Princeton Public Library

08/30/2026

🎶 The Beagles with Joy are celebrating their new record with a release show this afternoon at Princeton Public Library. 🎶

Because the weather is uncertain, we’re moving the show indoors to the Community Room. Come join us, enjoy some great local music and support our local musicians!

We’ll see you there! 🎸

08/25/2026

PPL staff are deeply saddened by the loss of Dolly Parton, whose extraordinary talent as a musician, storyteller and champion of children touched the lives of millions. As librarians, we’re especially grateful for the joy she brought to books and reading, and for the many children who discovered the magic of books through her Imagination Library. Her music, generosity and love of stories leave an extraordinary legacy.

The Library is devastated to learn of the passing of Dolly Parton, not only a talented musician, but also a true titan of children's literacy. Her Imagination Library has received multiple Library of Congress Literacy Awards and, in 2018, Dolly visited us to donate the program’s 100 millionth book to our collection. She even hosted story time. 🦋❤️

Watch the video of her story time reading at the Library. ⬇️ https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2020/12/dolly-parton-the-library-that-dolly-built/

Image: Dolly Parton reads to children in the Library’s Great Hall in 2018. Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.

08/24/2026

Thank you to Princeton Federal Credit Union from all of us at the library for your generous support of our mission and goals! We are so grateful for your partnership and for your investment in the programs, services and community connections that make Princeton Public Library such a special place. We appreciate your support, your belief in what we do and your commitment to supporting our work in the community! ❤️

Photo caption:
Princeton Public Library is the recipient of a $2,500 grant from Princeton Federal Credit Union made possible by Princeton FCU’s membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY). The check was presented Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Princeton Public Library. Pictured on the library’s second floor are (left to right) Mackenzie Miller, PFCU community relations specialist; Jennifer Podolsky, Princeton Public Library executive director; and Megan Peterson, PFCU marketing and community relations manager."

08/20/2026

Come boogie with the library and Central Jersey Dance Society this Friday night on Hinds Plaza! 💃🕺 Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy a fun night of music, dancing and community under the stars.

August dances are part of the annual Mayors Wellness Campaign.

08/18/2026

We’re grateful to Princeton Perspectives for providing an opportunity to highlight the many ways Princeton Public Library is so much more than books. From programs and exhibits to concerts, conversations, partnerships and opportunities for lifelong learning, the library is a place where people, ideas and experiences come together every day.

Thank you to Shannon Hurley, our communications director, for writing this article and to Princeton Perspectives for sharing the story of all that happens at the library. ❤️

Read the article at the link in the first comment.

08/16/2026

After closely monitoring the weather and consulting with the performers, we have made the very difficult decision to postpone this event due to the chance of rain. We are working on a new date and will share details as soon as they are confirmed. Thank you for your understanding.

08/10/2026

It’s hot. It’s humid. August is Augusting. 🥵

If you’re looking for a cool place to spend some time, come on in. Browse the shelves, find something good to read, and stay awhile. 📚🌈

Sometimes the best summer plans are the ones made somewhere cool.

08/06/2026

🍄🦖 It's-a Yoshi Party! 🦖🍄

Our amazing teen volunteers have been hard at work all week creating a fun-filled experience for kids!

Join us tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. in the Community Room for a Super Yoshi Party featuring Mario- and Yoshi-themed games, crafts, and activities. Everything has been planned and will be led by our talented teen volunteers with library staff on hand to help make it a super event.

Come celebrate, play, create, and have a dino-mite time with Yoshi at the library! 💚🎮

08/03/2026

🦖 The dinosaurs have taken over the third floor at Princeton Public Library... and they're on the lookout for kids and teens who've completed their Summer Reading Challenge! 👀📚

There's still time to join the adventure! Log your reading through August 15, then stop by the library to claim your prizes by **September 6**.

Don't keep the dinosaurs waiting! Find all the details on our website. Link in first comment.