Events Calendar

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 […]

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. […]

In Diffuser Lava Bead Bracelets, design and make two stretchy bracelets out of a sorbet selection of diffuser lava beads, real semi-precious stones, and accent beads. Be enlightened by learning about the healing properties of semi-precious stones. Watch as we demonstrate the secret to tying a secure knot using elastic. Once done, dab a drop […]

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 […]

Join us in a one hour meditation workshop to learn how to ease your mind and lower your stress levels. We will focus on breath work and our journey into relaxation through meditation practices. New and experienced students alike are welcome. Please visit this link for full details.

Breathe in sound and silence through guided meditation as you listen to music more viscerally than ever before, meditating as the GRAMMY® Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer sings surrounding you. Meditation instruction will be provided by Matthew Weiner, Associate Dean in the Princeton University Office of Religious Life. This is a FREE, un-ticketed opportunity to indulge […]

In this class, led by healing art instructor/artist Jane Zamost, participants will delve into their psyche crafting what makes them special? Is it your kindness? The way you think? The color of your eyes? You will walk away from this experience feeling proud, confident, and unique. Please visit this link for full details.

This live art-making class is inspired by Paul Cézanne’s Mont Sainte-Victoire (ca. 1904–6). In this session, we will create our own versions of this painting with a focus on creating perspective with color. Please visit this link for full details.

Instructors from HomeFront's ArtSpace lead a free workshop where participants will upcycle a variety of materials to create a "junk journal" for capturing thoughts and memories. Junk Journals are handmade books of recycled and found materials and ephemera. The pages can be used to write, draw, paint or record memories, thoughts, ideas and inspiration. Spending […]

Open Mouth Poetry will provide an opportunity for local poets to read their original poetry in front of a supportive audience. Open to all poets aged 15 and older. Cost to participate is Free. Readers can sign up upon entry to the event. Each reader gets a limited amount of time to read. Please visit this […]

In this joyful and immersive gathering, Michael Mwenso, co-creator of The Sound of (Black) Music, along with co-director Shariffa Ali from Princeton’s Lewis Center for the Arts, will create a sense of community and connection by playing recordings of musical forebears who propelled the advancement of the human condition and prompting participants to voluntarily share […]

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 conjunction with National Hunger and Homelessness Week, HomeFront is presenting a Fall Fashion Show Nov 15 from 6pm-7pm. All garments made and modeled by graduating clients from its SewingSpace therapeutic program. Seating is limited, free registration is requested. Market and Open house 5pm-8pm. Please visit this link for full details.

The New York Times bestselling author Suleika Jaouad and her husband, multiple Grammy Award-winning musician Jon Batiste, together launch a new season of our “Healing with Music” series with a conversation, permeated by live performance of works meaningful to Suleika’s recovery from leukemia, about music’s role through illness and how they have managed to convert […]

This live art-making class is inspired by Howard Russell Butler’s Northern Lights, Ogunquit, Maine. In this session, we will create our own versions of this painting as we explore freedom of expression using color. Please visit this link for full details.

This is a wellness, support group focusing on promoting young girls' self-esteem. All art materials will be provided. The girls will be in a supportive and freeing space where they can communicate with each other and promote self-esteem.  

Local artist Diana Weymar facilitates an embroidery circle to capture community stories of PUC's Healing with Music series, Hosted by the Arts Council of Princeton. Healing with Music is a series presented by Princeton University Concerts (PUC) which gets to the heart of music’s life-affirming power through events combining conversation with live performance. This Interwoven […]

What Remains, an exhibition by Terri Riendeau. Opening Reception: Saturday, November 18 | 3-5pm Please visit this link for full details.

Join the Arts Council of Princeton for a dual exhibition by Jon Sarkin and Hannah Fink, whose work will not only make you think, but it will also make you smile. Both artists take common themes, such as superheroes and shoes and comics, and reinterpret them into a contemporary conversation. From a giant old boot […]

Join us for the annual Holiday Market and Affordable Art Show with over 100 works of art and artisan crafted items on display and available for purchase. In support of Arts and Health month, you can support healthy hearts as you shop a special pop-up section of our gallery. Funds raised will support the new […]

McCarter returns to the Princeton Public Library with its virtual play series Bard at the Gate for an in-person community “watch party” screening of Wings of Night Sky, Wings of Morning Light, a blending of storytelling, music, movement, and poetic language, in a performance by the Playwright and Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. Harjo’s Wings of […]

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 decorative soap making, this workshop will show you how to create your own scented bar of soap. Milee Ahn will show you her tips and tricks on how to create fun and colorful designs, while also discussing the importance of scent and self care with soap. Please visit this link for full details.

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 […]

This live art-making class is inspired by Gertrude Magie’s House and Trees. In this session, we will create our own versions of this black-and-white etching and add colors from our desired color palette. Please visit this link for full details.

This is a wellness, support group focusing on promoting young girls' self-esteem. All art materials will be provided. The girls will be in a supportive and freeing space where they can communicate with each other and promote self-esteem.