Who Can Vote? A Brief History of Voting Rights in the US
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Find details on local, national, and international history via online resources, newspapers, and more, including resources for children and teens. You’ll also find topic guides on a selection of national commemorations and book lists highlighting everything from sports history to local visitor information.
Israel Palestine Conflict
Check out some of these resources for greater context of the history between Israel and Palestine.
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Lenape History, Art, and Culture: A Living Land Acknowledgement
The Library sits within the Lenapehoking, a part of the traditional homelands of the Lenape peoples.
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Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Find information and historical context for the commemoration of the U.S. Constitution’s ratification on September 17, 1787.
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National Arab American Heritage Month – Nonfiction
April marks National Arab American History Month, but these titles are worth reading throughout the year.
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Housing Crisis in America
The housing crisis has its roots in many facets of everyday life, and this booklist begins to explore those facets.
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PressReader
PressReader provides access to hundreds of newspapers from around the world plus the magazine, “The Economist.”
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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Black History Month – Nonfiction
February marks Black History Month, but these titles are worth reading throughout the year.
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Exploring Labor Day
The first Monday in September marks Labor Day, a federal holiday in the United States.
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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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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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Holocaust Days of Remembrance – Nonfiction
Nonfiction to help you explore the Holocaust, its context, and its legacy.
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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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International Transgender Day Of Visibility
TDOV raises awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people while also highlighting their victories and accomplishments.
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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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Jordan Bimm’s NASA History Reading List
Space historian Jordan Bimm lists his recommendations for the space race and NASA history.
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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.
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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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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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 Hispanic Heritage Month – Poetry
Celebrate the varied histories and cultures of people from Hispanic and Latinx backgrounds through poetry.
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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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Olympics Stories
The Olympic Games bring astounding athletic feats, political turmoil, and unexpected twists.
Princeton Documentaries
Documentaries about Princeton that can be found in the Princeton Room.
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Princeton History Resources
A list of some of the best resources to get you started on your research of Princeton,
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Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.
Explore works written by and about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., activist, Baptist minister, and Civil Rights movement leader.
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Nonfiction
May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Heritage Month, but these books are worth reading all year.
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Anti-Racism Primer for Adults
Interested in learning more about how to be an anti-racist? Use this list to get started on the road to knowledge and change.
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African-American History Located in the Princeton Room
A selection of the materials that make up the African American history collection in the Local History neighborhood.
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50 Years on the Moon
Learn more about the 1969 mission to the moon, space travel, and the cosmos.
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America’s Pastime: Baseball Books and Films
Check out this collection of books and films that center America’s pastime, baseball.
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The Stories Behind the Sports
The stories behind the teams and successes make sports even more exciting. Here is a list of some of our favorites.
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Understanding 9/11
A list of nonfiction books and other resources that illuminate the events of 9/11, its context, and its continuing implications.
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Understanding the Crisis in Ukraine
Explore a sampling of nonfiction books offering context for the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Votes for Women: Celebrating the 19th Amendment
We recognize the efforts of all those who worked with or without recognition to secure women the vote.
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Women’s History Month – Nonfiction
March is Women’s History Month, but these books are worth reading all year.
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A Dynamic Pairing: Black History/Women’s History
Explore titles that showcase this intersection featuring women and issues that left their mark on history.
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Princeton Packet Archives & Index
See Specifics section of full entry to explore all options for viewing the Princeton Packet and its predecessors.
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Newspaper Source Plus (EBSCO)
Provides a full-text digital collection of the world’s major news content.
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New York Times
Access the latest coverage of business, politics, news of the world, entertainment, arts, sports and more.
Exploring LGBTQIA+ Pride Month – Nonfiction
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, but these books are worth reading all year.
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Princeton and Local History: A Resource Guide
Guide to the library’s collection of material on the history of Princeton, town and gown, its people and its institutions.
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Understanding 9/11: A Resource Guide
Learn about the 9/11 attacks, their context and their legacy via our resources.
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Family History & Genealogy
Research your roots with these free resources.
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Issues and Controversies (Facts on File)
A database providing in-depth investigations of today’s top issues.
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JSTOR
Full-text coverage of core scholarly journals in various subjects, many from the first issue up to 3 to 5 years ago.