March 2024 promises to be a vibrant month at Princeton Public Library, with a line-up packed full of enlightening and entertaining events. Attendees can look forward to a gardening showcase on March 7, an enchanting performance by Peter Fletcher, a classical guitar maestro, on the 8th, and a banking fraud awareness talk on the 13th. Following these, a book sale and a discourse by Illinois Humanities’ Aaron Lawler are lined up. Mark your calendars for March 26th for a community blood drive. All these stellar events have no admission fee or pre-registration requirement. The library invites all to join and participate.
On Thursday, March 7th, at 5:30, an expert from the Illinois Extension is partnering with the Princeton Public Library Gardening Group to give a presentation on how to achieve good soil health. This program includes the basics of soil formations, soil testing, and plant/soil interactions. Register at: GO.ILLINOIS.EDU/HEALTHSOIL. You do not have to register to attend this free event.
On Friday, March 8th, from 5–6 PM, Peter Fletcher is a classical guitarist with a rich history of performances spanning prestigious venues across the United States. This program is free, and all are welcome to attend.
On Wednesday, March 13th, at 2 PM, Heartland Bank’s Sara Hudson is giving a presentation at the Princeton Public Library regarding banking fraud, who is accessing your information, and how to protect yourself. This program is free, and all are welcome to attend.
On March 14th from 10 AM to 6 PM, March 15th from 10 AM to 5 PM, and on March 16th from 10 AM to 2 PM, the Friends of the Library are having a book sale inside the Princeton Public Library. This sale is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to come and buy lightly used books to add to their collection at home.
Friday, March 22nd, from 5–6 PM, Illinois Humanities Presents: Aaron Lawler, Illinois Road Scholar Presenter
“Learning is Your Arc: Illinois Novelist, Ernest Hemingway, Teaches Us About Who We Are” Story gives us answers to life’s most challenging questions such as “Why we are here?” and “What happens after we die?” The intersections of philosophy, poetry, and psychology provide a sense of comfort and community. The presentation/workshop is split into three interactive parts: the hero archetype, Hemingway’s hero, and chasing your better self. Participants will explore work and ideas from Joseph Campell, Maureen Murdock, Goethe, Ernest Hemingway, David Brooks, and Carol Dweck. This program is free, and all are welcome to attend.
On Tuesday, March 26th, from 3–7 PM, the Princeton Public Library is hosting a blood drive with Impact Life. All are welcome to attend the blood drive and help the community.
