All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are in the Community Room, first floor.
Is food the cause of your daytime fatigue, low moods, anxiety, poor concentration and other health problems? Dorothy Mullen, founder of the Suppers program and a community gardener, explores the role of food in how you feel. She will make a few quick and easy recipes using mostly produce available at Princeton Farmers’ Market, along with organic turkey and eggs. The free hourlong event will include food preparation, instructions on how to do food experiments that uncover your relationship with food, handouts and recipes.
This program is one of a series being held at the library during the Farmers’ Market on the plaza. Join us for cooking demonstrations, films, speakers and more at 2 p.m. every Thursday during the Market.
Thinking Allowed Series: Paul Muldoon and Katherine Graber Community Room Tuesday, Aug 17, 7:30 p.m. Pulitzer-prize winner Paul Muldoon will relaunch the prestigious Princeton Series of Contemporary Poets at this event featuring Kathleen Graber reading from her new collection of verse, “The Eternal City.” Graber teaches in the creative writing program at Virginia Commonwealth University and her poems have appeared in many publications including The New Yorker and American Poetry. Her first book of poetry, “Correspondence,” was published in 2006. Muldoon chose “The Eternal City” to relaunch the Princeton Series of Contemporary Poets, which under his editorship revives Princeton’s tradition of publishing some of today’s best poetry. Thinking Allowed is co-sponsored by the library and Princeton University Press.
10.9.10: Centennial Gala with Terry Gross. Call 609.921.9529, ext. 280 for details.
10.10.10: 100th Birthday Party. Call 609.924.9529, ext. 228 for details.
Presenting Sponsor: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Drop in to get hardware and software help from our Technology Staff. This is a great time to scan photos, test equipment from the Gadget Garage or work on your projects using software such as Dreamweaver, PhotoShop, or MicroSoft Office. <Skill Level: None>
Family Story Time Story Room Monday, Aug 2, 10:30 a.m.
Family stories for children 2-8 years of age. Children age 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Film: “Pirate Radio” Community Room Monday, Aug 2, 7 p.m.
A rogue band of DJs captivate Britain in the 1960s by broadcasting off the coast of England. The music they play defines a generation and the DJs stand up to a government that, incomprehensibly, preferred jazz. Philip Seymour Hoffman and Kenneth Branagh star.
Introduction to Inkscape Technology Center Monday, Aug 2, 7 p.m. or call 609-924-9529 x220.
In these four sessions led by designer John LeMasney, we will demonstrate and practice hands-on methods to recreate and design sketches in the style of LeMasney's 365sketches project. Each session will include a brief overview of Inkscape and how it compares to other design software. We will then progress through a set of skills, recreating a sketch from the project, followed by an assignment to create a sketch of your own.
Space is limited. There are 4 classes in all that can be taken as a series as each class will focus on a different sketch and technique/ tool -- or just take one or two as your time allows. Please sign up for each class individually.
A copy of the Inkscape software will be provided to each participant to use on their home computer.
Family Story Time Story Room Tuesday, Aug 3, 10:30 a.m.
Family stories for children 2-8 years of age. Children age 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
SkateScience by Wondergy All Locations Tuesday, Aug 3, 1:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered just how skateboarders manage all those amazing, high-flying tricks? We have the answers. Explore the science behind skating — mass, inertia, gravity, and distribution of force — with a little help from a pro skater and Wondergy. See how to stay on the board, turn, jump (ollie), and perform tricks like a kickflip or a manual. This program is for ages 6 and up.
Meet at the Community Park Basketball Courts.Sponsored by the library, the Princeton Recreation Department and the YWCA of Princeton..
Pulitzer-prize winner Paul Muldoon will relaunch the prestigious Princeton Series of Contemporary Poets at this event featuring Kathleen Graber reading from her new collection of verse, “The Eternal City.” Graber teaches in the creative writing program at Virginia Commonwealth University and her poems have appeared in many publications including The New Yorker and American Poetry. Her first book of poetry, “Correspondence,” was published in 2006. Muldoon chose “The Eternal City” to relaunch the Princeton Series of Contemporary Poets, which under his editorship revives Princeton’s tradition of publishing some of today’s best poetry. Thinking Allowed is co-sponsored by the library and Princeton University Press.
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