The Princeton Area Library is part of the East Central Regional Library, serving 4,883 residents in the City of Princeton, Mille Lacs. The Library System maintains 347,050 volumes and circulates 820,140 items annually, including 250,000 books, CDs, DVDs, and 45,000 digital materials. Princeton Area Library opened its doors in November 1959 and offers traditional library resources and events like storytimes, book clubs, and crafts.