Princeton Public Library

10/10/2026

The remnants of Hurricane Isaias will result in implementing our rain plan for tomorrow's event. Join us at the Suzanne Patterson Building at 2 pm. Check first comment for a link to the directions.

10/08/2026

What an inspiring evening of stories, ideas and community! 📚✨

On Oct. 1, the Friends & Foundation of Princeton Public Library welcomed acclaimed author Min Jin Lee to Nassau Presbyterian Church for “Beyond Words,” a special fundraiser benefiting Princeton Public Library.

In a lively conversation with Princeton University professor Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Lee shared the incredible story of how she became a writer and took the audience behind the pages of her new novel, “American Hagwon.” She explained what hagwons are, talked about the book’s characters and themes, and reflected on the state of our world.

But some of the most memorable moments came when Lee spoke about the importance of having a community that lifts you up and about the invaluable role libraries have played in her life.

It was a wonderful reminder that books can bring us together, spark important conversations and help us better understand one another. No wonder the evening ended with a standing ovation.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this special evening possible. Thank you to the Friends & Foundation of Princeton Public Library for hosting this incredible event, and to the sponsors who made it all possible. ❤️

Photo credit: Marek Malkowski

10/08/2026

What an inspiring evening of stories, ideas and community! 📚✨

On Oct. 1, the Friends & Foundation of Princeton Public Library welcomed acclaimed author Min Jin Lee to Nassau Presbyterian Church for “Beyond Words,” a special fundraiser benefiting Princeton Public Library.

In a lively conversation with Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude Jr., Lee shared the incredible story of how she became a writer and took the audience behind the pages of her new novel, “American Hagwon.” She explained what hagwons are, talked about the book’s characters and themes, and reflected on the state of our world.

But some of the most memorable moments came when Lee spoke about the importance of having a community that lifts you up and about the invaluable role libraries have played in her life.

It was a wonderful reminder that books can bring us together, spark important conversations and help us better understand one another. No wonder the evening ended with a standing ovation.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this special evening possible. Thank you to the Friends & Foundation of Princeton Public Library for hosting this incredible event, and to the sponsors who made it all possible. ❤️

Photo credit: Marek Malkowski

10/08/2026

📚 The 2026 Friends & Foundation Annual Book Sale will take place Friday, Oct. 9 through Sunday, Oct. 11 at Princeton Public Library.

You’ll find an excellent selection of:
📖 Literary classics, fiction and mysteries
🎨 Art and collectible books
🏛️ History, biographies and academic subjects
🔬 Science, mathematics, psychology, sociology and anthropology
🧸 Children’s books and much more

Most books are $4 or less, with select art books, rare and collectible items, and other special categories priced higher. This year’s sale also features an exceptional selection of signed and first-edition books, including works by Albert Einstein, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Maurice Sendak, Patti Smith, Walter Lippmann and others.

This year’s sale is dedicated to the memory of Helen G. Neuburg, affectionately known as “Greenie.” A longtime Friends volunteer, Greenie was especially passionate about getting donated children’s books into the hands of young readers.

SALE SCHEDULE
🎟️ Preview Sale: Friday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m.–noon Admission fee. Numbered tickets go on sale at the door at 8 a.m. The first 40 tickets are $25 each; remaining tickets are $5 each. Customers enter in numerical order, with up to 40 customers in the room at a time during the Preview Sale.

📚 Regular Sale: Friday, Oct. 9, noon–4:30 p.m. & Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission.

🏷️ Half Price Day: Sunday, Oct. 11, noon–4:30 p.m. Free admission.

The sale takes place in the Community Room at Princeton Public Library. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. All proceeds benefit Princeton Public Library.

Come browse, discover a new favorite, find a special edition, and support your library! ❤️📚

10/04/2026

📚🚨 CAUGHT READING! 🚨📚

This Banned Books Week, our library staff have been proudly caught reading banned and challenged books — and we’re not stopping anytime soon. 📚
Libraries are places where everyone should have the opportunity to read, learn, ask questions, explore different perspectives and discover stories that speak to them. That’s why we’ll continue to champion access to books and the freedom to read. ❤️

And if you spotted our new Banned Books Week T-shirts in the Reel… 👀👕 they’re available at the library! Stop by and grab yours while supplies last.

10/04/2026

The library is today's rain location. Come on in to enjoy music, crafts and so much more this afternoon.

Thank you Palmer Square - Princeton NJ for your support every year. We are sad that we cannot be outside today, but look forward to next year. Big thanks also to Princeton Federal Credit Union, Princeton University Art Museum and McCarter Theatre Center for your ongoing commitment to funding this event. The library, Palmer Square and Mi Pueblo Lindo Heritage Arts could not do this without your support. Thanks also to Lake Smithfield Studios for your support and to all the performers and vendors who show up every year.

We are moving the Palmer Square portion of today’s Festival Cultural Latino to Hinds Plaza and the Princeton Public Library.

All performances will take place indoors in the library’s Community Room. As well as the children’s activities, including face painting. ❤️ A heartfelt thank-you to our partners at the Princeton Public Library for welcoming us indoors and helping make today’s celebration possible!

Join us TODAY, 1–5 PM, to celebrate our Latino cultures and heritage together!

📍 Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street

10/03/2026

Tomorrow, thanks to the hard work of Mi Pueblo Lindo Heritage Arts, the rich cultural life of Princeton's Latino community will be celebrated with an afternoon of music, dance, food and crafts on both Hinds Plaza and Palmer Square as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. The library is proud to be one of the organizing partners.

10/02/2026

Ten years, countless musicians and plenty of unexpected sounds: Unruly Sounds returns to Hinds Plaza for a day of original music on Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm.

Curated by Mika Godbole , the festival brings together local musicians and composers, area bands and emerging talents from Princeton University’s graduate composition program. The lineup spans post-classical, contemporary and experimental music, showcasing the range of original music being created in and around Princeton.

09/29/2026

Join us during your lunch break for a special virtual event via Zoom presented by the Princeton Environmental Film Festival (PEFF). Link to register in first comment.

Thank you Princeton University Press and Labyrinth Books Princeton for your support of this event.

09/24/2026

Tonight!

Experience a night of art and history! Drop in for open houses at the Princeton University Art Museum, Art@Bainbridge, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Public Library and Morven Museum & Garden. Enjoy activities and speak with curators about the works on view. Be sure to visit Dohm Alley to view HSP’s exhibition, “Princeton’s Taverns: On the Road to Revolution” and the Spring Street mural organized by the Arts Council of Princeton.