Wednesday, November 5, 6:30 – 7:30 pmThinking about buying a home? Not sure where to start - or what comes next after closing? Whether you're a first-time buyer or need a refresher, this informative session will walk you through the essential “To Do” lists for both before and after purchasing a home. Join us to gain clarity on what can be an overwhelming process and leave with tools that make home buying - and living - easier and more organized. Presented by Priti Dutta, Realtor at Realty Mark Central.
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Thursday, November 6, 7:00 – 8:00 pmSenator Shirley Turner's Legislative Aide, Evan Peal, will explain the legislative process and how you can participate in it. He will also inform you about what your representative can do for you, and address your questions.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2:00 – 3:00 pmMusic of the West African kora comes to Princeton Junction! Sean Gaskell features songs on the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp. He studied under the extensive instruction of Moriba Kuyateh and the late Malamini Jobarteh in Gambia, and both Youssoupha Cissokho and Mamadou Cissokho in Senegal. The kora is traditionally played by oral historians known as Griots. Many songs featured on the kora preserve an 800-year history dating back to the founding of the Mande empire. Gaskell has presented adult, youth and family programs at over 350 libraries and a multitude of K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and assisted living facilities throughout the United States and Canada. Sponsored by Friends of the West Windsor Library.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Thursday, November 6 & Friday, November 7, 2:30 pmGet ready to pop into creativity! Our latest kids’ art activity—**Painting with Bubbles**—is a colorful, hands-on experience that blends science and imagination. Children mix paint with bubble solution, blow through straws, and watch vibrant bubble prints come to life on paper. It’s messy, magical, and totally mesmerizing! Perfect for ages 3-12, this activity encourages sensory play, fine motor skills, and artistic exploration. Join us for a burst of fun that’s as joyful as it is educational! Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. No registration required.
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Children's Music with Ms. Pat Friday, November 7, 10:30 amGet ready to sing, clap, and move as we hear our favorite, classic tunes with Ms. Pat… and learn some new ones! For ages 0-5 years with a caregiver. Recommended for ages 2-5. Registration is required. |
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Native American Lenni-Lenape Crafts and Stories Saturday, November 15, 1:30 pmJoin us as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about the Lenni-Lenape tribe, which was here in West Windsor. With the help of the West Windsor Historical Society, learn more about the Lenni Lenape of West Windsor. We will start with a traditional story and a video by the West Windsor Historical Society. Following the video, we will transition to various craft stations inspired by the Lenni-Lenape. Recommended for ages 6-11. Registration is required. |
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Featured Virtual Programs
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Our Lenape Heritage
Monday, November 3, 7:00 pm Presented by Claire Garland, Director of Sand Hill Indian Historical Association and member of the New Jersey American Indian Affairs Commission.  Protecting Your Financial Future: Investor Education & Fraud Prevention
Thursday, November 6, 2:30 pm Provided by law students from Seton Hall University School of Law’s FINRA Investor Advocacy Program. Understanding Memory & Communication in Aging Monday, November 10, 7:00 pm Led by Erin Coulter, Lead Speech Language Pathologist with Penn Medicine. Presented as part of the Penn Medicine Princeton Health Community Wellness Program. Sweden Holiday Traditions & Today Thursday, November 20, 6:00 pm Presented by the American Swedish Historical Museum of Philadelphia, which welcomes everyone to explore cultural identity through stories of Swedes and all Scandinavians, and to connect with a vibrant community dedicated to preserving and interpreting culture. Sponsored by Hightstown Library Association. The Lenape People: Life Before the Colonists Monday, November 24, 6:30 pm Presented by John Schneider, award-winning historian, author, teacher, and television host. Sponsored by Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Spend a Saturday with Google Saturday, November 15 Google Sheets 10:00 – 11:00 am Google Drive 1:30 – 2:30 pm Google Docs 3:00 – 4:00 pm Learn how to use popular Google programs to create spreadsheets and documents, and save your files to the cloud. November Lab Series Open Lab/Northstar Monday, November 10, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Typing Lab Tuesday, November 18, 2:00 – 3:00 pm Open Lab/Northstar Tuesday, November 25, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Have a technology question and don’t know who to ask? Want to practice your skills with typing activities or Northstar Digital Literacy lessons? Come visit the Technology Instructors for a lab session. |
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Reminiscence KitsReminiscence Kits are a wonderful new offering for families and caregivers. Each kit consists of a backpack filled with themed items (a DVD, photo/activity cards, busy bottle, and coloring kit) that can be used to ask questions and initiate conversations with loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s or other dementias. There are three available with themes of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. The kits are housed at the Hopewell Branch but may be placed on hold for pick up at any branch. Find them here in our catalog.
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Branch Holiday Hours
Tuesday, November 4th - Election Day The Ewing, Hickory Corner, Lawrence and West Windsor branches will be open from 9:30am-5:00pm. All other branches are closed. Tuesday, November 11th - Veterans Day The Ewing, Hickory Corner, Lawrence and West Windsor branches will be open from 9:30am-5:00pm. All other branches are closed. Wednesday, November 26th - Thanksgiving Eve All branches will close at 5:00 pm. Thursday, November 27th - Thanksgiving All branches are closed. Friday, November 28th - The Day After Thanksgiving The Ewing, Hickory Corner, Lawrence and West Windsor branches will be open from 9:30am-5:00pm. All other branches are closed. |
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Branch NewsEarly Voting will take place at the West Windsor Branch this year from Saturday, October 25 to Sunday, November 2nd. Hours are: Mondays – Saturdays, 10am to 8pm; Sundays, 10am to 6pm. There is NO election day voting in the branch. In addition to the programs highlighted, we have our normal, boppin’ children’s concerts with Ms. Pat (11/7) and Tim Hoh (11/21) on Fridays at 10:30am, alternating with a Toddler Dance Party! We’re also OPEN on Election Day, Veteran’s Day, Black Friday, and the weekend after Thanksgiving. Stop by for storytimes, crafts, and activities! A larger animal program is planned for the weekend after Thanksgiving, with various backyard animals/insects visiting the library, so be sure to check out our November calendar for details! As a last bit of news, our fall/winter teen volunteers will finish in December. For those who wish to volunteer for our spring session (Jan-May), keep an eye out for applications being released in mid-December.
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Friends of the Library
Our Friends of the Library groups generously support our programs all year long. Consider joining or donating to your branch's Friends group. Ask for more information in the branch or visit our website. |
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These are just this month's highlights, dozens of programs for adults and youth take place at our branch every month. View our full calendar for a complete list. |
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Featured Titles for Native American Heritage Month |
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
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Joseph Lee Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity Wednesday, Nov 5, 2:00 pm Amanda Berry The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time Thursday, Nov 13, 7:00 pm Charles Duhigg Unlock the Secret Language of Connection Tuesday, Nov 18, 2:00 pm |
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