Muslim Heritage Month – Nonfiction
January marks Muslim Heritage Month in New Jersey, but these titles are worth reading throughout the year.
Find details on local, national, and international history via online resources, newspapers, and more, including resources for children and teens. You’ll also find topic guides on a selection of national commemorations and book lists highlighting everything from sports history to local visitor information.
Who Can Vote? A Brief History of Voting Rights in the U.S.
This exhibition examines voting rights and the role of the government in determining who is allowed to vote.
Israel Palestine Conflict
Check out some of these resources for greater context of the history between Israel and Palestine.
Lenape History, Art, and Culture: A Living Land Acknowledgement
The Library sits within the Lenapehoking, a part of the traditional homelands of the Lenape peoples.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Find information and historical context for the commemoration of the U.S. Constitution’s ratification on September 17, 1787.
National Arab American Heritage Month – Nonfiction
April marks National Arab American History Month, but these titles are worth reading throughout the year.
Housing Crisis in America
The housing crisis has its roots in many facets of everyday life, and this booklist begins to explore those facets.
PressReader
PressReader provides access to The New York Times, hundreds of other papers from around the world plus The Economist magazine.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day, commemorated on the last Monday of May, is a day to honor the men and women who have died in military service.
Exploring Disability Pride Month – Nonfiction
July is Disability Pride Month, but these books are worth reading all year.
Black History Month – Nonfiction
February marks Black History Month, but these titles are worth reading throughout the year.
Exploring Labor Day
The first Monday in September marks Labor Day, a federal holiday in the United States.
Frederick Douglass Day
Although Douglass was born into bondage, and never knew his birthdate, he chose to celebrate every year on February 14th.
Graphic Novels: History and Memoir
You may be surprised at the variety of entertaining, challenging, and unexpected fiction and nonfiction you’ll find.
Gun Violence in America
The people of the United States continue to bear witness and become victims of a brutal gun violence epidemic.
Holocaust Days of Remembrance – Nonfiction
Nonfiction to help you explore the Holocaust, its context, and its legacy.
International Human Rights Day
2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948.
International Transgender Day Of Visibility
TDOV raises awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people while also highlighting their victories and accomplishments.
Irish-American Heritage Month
Discover a variety of books, both fiction and non-fiction, about the Irish in America and also penned by Irish-American authors.
Jordan Bimm’s NASA History Reading List
Space historian Jordan Bimm lists his recommendations for the space race and NASA history.
Juneteenth
The Juneteenth holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is a legal holiday in New Jersey.
Learn about the Supreme Court
Learn about the history of the country’s highest court and the personalities who have shaped it over centuries.
Migrations in Black History
Explore these nonfiction books on migration: to new places, social realities, professional spheres, to adulthood, and more.
National Hispanic Heritage Month – Nonfiction
Celebrate the varied histories and cultures of people from Hispanic and Latinx backgrounds through nonfiction.
National Hispanic Heritage Month – Poetry
Celebrate the varied histories and cultures of people from Hispanic and Latinx backgrounds through poetry.
National Native American Heritage Month – Nonfiction
November commemorates the history and culture of Indigenous peoples with ties to the land now occupied by the United States.
Olympics Stories
The Olympic Games bring astounding athletic feats, political turmoil, and unexpected twists.
Princeton History Resources
A list of some of the best resources to get you started on your research of Princeton,
Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.
Explore works written by and about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., activist, Baptist minister, and Civil Rights movement leader.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month – Nonfiction
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, but these books are worth reading all year.
Anti-Racism Primer for Adults
Interested in learning more about how to be an anti-racist? Use this list to get started on the road to knowledge and change.
African-American History Located in the Princeton Room
A selection of the materials that make up the African American history collection in the Local History neighborhood.
America’s Pastime: Baseball Books and Films
Check out this collection of books and films that center America’s pastime, baseball.
The Stories Behind the Sports
The stories behind the teams and successes make sports even more exciting. Here is a list of some of our favorites.
Understanding 9/11
A list of nonfiction books and other resources that illuminate the events of 9/11, its context, and its continuing implications.
Understanding the Crisis in Ukraine
Explore a sampling of nonfiction books offering context for the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Votes for Women: Celebrating the 19th Amendment
We recognize the efforts of all those who worked with or without recognition to secure women the vote.
Women’s History Month – Nonfiction
March is Women’s History Month, but these books are worth reading all year.
A Dynamic Pairing: Black History/Women’s History
Explore titles that showcase this intersection featuring women and issues that left their mark on history.
Princeton Packet Archives & Index
See Specifics section of full entry to explore all options for viewing the Princeton Packet and its predecessors.
Newspaper Source Plus (EBSCO)
Provides a full-text digital collection of the world’s major news content.
New York Times
Access the latest coverage of business, politics, news of the world, entertainment, arts, sports and more.
Exploring LGBTQIA+ Pride Month – Nonfiction
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, but these books are worth reading all year.
AANHPI Heritage Month: A Resource Guide
Explore the stories and perspectives of Asian and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Americans (AANHPI).
Princeton and Local History: A Resource Guide
Guide to the library’s collection of material on the history of Princeton, town and gown, its people and its institutions.
LGBTQ Pride Month: A Resource Guide
Explore the stories and perspectives of those who identify as members of the LGBTQ community.
Understanding 9/11: A Resource Guide
Learn about the 9/11 attacks, their context and their legacy via our resources.
Black History Month: A Resource Guide
This month offers an opportunity to explore the histories and cultures of Black people in the United States.
Women’s History Month: A Resource Guide
This month offers an opportunity to explore the stories and perspectives of women, both past and present.
Issues and Controversies (Facts on File)
A database providing in-depth investigations of today’s top issues.
JSTOR
Full-text coverage of core scholarly journals in various subjects, many from the first issue up to 3 to 5 years ago.
Local Newspaper Index
Searchable database with citations to selected content from two local newspapers, Princeton Packet and Town Topics.
MasterFILE Complete (EBSCO)
This database provides full text for magazines, reference books, and primary source documents.
Middle Search Plus (EBSCO)
Provides full text for more than 140 popular, middle school magazines, biographies, historical essays and primary documents.
Military and Government Collection (EBSCO)
Provides cover-to-cover full text, indexing, and abstracts for hundreds of journals and periodicals.
Modern World History Online
Covers the people, places, and events in a broad expanse of history—from the mid-15th century to the present.
Papers of Princeton
A digitized collection of historical periodicals from the town of Princeton and Princeton University.
Points of View (EBSCO)
Designed to assist students and researchers in understanding the full scope of controversial subjects.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: U.S. Major Dailies (1849 – 2019)
Historical full-text coverage from 5 major United States newspapers.
Town Topics Archives & Index
See Specifics section of the full entry to explore all options for viewing historical and more recent issues of Town Topics.
World Geography and Culture
A comprehensive resource that makes it easy to study all aspects and demographics of a country.
World News Digest (Facts on File)
Archive of domestic and international news. Covers all major events since 1940. Updated weekly.
World Religions Online
Explores religion and spirituality in an unbiased manner, from ancient to contemporary times.
Facts on File
Reference database in science, history, literature, geography, health, and career guidance plus curriculum resource center, K-12
Black Freedom Struggle in the United States: Challenges and Triumphs in the Pursuit of Equality
A collection of primary source documents from slavery to contemporary society; features text from W.E.B. Du Bois to F.B.I. files.
Ancient and Medieval History Online
Explores the pre-modern world with an in-depth focus on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
American History Online
Spans more than 500 years of political, military, social and cultural history, highlighting important people and events.
Academic Search Premier (EBSCO)
Abstracts and full text articles from thousands of academic and peer-reviewed publications.
American Women’s History Online
Covers the important people, events, legislation, and issues relevant to the study of women’s history in the United States.
American Indian History Online
Offers thorough access to more than 15,000 years of Native American people, culture, history, and heritage.
African-American History Online
Provides expansive and in-depth information on the people, events, and topics important to the study of African-American history.