Holiday music with Hoopla
Now that Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday are all behind us, the holiday season is in full swing. Lights and decoratio
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You’re invited to be present
Each month carries with it certain expectations and feelings. Just thinking about January can make one shiver, imagining the plumm
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Tastes of the season
Food is at once so communal and so personal, and a scent or flavor can trigger a swirl of memories and emotions.
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Reading abroad
As a speaker of several languages (some with less fluency than others), I’ve frequently flipped through the library’s youth world
November top 5 for under 5 – 2022
We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library
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Book shame
It’s time I made a confession. I, Dana Treichler, librarian and book nerd from Princeton Public Library, did not like “Where the C
Intentionally together: a discussion
Being human requires a wealth of fortitude and determination because, as we all know, life has its way with each and every one of
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Library resources for small businesses
If you’re a small business owner, are self-employed, or have a side gig, then you know that every little bit of support helps.
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October top 5 for under 5 – 2022
We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library
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Exploring National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month (NHHM) begins on Sept. 15 and ends on Oct. 15. This month offers an opportunity to explore the st
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Prompt for new beginnings
Traditionally, the onset of September brings to mind the return of school.
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Hope and healing
As the anniversary of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks nears, I find myself feeling off. Sad, solemn, uneasy, and down are all wor
September top 5 for under 5 – 2022
We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library
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New to you
To keep yourself stocked with good books, let me encourage you to dive into the backlist and discover a wide world of reading joy.
The power of a school project
Earlier this month I stumbled upon a newspaper article about the exoneration of Elizabeth Johnson, Jr., the only remaining person
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Summer reading wrap-up
With PPL’s Youth and Adult’s Summer Reading programs coming to an end in less than a week, I find myself reminiscing and thinking
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August top 5 for under 5 – 2022
We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library
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Jersey fresh fiction
Since this is my debut as a blogger for the library, I’ve been thinking about the inspiration for “Sloppy Firsts,” my first novel
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Voices carry
The library’s main stairwell evokes a ship-like feeling. In fact, on a few occasions, patrons and staff members have reenacted par
Sharing for the summer
It’s joy enough to love a book, but there’s also something truly wonderful about sharing a favorite book or series with others.
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A meal to build a dream on
Sometimes I dream of lavish dinner parties, themed summertime cocktail gatherings, tea parties, and picnics.
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Connect and enjoy
Non-traditional items can be checked out and used at home or on the go to help you connect to library resources.
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Five on a theme: the choices we make
It’s always a mixed consideration – for everything you might want to change, there are other things you’d hate to lose.
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