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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 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, […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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.
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, visit their website: https://shehnaazdanceacademy.com/.
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 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 […]
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 a plan of attack. By developing a strategy, you essentially make the first draft of a script to help you in the actual execution.
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 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,
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 reexamine core precepts taught early on. He uses many of his gifts – humor, performance art, poetry, storytelling, psychology, theatrical monologues, and personal journey – […]
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 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,
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 you eligible for more scholarships -- and more scholarships mean more money in college and less debt when you graduate. Join us each week as […]
2 events,
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 you eligible for more scholarships -- and more scholarships mean more money in college and less debt when you graduate. Join us each week as […]
3 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 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, […]
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 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 […]
Meditation For Older Adults
Meditation For Older Adults
Join Amy Rutledge, a meditation guide, artist, and actor living in Jersey City, every week for a guided meditation session.
10 events,
Salary Negotiation: Salary Conversations
Salary Negotiation: Salary Conversations
Understand that salary conversation are a negotiation. You may sometimes not get what you want, and you need to be okay with that. Practicing discussions can be helpful for you. You will learn strategies on how to practice your salary conversations.
Birth of a Picture Book
Birth of a Picture Book
Join Yangsook Choi as she takes the audience through the creative process of bookmaking: the power of imagination, writing, storyboarding, illustrating, and honing problem-solving skills. Yangsook Choi grew up in Korea. She started drawing at age four and loved telling her grandma scary stories. After moving to New York to pursue her art, she has […]
National Teacher Appreciation Day
National Teacher Appreciation Day
National Teacher Appreciation Day recognizes dedicated educators across the country. As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, the day is recognized annually on the first Tuesday of a full week in May.
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, visit their website: https://shehnaazdanceacademy.com/.
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.
Opt Out Workshop
Opt Out Workshop
Is your home address visible somewhere on the Internet, even if it doesn't show up on a Google search? Is your email address lurking somewhere on the dark web? Have you been receiving robocalls and odd text messages from people you don't know? Even if you didn't post your private or identifying information online, it […]
6 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 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, […]
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 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 […]
Year Up New Jersey
Year Up New Jersey
Year Up is a one-year career accelerator program empowering young adults (age 18-26) to enter a career in Technology or Business. Year Up at HCCC provides young adults with 6 months of paid professional development and specialized career technical training. This instruction prepares students for the second phase of the program: a 6 month paid full-time internship […]
10 events,
Fun Friday!
Fun Friday!
This Fun Friday, Ms. Kate will help us celebrate Choose Privacy Week! Choose Privacy Week is an initiative to engage librarians and library users across the U.S. in a national conversation about privacy rights in the digital age. The campaign gives individuals the resources to think critically and make more informed choices about their privacy. […]
Mother’s Day Sip & Paint
Mother’s Day Sip & Paint
Celebrate with the Miller Branch staff for a special Mother's Day Sip & Paint. Join us for an afternoon of fun and relaxation.
JCFPL Community Poetry Showcase
JCFPL Community Poetry Showcase
The Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL) Community Poetry Showcase was created to give Jersey City's creative voices a virtual platform. Whether or not you consider yourself a poet, we welcome your words as we build this digital mosaic to celebrate National Poetry Month. 2021 THEME: "What Community Means to Me". We are accepting submissions […]
2 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 as well. Songs or a discussion may be included. Tune in to enjoy!
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 you eligible for more scholarships -- and more scholarships mean more money in college and less debt when you graduate. Join us each week as […]
3 events,
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 you eligible for more scholarships -- and more scholarships mean more money in college and less debt when you graduate. Join us each week as […]
A Ramadan Celebration: Highlighting Authors, Reem Faruqi, M.O. Yuksel, Susannah Aziz
A Ramadan Celebration: Highlighting Authors, Reem Faruqi, M.O. Yuksel, Susannah Aziz
Hear from authors Reem Faruqi, M.O. Yuksel, and Susannah Aziz! Each author will introduce themselves, share an engaging craft, storytime, and highlight their books in celebration of the month of Ramadan in the Islamic Calendar!
3 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 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, […]
Meditation For Older Adults
Meditation For Older Adults
Join Amy Rutledge, a meditation guide, artist, and actor living in Jersey City, every week for a guided meditation session.
Career Exploration Panel
Career Exploration Panel
Explore career options with the Jersey City Free Public Library. Join us for a Zoom panel discussion as presenters share their respective industry experiences, including technology and finance. Presenters will offer insight and practical advice on how to jumpstart a career. Join us on Zoom: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/83233620302
5 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!
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 computers, and how those devices can be used to access library resources. Please note, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Tech Tuesdays will take place virtually […]
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 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 […]
5 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, visit their website: https://shehnaazdanceacademy.com/.
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.
Author Chat with Shirley R. Vernick
Author Chat with Shirley R. Vernick
Shirley R. Vernick is a young adult writer. She will be talking about her book, "Remember Dippy." Johnny's plans fly out the window when he finds out his single mother leaves town for the summer. She has a breakthrough job in upstate New York. He can live with his Aunt Collette but only on the […]
6 events,
Career Management and Transition Series: Identifying your next career step
Career Management and Transition Series: Identifying your next career step
This program will focus on mindset barriers and strategies to shift your point of view. This program will include some exercises to help you identify your next career and what you can do to transition.
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 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, […]
“In Your Dreams” Children’s Virtual Book Reading and Dialogue Event
“In Your Dreams” Children’s Virtual Book Reading and Dialogue Event
Explore dreams, creativity, and identity with author and artist Louisa Jerry. Ms. Jerry will read her children's book, "In Your Dreams," a story about two sisters and the magic of dreaming. An opportunity for discussions and questions to follow. Join us on Zoom: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/81573122708
6 events,
Fun Friday!
Fun Friday!
Join local children's writer and captivating author of Super Satya Saves the Day and Hair Twins, Raakhee Mirchandani, for Fun Friday. Mirchandani will read her latest books, followed by a Q&A session, so get ready to have a lot of fun. Register in advance for this webinar: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5pvwo_FGQUShNPCfLMrj-A After registering, you will receive a confirmation […]
Author Talk with Coach Joanne P. McCallie
Author Talk with Coach Joanne P. McCallie
Join coach Joanne McCallie as she discusses "Secret Warrior," a compelling memoir, followed by a conversation of her health journey through the realities and challenges within the sports industry. Join the Zoom meeting: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/86444132774?pwd=V0JIUFQzVjdJN01xTFFLWis5c2hZdz09 Meeting ID: 864 4413 2774 Passcode: 390938
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 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,
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!
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 you eligible for more scholarships -- and more scholarships mean more money in college and less debt when you graduate. Join us each week as […]
3 events,
Culture Tree Storytime Series: Bilingual Storytime in Hindi/Urdu
Culture Tree Storytime Series: Bilingual Storytime in Hindi/Urdu
Join us for bilingual storytime. In partnership with The Culture Tree, JCFPL is proud to present a special color-themed storytime in Hindu, Urdu, and English. This storytime features book readings from Indigrow Kids and Purple Jojo by Sameera Zia Qureshi.
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 you eligible for more scholarships -- and more scholarships mean more money in college and less debt when you graduate. Join us each week as […]
2 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 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, […]
Meditation For Older Adults
Meditation For Older Adults
Join Amy Rutledge, a meditation guide, artist, and actor living in Jersey City, every week for a guided meditation session.
7 events,
Do You Know What Makes A Man?, Book Reading with Author Del’Shawn Taylor
Do You Know What Makes A Man?, Book Reading with Author Del’Shawn Taylor
Join JCFPL for a special book reading with Del'Shawn Taylor. Mr. Taylor is an award-winning composer, pianist, educator, and art equity activist. He recently released a children's book, "Do You Know What Makes a Man," a story of a young boy's quest to uncover what it means to be a man. Join us on Zoom: […]
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, visit their website: https://shehnaazdanceacademy.com/.
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 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,
Career Management and Transition Series: Preparing for a Career Change
Career Management and Transition Series: Preparing for a Career Change
This program will go over the important foundational materials that will help you with your career transition. This program will include the importance of having a strong resume, cover letter, and additional materials to add to your portfolio.
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 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, […]
Let’s Talk About That Series
Let’s Talk About That Series
A fun and interactive program for teens and led by students from New Jersey City University.
4 events,
Fun Fridays! Yoga for Mindfulness
Fun Fridays! Yoga for Mindfulness
Join Genna Cima, Children's Health Coach and owner of Mamaste Calmn, for Fun Friday. Cima will lead a fun and kid-focused yoga session to help teach children about mindfulness through movement. Why yoga? Because it: * Gives a sense of identity * Increases positive body image * Teaches self-care * Brings awareness to emotions * […]
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 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 […]
7 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 as well. Songs or a discussion may be included. Tune in to enjoy!
“청소하자 (cheong-so-ha-ja) Let’s Clean Up” Korean-English Storytime
“청소하자 (cheong-so-ha-ja) Let’s Clean Up” Korean-English Storytime
Join us in Hamilton Park (located by the gazebo) on Saturday, May 22 at 1:30 p.m. for an author talk with Katie Cadamatre, as she reads her new book, "청소하자 (cheong-so-ha-ja) Let’s Clean Up." Discover all the ways you can clean up together in this Korean-English bilingual book that brings the entire family together. Katie […]
AAPI Heritage Month Celebration at Hamilton Park: Author Discussion with Sung J. Woo
AAPI Heritage Month Celebration at Hamilton Park: Author Discussion with Sung J. Woo
Sung J. Woo, author of Everything Asian (2009), Love Love (2015), and Skin Deep (2020) will talk about his experience growing up Korean American and his journey as a writer. Join us for this event at Hamilton Park! Meet us by the gazebo (center of park) for some library fun. Masks are required for all […]
2 events,
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 you eligible for more scholarships -- and more scholarships mean more money in college and less debt when you graduate. Join us each week as […]
3 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 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, […]
JCFPL College Readiness Presents: Health Sciences Week
JCFPL College Readiness Presents: Health Sciences Week
Join the Jersey City Free Public Library College Readiness Team starting the week of May 24 for Health Sciences Week. We will be hosting speakers from various colleges and universities to discuss their Health Sciences Programs to prospective college-goers in Jersey City and the surrounding Hudson County. Joining us will be New Jersey City University, […]
Meditation For Older Adults
Meditation For Older Adults
Join Amy Rutledge, a meditation guide, artist, and actor living in Jersey City, every week for a guided meditation session.
6 events,
How To Create A Pitch Deck on Canva
How To Create A Pitch Deck on Canva
This program goes over how to build a pitch deck on Canva.com and be able to properly market your business idea or product. You’ll learn important aspects to include in your pitch and learn the importance of having a strong pitch deck.
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 computers, and how those devices can be used to access library resources. Please note, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Tech Tuesdays will take place virtually […]
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, visit their website: https://shehnaazdanceacademy.com/.
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 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 […]
4 events,
Career Management and Transition Series: Creating Your Own Opportunities Workshop
Career Management and Transition Series: Creating Your Own Opportunities Workshop
This program will go over how to start creating career opportunities for yourself. We will dive deep into what this means and what strategies you can implement to start opening your own career doors.
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 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, […]
JCFPL College Readiness Presents: Health Sciences Week
JCFPL College Readiness Presents: Health Sciences Week
Join the Jersey City Free Public Library College Readiness Team starting the week of May 24 for Health Sciences Week. We will be hosting speakers from various colleges and universities to discuss their Health Sciences Programs to prospective college-goers in Jersey City and the surrounding Hudson County. Joining us will be New Jersey City University, […]
6 events,
Fun Friday!
Fun Friday!
In his high-energy “Active Mic: Mental Health Through Music” presentation, Kai Roberts tells the story of his battle with panic attacks and Generalized Anxiety Disorder through interactive dialogue and hip-hop music. The audience will be engrossed in the origins of his anxiety, gradually taking the journey into his emotions through his disorder, and into his […]
Trauma Recovery for Hudson County
Trauma Recovery for Hudson County
Do you or someone you know have been negatively impacted by a recent crime in the last five years? In that case, Jersey City Medical Center, VOCA Trauma Recovery Center serves survivors of all types of violent crime. It provides comprehensive mental health and case management within a Trauma-Informed & Evidence-Based framework. Join Deborah Almonte, […]
Get Ready for Summer Reading Program
Get Ready for Summer Reading Program
Learn more about JCFPL's "Tails & Tales" Summer Reading Program and how to register. Learn more on our website, https://www.jclibrary.org/srp2021.
1 event,
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 as well. Songs or a discussion may be included. Tune in to enjoy!
2 events,
Culture Tree Storytime Series: Kite Festivals in India
Culture Tree Storytime Series: Kite Festivals in India
Springtime breezes are perfect for flying kites, so soar into this program and learn all about India's colorful Kite Festival. This program will include readings by authors Mona Sehgal and Shweta Aggarwal, who present their Kite Festival-inspired stories. In addition to a talk with NYC-based illustrator Kavita Rajput who shares ideas about becoming an artist.
3 events,
Memorial Day
Memorial Day 2021: Master Sergeant Jonathan V. Taylor and Issac Green
Memorial Day 2021: Master Sergeant Jonathan V. Taylor and Issac Green
On Monday, May 31, join us with Master Sergeant Jonathan V. Taylor and JCFPL'S Mr. Issac Green to pay tribute and honor to the military men and women who lost their lives in service. Master Sergeant Jonathan V. Taylor is the Wing Integrated Resilience Manager, assigned to the 552 Air Control Wing, Tinker Air Force […]
Meditation For Older Adults
Meditation For Older Adults
Join Amy Rutledge, a meditation guide, artist, and actor living in Jersey City, every week for a guided meditation session.
3 events,
Happy Juneteenth Craft Distribution
Happy Juneteenth Craft Distribution
Come and visit the Marion Branch Library to borrow books, sign up for a library card, access any library services, and receive a Juneteenth Craft to do at home to celebrate and learn about Juneteenth. Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control […]
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 computers, and how those devices can be used to access library resources. Please note, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Tech Tuesdays will take place virtually […]
6 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, visit their website: https://shehnaazdanceacademy.com/.
Happy Juneteenth Craft Distribution
Happy Juneteenth Craft Distribution
Come and visit the Marion Branch Library to borrow books, sign up for a library card, access any library services, and receive a Juneteenth Craft to do at home to celebrate and learn about Juneteenth. Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control […]
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.
6 events,
How To Learn How To Build Professional Relationships
How To Learn How To Build Professional Relationships
This program will go over important factors that help your career when you build professional relationships. You'll learn important strategies for networking and building better professional relationships.
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 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, […]
Happy Juneteenth Craft Distribution
Happy Juneteenth Craft Distribution
Come and visit the Marion Branch Library to borrow books, sign up for a library card, access any library services, and receive a Juneteenth Craft to do at home to celebrate and learn about Juneteenth. Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control […]
7 events,
Fun Friday!
Fun Friday!
This month we're getting ready for summer by sharing fun summer activities and safety rules with local organizations, like the JC Fire Department! Join the Department of Special Education and the Jersey City Free Public Library for Fun Fridays! Here is what you can expect for the first four Fridays of each month. We'll be […]
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 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, […]
Happy Juneteenth Craft Distribution
Happy Juneteenth Craft Distribution
Come and visit the Marion Branch Library to borrow books, sign up for a library card, access any library services, and receive a Juneteenth Craft to do at home to celebrate and learn about Juneteenth. Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control […]
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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 as well. Songs or a discussion may be included. Tune in to enjoy!
Happy Juneteenth Craft Distribution
Happy Juneteenth Craft Distribution
Come and visit the Marion Branch Library to borrow books, sign up for a library card, access any library services, and receive a Juneteenth Craft to do at home to celebrate and learn about Juneteenth. Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control […]