Cotsen Children's Library, Princeton University

Cotsen Children's Library, Princeton University The Cotsen Children's Library is a very special library within the Department of Special Collections at Princeton University. Cotsen '50.

We are proud to be a resource for children, families, librarians and educators. The Cotsen Children's Library is a very special library within the Department of Special Collections at Princeton University Library. Our international research collection of illustrated children's books, manuscripts, original artwork, prints, and educational toys from the 15th century to the present day is the benefac

tion of Lloyd E. The Cotsen Children's Library also has a public face, serving as a resource for children, families, librarians, and educators. We offer a variety of free programs and events for children, an author interview webcast, a teen writing resource, and a creative blog. Visitors can also explore Bookscape, our picturesque gallery with whimsical spaces to read, including a two-story bonsai tree. Like our programs, Bookscape is open to the public and free of charge. Please bring your family to relax and read! Interested in receiving announcements about our children's programs and special events? Subscribe to our private e-notification list by sending an e-mail to [email protected].

06/03/2026

This year Cotsen acquired three manuscript turn-ups of “The Beginning, Progress, and End of Man,” a rhymed bit of religious doggerel with metamorphic pictures which was virtually unknown until the…

Come and see the beautiful, mysterious, and whimsical miniature libraries created by twelve local artists! “Miniature Wo...
06/02/2026

Come and see the beautiful, mysterious, and whimsical miniature libraries created by twelve local artists! “Miniature Worlds” was a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the Cotsen Children’s Library. Thank you to all our amazing artists!

https://popgoesthepage.princeton.edu/miniature-worlds/

05/28/2026

While the history of Joseph from the Old Testament was often retold for children, the tragic story of Saul and David seems to have been passed by. The tragic chronicle of the rise and fall of Saul…

05/21/2026

Mavor’s Illustrated Primer (London: Frederick Warne & Co., ca. 1871 (Cotsen 29940) features a TIGER at the head along with a tulip, turnip, teapot, etc. Like it? It’s in the public…

And while you marvel at “Tiger Crossing the Delaware”, which is currently on display inside Firestone Library, you can a...
05/19/2026

And while you marvel at “Tiger Crossing the Delaware”, which is currently on display inside Firestone Library, you can also take a peek inside Adriana’s home studio.

https://popgoesthepage.princeton.edu/studio-snapshots-adriana-saipe/

Saipe explains how she crafted ‘Tiger Crossing the Delaware’ from her trove of paper scraps

05/12/2026

Samuel Griswold Goodrich (1793-1860), posed this question to the little subscribers of his Parley’s Magazine in 1835: What’s here? some of my young readers will probably say…and no Wonder. But instead of answering them…I shall only return the question: What … Continue reading →

SUMMER SCHEDULE CHANGES: The Cotsen Children's Library will be closed Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth) and Friday, July 3 (I...
05/12/2026

SUMMER SCHEDULE CHANGES: The Cotsen Children's Library will be closed Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth) and Friday, July 3 (Independence Day). We are also closing at noon on Friday, June 12 for a staff event. Thank you!

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1 Washington Road
Princeton, NJ
08544

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

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+16092581148

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