Summer Learning Program
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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, drama, puppetry, and authentic music and songs. This epic show brings to life the story of Krisha and a popular story of Holi. It also […] |
5 events,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 historical origins of the dance as well as the movement vocabulary of the dance involving the arms, hands, torso and hips. This is a fun, […]
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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 both in the UK and beyond. Onjali will discuss her award-winning book, "The Boy at the. Back of the Class." Register today: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvd-6ppjgjHtEPPGYHDGR3Tgdk8GInPXWG |
6 events,Join Harmonica Sunbeam every week for a virtual story time focused on reading, music and movement! 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 their school performance. This program aims to build a relationship with high school students and students from Saint Peter’s University. We believe that college tutors […] 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 line with playing at such places, she is happy to take requests on Facebook Live, and you can sing along from the comfort of your […] |
4 events,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, visit their website: https://shehnaazdanceacademy.com/. 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 focus, concentration and navigating difficult emotions and release limiting beliefs and negative self-talk which really tend to hold us back as we get older in […] 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 their school performance. This program aims to build a relationship with high school students and students from Saint Peter’s University. We believe that college tutors […] |
5 events,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 historical origins of the dance as well as the movement vocabulary of the dance involving the arms, hands, torso and hips. This is a fun, […] 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 their school performance. This program aims to build a relationship with high school students and students from Saint Peter’s University. We believe that college tutors […] |
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Good Friday
This program is created to help others refocus on the connection of their mind body and soul through fitness instruction. 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 more. |
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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 dance music and sing-a-long songs, and showing people what being a pro DJ is all about. |
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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. Social distancing will be respected. Share your National Library Week celebrations with us by tagging #JCFPLLibraryWeek.
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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 a fun storytime and cool giveaways. Events have limited space per location. Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing […]
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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 event will be first come, first served. Five Corners Library is located at 678 Newark Ave. Events have limited space per location. Masks are required […] |
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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 be respected. Share your National Library Week celebrations with us by tagging #JCFPLLibraryWeek.
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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, first served. Five Corners Library is located at 678 Newark Ave. Events have limited space per location. Masks are required for all participants above the […]
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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 ready for some sizzlin’ excitement and learn about the amazing properties of fire and combustion. Then, cool off with spectacular demonstrations involving dry ice. Check […] |
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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 be respected. Share your National Library Week celebrations with us by tagging #JCFPLLibraryWeek.
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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 for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Share your National Library Week celebrations with us by tagging #JCFPLLibraryWeek.
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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. Social distancing will be respected. Share your National Library Week celebrations with us by tagging #JCFPLLibraryWeek. |
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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. Social distancing will be respected. Share your National Library Week celebrations with us by tagging #JCFPLLibraryWeek.
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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, NJ 07302, https://goo.gl/maps/TwL8pVgQwTr8qYPg6. Events have limited space per location. Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. […]
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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 will end with a sing-along with international singer, actor, and teaching artist, Mariah Sade Ralph. Join us at Pershing Field, 201 Central Ave, Jersey City, […] |
12 events,This program is created to help others refocus on the connection of their mind body and soul through fitness instruction.
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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 are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Share your National Library Week celebrations with us by tagging […]
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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 and let's get active. Join us at Pershing Field, 201 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307, https://goo.gl/maps/XTzZinMv4k8uEtdk9. Events have limited space per location. Masks are […] |
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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 in your pictures. Join us at Van Vorst Park, 257-287 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, https://goo.gl/maps/TwL8pVgQwTr8qYPg6. Events have limited space per location. Masks are […] 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 a craft take-away. Events are limited to 12 participants (6 adults and 6 children). Please call (201) 547-4556 to reserve a spot. Events have limited […] 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 have limited space per location. Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Share your National Library […] |
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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 best friends. No pet? No problem! Just bring your favorite stuffie. |
5 events,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 historical origins of the dance as well as the movement vocabulary of the dance involving the arms, hands, torso and hips. This is a fun, […] 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 their school performance. This program aims to build a relationship with high school students and students from Saint Peter’s University. We believe that college tutors […] |
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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 women and people with diverse backgrounds how to elevate their mindset, negotiate, and effectively communicate their worth. Join Harmonica Sunbeam every week for a virtual story time focused on reading, music and movement! 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 their school performance. This program aims to build a relationship with high school students and students from Saint Peter’s University. We believe that college tutors […] |
7 events,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, visit their website: https://shehnaazdanceacademy.com/. 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.
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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 COVID-19 pandemic. Diagnosed with “Atypical Development and strong autistic tendencies” and “too sick” for outpatient treatment, Dr. Shore was nonspeaking until age 4. Over time […] |
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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 help you develop beneficial habits and approach your negotiation with confidence. 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 historical origins of the dance as well as the movement vocabulary of the dance involving the arms, hands, torso and hips. This is a fun, […]
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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 ultimately self-acceptance. Join us on Zoom: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/89072655954?pwd=NjQvY3daNm16SEJzN0FqdEJVbUhyQT09 Meeting ID: 890 7265 5954 Passcode: 796244 |
8 events,This program is created to help others refocus on the connection of their mind body and soul through fitness instruction. 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 create something entirely fictional, feel free to craft your comic book character through: drawings, paintings, sculptures, textile arts, or costumes! (Optional)-Once you’re ready, dress up […] |
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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 in Arabic as well. Songs or a discussion may be included. Join Miss Kiana for a monthly review and discussion of current and brand new YA titles available at JCFPL!
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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 was at a sold out stadium of cheering fans. This game that signaled the start of a new era in professional sports came at a […] |
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5 events,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 historical origins of the dance as well as the movement vocabulary of the dance involving the arms, hands, torso and hips. This is a fun, […] 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 their school performance. This program aims to build a relationship with high school students and students from Saint Peter’s University. We believe that college tutors […] |
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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 explain your value.
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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 Director and former resident of Hudson County will discuss his 37 years of service in the intelligence community. Join Zoom Meeting: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/87349990355?pwd=d0ZPWkJGNEJvQitwM01TdFpHdnpyZz09 Meeting ID: 873 […] Join Harmonica Sunbeam every week for a virtual story time focused on reading, music and movement! |
7 events,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, visit their website: https://shehnaazdanceacademy.com/. 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. 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 focus, concentration and navigating difficult emotions and release limiting beliefs and negative self-talk which really tend to hold us back as we get older in […] |
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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 of the industry standard. 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 historical origins of the dance as well as the movement vocabulary of the dance involving the arms, hands, torso and hips. This is a fun, […]
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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 and at home for people with autism. Dr. Morgan is a proud wife and mother of four amazing children! She received her Doctorate degree in […] |
8 events,This program is created to help others refocus on the connection of their mind body and soul through fitness instruction.
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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 and writing through poetry. His performances will include interactive poetry writing and tons of funny poems, perfect for celebrating National Poetry Month. Register in advance […]
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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 as it came to voters. This was particularly the case in coverage of Van Vorst Township's proposed merger with Jersey City in 1851, which would […] |
3 events,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 as well. Songs or a discussion may be included. Tune in to enjoy! 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 dance music and sing-a-long songs, and showing people what being a pro DJ is all about.
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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 |
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5 events,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 historical origins of the dance as well as the movement vocabulary of the dance involving the arms, hands, torso and hips. This is a fun, […]
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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 Ryan's compelling polemic sets out to reclaim the idea of Shakespeare's timeless universality from reactionary and radical critics alike. Its argument is driven throughout by […] |
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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 the perfect solution to all of her problems. With the prize money, she can fly her botanist mother to see the miraculous Cobalt Blue Orchids--flowers […]
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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 ability to attain victory against evil and provide protection. On this auspicious day, devotees of Lord Hanuman celebrate him and seek his protection and blessings. Join Harmonica Sunbeam every week for a virtual story time focused on reading, music and movement! |
7 events,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, visit their website: https://shehnaazdanceacademy.com/. 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. 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 focus, concentration and navigating difficult emotions and release limiting beliefs and negative self-talk which really tend to hold us back as we get older in […] |
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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 a plan of attack. By developing a strategy, you essentially make the first draft of a script to help you in the actual execution. 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 historical origins of the dance as well as the movement vocabulary of the dance involving the arms, hands, torso and hips. This is a fun, […] |
7 events,This program is created to help others refocus on the connection of their mind body and soul through fitness instruction.
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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 reexamine core precepts taught early on. He uses many of his gifts – humor, performance art, poetry, storytelling, psychology, theatrical monologues, and personal journey – […] 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 create something entirely fictional, feel free to craft your comic book character through: drawings, paintings, sculptures, textile arts, or costumes! (Optional)-Once you’re ready, dress up […] |
1 event,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 you eligible for more scholarships -- and more scholarships mean more money in college and less debt when you graduate. Join us each week as […] |