Monday Night Movies Level up with these hot summer movies for July! Free popcorn served on July 7!
Monday, July 7, 5:30 Rango (2011, Paramount Pictures)
Monday, July 14, 5:30 Rear Window (1954, Universal Pictures)
Monday, July 21, 5:30 Summer Stock (1950, Warner Bros.)
Monday, July 28, 5:30 The African Queen (1951, Paramount Pictures)
Preschool Storytime/Craft
Tuesday, July 1, 10:30 am Summer/Fourth of July with watermelon fan collage craft
Tuesday, July 8, 10:30 am Cardboard Box with cardboard city craft/activity
Tuesday, July 15, 10:30 am Games with mancala set
Tuesday, July 22, 10:30 am Ocean with undersea collage
Tuesday, July 19, 10: am Saying Good-bye with easy friendship bracelet craft
SUMMER READING CONTINUES THROUGH AUGUST 2!
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Tuesday, July 1, 3:30 – 4 pm Anime Club Watch an episode of anime and do a craft. We are starting this club during summer reading, but hope it will grow into a year-round program.
Wednesday, July 1 , 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, July 3, 10:30 am Elementary Crafting Session – Block Collograph Prints Create printing blocks from foam, from wood blocks, and from fruit to create a unique collage print.
Thursday, July 3, 5:30–7 pm Read ‘Em & Weed Gardening Group – Tomato Troubles Workshop with U of I Extension How to identify and address common tomato plant issues. All levels of gardener are welcome.
Friday, July 4 LIBRARY CLOSED FOR FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY
Saturday, July 5, 10 am – 2 pm Medicare 101 with Tim Burgess
Tuesday, July 8 Take ‘n’ Make – Upcycled CD Card Holder Kit with material for one cardholder will be available in the library circulation area will supplies last.
Tuesday, July 8 Anime Club Watch an episode of anime and do a craft.
Wednesday, July 9, 5:30 pm Music Jam Musicians of all levels are invited to attend, or just come to enjoy the performance!
Thursday, July 10, 10:30 am Elementary Crafting Session – Cardboard City We’re going to upcycle a collaborative community from cardboard boxes and scrap paper!
Thursday, July 10, 1–2:30 pm Princeton Caregiver Support Group Altzheimer’s caregiver support group
Thursday, July 10, 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, July 10, 6–7:30 pm Page Turners Book Club will discuss The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix. 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, July 11, 2 pm Princeton Summer Youth Band Princeton-area players under the direction of Steven and Megan Olson perform.
Monday, July 14, 10 am Special Visit from The Little Mermaid Meet Ariel and Ursula from the cast of Festival 56’s summer 2025 production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid at a special, bonus storytime!
Tuesday, July 15, 3:30 – 4 pm Anime Club Watch an episode of anime and do a craft.
Wednesday, July 16, 6:30–7:30 pm Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks In Home Care Connections will be sponsoring free Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks in the Café.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Thursday, July 17, 10 am – 6 pm
Friday, July 18, 10 am – 5 pm
Thursday, July 17, 10:30 am Elementary Crafting Session – Hammered Flower Prints Create beautiful botanical prints by placing fresh flowers and leaves on fabric and gently hammering them to transfer their colorful pigments.
Tuesday, July 22, 3:30 – 4 pm Anime Club Watch an episode of anime and do a craft.
Thursday, July 24, 10:30 am Elementary Crafting Session – Bug Hotel Help out your backyard biome with shelter for the littlest creatures in your yard or garden NOTE: We’re collecting washed out paper milk cartons and twigs (please cut to 24″ length or shorter) for this.
Tuesday, July 29, 3:30 – 4 pm Anime Club Watch an episode of anime and do a craft.
Tuesday, July 29, 3:30–6:30 pm ImpactLife Blood Drive REGISTER ONLINE HERE Walk-ins are also welcome.
Thursday, July 31, 3:30–5:30 pm Youth Dungeons & Dragons NOTE: Date has been changed due to DM availability 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