Jonathan Franzen and James Richardson in The Althea Ward Clark W’21 Reading Series at McCarter Theatre. In Berlind Theatre. Authors will read selections from their work. 4:30 p.m. 91 University Place, Princeton. Princeton.edu/arts.
Contra Dancing at Suzanne Patterson Center. Live music always, national and local talent. 8 p.m. $5-$8. 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. princetoncountrydancers.org.
Career Coaching Series at Princeton Public Library. Includes modules on objectives and career plan, resume, networking, communications and compensation negotiation. 8:30 a.m. $25 for all 5 sessions. (609) 924-9529 x220. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princetonlibrary.org.

Moms Club of Hamilton Weekly Playgroup. Meet new friends and socialize your little ones in a clean, safe environment. Email for location. 10 a.m. HamiltonMomsClub@hotmail.com. Hamilton.
AARP Tax Help at Mercer County Library, Robbinsville Branch.Volunteers from the AARP will offer tax help. Please bring last year’s completed forms. Appointment required. 9:30 a.m. (609)259-2150. 42 Allentown-Robbinsville Road, Robbinsville. Mcl.org.
Pre-school Story Time at Mercer Country Library, Robbinsville Branch. For children ages 4-5. Registration required. 2 p.m. (609)259-2150. 42 Allentown-Robbinsville Road, Robbinsville. Mcl.org.
Story Time at Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch. Ages 2-5. Siblings welcome. Introduce children to the best age appropriate stories in children’s literature. Action rhymes, songs, and felt board activities. An age appropriate craft follows story time. 11 a.m. (609) 737-2610. 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Hopewell. mcl.org.
Self Ascension Support Group at The Healing Center of Light.In this group, we support each other during this planetary transition time. Learn the techniques and processes for spiritual light intergration. All of this is accompanied by a very intense guided meditation to assist your Ascension. No spiritual expereisnce necessary. All are welcome. 9 a.m. $25. csac@thepathtoyourascension.com (609) 273-0856. 559 Drexel, Ave. Lawrence. thepathtoyourascension.com.
Cat, Hat, Sat Rhyming Words Activity Time at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. Ages 3-4 with adult. Play rhyming games. Registration required. 10 a.m. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.
Lego Creation at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. Based on storytime. Ages 2-5, with caregiver. 1 p.m. sunger@mcl.org. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. webserver.mcl.org/branches/ewingbr.html.
Play Dough Creations at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. Ages 2-5 with adult. Based on story time theme. Registration required. 1 p.m. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.
AARP Free Tax Assistance at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. Appointment required. 2 p.m. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.
Afternoon Story Time at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. Grades K-5. Snacks, stories and surprise crafts. Registration required. 4:30 p.m. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.