Summer Learning Program
Events
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Today's story is read in Gujarati! This virtual event is organized by, The Culture Tree, a literacy organization that celebrates South Asian cultures. |
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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. |
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 […]
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Join Ms. Tyara as she reads some great books for the children and sing some fun songs. 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 Ms. Emily and Ms. Vanessa in the Five Corners parking lot for festive library fun in the sun! 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, Ms. Kiana will demonstrate how to make Tape Resist Art. Materials needed include: Canvas Paint Paint brush Tape (preferably masking tape). |
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 […] 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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Come join storyteller Judy England-McCarthy along with her puppets as she shares some fun & friendly tales with you and your family in the parking lot at the Five Corners branch for a Tails and Tales puppet show! Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. 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 virtual event is organized by, The Culture Tree, a literacy organization that celebrates South Asian cultures.
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We celebrate the Olympic spirit with this program featuring three Olympic athletes who live and work in Hudson County, and remember earlier Jersey City Olympians, in conversation with local sports writer Jim Hague. Featuring Otis Davis (1960), Gail Marquis (1976), Elena Pirozhkova (2012, 2016), Charles Mays, Jr. (on Charlie Mays, 1968) and Alan Delozier (on […] |
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Tune in for Sahana Hedge as she teaches children how to deal with adversity and stress in everyday life.
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Come join storyteller Judy England-McCarthy along with her puppets as she shares some fun & friendly tales with you and your family! 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 […] |
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Join us Ms. Kate and visiting organizations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. for storytimes and some fun in the park. Today's focus is on Snap Circuits! 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 […] 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 Ms. Angie and Mr. William for fun music, dancing, and stories. Join us for some fun chalk art! Note to parents/guardians: chalk can be messy so make sure children are wearing clothes that can get dirty! You can find us at the gazebo (center of park) in Hamilton Park. You can find us […] |
10 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 us for a free introductory computer science program that will introduce students from grades 8-12 to coding. Snap, Python, and HTML/CSS will be in use. Students should expect to participate throughout the entire program. Register in advance, sessions will occur Monday through Friday, August 9 - 20, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. […]
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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 Ms. Kate and visiting organizations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. for storytimes and some fun in the park. Today we will have Story Time with Ms. Alexis! 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 […]
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Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations in Arlington Park each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the summer with storytimes. Today, join Mad Science for a STEAM filled program with a twist! 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 […] 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,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 […] Join us for a free introductory computer science program that will introduce students from grades 8-12 to coding. Snap, Python, and HTML/CSS will be in use. Students should expect to participate throughout the entire program. Register in advance, sessions will occur Monday through Friday, August 9 - 20, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. […] This program has been cancelled. All ASL signers are welcome to connect and find community in this virtual space, from beginner to fluent. ASL Master Tutor RaVen Sequoia hosts this monthly meetup. Deaf since birth, RaVen has tutored, mentored, and evaluated thousands of ASL students over the past 25 years, as well as hosted community […] |
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Did you know that August 14th is Free Comic Book Day? Comic books are an original American art form, created in the early days of the twentieth century. They are fun to read, featuring a wide range of diverse story lines that capture the imagination of the readers. Get your free comic book at one […] 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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Did you know that August 14 is Free Comic Book Day? Comic books are an original American art form, created in the early days of the twentieth century. They are fun to read, featuring a wide range of diverse story lines that capture the imagination of the readers. Get your free comic book at one […] 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.
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Come along for Drag-Queen Story hour with Harmonica, followed by a fun craft! 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. |
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Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. for storytimes and some fun in the park. Today we will have a summer STEAM focus with Ms. Kate! 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. […] 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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In partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, JCFPL will serve as a mobile vaccination sites at these branch locations: Tuesday, August 17th – Cunningham Library Wednesday, August 18th—West Bergen Branch Library Thursday, August 19th - Five Corners Library Tuesday, August 24th - Heights Branch Library Thursday, August 26th -Pavonia Branch Library These […] |
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In partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, JCFPL will serve as a mobile vaccination sites at these branch locations: Tuesday, August 17th – Cunningham Library Wednesday, August 18th—West Bergen Branch Library Thursday, August 19th - Five Corners Library Tuesday, August 24th - Heights Branch Library Thursday, August 26th -Pavonia Branch Library These […]
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All aboard the spaceship! Join Ms. Emily and Ms. Vanessa in the Five Corners parking lot for stories and activities that are out of this world! 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/. |
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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Come join storyteller Judy England-McCarthy along with her puppets as she shares some fun & friendly tales with you and your family at Arlington Park for a Tails and Tales puppet show! Arlington Park: Between Grand St. and Arlington Ave., Jersey City Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing […] |
4 events,Join us for a free introductory computer science program that will introduce students from grades 8-12 to coding. Snap, Python, and HTML/CSS will be in use. Students should expect to participate throughout the entire program. Register in advance, sessions will occur Monday through Friday, August 9 - 20, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. […] 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 […] |
2 events,Join Miss Kiana for a monthly review and discussion of current and brand new YA titles available at JCFPL!
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Join Miss Kiana for a monthly review and discussion of current and brand new YA titles available at JCFPL. |
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Join Mr. William for a fun fairy story time and some bubble fun! Also, tune for special guest Mad Science for Spin, Pop, Boom! 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 […] 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. |
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Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. for storytimes and some fun in the park. Today's focus is Summer STEAM - Botley! 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 […] 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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In partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, JCFPL will serve as a mobile vaccination sites at these branch locations: Tuesday, August 17th – Cunningham Library Wednesday, August 18th—West Bergen Branch Library Thursday, August 19th - Five Corners Library Tuesday, August 24th - Heights Branch Library Thursday, August 26th -Pavonia Branch Library These […] |
6 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 […]
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Learn how to beat the interview jitters with our summer interview skills crash course! Career and College Readiness will prepare you for the most commonly asked questions, how to answer them, how to apply your skills to generic questions, and learn about Equal Opportunity Employment, and questions interviewers cannot ask you. Join Zoom Meeting https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/88231671088 |
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 […] 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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In partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, JCFPL will serve as a mobile vaccination sites at these branch locations: Tuesday, August 17th – Cunningham Library Wednesday, August 18th—West Bergen Branch Library Thursday, August 19th - Five Corners Library Tuesday, August 24th - Heights Branch Library Thursday, August 26th -Pavonia Branch Library These […] |
3 events,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 […] 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. |
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! 
Join us each week as we break down the SAT and make it easy to understand and score well. We will cover each section of the SAT, emphasizing math. Also, we will cover study tips and timing. To join, visit: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvd-2opz0uEtFykzaogykLlNNglCCCxPfn ID: 812 0409 6485 |
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Join us each week as we break down the SAT and make it easy to understand and score well. We will cover each section of the SAT, emphasizing math. Also, we will cover study tips and timing. To join, visit: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvd-2opz0uEtFykzaogykLlNNglCCCxPfn ID: 812 0409 6485 |
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Join Ms. Susannah for a whimsical butterfly craft, and some fun hula hoop time! 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 […] 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. |
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Come join storyteller Judy England-McCarthy along with her puppets as she shares some fun & friendly tales with you and your family at Ercel Webb Park for a Tails and Tales puppet show! Ercel Webb Park: 264 Van Horne St., Jersey City Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing […] 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 |
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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 […] Mia is a Saint Bernard and certified AKC therapy dog! Weighing in at over 150 pounds, Mia has provided tons of licks and love to children in autistic schools, individuals battling with sickness in hospitals and elderly seniors in nursing homes. Originally the dog of humanitarian Richard John Albero, Lucia Albero is following in her […] |
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CANCELLED DUE TO FLASH FLOOD WARNING. 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. […]
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CANCELLED DUE TO FLASH FLOOD WARNING. 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 […] 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 Miller Branch Library as we host our annual back to school giveaway. We are giving away free school supplies from grades K-12, So please come out to enjoy some fun, music & gifts! 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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Join us each week as we break down the SAT and make it easy to understand and score well. We will cover each section of the SAT, emphasizing math. Also, we will cover study tips and timing. To join, visit: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvd-2opz0uEtFykzaogykLlNNglCCCxPfn ID: 812 0409 6485 |