Cotsen Children’s Library

The Cotsen Children’s Library, a unit within Princeton University Library’s Department of Special Collections, is the benefaction of Lloyd E. Cotsen, ’50, and Charter Trustee, Emeritus. The curatorial division administers the research collection of illustrated children’s books, manuscripts, original artwork, prints, and educational toys, hosts academic conferences on children’s books and publishes their proceedings, and sponsors fellowships for research. The outreach division of Cotsen serves children of all ages, families, librarians and educators. Campus visitors can explore Bookscape, a whimsical reading environment with its two-story bonsai tree, Wall of Books, exhibition space, and attend free weekly story hours and special events.

https://library.princeton.edu/collections/cotsen-children%E2%80%99s-library

https://cotsen.princeton.edu/

Cotsen Children's Library, PLAY, Craft in America
Cotsen Children’s Library. Photo: Courtesy of the Cotsen Children’s Library
Cotsen Children's Library, PLAY, Craft in America
Cotsen Children’s Library. Photo: Courtesy of the Cotsen Children’s Library
Families craft a tiger during the Tiger Tales program, PLAY, Craft in America
Families craft a tiger during the Tiger Tales program. Photo: Denise Kang