Juneteenth Celebration
Facebook Online, NJAuthor book read and discussion of Juneteenth: A Children's Story by Opal Lee, also known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth."
The YA Lit Corner: Booktalk with Ms. Kiana
Facebook Online, NJJoin Miss Kiana for a monthly review and discussion of current and brand new YA titles available at JCFPL!
Community Cultural Series – African Cultural Arts Family Festival (Juneteenth Commemoration)
Berry Lane Park 1000 Garfield Avenue, Jersey City, NJIn partnership with city agencies and organizations, Community Awareness Series presents the annual African Cultural Arts Family Festival and Juneteenth Commemoration. Join us for live music, food, and activities for kids and teens. There will also be an information-sharing zone.
Pride Craft Grab-n-Go
Marion Branch 1017 West Side Ave., Jersey City, NJStop by the Marion Branch Library and pick up a Pride Month rainbow craft. Good while supplies last.
Summer Learning Program Begins
All Library BranchesGet READY for a fun and educational summer learning program with the Jersey City Free Public Library. Discover "Oceans of Possibilities" this summer with reading, arts & crafts, STEM activities, outdoor programming, performers and so much more. SLP begins on June 21 and ends on August 12. It's for all ages. To register for the Summer […]
Summer Learning Program Storytime
Facebook Online, NJWatch a Live Story Time on Facebook! Listen to the JCFPL staff read some amazing books related to our theme "Oceans of Possibilities". For more info email slp@jclibrary.org.
Young Adult Book Chat
ZoomLike to Read? Join us every Tuesday at 1pm on Zoom to discuss your favorite book, what you are currently reading and your recommended books. Registration is required. For more info email slp@jclibrary.org. https://tinyurl.com/454st79x
Juneteenth Craft
Heights Branch 14 Zabriskie St., Jersey City, NJIn celebration of Juneteenth, stop by the Heights Library and pick up a grab-n- go craft kit!
Garden State Jazz Greats
ZoomJoin Jazz scholar Ben Young as he explores the majesty, style, and genius of New Jersey’s jazz greats. You may already know many of these names, and all of them you should know as each of these innovators has left their indelible imprint on world culture through the incredible African American creation of Jazz. Ben […]
Pride Craft Grab-n-Go
Marion Branch 1017 West Side Ave., Jersey City, NJStop by the Marion Branch Library and pick up a Pride Month rainbow craft. Good while supplies last.
Juneteenth Craft
Heights Branch 14 Zabriskie St., Jersey City, NJIn celebration of Juneteenth, stop by the Heights Library and pick up a grab-n- go craft kit!
TEEN MINDFULNESS
Five Corners Branch 678 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJTEEN MINDFULNESS FEATURING Partners in Prevention and The Jersey City Free Public Library Teens will partake in a discussion on mental health and learn about mindfulness and mindfulness activities/techniques. Participants will be provided with a mindfulness workbook for teens which the workshop will connect to and they can use after. These workbooks can be picked […]