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WELCOME TO THE EARLY LITERACY CENTER
T
he library’s youngest customers have a surprise in store when they visit the third floor Activity Room this fall. As part of an ongoing effort to refresh and renew the library, the room is slated to have new playhouse and other equipment installed to enhance its use as a center for early literacy and creativity. Plus, the room will get a fresh coat of paint and carpeting will be installed, all thanks to funds raised by The Friends of Princeton Public Library. Kids and parents will be given plenty of notice before the room closes for the renewal, which should take several days to complete. We’re sure you’ll think it was worth the wait.
STORY TIMES Baby Storytime
Infants to 15 months
Baby Playgroup Storytime!
Story Room, third floor
Sept. 11 to Nov. 21
Must attend
Infants Tue., 11:30 a.m. to 15 months Wed.,11:30 a.m.
Sept. 11 to Nov. 21
Must attend
15 months and older
Tue.-Wed, 10 a.m. Thu.,10 & 11 a.m.
Sept. 11 to Nov. 21
Must attend Must attend if child is 5 or under
Tue., 11 a.m. Wed.,11 a.m.
Saturday Stories
2-8 years
Sat., 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 15 to Nov. 24
Sunday Stories
2-8 years
Sun., 3:30 a.m.
Sept. 9 to Nov. 25
Must attend if child is 5 or under
Stories in French
3-6 years
Sat., 11:15 a.m.
Oct. 13 Nov. 10
Must attend if child is 5 or under Must attend if child is 5 or under Must attend
Stories in Russian
3-6 years
Sat., noon
Oct. 6 Nov. 3
Stories in Japanese I
2-4 years
Mon., 3 p.m.
Sept. 10, Oct. 1 Nov. 5
Stories in Japanese II
5-10 years
Thu., 4:30 a.m.
Sept. 13, Oct. 4 Must attend if child is 5 or under Nov. 1
WEEKDAYS SCORE Small Business Counseling — By appointment through SCORE: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m. Contact scoreprinceton.org to schedule. Tower Room PSG Job Seekers Group — Mondays, Wednesdays, 9 a.m., Various Venues English Language Conversation Groups — Various Venues Call 609.924.9529, ext. 220 for details Technology Center Classes — Please visit http://princetonlibrary.org/ explore/technology-center or the library for a schedule of classes. After School Activities — Homework resources (daily), MacTime For Teens (Tuesdays and Thursdays), Chess Club (Wednesdays), Game On! (Fridays). All activities begin at 4 p.m., on days when Princeton Public Schools are in session. Third Floor
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Closed for Labor Day.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Sept. 4, 10 a.m. Princeton Eats Featuring Baker Denis Granorolo The baker from the Terra Momo group of restaurants will give a lesson inspired by items found in the Princeton Farmer’s Market. Registration required at princetonlibrary.org. Community Room Co-sponsored by the library and Terra Momo Restaurant Group.
Sept. 4, 7 p.m. The 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
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Sept. 6, 11 a.m. Princeton Farmers’ Market Seasonal produce from local farmers, flowers, crafts and a variety of edibles are offered at this weekly market, which runs through Nov. 15. Hinds Plaza
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Sept. 8, 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 required at scoreprinceton.org. Technology Center Co-sponsored by the library and the Princeton Area Chapter of SCORE.
KIDS Sept. 8, 11 a.m.
Princeton Children’s Book Festival More than 70 authors and illustrators gather to interact with children and their families and discuss their work at this popular five-hour annual event. Hinds Plaza and Community Room Co-sponsored by the library, Terra Momo Restaurant Group, JaZams of Princeton and Princeton University.
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READING TO EMMA: Therapy dog for reluctant readers, MONDAYS, 3:30 p.m. Third Floor
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Sept. 10, 11 a.m. Literacy Event Join U.S. Rep. Rush Holt and adults who have learned to read as the Literacy Volunteers in Mercer County kick off a monthlong observance of Adult Literacy Month in Mercer County. Students will share their stories of learning to read, getting jobs and becoming citizens. Volunteer opportunities will be discussed. Community Room Sept. 10-13, 4 p.m. Back-to-School Bootcamp Drop in to meet and talk with the librarians on the Youth Services Team and learn how to use Brainfuse, BiblioCommons and other resources to get the school year off to a great start. Youth Services Department Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. Poetry in the Library: Paul Muldoon Poet, Pulitzer Prize-winner and Princeton University professor Paul Muldoon reads from his works followed by an openmic session. Born in Northern Ireland, Muldoon has lived in the United States since 1987. He is the Howard G.B. Clark ’21 Professor at Princeton, where he is also chair of the Peter B. Lewis Center for the Arts. Since 2007, he has been poetry editor of The New Yorker. Fireplace Area, second floor
Co-sponsored by the library, US 1 Poets and Delaware Valley Poets.
Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. Mystery Book Group Librarian Gayle Stratton leads a discussion of “The Snowman” by Jo Nesbo. Inspector Harry Hole suspects that a recent disappearance of a woman on the day of the first snowfall is linked to a suspicious letter he’s received. What ensues is a chilling cat-and-mouse case with a serial killer who keeps changing his pattern. Quiet Room
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Sept. 11, 7 p.m. Talk: “Aging Athletes” Dr. Adam Redlich talks about staying fit, keeping your competitive edge and avoiding injury as we age. Redlich is the head of A+ CALENDAR CONT INUES ON PAG E 4