Tuesday, Aug. 1

Outdoor Storytime at the Princeton Shopping Center – Interactive event featuring books, songs and movement for children of all ages with adult caregiver. Bring a blanket. Check the library website for weather updates. Princeton Shopping Center Courtyard. 10:30 a.m.

Ask the Mac Pros – Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this session. Technology Center. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Princeton Community Night Out – Fun activities as part of the annual community event hosted by the Princeton Police Department. 400 Witherspoon Street. 5-8 p.m.

Writers Room – Writers receive constructive feedback at these twice-monthly group sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions. Conference Room. 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 2

Infant and Toddler Parent Support Group – early childhood experts Krista Gervon and Jillian Best Adler lead an informal discussion and support group for parents of infants and toddlers. Story Room. Noon.

Mobile Office Hours: Bonnie Watson-Coleman representatives – Constituent service representatives from the office of U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman will be available to provide assistance with certain federal services. Lobby. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Discovering France: A Virtual Series – Take a tour of France without leaving home during nine guided, virtual sessions throughout the summer. From well-known destinations to hidden gems, library associate Emilie Lopez will be your guide to discovering 26 cities throughout France, over nine sessions on Zoom. Registration is required for each session. Via Zoom. 1 p.m.

Princeton Student Film Festival – Teens and adults are invited to view original short films by filmmakers ages 14-25. Post-screening Q&A with filmmakers. Community Room. 6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 3

Introduction to Gmail – Registration required. Technology Center. 1 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 4

Game-a-thon: Giant Game Edition – Kids 7 and older are invited to play super-size versions of favorite games. Community Room. 2:30 p.m.

Movie Night on the Green: “Luca” – Library staff present some fun activities followed by Palmer Square’s screening of the Disney/Pixar film. Palmer Square. 7:15 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 5

Economics Made Simple – Students in grades 6-8 learn about economics from Princeton High School students. Registration required. Technology Center. 2 p.m.

Drop-in Chess Sessions – For youth in grades 2-6 who are beginners or have some chess experience. STEAM Studio. 3:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 7

Toddler Drive-in! – Children 2-5 are invited to decorate their own cardboard car, then park it to watch a 10-minute movie. Registration required. Community Room. 10:30 a.m.

Super Chess Camp – Players of all levels are invited to attend fun learning sessions. Register individually for each of four sessions. Community Room. 2 p.m. (runs through Aug. 10)

Building Chess Programs in Libraries – Impact Chess gives a presentation that covers why chess is a good fit for libraries and how the game benefits children in their cognitive development and critical thinking skills. Community Room. 7 p.m.

Continuing Conversations on Race – Amy Torres of the New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice gives a presentation. Newsroom and virtual. Register to attend virtually. 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 8

Princeton Sketchers – Sketchers of all abilities and experience levels meet monthly to sketch, draw and paint together in this social art group. Registration is requested. Conference Room. 10:30 a.m.

Presentation: Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki – Speakers discuss the importance of nuclear threat reduction and the need for nuclear disarmament. The Solidarity Singers of NJ perform songs of peace. Community Room. 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 9

Generation Gap Trivia Night – Participants of all ages work together to answer trivia questions spanning the decades. Community Room. 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 10

Speed Reads – Select an advanced reader’s copy of a recently published or forthcoming book to keep and share what you think. Newsroom. 10:30 a.m.

Getting to Know Your iPhone – Registration required. Technology Center. 2 p.m.

Black Voices Book Group – The group discusses “Paul Robeson: No One Can Silence Me” by Martin Duberman and Jason Reynolds. Via Google Meet. See events calendar for link. 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 11

Dancing Under the Stars – Members of Central Jersey Dance demonstrate basic steps and lead others in an evening of dancing to recorded music of all kinds on Hinds Plaza, weather permitting; or Community Room. 7-10 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 12

Drop-in Chess Sessions – For youth in grades 2-6 who are beginners or have some chess experience. STEAM Studio. 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 13

Concert – Putman County (A Listen Local Event) – The band performs rock and blues songs from the 1960s through the 1980s at this concert on Hinds Plaza. 4 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 14

“Somewhere in Queens” – When his son’s chance at a basketball scholarship is jeopardized, Leo risks everything, including ties with his overbearing Italian-American family, to give him a shot at a different life. Rated R. 1 hour, 47 minutes. Community Room. 3 p.m.

Writers Room Poets – Poets read from works in progress and receive peer feedback at these virtual sessions. Registration required. 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

Ask the Mac Pros – Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this session. Technology Center. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Summer Reading Wrap-up Party at Princeton Shopping Center – Games, fun activities and more, weather permitting, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 16

Meet the Human Services Department – Community members are invited to meet members of the Princeton Human Services Department during these open office hours. Lobby. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Art Talk: Gwenn Seemel – The artist whose exhibit “Everything’s Fine: Surreal Paintings About Mental Health” is on view in the Reading Room discusses her work followed by a reception. Newsroom. 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 17

Our Voices – Teens who are native Spanish speakers and don’t speak or have limited English language skills are invited to learn more about library services, meet friends and participate in fun activities. Registration required. Community Room. 12 p.m.

Tabletop Game Night – Everyone 16 and older is invited to enjoy an evening of playing tabletop and strategy games. The library will provide several games, or you’re welcome to bring your own. Join as individuals or groups. Community Room. 6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 19

Chemistry for Kids – Princeton University chemistry graduate students give demonstrations and lead hands-on experiments for kids 8 and up. STEAM Studio. 2 p.m.

Drop-in Chess Sessions – For youth in grades 2-6 who are beginners or have some chess experience. STEAM Studio. 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 20

Book Brunch with Ken Jaworowski – The author discusses his first novel, “Small Town Sins.” Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee and pastries. The talk begins at 11 a.m. followed by a book signing. Community Room.

Monday, Aug. 21

Using and Enhancing Google Docs – Registration required. Technology Center. 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 22

Ask the Mac Pros – Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this session. Technology Center. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Teens: Craft, Chat and Chill: Gummy Bear Pop Art – Teens do hands-on projects and chat books, movies, podcasts, music, and more at this monthly craft and chat hour. Teen Center. 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 23

“Book Club” – In this 2018 comedy, four longtime friends and book club members decide to chase their dreams after reading the provocative bestseller “Fifty Shades of Grey.” PG-13. 1 hour, 44 minutes. Community Room. 3 p.m.

Lee McIntyre – Lee McIntyre discusses “On Disinformation,” his recently published book that examines the roots of disinformation, and explores what can be done to combat this growing problem. Virtual, register on Zoom. 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 24

McCarter Live at the Library – McCarter Theatre Center Associate Artistic Director Nicole Watson is joined by members of her creative team to explore McCarter’s upcoming production of “Bulrusher,” a play by Eisa Davis. Community Room. 7 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 25

Saturday, Aug. 26

Drop-in Chess Sessions – For youth in grades 2-6 who are beginners or have some chess experience. STEAM Studio. 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 27

Concert – Make Me Smile: The Music of Chicago – The Einstein Alley Musicians Collaborative presents a tribute to the music of Chicago, featuring the greatest hits of one the longest-running and best-selling pop/rock groups in history. Palmer Square. 3 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 28

Writers Room Poets – Poets read from works in progress and receive peer feedback at these virtual sessions. Registration required. 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 29

Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center – Interactive event featuring books, songs, and movement for children of all ages accompanied by an adult caregiver. Bring a blanket; check the library website for weather updates. Princeton Shopping Center Courtyard. 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 30

“Book Club: The Next Chapter” – In this sequel to the 2018 comedy, a close-knit group of friends in a book club embark on a luxury excursion to Italy. PG-13. 1 hour, 37 minutes. Community Room. 3 p.m.