Due to distributor contracts, we cannot list movie titles here. Please call the Circulation Desk if you would like more information about a particular movie night: 815-875-1331, ext 200. All movies are free and open to all.
Monday Night Movies
August’s movies are dedicated to the films of Robin Williams.
Aug 5, 5:30 pm Mrs. Doubtfire
Aug 12, 5:30 pm Bicentennial Man
Aug 19, 5:30 pm The Birdcage
Aug 26, 5:30 pm Hook
Preschool Storytime/Craft
Storytime takes a hiatus in August. We look forward to seeing you when we resume Storytime on Tuesday, September 3!
Thursday, Aug 1 Happy Birthday, PPL! We are celebrating 17 years at our Peru Street location! Refreshments will be served throughout the day to thank the community for making this wonderful library a reality. In recognition of those who have made significant donations to the Princeton Public Library since 2007, the Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees has designated a separate donor wall, designed by Elise Swinford with plaques created by A&M Products. Library Board President Tony Bonucci will present the new donor wall at 11:00 am on Thursday, Aug 1.
Thursday, Aug 1, 5:30–6:30 pm Read ‘Em and Weed Gardening Group How Does Your Garden Grow? Join us as we chat about our gardens and troubleshoot for one another during the peak of garden season. All levels of gardener are welcome!
Saturday, Aug 3, 10 am–2:30 pm Medicare Supplement Seminar
Tuesday, Aug 6 Take-n-Make Craft: Canning Ring Rag Flower. Kits for one flower will be available starting on Tuesday, Aug 6, while supplies last. Fabric will be in a variety of colors and patterns.
Wednesday, Aug 7, 5:30 pm Chicks with Sticks… and Roosters Too! (Knitting and Crochet Group) Experienced and novice knitters and crocheters are welcome to join in this social crafting time.
Thursday, Aug 8, 1–2:30 pm Princeton Caregiver Support Group Altzheimer’s caregiver support group
Thursday, Aug 8, 3:30–5:30 pm Youth Dungeons & Dragons For ages 10 and up – 3:30-5:30 pm . For more information, contact the PPL Youth Services Desk (815) 875-1331, ext. 220 or e-mail help@princetonpl.org
Thursday, Aug 8, 6–7:30 pm Page Turners Book Club will discuss West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. Part adventure, part historical saga, and part coming-of-age love story, West with Giraffes explores what it means to be changed by the grace of animals, the kindness of strangers, the passing of time, and a story told before it’s too late.
Saturday, Aug 10, 1 pm Bureau County History Center Presents Bureau County Congressmen Congressman Owen Lovejoy is a beloved figure in Princeton and Bureau County. But what about Bureau County’s other congressmen? Jim Dunn, president of the Bureau County History Center Board, will present the stories of four other congressmen with deep connections to Bureau County.
Attendees will learn about the congressman from Princeton who was called “The Father of the Hennepin Canal”; the congressman from Tiskilwa whom the opposing party helped to elect when they lost faith in their own incumbent; the congressman born in Ohio, Illinois, who voted to declare war on Germany during World War I; and the two-term congressman born in Dover whose son followed in his father’s footsteps by serving nearly a quarter of a century in Congress during the tumultuous 1940s and 1950s.
Tuesday, Aug 14, 5:30 pm Music Jam Musicians of all levels are invited to attend, or just come to enjoy the performance!
Saturday, Aug 17, 1–2:30 pm Listen to Your Heirlooms: Your Family Treasures Have More to Say Than Meets the Eye Presented by Carolyn Law, in partnership with the Bureau County History Center. Preregistration is required (stop at Circulation, call 815-875-1331, ext. 200, or e-mail help@princetonpl.org), and appraisals will be limited to the first twenty received—limit one item per family. Carolyn will research the items and will discuss some of them at her 1:00 presentation (appraisals and items will be returned after the program).
Wednesday, Aug 21, 5-8 pm Accordion Fold Mini Albums presented by Melody Best Registration Fee $30—stop at the Circulation Desk or call 815-875-1331 to register. Perfect for beginners, experienced crafters… and everyone in between. We will make a fun and easy Accordion fold Mini Album with room for 25 photos or sketches using 3 different kinds of enclosures. All materials will be provided. These make great gifts.
Thursday, Aug 22, 3:30–5:30 pm Youth Dungeons & Dragons For ages 10 and up – 3:30-5:30 pm . For more information, contact the PPL Youth Services Desk (815) 875-1331, ext. 220 or e-mail help@princetonpl.org
Wednesday, Aug 28, 5–7 pm Adult Coloring Night Coloring pages will be available or bring your own. Library will also have bookmarks to color can be laminated at no cost to you, provided by PPL.
Friday, Aug 30, 1:30–4:30 pm ImpactLife Blood Drive Register here: https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/133756 Walk ins are also welcome.
Friday, Aug 30, 4:30–5:30 pm Writer’s Club Meeting This group votes to decide the type of writing they will focus on for the following month. Writers are encouraged to share their work and receive constructive criticism.