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2 events,
Holi Puppet Show
Holi Puppet Show
Come celebrate Holi with the Jersey City Free Public Library! In partnership with The Culture Tree, we are proud to present, Colors of Krishna’s Love, a virtual production of dance, […]
5 events,
Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
This dance class series is designed to introduce students to the social folk dance of Egypt know in the West as Belly Dance. Students will be taught the cultural and […]
Author Talk with Onjali Q. Raúf
Author Talk with Onjali Q. Raúf
Join us for an author talk with the founder and CEO of Making Herstory, Onjali Rauf. Making Herstory works to end the abuse, enslavement, and trafficking of women and girls […]
6 events,
Drag Queen Story Hour
Drag Queen Story Hour
Join Harmonica Sunbeam every week for a virtual story time focused on reading, music and movement!
Virtual Study Hall
Virtual Study Hall
The Virtual Study Hall is an educational initiative to support Jersey City high school students enrolled in our SAT Prep course as well as those who are looking to improve […]
Pick A Song, Any Song!
Pick A Song, Any Song!
Rachel Kaufman is an established music director and accompanist in NYC, and she has also played at piano bars and restaurants in NYC on and off for many years. In […]
4 events,
Bollywood Dance Lessons
Bollywood Dance Lessons
Shehnaaz Dance Academy is a Jersey City based Bollywood Indian Dance Academy teaching children and adults. Tune in for weekly Bollywood dance classes. For more information on Shehnaaz Dance Academy, […]
Self-Love Meditation for Teens
Self-Love Meditation for Teens
Join Ms. Amy as she teaches several meditation techniques to help cultivate confidence, self-love and self-worth, release stress, anxiety, and promote connection and peace to all! Meditation also helps with […]
Virtual Study Hall
Virtual Study Hall
The Virtual Study Hall is an educational initiative to support Jersey City high school students enrolled in our SAT Prep course as well as those who are looking to improve […]
5 events,
Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
This dance class series is designed to introduce students to the social folk dance of Egypt know in the West as Belly Dance. Students will be taught the cultural and […]
Virtual Study Hall
Virtual Study Hall
The Virtual Study Hall is an educational initiative to support Jersey City high school students enrolled in our SAT Prep course as well as those who are looking to improve […]
3 events,
Good Friday
If We Focus Fitness
If We Focus Fitness
This program is created to help others refocus on the connection of their mind body and soul through fitness instruction.
Civics For The Emerging Activist
Civics For The Emerging Activist
This program intends to empower and inform citizens on the various topic of civic discourse and governance, including issues on the significance of the bill of rights, voter registration, and […]
2 events,
Easter “observed”
Jam Night for Teens with Midnite The DJ
Jam Night for Teens with Midnite The DJ
Midnite The DJ is a professional disc jockey that has been in this industry for 19 years. His service/program consist of him playing good, clean music, entertaining his audience with […]
1 event,
12 events,
Rainbow Rhythms, Library Card Sign-up
Rainbow Rhythms, Library Card Sign-up
A children's interactive music group. Great for audience participation no matter what age. Events have limited space per location. Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. […]
Library Week Storytime at Miller Branch
Library Week Storytime at Miller Branch
This year's National Library Week theme is "Welcome to Your Library," which helps foster the idea that libraries extend beyond books and the building. Join the Miller Branch Library for […]
Library Week Storytime in the Five Corners Parking Lot
Library Week Storytime in the Five Corners Parking Lot
Join Ms. Emily and Ms. Vanessa for a socially-distanced storytime in the Five Corners parking lot. We will be reading books, signing songs, and celebrating springtime. For patron safety, this […]
16 events,
Storytime, Library Card Sign-up
Storytime, Library Card Sign-up
Join us as we read new and exciting springtime stories. Events have limited space per location. Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will […]
Spring Craft in the Five Corners Parking Lot
Spring Craft in the Five Corners Parking Lot
To celebrate Library Week, join Ms. Emily and Ms. Vanessa for a socially-distanced springtime craft in the Five Corners parking lot. For patron safety, this event will be first come, […]
Mad Science’s Fire and Ice
Mad Science’s Fire and Ice
Special host, Mad Science, will share their Fire and Ice program with us in the park! Children will be dazzled and entertained as they interact with the Mad Scientists. Get […]
16 events,
Movement Class, Library Card Sign-up
Movement Class, Library Card Sign-up
Join Ms. Kimberly's movement class for students of all ages. Events have limited space per location. Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will […]
DIY: Sip (Juice) & Paint
DIY: Sip (Juice) & Paint
For National Library Week, join the Miller Branch Library for an art and craft activity. Staff will provide supplies and canvas. Events have limited space per location. Masks are required […]
Storytime with The Growing Stage
Storytime with The Growing Stage
Join us for storytime with your favorite characters, followed by a fun activity. Events have limited space per location. Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. […]
17 events,
Art Class, Library Card Sign-up
Art Class, Library Card Sign-up
Join us for an art class led by an experienced teacher for children. Events have limited space per location. Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. […]
Storytime in Park
Storytime in Park
Join JCFPL for a socially distanced storytime in the park. Don't forget to bring a mat to sit on. Meet us at Van Vorst Park, 257-287 Montgomery St, Jersey City, […]
Beyond Storytime with Mariah Sade Ralph
Beyond Storytime with Mariah Sade Ralph
Dive into the limitless world of literature. Students will participate in storytime and guided activities curated to develop critical thinking, coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and more. Each class […]
12 events,
If We Focus Fitness
If We Focus Fitness
This program is created to help others refocus on the connection of their mind body and soul through fitness instruction.
Storytime, Crafts, Library Card Sign-up
Storytime, Crafts, Library Card Sign-up
Join us for a National Library Week celebration featuring storytime, alphabet and number practice activities, arts and crafts, and library card sign-up stations. Events have limited space per location. Masks […]
Yoga to the Cuties in English and Espanol with Liliane Wolf and Mariah Sade Ralph
Yoga to the Cuties in English and Espanol with Liliane Wolf and Mariah Sade Ralph
Join Mariah Sade Ralph for a fun physical activity featuring an English and Spanish language immersion and yoga instruction by Zapotec actor and director Liliane Wolf. Bring your yoga mats […]
6 events,
Springtime Craft Challenge
Springtime Craft Challenge
Meet us at Van Vorst Park to pick up a free craft bag. At home, you can use your materials to create a springtime craft. Don't forget to tag us […]
Preschool Sidewalk Story Time for National Library Week
Preschool Sidewalk Story Time for National Library Week
Join us for story time and fingerplay songs geared toward preschool aged children. Stories will be in English and Hindi, Monday-Wednesday-Friday, and English and Spanish, Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday. There will also be […]
Storytime with Ms. Tyara
Storytime with Ms. Tyara
Join us at the Cunningham Branch, located at 275 Martin Luther King Dr., Jersey City, NJ 07305. We'll be celebrating National Library Week with special storytimes with Ms. Tyara. Events […]
2 events,
National Pet Day Storytime
National Pet Day Storytime
Celebrate National Pet Day with a special storytime with library staff and their pets. Whether your pet has fur, feathers, or scales, this holiday is all about appreciating our animal […]
5 events,
Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
This dance class series is designed to introduce students to the social folk dance of Egypt know in the West as Belly Dance. Students will be taught the cultural and […]
Virtual Study Hall
Virtual Study Hall
The Virtual Study Hall is an educational initiative to support Jersey City high school students enrolled in our SAT Prep course as well as those who are looking to improve […]
8 events,
Understanding Salaries And When To Negotiate
Understanding Salaries And When To Negotiate
Learn the techniques and strategies to leverage the salary you deserve. Understand and gain insight into the negotiation process and know your value and worth. Salary Negotiation six-series workshop teaches […]
Drag Queen Story Hour
Drag Queen Story Hour
Join Harmonica Sunbeam every week for a virtual story time focused on reading, music and movement!
Tech Tuesdays
Tech Tuesdays
Tech Tuesdays is a program for any Jersey City Free Public Library patron or staff member who wants to learn about the basic functions of their smartphones, e-Readers, tablets, and […]
7 events,
Bollywood Dance Lessons
Bollywood Dance Lessons
Shehnaaz Dance Academy is a Jersey City based Bollywood Indian Dance Academy teaching children and adults. Tune in for weekly Bollywood dance classes. For more information on Shehnaaz Dance Academy, […]
Yo Re Mi Yoga
Yo Re Mi Yoga
Yo Re Mi combines three enrichment classes - music, yoga and mindfulness - into one effective and affordable class that enhances learning, encourages creativity and imagination, while promoting whole-child wellness.
The Four A’s of Autism
The Four A’s of Autism
Join Stephen Shore as he discusses the "Four A's of Autism," or autism, allergies, ADHD, and asthma, and how to deal with these particular issues while managing life during the […]
9 events,
Salary Negotiation: Mindset
Salary Negotiation: Mindset
Preparing for salary negotiation conversations requires you to have the right mindset. Take the time to prep your perspective by using the exercise below. Doing a daily mindset exercise can […]
Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
This dance class series is designed to introduce students to the social folk dance of Egypt know in the West as Belly Dance. Students will be taught the cultural and […]
Author Chat with I.W. Gregorio
Author Chat with I.W. Gregorio
Join us for an author talk with I.W. Gregorio. Gregorio will discuss her book, "This is My Brain in Love," a stunning YA contemporary romance exploring mental health, race, and […]
8 events,
If We Focus Fitness
If We Focus Fitness
This program is created to help others refocus on the connection of their mind body and soul through fitness instruction.
Heroes Are Still Super!
Heroes Are Still Super!
We are proud to promote our New Teen Comics and Graphic Novel Book Club: Heroes Are Still Super! Whether you choose to imagine yourself as a comic book character, or […]
4 events,
Arabic Storytime
Arabic Storytime
Aiya Fawzy, an educator and Jersey City native will submit a prerecorded a story time twice a monthly. Popular children's books will be used, and read in English and translated […]
The YA Lit Corner: Booktalk with Ms. Kiana
The YA Lit Corner: Booktalk with Ms. Kiana
Join Miss Kiana for a monthly review and discussion of current and brand new YA titles available at JCFPL!
Jackie Robinson Made History In Jersey City 75 Years Ago: The First was Also a Rematch
Jackie Robinson Made History In Jersey City 75 Years Ago: The First was Also a Rematch
When Jackie Robinson made history in Jersey City 75 years ago as the first African American to play on an integrated team in the modern history of professional baseball, it […]
1 event,
5 events,
Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
This dance class series is designed to introduce students to the social folk dance of Egypt know in the West as Belly Dance. Students will be taught the cultural and […]
Virtual Study Hall
Virtual Study Hall
The Virtual Study Hall is an educational initiative to support Jersey City high school students enrolled in our SAT Prep course as well as those who are looking to improve […]
9 events,
Salary Negotiation: Understanding Your Value
Salary Negotiation: Understanding Your Value
One of the most critical ways to adequately prepare for salary negotiation conversations is knowing your value. It is crucial to back up your salary negotiations by being able to […]
Author Talk with Former CIA Director John Brennan, Undaunted: My Fight Against America’s Enemies, At Home and Abroad
Author Talk with Former CIA Director John Brennan, Undaunted: My Fight Against America’s Enemies, At Home and Abroad
Join us for an author talk with former CIA Director John Brennan, who will discuss his book, Undaunted: My Fight Against America’s Enemies, At Home and Abroad. The Former CIA […]
Drag Queen Story Hour
Drag Queen Story Hour
Join Harmonica Sunbeam every week for a virtual story time focused on reading, music and movement!
7 events,
Bollywood Dance Lessons
Bollywood Dance Lessons
Shehnaaz Dance Academy is a Jersey City based Bollywood Indian Dance Academy teaching children and adults. Tune in for weekly Bollywood dance classes. For more information on Shehnaaz Dance Academy, […]
Cooking with Heifa from Fufu’s Kitchen
Cooking with Heifa from Fufu’s Kitchen
Join Heifa from Fufu's Kitchen as she showcases delicious recipes with step by step instructions that are easy to follow. For more yummy recipes check out fufuskitchen.com.
Self-Love Meditation for Teens
Self-Love Meditation for Teens
Join Ms. Amy as she teaches several meditation techniques to help cultivate confidence, self-love and self-worth, release stress, anxiety, and promote connection and peace to all! Meditation also helps with […]
9 events,
Salary Negotiation: Research
Salary Negotiation: Research
One of the most important aspects of solid salary negotiation is ensuring you have done your research. To successfully back up your reasoning behind your negotiation, you must be aware […]
Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
This dance class series is designed to introduce students to the social folk dance of Egypt know in the West as Belly Dance. Students will be taught the cultural and […]
Life Skills in the Work Place and Adult Community: Autism Awareness Month
Life Skills in the Work Place and Adult Community: Autism Awareness Month
Join us in April for Autism Awareness Month. Dr. Rachel C. Morgan, Founder and President of the Adam Morgan Foundation will inform the public about life skills in the workplace […]
8 events,
If We Focus Fitness
If We Focus Fitness
This program is created to help others refocus on the connection of their mind body and soul through fitness instruction.
Fun Friday!
Fun Friday!
Get ready to have a good time with silly rhymes. Kenn Nesbitt is the former Children's Poet Laureate, and his goal is to help students discover the joy of reading […]
When Cities Get Married: Gendered Language in the Merger of Jersey City and Harsimus, 1851
When Cities Get Married: Gendered Language in the Merger of Jersey City and Harsimus, 1851
When Richardson Dilworth was doing his doctoral research on municipal consolidations of the 19th century, he noticed that a marriage metaphor was often used in newspaper content of the issue […]
3 events,
Arabic Storytime
Arabic Storytime
Aiya Fawzy, an educator and Jersey City native will host a story time twice a month. Popular children's books will be used, and read in English and translated in Arabic […]
Jam Night for Teens with Midnite The DJ
Jam Night for Teens with Midnite The DJ
Midnite The DJ is a professional disc jockey that has been in this industry for 19 years. His service/program consist of him playing good, clean music, entertaining his audience with […]
Jazz Appreciation Month
Jazz Appreciation Month
Community Awareness Series presents the Living Room Concert featuring the Spirit of Life Ensemble. Join us on Zoom: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/84021925167?pwd=NVdtSHVuOUFNQ09DbW0xYWN0TmZwZz09 Meeting ID: 840 2192 5167 Passcode: 118545
1 event,
5 events,
Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
This dance class series is designed to introduce students to the social folk dance of Egypt know in the West as Belly Dance. Students will be taught the cultural and […]
Author Talk with Dr. Kiernan Ryan
Author Talk with Dr. Kiernan Ryan
Join author Dr. Kiernan Ryan to discuss his recent book, "Shakespeare's Universality: Here's Fine Revolution," with Issac Green. Through close readings of a wide range of plays and poems, Kiernan […]
9 events,
Author Chat with Tae Keller
Author Chat with Tae Keller
Tae Keller will be talking about her book "The Science of Breakable Things." When Natalie’s science teacher suggests that she enter an egg drop competition, she thinks it could be […]
Hanuman Jayanti Celebration
Hanuman Jayanti Celebration
Hanuman Jayanti is a Hindu religious festival that celebrates Hindu God Hanuman's birth, who is immensely revered throughout India and Nepal. Lord Hanuman is worshipped as a deity with the […]
Drag Queen Story Hour
Drag Queen Story Hour
Join Harmonica Sunbeam every week for a virtual story time focused on reading, music and movement!
7 events,
Bollywood Dance Lessons
Bollywood Dance Lessons
Shehnaaz Dance Academy is a Jersey City based Bollywood Indian Dance Academy teaching children and adults. Tune in for weekly Bollywood dance classes. For more information on Shehnaaz Dance Academy, […]
Cooking with Heifa from Fufu’s Kitchen
Cooking with Heifa from Fufu’s Kitchen
Join Heifa from Fufu's Kitchen as she showcases delicious recipes with step by step instructions that are easy to follow. For more yummy recipes check out fufuskitchen.com.
Self-Love Meditation for Teens
Self-Love Meditation for Teens
Join Ms. Amy as she teaches several meditation techniques to help cultivate confidence, self-love and self-worth, release stress, anxiety, and promote connection and peace to all! Meditation also helps with […]
7 events,
Salary Negotiation: Developing A Strategy
Salary Negotiation: Developing A Strategy
Strategy is where you develop and design a plan that you can properly implement. In this session, you will map out what you've learned from the previous exercises and create […]
Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
This dance class series is designed to introduce students to the social folk dance of Egypt know in the West as Belly Dance. Students will be taught the cultural and […]
7 events,
Fun Friday!
Fun Friday!
Join Dr. Michael Fowlin, known as Mykee, in his one-person presentation, 'You Don't Know Me Until You Know Me.' He will take the audience on an experiential journey, having them […]
If We Focus Fitness
If We Focus Fitness
This program is created to help others refocus on the connection of their mind body and soul through fitness instruction.
Heroes Are Still Super!
Heroes Are Still Super!
We are proud to promote our New Teen Comics and Graphic Novel Book Club: Heroes Are Still Super! Whether you choose to imagine yourself as a comic book character, or […]
1 event,
Erica’s E.Z. Prep
Erica’s E.Z. Prep
The SAT is one of the most important tests a young adult can take, and scoring well is essential. A high score increases your chances of being admitted and makes […]