EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Princeton Public Library
The Engage Princeton event consists of a variety of events that can be freely attended, no registration required. Events include story times for children, workshops and opportunities to meet with the organizations making a difference in the Princeton community.
MEET THE ORGANIZATIONS
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Community Room, First Floor
Come and connect with some municipal boards, commissions and local non-profits to learn about the work they do and ways that you might work with them.
Boards/Commissions
Task Forces
- Census
- Dog Park
- Permit Parking
STORY TIME AND CRAFT
Engaged Kids Story Time
10:30 a.m. | Story Room, Third Floor
Join us for a special edition of our Saturday Stories at 10:30 am where we will read picture books that illustrate how kids, no matter how young, can make a difference and get engaged in their community.
Engaged Kids Craft
11 a.m | Steam Studio, Third Floor
Children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to do a cooperative craft that will show what can be accomplished when we all work together.
Younger siblings with parents are welcome.
WORKSHOPS
How to Propose an Ordinance
11 a.m. | Newsroom, Second Floor
Leighton Newlin and Shirley Satterfield will talk about the steps they took to propose what eventually became the successful ordinance to make the Witherspoon-Jackson Neighborhood Princeton’s 20th Historic District.
Image courtesy of Municipality of Princeton.
Effective Public Speaking for Teens and Tweens
2 p.m. | Newsroom, Second floor
Under the mentorship and guidance of experienced student debaters Chris Wang, Charlie Biggs, and Brandon Peng, participants in this workshop will learn tools to become effective public speakers. Participants will practice public speaking exercises, learn how to effectively ask questions, construct compelling arguments and advocate for positions. Open to students in grades six and up.
How to Write a Successful Letter to the Editor
3 p.m. | Technology Center, Second Floor
Writing a letter to an elected official is a good first step in engaging on issues that matter to you on any level from local to global. In this workshop, Sam Daley-Harris will give an overview of the elements needed for a successful letter to an elected official and give participants time to write their letter.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
11 a.m. – noon: State and Federal officials / District Office Staff
Noon – 1 p.m.: Mayor and members of the Municipal Council
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.: Board of Education members