On February 3, the Princeton Public Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) hosted a “Chill Out Night” for high school students, hoping to relieve some of the stress surrounding midterms. Studying and homework can easily occupy many students’ free time, but it is also important to find time to unwind and decompress. The library’s “Chill Out Night” was created with the hope of doing just that, providing a space for them to unwind and interact with their community. 
   During the event, the Teen Advisory Board played the iconic 1995 movie “Clueless” and provided snacks. With  about ten to fifteen attendees at the event, these students were able to gather and relieve their stress from strenuous and nerve-wracking testing.
After the event was over, it seemed as though the attendees were generally satisfied with the experience and appreciative of the movie selection. “Clueless,” a lighthearted movie about a teenage girl whose lifestyle is presented in an exaggerated and comedic way, was popular among the group.
Shira Kremer-Godelmik ’26, one of the event’s attendees, believed that the movie was very relatable amongst her peers, making it an excellent choice for the night.
“I feel like it’s pretty fun to get together with a bunch of people and do stuff like watch a movie... There’s a part of it for everyone,” Kremer-Godelmik said.
Along with the students who attended, the librarians involved also believed that this was a beneficial experience for everyone. They enjoyed seeing students come to the library to do activities besides studying.
 “I think it’s a great way to decompress after a very stressful time. It’s also nice to come to the library and see [that] there are other things for you guys to do,” said Marissa Warren, a Teen Service Librarian at the PPL.
For students who missed out on this event, the library has many more similar events planned later in the school year. When asked about the future of TAB events, Warren said that there will be more events for students to get their mind off schoolwork.
“We’ll always be doing movies! We might be doing a Marvel movie marathon. It could maybe be horror, depending on how TAB is feeling,” said Warren. “We’ll definitely be doing more chillouts!”
Overall, the library provides many opportunities for teens to interact with their community, be it through Chill Out Nights that help teens decompress, arts and crafts sessions, or by becoming a TAB member.
“It was pretty fun. I kind of forgot everything for a while and just watched the movie,” said Kremer-Godelmik.


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