” of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games, a competition that could change Panem forever. 2 hours, 26 minutes. Community Room
JOIN To Be Discussed (TBD) Thursdays, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. All high school students are welcome to participate in this monthly discussion of great books, films, music, non-fiction, poetry, and all things cultural. Participants may also help create book displays and reading lists for the library, take group trips to see current films, and do group-reads. Meets on the second Thursday every month. Teen Center
South Jersey Ghost Research Group photo purporting to be an apparition in the Burlington County Prison Museum in Mount Holly. The group is here Oct. 29.
Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson in “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE Preparing Students with Disabilities for College Wednesday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m. Author and college learning disabilities specialist Elizabeth Hamblet explains to students and adults how the system for accommodations works at college and outlines students’ rights and responsibilities within that system. She also shares what the research says are the skills students should develop while they’re in high school to ensure success when they reach college. Teen Center
Go Between Club Saturdays, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, 2 p.m. This group for middle school students meets monthly to discuss books and other interests, help with library events and plan programs. All sixth, seventh, and eighth graders are welcome. Conference Room Knit It Wednesday, Sept. 17, Oct. 8, 22; Nov. 5, 19, 7 p.m. Knitters and crocheters of all levels are invited to join us to chat, relax and have fun. Teen Center
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Shelley Krause
Monday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. Crafting Your College Essay Learn what to write on a college admissions essay and hear how admissions officers react when they read essays. The session features Shelley Krause of Rutgers Prep, consultant Meg Caddeau and a representative from Princeton University’s Office of Admissions. Intended for students and adults. Community Room
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FEATURED EVENTS WEEKLY STORY TIMES
All Story Times are in the Story Room, third floor
TUESDAY MORNINGS Sept. 9-Nov.18 10 Storytime! (ages 16 months and older) 11 Baby Storytime (ages 0-15 months) 11:30 Baby Playgroup (ages 0-15 months) WEDNESDAY MORNINGS Sept.10-Nov. 19 10 Storytime! (ages 16 months and older) 11 Baby Storytime (ages 0-15 months) 11:30 Baby Playgroup (ages 0-15 months) THURSDAY MORNINGS Sept. 11-Nov. 20 10 Storytime! (ages 16 months and older) 11 Baby Storytime (ages 0-15 months) 11:30
Baby Playgroup (ages 0-15 months)
THURSDAY AFTERNOONS Sept. 18-Nov. 20 4 Afternoon Stories (ages 4 and older) SATURDAY MORNINGS Sept. 6-Nov. 29 10:30 Saturday Stories SUNDAY AFTERNOONS Sept. 7-Nov. 30 3:30 Sunday Stories
WORLD LANGUAGE STORIES CHINESE (ages 2 and older) Saturdays, 11:30 a.m., Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 FRENCH (ages 2 and older) Saturdays, 11 a.m., Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8 GERMAN (ages 2 and older) Mondays, 9:30 a.m., Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 HUNGARIAN (ages 2 and older) Saturdays, 3:30 p.m., Sept. 13, Oct. 18, Nov. 3 JAPANESE 1 (ages 2-4) Mondays, 9:30 a.m., Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 15 JAPANESE 2 (ages 5 and older) Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 11, Oct. 2, Nov. 6
Princeton Children’s Book Festival Saturday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. More than 80 acclaimed authors and illustrators in children’s literature gather on Hinds Plaza to meet young readers and sign books. Hinds Plaza, rain or shine
Co-sponsored by the library, jaZams, Terra Momo Restaurant Group, Bai5, L&A Tent Rentals and the Friends of Princeton Public Library. See Feature Story, Page 3
Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. Star Wars Reads Day Celebrate Star Wars Reads Day with origami, crafts and light-saber training. Dress up as your favorite “Star Wars” character. Third Floor Author Readings: Thrills and Chills Monday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. Elementary and middle school readers ages 7 and up are invited to hear selections from scary tales read by authors Claire Legrand (“Cabinet Of Curiosities”), Lauren Magaziner (“The Only Thing Worse Than Witches”) and J.A. White (“The Thickety”). Come in costume, if you dare. Teen Center
Co-sponsored by the library and jaZams.
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KIDS AND FAMILIES
American Repertory Ballet’s Trainee Program presents the dance performance on Nov. 4.
Children’s Ballet: “Grumpy Bird” Tuesday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m. Members of American Repertory Ballet’s Trainee Program perform a lively and humorous one-act dance program based on the children’s book “Grumpy Bird” by Jeremy Tankard. Choreographed by Matthew Keefe to music by Mozart, “Grumpy Bird” has been performed as part of an assembly program at numerous preschools and schools as a result of ARB’s Access & Enrichment initiatives. Suitable for preschoolers. Community Room
FAMILY MOVIE Saturday, Oct. 25, 3 p.m. “Muppets Most Wanted” The entire Muppets gang sets off on a global concert tour, selling out grand theaters in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid and London. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine — the World’s No. 1 Criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit — and his dastardly sidekick, Dominic. Featuring the voices of Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey and Ty Burrell. PG, 1 hour, 53 minutes. Community Room
JOIN Cover to Cover Book Group Saturdays, Sept. 6, Oct. 18, Nov. 1, 11 a.m. Fourth- and fifth-graders meet monthly for group-reads
and to discuss books, short stories and other interests. Registration is not required. Conference Room Chess Tuesdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 18, 25, 4 p.m. Children can learn to play and practice chess at these weekly drop-in sessions led by Princeton High School Chess Team members David Hua and Amnon Attali. Story Room 1, 2, 3, Read! Wednesdays, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, 4 p.m. This reading club for first, second and third grade readers meets the second Wednesday of every month to read chapter books aloud and do some fun activities. Every month we will offer a selection of Beginning-to-Read books and early chapter books. Story Room Let’s Dance Fridays, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 7, 4 p.m. Children and their families are invited to a monthly dance party where our children’s librarians will join them in dancing to musical favorites. Community Room Legos Sunday, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 23, 2 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to participate in a noncompetitive community-based Legos session, including building time and round-table discussion.
Co-sponsored by the library and Judy David.
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ONGOING TECH CLASSES All Classes are in the Technology Center
Ask the Mac Pros: Oct. 13 through Dec. 17; Mondays, 4-6 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon; sponsored by the Princeton Macintosh Users Group Learn to Download our Digital Content: Thursdays, Sept. 18, Oct.16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., by appointment. Call (609) 924-9529, ext. 220 Discover Evernote: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7-8:30 Apps for iPads & iPhones: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 10-11 a.m. Refresh Your Resume and Job Search: Monday, Sept. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Intro to Social Networking: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 10-11:30 a.m. Introducing Arduino: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7-8:30 p.m. Introduction to Email Marketing Using MailChimp: Thursday, Sept. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-noon Personal Branding & Technology: Monday, Sept. 22, 7-8:30 p.m. Raspberry Pi: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7-8:30 p.m. Mac Basics: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 6-7:30 p.m. Social Media Crowdsourcing: Monday, Sept. 29, 7-8:30 p.m. Pinterest 101: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 10-11:30 a.m. Pressgram: Filter & Publish Photos to WordPress, Monday, Oct. 6, 7-8:30 Microsoft Excel for Beginners: Session 1: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Session 2: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Beyond Mac Basics : Wednesday, Oct. 8, 6-7:30 p.m. Capturing Campus: Thursday, Oct. 9, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register at princetonlibrary.org/events Learn About Our Free eBooks & More: Friday, Oct. 10, 12-1 p.m. iPhone 101: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 6-7:30 p.m. Career Resources @ PPL: Thursday, Oct. 23, 10-11 a.m. iPhoto for Beginners: Thursday, Oct. 23, 7-8:30 p.m. Microsoft Word for Mac: Wednesday, Oct 29, 3-4 p.m. Introduction to Website Analytics: Monday, Nov. 3, 7-8:30 p.m. LinkedIn Basics: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 7-8:30 p.m. Introduction to PowerPoint: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Advanced iPhoto: Thursday, Nov. 6, 7-8:30 p.m. Intro to Computers and the Internet: Fridays, 10-11 a.m., Session 1: Nov. 7, Session 2: Nov. 21 PR for Small Business and Non-Profits: Thursday, Nov. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. Apps for Androids: Friday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-noon Introduction to Arduino: Monday, Nov. 17, 7-8:30 Introduction to iCloud: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6-7:30 p.m. Tools to Create Infographics: Thursday, Nov. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. Raspberry Pi: Monday, Nov. 24, 7-8:30 p.m. Microsoft Excel for Beginners: Session 1: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Session 2: Wednesday, Dec. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Graphic Design for Non-Designers: Thursday, Dec. 4, 7-8:30 p.m. Pinterest & Instagram for Business: Monday, Dec. 8, 7-8:30 p.m. iMovie for Beginners: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 7-8:30 p.m. iPad 101: Thursday, Dec. 11, 6-7:30 p.m.
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NEW AND NOTEWORTHY In the Technology Center, except where noted
Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud Wednesday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to noon This 90-minute crash course provides an overview of the programs that make up Adobe’s Creative Cloud. The main function of each program will be explained, but the focus will be on Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. An overview of what the three programs offer and a demonstration of each will be featured. A short Q&A will be included at the end of class and sources for gaining a more in-depth mastery of programs offered in the cloud will be provided. Skill level: Intermediate Princeton Tech Meet-up Monday, Sept. 22; Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m. October date to be announced Members of the Princeton area tech community, including creatives, entrepreneurs and investors are welcome to attend these meetings, which bring Princeton students and faculty together with professionals to benefit from each other’s knowledge, perspective and energy. Meetings will include demos, group discussions, networking and socializing time, and a keynote speaker when possible. Registration required at www.meetup.com/princeton-tech/. Community Room Etsy: The Online Marketplace Tuesday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m. Discover Etsy, a user-friendly online marketplace for buyers and sellers of a wide variety of handcrafted and vintage items and much more. Skill level: Basic Introduction to Blogging with Google Blogger Session 1: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. Session 2: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. Create your own Google Blogger site in this two-session class. Students will learn to post, layout a page and become familiar with templates in order to create and design a blog site or basic website. A Google (Gmail) account is required and may be created in class. Taught by David Schuchman, an IT professional and executive chair of PSG of Mercer. Getting the Most From Gmail Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2 p.m. Learn to organize, search and use shortcuts to work with Gmail more effectively. At the end of this one-hour session you’ll be able to customize your inbox theme, format your emails, create and manage labels/filters, and change your email settings. Gmail account should be established prior to the class. Skill Level: Basic Raster and Vector: The building blocks of Photoshop and Illustrator Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. Students will learn when it is best to use Photoshop (raster) or Illustrator (vector). A quick overview of the tools offered in each of the programs will be explained followed by hands-on work with both programs. Students will open an image in Photoshop, create some basic custom manipulations and work with layers. They will also make a vector image in Illustrator using tracing functions. Skill Level: Advanced
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any of our young customers have discovered how Brainfuse, one of the library’s most popular online resources, offers daily one-on-one homework help, skills building, test preparation and more. Adults who access the Brainfuse Adult Learning Center will find some life-enhancing services, too. Live, one-on-one academic coaching is available through Brainfuse for those who need help preparing for both high school equivalency and U.S. Citizenship tests. Adult learners can also learn Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint through Brainfuse. Resume and cover-letter writing help, along with other career resources, are available, too. “Brainfuse is an excellent online extension of some of the programs and services that we offer here at the library that help build marketable skills,” said Erica Bess, head of Adult Services. “For example, customers can attend our resume-building workshops and career networking events at the library and then upload a draft of their own resume and cover letter for expert critique from Brainfuse’s Writing Lab. Students can attend our eight-week Citizenship Exam prep course on Wednesday evenings this fall, and then take practice tests throughout the week to reinforce what they have learned in the class.” Brainfuse, made possible by a generous gift from Princeton University, can be accessed through any of our computers during regular library hours. Off-site and after-hours access is always available to library cardholders. Visit princetonlibrary.org, for Brainfuse and all of the library’s other online resources.
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BEYOND WORDS Sponsors united in supporting the library benefit
PRESENTING SPONSORS
The Gould Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
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he presenting sponsors for this year’s Beyond Words benefit are an intriguing mix of old and new, representing the strength of the library’s traditional and emerging partnerships.
PLATINUM SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
The 2014 benefit, featuring author Gary Shteyngart, is Nov. 1 at McCosh 50 and Frick Chemistry Laboratory on the Princeton University campus. The event is presented by a longtime library supporter, The Gould Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, and a first-time partner, NRG Energy.
SILVER SPONSORS
The family-operated Gould Group of Wells Fargo Advisors is no stranger to the library. Audrey Gould, who runs the investing firm with her daughters, Ellen G. Baber and Georgeanne G. Moss, is a library trustee. Mrs. Gould and her husband, Kenneth, were honorary co-chairs of last year’s Beyond Words benefit.
HOWE Insurance Group Established 1885
BRONZE SPONSORS
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CULINARY CONTRIBUTORS Bai Brands the bent spoon The Blue Bottle Café Bon Appetit Fine Foods of Princeton Chambers Walk Café and Catering Cherry Grove Farm Chez Alice Gourmet Café and Bakery Elements Eno Terra House of Cupcakes
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Main Street Bistro Mediterra Restaurant and Taverna Mistral Olives Olsson’s Fine Foods Small World Coffee Thomas Sweet Tre Piani Witherspoon Grill
“Our library has become the community center. It is a haven for literature, music performers, film festivals, business and commerce information, technology training, book clubs and so much more,” Gould said. “Our family is one of the sponsors of the gala because we want this vibrant institution to continue to exist and thrive.” Joining the Gould family in presenting is NRG Energy, a Fortune 250 company with deep local roots that supports clean energy resources and technologies nationwide. NRG is one of the library’s partners in an effort to make our building, and our community, more sustainable. “Our contribution and involvement as an energy partner and corporate neighbor will help the Princeton Public Library achieve even more ambitious sustainability goals, serving as a shining example for other Princeton-area businesses and homeowners to follow,” said Mauricio Gutierrez, NRG’s Chief Operating Officer. “Just as public libraries inspire learning through books and media, we hope to inspire a local race for clean energy through our support for the community’s public library.” We thank all of our sponsors, old and new, for their support of this year’s Beyond Words Benefit.
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AN EVENING TO BENEFIT PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY NOVEMBER 1, 2014
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Blurbs about the blurber
fter learning that Gary Shteyngart is an exceptionally talented writer, those less than familiar with his work are likely to hear about his acerbic wit, his journey as a childhood immigrant from Soviet Russia and perhaps his work teaching writing. Then, there are the blurbs — lots of blurbs. Enough blurbs, in fact, to have a Tumblr blog devoted exclusively to them. Type “Gary Shteyngart” into Google and the third autofill — after “wife” and “Little Failure” — is “blurbs.” Author of the acclaimed novels “The Russian Debutante’s Handbook,” “Absurdistan” and “Super Sad True Love Story” and the memoir “Little Failure,” Shteyngart will be the speaker at the Nov. 1 Beyond Words Benefit. With such a prolific blurber coming to town, we thought it only appropriate to share some blurbs. You’ll see that his writing inspires thoughts of Chekhov, Nabokov, Joseph Heller, Woody Allen, Philip Roth, even a giant mounted on horseback.
“Many, many people in this world have received blurbs from Gary Shteyngart, but I happen not to be one of them. So you can trust me when I say: ‘Little Failure’ is a delight.” —Zadie Smith, New York Times best-selling author of NW and White Teeth “Gary Shteyngart has written a memoir for the ages. I spat laughter on the first page and closed the last with wet eyes.” —Mary Karr, best-selling author of Lit and The Liars’ Club
Gary Shteyngart is the speaker at the Beyond Words Benefit, Nov. 1 at McCosh 50 and Frick Chemistry Laboratory on the Princeton University campus. For tickets, please visit princetonlibrary.org/ beyondwords.
“Obscenely gifted . . . [His] prose never fails to pop, and nothing escapes his satiric eye.” —Entertainment Weekly “The Joseph Heller of the information age.” —Salon “His imagination is either warped or prophetic; you choose. But his writing is brilliant.” —The Seattle Times “Not since mid-‘70s Woody Allen has anyone cracked so wise and so well.” —Esquire “[A] keenly observed tale of exile, coming-of-age and family love: It’s raw, comic and deeply affecting, a testament to Mr. Shteyngart’s abilities to write with both self-mocking humor and introspective wisdom, sharp-edged sarcasm and aching—and yes, Chekhovian—tenderness.” —Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times Finally, from the blurber himself, there is this, via Twitter:
“ ‘Little Failure’ is told with fearlessness, wisdom and the wit that you’d expect from one of America’s funniest novelists.” —Carl Hiaasen, New York Times best-selling author of Bad Monkey “Portnoy meets Chekhov meets Shteyngart! What could be better?” —Adam Gopnik, New York Times best-selling author of The Table Comes First and Paris to the Moon “Compared with most young novelists his age . . . Shteyngart is a giant mount-
ed on horseback. He ranges more widely, sees more sweepingly and gets where he’s going with far more aplomb.” —The New York Times Book Review
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Job Seeker Sessions
Ask a Lawyer Wednesday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Lawyers will be at the library for free private consultations on immigration and general legal issues. First-come, firstserved; no appointment necessary. Spanish translators will be available. Referrals will be made when necessary. Conference Room
Fridays, Sept. 5, 12, 26; Oct. 3, 10, 24; Nov. 7,14, 21, 28, 9:45 a.m.
The library and Professional Services Group of Mercer County sponsor sessions for professionals who are seeking new employment and contracting opportunities in the region. Visit princetonlibrary.org/events for details. Community Room
SCORE SMALL-BUSINESS SEMINARS
Co-sponsored by the library and the Princeton Chapter of SCORE. Registration is required at princeton.score.org. Starting a Private Label Tuesday, Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m. With private labels increasing in popularity, and the demand for U.S.-made products rising around the world, it’s an ideal time to start a private label product brand. Carmen Morris will give an overview on how to start a private label. Community Room QuickBooks on the Cloud Saturdays, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, 10:30 a.m. Bala Subramanian, owner and CEO of Synergism Inc., provides basic training in the use of QuickBooks accounting software on the cloud for small business owners. Participants are encouraged to bring a fully charged laptop and download QuickBooks Online via a free 30-day trial from www.intuit.com. Community Room Funding Your Start-Up Small Business Tuesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m. Seminar leader Bill Litchman provides insight into ways to fund your small business from internal and/or external sources. Community Room Seminar: “The IRS and the Small Business Owner” Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. Speaker Richard Costow of the Internal Revenue Service’s Small Business/Self-Employed Division, provides an overview of topics that small-business owners will find useful in managing IRS regulatory requirements. Community Room
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Co-sponsored by the library and the Latin American Task Force. ESL Classes
Sundays, Sept. 14, 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 4 p.m.
Speakers of world languages who are learning English as a second language are invited to these two-hour classes. Conference Room Co-sponsored by the library and St. Paul’s Church.
Citizenship Classes Wednesdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19, 7 p.m. The Latin American Task Force offers this series of eight classes, including history and civics lessons, to assist those who are preparing for the U.S. Citizenship Test. A review of the English needed for the citizenship interview is also covered. Conference Room Gente Y Cuentos Thursdays, Oct. 2-Nov. 6, 7 p.m. 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
MISCELLANY Princeton Farmers Market on Hinds Plaza Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Nov. 20 Origami For All Ages Wednesday, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m. Activity Room Continuing Conversations on Race Mondays, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, 7 p.m. Princeton Room
Co-sponsored by the library and Not in Our Town Princeton.