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NOVEMBER PROGRAMS

Monday Night Movies Western Classics is our November theme. Free popcorn served on November 3!
November 3, 5:30 pm True Grit (Twentieth Century Fox, 2010) PG-13
October 13, 5:30 pm Back to the Future, Part 3 (Universal Pictures, 1990) PG
November 17, 5:30 pm Blazing Saddles (Warner Bros., 1974) R
November 24, 5:30 pm An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (Universal Pictures, 1991) G
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/Craft
Tuesday, November 4, 10:30 am Space with paper plate planet prints (paint day!)
Tuesday, November 11, 10:30 am Dogs with special guest! and craft TBD
Tuesday, November 18, 10:30 am Monsters with salt dough craft
Tuesday, November 25, 10:30 am Thankful stories with craft TBD

Saturday, November 1, 10 am Medicare 101 with Tim Burgess Questions about your Medicare? Tim will walk you through any problems and get you talking to the right people.

Monday, November 3–Wednesday, November 26 Expressions of the Heart Art Teachers Show Exhibition of the work of 17 local art educators in a variety of media
Friday, November 7, 6–8 pm Expressions of the Heart Art Teachers Show Opening Reception

Tuesday, November 4 Take-n-Make Napkin Ring/Candle Ring Kits available starting November 4, while supplies last. Colors will vary (plate and napkin not included)

Wednesday, November 5, 5:30–7:30 pm Chess Club with Erik Czerwin. All ages and levels welcome.


Wednesday, November 5, 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.

Thursday, November 6, 5:30 pm. Read ‘Em & Weed Gardening Group All levels of gardeners are welcome. This month (our last for 2025) will be a presentation of garden photography by PPL’s own Dave Cook!

Wednesday, November 12, 5:30 pm Music Jam Musicians of all levels are invited to attend, or just come to enjoy the performance!

Wednesday, November 12, 5:30–7:30 pm Chess Club with Erik Czerwin. All ages and levels welcome.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Thursday, Nov 13, 10 am–6 pm
Friday, Nov 14, 10 am–5 pm

Saturday, Nov 15, 10 am–2 pm

Thursday, November 13, 1–2:30 pm Princeton Caregiver Support Group Altzheimer’s caregiver support group

Thursday, November 13, 3:30–5:30 pm — Youth Dungeons & Dragons NOTE: October dates will be 10/2, 10/9, and 10/23.

Thursday, November 13, 6–7:30 pm Page Turners Book Club will discuss The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain. If you would like to order a copy, you may place a hold on PrairieCat or stop in or call the Princeton Public Library Circulation Desk (815-875-1331, ext 200).

Friday, November 14, 3:30–4:30 pm Read to a Dog Meet therapy dog Cash and choose a story to read with him! In the Youth Services area. (All ages welcome)

Tuesday, November 18, 7-8 pm VIRTUAL PROGRAM A Journey Through Food and Science with Kenji López-Alt Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration. His James Beard Award-winning cookbook, The Food Lab, uses evidence-based testing to show you the best ways to cook things. On YouTube, Kenji’s Cooking Show celebrates that food’s main goal is pleasure and inspires home cooks to take their food where they want it to go! Register for the Zoom presentation HERE. This conversation will be recorded and available TO THOSE WHO REGISTER for 30 days after the event.

Wednesday, November 19, 5:30–7:30 pm Chess Club with Erik Czerwin. All ages and levels welcome.

Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks will not be offered in November. Wednesday, November 19, 6:30–7:30 pm Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks In Home Care Connections will be sponsoring free Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks in the Café.

Friday, November 21, 3:30–4:30 pm Read to a Dog Meet therapy dog Cash and choose a story to read with him! In the Youth Services area. (All ages welcome)

Tuesday, November 25, 3:30–6:30 pm ImpactLife Blood Drive REGISTER ONLINE HERE Walk-ins are also welcome.

NO CHESS CLUB Wednesday, November 26 due to early closing for Thanksgiving holiday.

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Wednesday, November 26 – early closing 6 pm
Thursday, November 27 – CLOSED
Friday, November 28 – CLOSED