Women’s History for Teens
Teen nonfiction about and from notable women past and present.
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day, commemorated on the last Monday of May, is a day to honor the men and women who have died in military service.
Exploring Disability Pride Month – Nonfiction
July is Disability Pride Month, but these books are worth reading all year.
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Laura’s Picks
Laura enjoys literary fiction and is drawn to essays, poetry, memoir, music, and film/TV that explore a wide range of topics.
Back to School DIY for Adults
Just because you’re not returning to school doesn’t mean you can’t embark on a new learning adventure this September.
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Black Biographies and Memoirs
There’s no time like the present to pick up one of these biographies and memoirs about Black Americans.
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Black History Month – Nonfiction
February marks Black History Month, but these titles are worth reading throughout the year.
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Black Voices in Nonfiction
Memoirs, politics, and culture – check out some recent picks from Black authors today.
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Black Voices in Poetry
By no means comprehensive, check out this eclectic list of the voices and words of Black poets.
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Books About Libraries
Some of our favorite books about our favorite places.
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Books to Make You Smile (Non-Fiction)
When you’re in the mood for a lighter read.
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Contemporary Jewish Authors
Celebrate Jewish American heritage with this list of works by contemporary Jewish authors published within the last several years.
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Disability Awareness
Explore perspectives on the ADA’s past, present, and future.
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Down to Business
Inspiration for established business owners or career changers trying to get a new business idea off the ground.
Drawing and Painting
Pick up a new hobby, or develop new skills in an activity you love!
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Earth Day
Earth Day builds awareness of global environmental issues, promotes sustainability, and encourages actionable steps.
Exploring Labor Day
The first Monday in September marks Labor Day, a federal holiday in the United States.
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Female AAPI Voices
We’ve gathered a handful of extraordinary female AAPI voices. Any of the books very well may become your next favorite read.
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Frederick Douglass Day
Although Douglass was born into bondage, and never knew his birthdate, he chose to celebrate every year on February 14th.
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Graphic Novels: History and Memoir
You may be surprised at the variety of entertaining, challenging, and unexpected fiction and nonfiction you’ll find.
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Great Backyard Bird Count – Movies
Get ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count by cuddling up and watching films!
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Great Backyard Bird Count – Picks for Bird Enthusiasts
This annual February event brings people around the world together to watch, learn about, count and celebrate birds.
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Gun Violence in America
The people of the United States continue to bear witness and become victims of a brutal gun violence epidemic.
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Handy Kitchen Gadgets
The list was created for a class at the library that covered a variety of tools for making cooking fun and efficient.
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Holiday Cooking – Desserts and Sides
Looking for recipes for your holiday meals? Check out some of these items.
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Holocaust Days of Remembrance – Nonfiction
Nonfiction to help you explore the Holocaust, its context, and its legacy.
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How Did It Get Made? : Books about the Makings of Movies
Enjoy some books about the how some of the most acclaimed and beloved films in Hollywood history came to be.
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International Human Rights Day
2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the UN General Assembly in1948.
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Irish-American Heritage Month
Discover a variety of books, both fiction and non-fiction, about the Irish in America and also penned by Irish-American authors.
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Jazz Appreciation Month
Celebrate April, Jazz Appreciation Month, by checking out a sample of jazz offerings at the library, and beyond.
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Job Seekers Booklist
These books, ebooks, and audiobooks relate to all aspects of job seeking
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Jolabokaflod (Book Flood) 2022
Enjoy these titles that were shared by library staff and community members at the library’s annual Book Flood.
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Juneteenth
The Juneteenth holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is a legal holiday in New Jersey.
Kim’s Picks
Kim has a preference for nonfiction, particularly history, science and and nature, communication, and issues around civil rights.
Knit Picks
This is a small sample of the knitting books that are available in the Home neighborhood on the second floor.
Learn about the Supreme Court
Learn about the history of the country’s highest court and the personalities who have shaped it over centuries.
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Lights, Camera, Action!
Books about TV and popular television shows.
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Literature & the Environment
To accompany the Literature and Environment: A Reading and Creative Writing Colloquium.
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Migrations in Black History
Explore these nonfiction books on migration: to new places, social realities, professional spheres, to adulthood, and more.
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More Like: Amanda Gorman, Poetry
This list highlights young poets sharing their stories and changing the world with their words.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month – Nonfiction
Celebrate the varied histories and cultures of people from Hispanic and Latinx backgrounds through nonfiction.
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National Humor Month
Did you know that April is also National Humor Month? In honor of it, we’ve put together some books to make laugh until you cry.
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PSRC Library Reads – May
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Princeton Senior Resource Center.
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National Native American Heritage Month – Nonfiction
November commemorates the history and culture of Indigenous peoples with ties to the land now occupied by the United States.
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National Poetry Month: Books for Adults
April is National Poetry Month. We’ve compiled a diverse (but, by no means, comprehensive) list of selections.
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