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Upcoming Events & Public Programs

Come read, reflect, and discuss with us.

Experience People & Stories / Gente y Cuentos at a free public program. No literary background is required - just curiosity and a willingness to listen and share.

Next Series Begins
22Sep 2026

Stories in the Afternoon

Summit Free Public Library • 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Current Opportunities

Choose a program and reserve your place.

Registration is handled by each host library. Use the registration button on the event that interests you.

Sep 22-
Nov 10
Tuesdays
12:30-2:00 p.m.
Eight sessions
A Few Seats Left

Stories in the Afternoon

With Summit Free Public Library

Hear contemporary short stories and poems read aloud, then join a welcoming guided discussion. Each week offers a fresh selection and new perspectives.

  • Free; registration required
  • Ages 14 and older
  • Light refreshments provided
  • All materials included
  • Liss Meeting Room
  • 75 Maple Street, Summit, NJ

Sponsored in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Eight-Week Series See the library registration page for the complete schedule
Spanish-Language Program

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage / Celebre la Herencia Hispana

With Princeton Public Library

Read or listen to short stories and poetry by Latin American authors, then take part in guided discussion and optional writing in Spanish with coordinator Dr. Marcy Schwartz.

  • Free; registration required
  • Ages 14 and older
  • Program conducted in Spanish
  • All materials included
  • 65 Witherspoon Street
  • Princeton, NJ 08542

Presented by Princeton Public Library's Public Humanities Initiative in partnership with People & Stories / Gente y Cuentos.

Dates, space, and registration status are controlled by the host organizations and may change. Please confirm details on the linked registration page before attending.

Before You Join

Everyone arrives with something to contribute.

No preparation

Stories and materials are provided. You do not need to read anything in advance.

No single right answer

Thoughtful interpretation and respectful differences are part of the experience.

Come as you are

Life experience is a strength. Literary training is never required.

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