Summer Learning Program
Events
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More information to come! This virtual event is organized by, The Culture Tree, a literacy organization that celebrates South Asian cultures. |
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Join us for this program as toddlers will learn balance and follow instruction through dance and movement. 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, […] Children will discuss books they have read for the Summer Reading Program. Join us on Zoom: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/83245710665?pwd=V3dHRWRGUS8zQkRaZVRxeXRSK044QT09. |
9 events,Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. for storytimes and some fun in the park. Ercel Webb Park, 264 Van Horne St, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/zi8GvU5e7KHXc97c6 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs are subject […]
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Join Ms. Maniben as she reads some great books for the children. Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations in Arlington Park each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the summer with storytimes. Arlington Park, Btw Grand Street and, Arlington Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/RyFMgxSP7xA62Dun9 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs […] |
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.
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Join The Raptor Trust to learn what raptors are and discover the different adaptations these fascinating predatory birds use as daytime (diurnal) and nighttime (nocturnal) hunters. You will get to know some of the more common raptors that reside in New Jersey and discover their roles in our state’s diverse ecosystems. This program includes introducing […] |
8 events,Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. for storytimes and some fun in the park. Ercel Webb Park, 264 Van Horne St, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/zi8GvU5e7KHXc97c6 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs are subject […] Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations in Arlington Park each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the summer with storytimes. Arlington Park, Btw Grand Street and, Arlington Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/RyFMgxSP7xA62Dun9 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs […] 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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Today, Ms. Genna from Mamaste Calm will teach us healthy eating habits to keep our body strong, as well as FUN mindfulness activities to support a healthy mind. Come join us for Fun every Friday! Here is what you can expect for the rest of July: July 9 - Mario the Maker Magician July 16 […] Do you want to learn how to say simple greetings? Learn about greetings, ABCs, colors, days of the week, and much more in Spanish. Join Mr. William as he teaches your child how to speak Spanish every Friday from June 25 - August 13, at 11:00 a.m. All classes will be held via Zoom. Register […] 
Senior Wellness Connect, a series brought to you by RWJ/BH Institute for Prevention & Recovery Hope & Healing Program, helps to promote emotional and physical well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The programs help mitigate stress, ease loneliness and isolation, and offer a safe and comfortable place to connect with others. Join us on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/yrd64kjr |
2 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!
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Join us on Wednesday, July 3 at 1:00 p.m. with Historian Graham Hodge and JCFPL's Issac Green to discuss Frederick Douglass' speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July." On July, 5 1852, Mr. Douglass delivered this speech in Rochester, New York to express discontent with America's slavery; his words still resonate with […] |
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3 events,Round Table Read is the platform where Young Adult participants of the Summer Reading Program meet to discuss the books they have read or are reading. Register in advance: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvcuChrT0qH9KuYzw_k_6J-7Lm2ZPyt4wJ Join Amy Rutledge, a meditation guide, artist, and actor living in Jersey City, every week for a guided meditation session. |
12 events,Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. for storytimes and some fun in the park. Ercel Webb Park, 264 Van Horne St, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/zi8GvU5e7KHXc97c6 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs are subject […]
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Join Ms. Angie as she reads animal books in Tagalog/English and plays Tagalog/English songs for children! Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations in Arlington Park each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the summer with storytimes. Arlington Park, Btw Grand Street and, Arlington Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/RyFMgxSP7xA62Dun9 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs […] |
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/.
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Keep your lips hydrated with this simple recipe for homemade lip balm! This craft is sure to bring color and fun to your summer. Materials needed: Small container Petroleum jelly, or Vaseline Kool-aid packet in the flavor of your choice! 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. |
10 events,Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. for storytimes and some fun in the park. Ercel Webb Park, 264 Van Horne St, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/zi8GvU5e7KHXc97c6 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs are subject […] Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations in Arlington Park each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the summer with storytimes. Arlington Park, Btw Grand Street and, Arlington Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/RyFMgxSP7xA62Dun9 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs […] 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 Mario the Maker Magician for a morning of Zoom fun! It's "magic with a soupçon of science," says the New York times. We call it magic through the lens of the Maker Movement, with interactive homespun magic, Mario's signature robotics, and a healthy dose of punk rock slapstick. Belly laughs, inspiration, and even a […] Do you want to learn how to say simple greetings? Learn about greetings, ABCs, colors, days of the week, and much more in Spanish. Join Mr. William as he teaches your child how to speak Spanish every Friday from June 25 - August 13, at 11:00 a.m. All classes will be held via Zoom. Register […]
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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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Tune in for a bilingual storytime featuring shapes! This virtual event is organized by, The Culture Tree, a literacy organization that celebrates South Asian cultures. |
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CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. Come say hello to Mr. William, Ms. Susannah, and Ms. Charlene! Ms. Susannah will read from her own debut picture book, Halal Hot Dogs! Kids can also take part in a fun hot dog craft! Van Vorst Park, 257-287 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, https://goo.gl/maps/TwL8pVgQwTr8qYPg6 Masks are required for […] 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, […] Children will discuss books they have read for the Summer Reading Program. Join us on Zoom: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/83245710665?pwd=V3dHRWRGUS8zQkRaZVRxeXRSK044QT09. |
14 events,Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. for storytimes and some fun in the park. Ercel Webb Park, 264 Van Horne St, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/zi8GvU5e7KHXc97c6 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs are subject […] Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations in Arlington Park each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the summer with storytimes. Arlington Park, Btw Grand Street and, Arlington Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/RyFMgxSP7xA62Dun9 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs […] Join Ms. Angie and Mr. William for fun music, dancing, and stories. You can find us at the gazebo (center of park) in Hamilton Park. Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Hamilton Park, 25 W Hamilton Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07302, https://goo.gl/maps/jC6rMveEBM3jTxz79 |
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/.
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A STEAM Program about the science of animals with tails! To join this program visit: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/81199735045?pwd=V1BML3g4VHBrb0ZCck5zSHRiakVmdz09 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 […] |
8 events,Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. for storytimes and some fun in the park. Ercel Webb Park, 264 Van Horne St, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/zi8GvU5e7KHXc97c6 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs are subject […] Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations in Arlington Park each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the summer with storytimes. Arlington Park, Btw Grand Street and, Arlington Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/RyFMgxSP7xA62Dun9 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs […] 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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The Cape May County Park and Zoo will bring some Ambassador Animals to meet you virtually. They'll teach us bio-facts - so get ready to learn about things like skulls and pelts - and have some questions ready because you get to ask the zoo educators all about animals! Come join us for Fun every […] Do you want to learn how to say simple greetings? Learn about greetings, ABCs, colors, days of the week, and much more in Spanish. Join Mr. William as he teaches your child how to speak Spanish every Friday from June 25 - August 13, at 11:00 a.m. All classes will be held via Zoom. Register […]
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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. |
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! Join Miss Kiana for a monthly review and discussion of current and brand new YA titles available at JCFPL!
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Carol Lester will perform educational songs, musical games, instruments, stuffed animals play, and bubbles. Join the well-renowned Harmonica Sunbeam at Van Vorst Park, as she will read stories to promote inclusion, tolerance, and diversity to young children. Van Vorst Park, 257-287 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, https://goo.gl/maps/TwL8pVgQwTr8qYPg6 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Come say hello to Mr. William, Ms. Susannah, and Ms. Charlene! Mr. William will lead a meet and greet and an interactive story hour! Join Ms. Charlene for a fun Move and Groove and Gymboree event! Van Vorst Park, 257-287 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, https://goo.gl/maps/TwL8pVgQwTr8qYPg6 Masks are required for all participants above the […] |
15 events,Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. for storytimes and some fun in the park. Ercel Webb Park, 264 Van Horne St, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/zi8GvU5e7KHXc97c6 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs are subject […]
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Join Ms. Mary as she reads some great books for the children. Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations in Arlington Park each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the summer with storytimes. Arlington Park, Btw Grand Street and, Arlington Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/RyFMgxSP7xA62Dun9 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs […] |
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The Jersey City Fire Department will be at the Five Corners parking lot, with their truck, to meet the children and families in our community. Fire prevention and safety will be discussed. Space is limited, so please plan accordingly. 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/.
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This week, we'll be doing a Stencil Painted Tote Bag. Materials needed include: Tote bag Paper Doilies Acrylic paint paint Brush Free printable letter stencil |
11 events,Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. for storytimes and some fun in the park. Ercel Webb Park, 264 Van Horne St, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/zi8GvU5e7KHXc97c6 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs are subject […] Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations in Arlington Park each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the summer with storytimes. Arlington Park, Btw Grand Street and, Arlington Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/RyFMgxSP7xA62Dun9 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs […]
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Airtable is a powerful database that allows you to configure views and receive data to help you achieve your personal and business goals. Join Kimberley Bueno-Schonig from KBS Consulting for this Airtable 101 where you can learn how to use Airtable to help organize projects, use it for program or project management, or use it […] |
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Beyond Storytime is a program developed by performer, producer and teaching artist, Mariah Sade Ralph. The program is inspired by her extensive background in musical theatre, early childhood development and community outreach. The class is aimed at widening your young learner's world while developing interpersonal skills, fine motor skills, cognitive thinking and problem solving. And […] Do you want to learn how to say simple greetings? Learn about greetings, ABCs, colors, days of the week, and much more in Spanish. Join Mr. William as he teaches your child how to speak Spanish every Friday from June 25 - August 13, at 11:00 a.m. All classes will be held via Zoom. Register […]
Senior Wellness Connect, a series brought to you by RWJ/BH Institute for Prevention & Recovery Hope & Healing Program, helps to promote emotional and physical well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The programs help mitigate stress, ease loneliness and isolation, and offer a safe and comfortable place to connect with others. Join us on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/yrd64kjr |
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Join Roxy for stories for pre-reader aged children with lots of fun and excitement. Come say hello to Mr. William, Ms. Susannah, and Ms. Charlene! Mr. William will lead a meet and greet and an interactive story hour! Join Ms. Charlene for a fun Move and Groove and Gymboree event! Van Vorst Park, 257-287 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, https://goo.gl/maps/TwL8pVgQwTr8qYPg6 Masks are required for all participants above the […] Books and sunshine are the perfect combo! Join Ms. Emily and Ms. Vanessa in the Five Corners parking lot to browse the latest and greatest in children's books. |
13 events,Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. for storytimes and some fun in the park. Ercel Webb Park, 264 Van Horne St, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/zi8GvU5e7KHXc97c6 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs are subject […]
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Join Ms. Kiana for a virtual Summer Reading Program Story Hour. Together we will read books and sing songs to promote early literacy and language development, all while having a great time celebrating reading! Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations in Arlington Park each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the summer with storytimes. Arlington Park, Btw Grand Street and, Arlington Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/RyFMgxSP7xA62Dun9 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs […] |
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Join special guest, Ozzie, from the Jersey City Fire Department as well as Ms. Emily and Ms. Vanessa at the Pershing Field Park! Come enjoy some books about fire safety and learn about how to be safe if there is a fire. Pershing Field Park: 201 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307 Contact vsoto@jclibrary.org or […] 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/.
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11 events,Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. for storytimes and some fun in the park. Ercel Webb Park, 264 Van Horne St, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/zi8GvU5e7KHXc97c6 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs are subject […] Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations in Arlington Park each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the summer with storytimes. Arlington Park, Btw Grand Street and, Arlington Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/RyFMgxSP7xA62Dun9 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs […] Visit the Five Corners parking lot for a fun, engaging STEAM activity (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Technology)! |
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Find out how to tell the planets from the stars in the evening sky, and explore how planets move against the starry background. Then, leap off Earth and travel to each planet, seeing the planets as seen by NASA’s robot explorers. End the show with a ride on a Mars roller coaster. Register in advance […] Do you want to learn how to say simple greetings? Learn about greetings, ABCs, colors, days of the week, and much more in Spanish. Join Mr. William as he teaches your child how to speak Spanish every Friday from June 25 - August 13, at 11:00 a.m. All classes will be held via Zoom. Register […]
Senior Wellness Connect, a series brought to you by RWJ/BH Institute for Prevention & Recovery Hope & Healing Program, helps to promote emotional and physical well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The programs help mitigate stress, ease loneliness and isolation, and offer a safe and comfortable place to connect with others. Join us on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/yrd64kjr |
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!
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We celebrate the 2021 Olympics with a look back at Jersey City's own Olympians in discussion with local sportswriter Jim Hague. To join: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/82300086052?pwd=a29kWE85UzZOQXByaFllclpKUCt5Zz09 Meeting ID: 823 0008 6052 Passcode: 060274
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Tune in to our author talk with Dr. Micah Salkind and Issac Green to discuss Micah's recent book "Do You Remember House? Dr. Micah Salkind is the Special Projects Manager for The City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Humanities in the Department of American Studies at Brown […] |