Princeton Public Library

Placings holds online

The first thing that I like to do before placing a hold on an item is to log in to my library account. I like to do this first because if you are not logged into your account when you try to place your hold, you will be prompted to log in while you are in the middle of placing your hold.

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Posted On: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 9:00am

Posted By: LStJohn

Posted In: BiblioCommons, holds, online account
Films on Demand

Did you know that Princeton Public Library offers a collection of almost 10,000 documentaries and educational films from Films on Demand? You can view streaming video anytime, anywhere, 24/7 with this wonderful service.

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Posted On: Monday, January 14, 2013 - 2:35pm

Posted By: JPainter

Posted In: documentaries, educational films, streaming video
If you haven't ridden a camel...

There's nothing like the firsthand experience of visiting another culture. Meeting local residents, tasting exotic flavors, visiting historic sites, viewing different architecture, all play an important role in the travel experience. Capturing the journey with photographs is a way of preserving the memories, and also sharing them.

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Posted On: Monday, January 14, 2013 - 7:00am

Posted By: JHauge

Posted In: books, Morocco, travel, travel collection
Apps for foodies

Did you know that when it comes to grocery shopping or finding the perfect recipe, there's an app for that? If you have a tablet or smartphone, choosing weeknight meals, sharing your edible creations, or planning a dinner party have never been easier. Here are a few of my favorite apps that can help bring out the inner chef in all of us.

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Posted On: Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 9:00am

Posted By: EBess

Posted In: App, cooking, food, Smartphone, tablet
Jar of dreams

As we begin the new year the air is filled with talk of resolutions. Many of us are taking this time to consider what we have accomplished and what adventures lie ahead. At our recent TEDxYouth@PrincetonLibrary, I had the honor of getting to know a lot of young people and to hear their dreams for the future.

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Posted On: Tuesday, January 8, 2013 - 7:00am

Posted By: KDorman

Posted In: Dreams, Resolutions, TEDxPrincetonPL, TEDxYouth@PrincetonLibrary
Princeton's living room

The hectic holiday season is finally over and before I start working on my new year's resolutions (all of which I will break by the end of the month) I need to relax. Unfortunately the only spot to relax in my house is usually covered with my kid's Legos, toy trains, and half-finished craft projects. Once again the library comes to the rescue! There are nooks all over the building with comfy chairs perfect for reading and relaxing. I want to point out three of my favorite spots and invite everyone to take some time to just sit and chill (or warm up) here at PPL.

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Posted On: Tuesday, January 1, 2013 - 1:22pm

Posted By: ALevie

Posted In: building, fireplace
A great year in Youth Services

When I realized my next blog was going to be posted on New Year’s Eve, I knew I had to write about the wonderful year we had up on the third floor. Youth Services is always a bustling place, sometimes so busy that we often lose sight of just what happens on a day-to-day basis.

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Posted On: Monday, December 31, 2012 - 1:32pm

Posted By: ASantos

Posted In: children's book festival, clubs, homework help, storytime, summer reading, Youth Services
A great app for the Nook

Good news for Nook owners! It's no longer necessary to download eBooks from the library's digital collection to your computer and then transfer them to your mobile device. Now, there is an app for that.

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Posted On: Thursday, December 27, 2012 - 9:00am

Posted By: GStratton

Posted In: digital download, ebooks, Nook
Battle of the Nutcrackers

Every year Ovation television station airs a “Battle of the Nutcrackers.” The channel features a different production of the Nutcracker every week in December and viewers are invited to vote for their favorite rendition online.

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Posted On: Sunday, December 23, 2012 - 5:53pm

Posted By: LStJohn

Posted In: ballet, baryshnikov, nutcracker, tchaikovsky
Armchair travel

I admit it, I love to travel. If time and money were no object, I would be on the road exploring new parts of the world and seeking new adventures more than I would be home. But, alas that is a fantasy for another life. Instead, I look for other ways to satisfy my travel interests.

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Posted On: Thursday, December 20, 2012 - 9:00am

Posted By: LBurger

Posted In: books, travel