Monday Night Movies — November—Office workers/office politics.
November 2, 4 pm Office Space (Twentieth Century Fox, 1999) R
November 9, 4 pm Working Girl (Warner Bros, 1988) R
November 16, 4 pm Bee Movie (Universal Pictures, 2007) PG
November 23, 4 pm The Social Network (Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc, 2010) PG-13
November 30, 4 pm. Up in the Air (Paramount Pictures, 2009) R
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.
Preschool Storytime – 10:30 am Tuesdays
November 3 — Moths with paper moth craft
November 10 — Kindness with friendship bead bracelets
November 17 — Art/Painting with pom pom paintings
November 24 — Thanksgiving with Indian corn craft
Tuesday, November 3 Take-and-Make Craft: Burlap Frame Materials will be available by the Circulation Desk while supplies last.
Tuesday, November 3, 5:30 pm Vermi-Compost: A Scientific Snapshot Jerry Callison of the Northern Illinois Worm Farm will be at the library to break down the how and why behind composting and how it can be used to better the lives of your plants!
Wednesday, November 4, 5:30–7:30 pm Chess Club All ages and levels welcome.
Wednesday, November 4, 6 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.
Friday, November 6, 10:30 am Read to a Dog Meet therapy dog Cash and spend some time sharing books with him and his trainer Kat.
Friday, November 6 and 7, 11 am–8 pm; Saturday, November 7, 10 am to 2 pm The Legendary Escape Room A family-friendly escape room of mythic proportions! Will you be able to solve the mystery of our Greek mythology escape room in 45 minutes? Groups of up to eight, age 10+ (an adult should accompany players under 12). Smaller groups are welcome, but we may pair you with another group. Preregistration required (call 815-875-1331, ext 220, email help@princetonpl.org, or REGISTER ONLINE HERE)
Tuesday, November 10, 6–7:30 pm Free Documentary Screening: Free for All Dawn Logsdon, a library lover who visited more than 100 libraries before she was a teen, takes us on a riveting journey through the past, present and uncertain future of the U.S. public library. Along the way, she uncovers powerful and forgotten stories — often led by women — behind this cherished civic institution. Free to enter, open to all, and rooted in the promise of democracy, libraries offer something few other places do: equal access to knowledge. Yet today, this promise is under threat. From Ben Franklin’s first lending library to the frontlines of today’s culture wars, Free for All: The Public Library makes an urgent case for saving these cornerstones of community. This personal, passionate, and eye-opening film reminds us how far we have come and offers us much-needed hope for our future.
Wednesday, November 11, 5:30 pm Music Jam Musicians of all levels are invited to attend, or just come to enjoy the performance!
Wednesday, November 11, 5:30–7:30 pm Chess Club All ages and levels welcome.
Thursday, November 12, 3:30–5:30 pm Youth Dungeons & Dragons Junior high and high school. Meets on 2nd and 4th Thursdays. New players are welcome—check at the Youth Services desk for player sheets and more information.
Thursday, November 12, 6–7:30 pm Page Turners Book Club will discuss Behind Closed Doors by B. A. Paris. If you would like to order a copy, you may place a hold on PrairieCat, call (815-875-1331, ext 200), or stop into the library.
Friday, November 13, 10:30 am Read to a Dog Meet therapy dog Cash and spend some time sharing books with him and his trainer Kat.
Wednesday, November 18, 5:30–7:30 pm Chess Club All ages and levels welcome.
Wednesday, November 18, 6:30–7:30 pm Free Blood Glucose & Pressure Check Stop in on the third Wednesday of every month, October through May, for a free check of your blood glucose and blood pressure levels! This service is provided by In-Home Care Connections!
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Thursday, November 19, 10 am–6 pm
Friday, November 20, 10 am–5 pm
Saturday, November 21, 10 am–2 pm
Thursday, November 19, 6 pm Family Reading Night: A Fall Book Tasting For Preschool and Elementary age. We’ll have 2 story sessions (at 6 and 6:45) and several activity and craft stations including apple-tasting. We’ll also have popcorn and hot chocolate. NOTE: This is also the first night of the Friends of the Library fall book sale, so plan to come early and browse before the stories start!
Friday, November 20, 10:30 am Read to a Dog Meet therapy dog Cash and spend some time sharing books with him and his trainer Kat.
Saturday, November 21, 10 am CPR Training Class We will have a certified CPR/AED instructor at the library teaching a class. The charge for the class is $25 for materials, and there is limited space available. Please register by calling, (815) 875-1331, emailing the help desk, help@princeton.org, or stopping in-person at the front desk.
Wednesday, November 25, 6 pm EARLY CLOSING FOR THANKSGIVING NOTE: NO Chess Club this evening.
Thursday–Friday, November 26–27 LIBRARY CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY