Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Did you know that there are five proven benefits to knitting and crochet as a hobby? Even better is that these benefits increase when done socially with others. So, grab your latest project and come to the library to knit […]
In advance of our “Healing with Music” event The Beat Goes On: Healing from Cancer through Music with writer Suleika Jaouad and musician Jon Batiste, dive into Jaouad‘s NY Times bestselling book Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted through this book club presented in partnership with the Princeton Public Library. Please visit this […]
In advance of our “Healing with Music” event The Beat Goes On: Healing from Cancer through Music with writer Suleika Jaouad and musician Jon Batiste, dive into Jaouad‘s NY Times bestselling book Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted through this book club presented in partnership with the Princeton Public Library. Please visit this […]
A panel presentation and discussion will follow the screening of the documentary "Resilience: The Biology of Stress and The Science of Hope." This event is the kick-off for the "Rebuilding Resiliency; Reclaiming Connection" series taking place in Princeton this fall. The screening of the documentary “Resilience” will be followed by a panel presentation of community […]
Join Grounds For Sculpture the first Thursday of each month for exclusive access to the grounds before we open to the public. These morning walks are a great way to boost your energy and connect with others. Walk the gardens, then participate in a workshop focused on developing tools for better health. Please visit this link for […]
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and translator Jhumpa Lahiri returns to Princeton— where she recently served as a professor of creative writing at the university — for an evening of discussion of her newest collection of short stories, which she wrote in Italian and then co-translated into English, about her life’s work, and about the power of […]
This live art-making class is inspired by a Chinese woodblock print from the Qing Dynasty, Birds, Flowers, and Bamboo from The Mustard Seed Garden. In this session, we will create our own versions of this print using pastels and paper, with a focus on observing colors that appear in nature. Please visit this link for full details.
"Bodywork" is a new dark comedy, written and performed by Princeton University senior Juliette Carbonnier and directed by senior Sabina Jafri ’24, about chronic pain, women’s bodies, and the connection between physical and emotional health. "Bodywork" follows the story of Maia, a young woman who suffers from inexplicable chronic pain, who becomes a test patient […]
Join us on November 4, 2023, for a daylong celebration as we kick off Arts & Health Mercer. Featuring free interactive workshops that are open to the public, a keynote speaker, and a reception for organizations, sponsors and the press. This event will be held at the RWJ Barnabas Health and Wellness Conference Center. Please visit […]
Creating music as a community will lift your spirits and bring about a greater sense of being connected. At an open acoustic jam everyone is invited to strum and sing along to familiar favorites or just listen and clap along. Chords and lyrics will be projected on a large screen. This is not a performance, […]
Morven Museum & Garden and the Princeton Public Library are pleased to offer a free workshop with poet and author Shawn R. Jones. During this interactive workshop, we will listen to poems that fearlessly confront both personal and collective traumas, while simultaneously guiding us towards a path of hope. Through engaging writing prompts, participants will […]
A presentation and opening reception for the exhibit “Earth Song Refrain: BIPOC Artists On the Climate and Environment" that is currently on display on the library's second floor. Hosted by Art Against Racism. The exhibition runs from Nov. 1 to Jan. 12 in the Technology Center and other spaces on the second floor. Please visit this […]
Studies show that art engagement has a significant impact on mental health. Art activities can boost confidence, encourage participation, and enhance resilience. Moreover, it can lower anxiety, depression, and stress levels. In this interactive workshop, we will delve into the Dimensions of Wellness, examining the eight areas necessary to achieve a healthy and balanced life. […]
