Clarence Dillon Public Library

06/20/2026

Our Summer Reading Program UNEARTH A STORY starts TODAY, Saturday 6/20.

Stop by our library to pick-up your log sheets or register on line on our Readsquared App.

It will be a ROAR!!

06/18/2026

James Collins Johnson
June 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
James Collins Johnson made his name by escaping slavery in Maryland and fleeing to Princeton, where he built a life in a bustling community of African Americans working at what is now Princeton University. After only four years, he was recognized by a student from Maryland, arrested, and subjected to a trial for extradition under the 1793 Fugitive Slave Act. On the eve of his rendition, after attempts to free Johnson by force had failed, a local aristocratic white woman purchased Johnson’s freedom, allowing him to avoid re-enslavement. In celebration of Juneteenth, please join us as Dr. Lo**ta Buckner Inniss , Dean of Colorado University School of Law, reconstructs Johnson’s life, from birth and enslaved life in Maryland to his daring escape, sensational trial for re-enslavement, and last minute-change of fortune through to the end of his life in Princeton. Dr. Inniss will also share new research she uncovered, expanding on the extraordinary story of this harrowing slice of New Jersey history.

James Collins Johnson made his name by escaping slavery in Maryland and fleeing to Princeton, where he built a life in a bustling community of African Americans working at what is now Princeton University. After only four years, he was recognized by a student from Maryland, arrested, and subjected t...

06/17/2026

Virtual Author Talk with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy
Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2:00 PM
Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.

Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.

06/17/2026

Father's Day Craft - tomorrow, Thursday 6/18 4:30 pm with Miss Pat.

Please register.

06/15/2026

Our Summer Reading Program UNEARTH A STORY starts this Saturday 6/20.

Stop by our library to pick-up your log sheets or register on line on our Readsquared App.

It will be a ROAR!!

06/13/2026

CDPL is CLOSED on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth!

06/12/2026

We had a D-I-N-O-M-I-T-E !! time last night with Dinosaurs Arise!

How many times will you come face to face with a T-REX?? Well why not sign up for our Kid's Summer Reading Program to find out??!

Opening Saturday 6/20 via paper logs or via the website Readsquared.com. Stop by Children's for more details!

06/12/2026

Virtual Author Talk with Ted Page
Thursday, Jun. 18, 2:00 PM
Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. This heartfelt book highlights his journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life—all with a mission to nurture the next great generation.

Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. This heartfelt book highlights his journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life—all with a m...

06/11/2026

Come face to face with a T-REX tonight!! You won't want to miss this program to kick-off our Summer Reading Program with Dinosaurs Arise!!

Thursday 6/11 6:30 pm.

06/07/2026

Father's Day Craft - Thursday 6/18 4:30 pm with Miss Pat.

Please register.