Week of 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, […]
Young Adult Read-Aloud
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 […]
Why is Period Poverty Important?
Why is Period Poverty Important?
Join Eiko La Boria of Flow Initiative as she discusses period poverty and the importance of menstrual equity in our community and beyond. Join us on Zoom here: https://tinyurl.com/pd8m4map Meeting ID: 876 8497 5198 Passcode: 446048
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.
Toddlers and Me: Move N Groove
Toddlers and Me: Move N Groove
Move N Groove is a dance and sing along to toddlers favorite songs, ABC, Head Shoulders Knees and Toes, If You're Happy and You Know It and so much more.
Book Talk with Author Sharee Miller
Book Talk with Author Sharee Miller
Join Sharee Miller as she discusses her book, Michelle's Garden: How the First Lady Planted Seeds of Change, in honor of Women's History Month. Register in advance for this webinar: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_47ekshL3Thm91HIbjEG_KQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Dog Man Party!
Dog Man Party!
We are calling all "Dog Man" fans! If you're a fan of Dav Pilkey's famous "Dog Man" series, this virtual party is for you. Join us and celebrate your favorite part human, part canine police officer, followed by an activity in honor of the latest release in the series, Dog Man Mothering Heights.
Drag Queen Story Hour
Drag Queen Story Hour
Join Harmonica Sunbeam every week for a virtual story time focused on reading, music and movement!
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 […]
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 […]
Hudson County Community College: Nursing Program (RN) Information Session
Hudson County Community College: Nursing Program (RN) Information Session
Join Hudson County Community College for an informational session on the college's nursing program. Representatives will discuss admissions and program requirements, curriculum outline, and more. Join here : https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/86488932334
How To Play Chess: For Beginners
How To Play Chess: For Beginners
Learn how to play chess through interactive Zoom chess lessons from Bobby Stewart. In these sessions, the group will learn how to play chess and compete in chess. Register in advance for this meeting: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdO6oqDguE9zju8A4KQa6CKMxQXAZHROm After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Women’s History Month with In Full Color
Women’s History Month with In Full Color
Jersey City theater company In Full Color presents monologues and poetry to celebrate Women’s History Month and the diverse population of their hometown. Performances and discussion by Liliane Wolf, Shaneah Taylor, and Summer Dawn.
COVID-19 and the Vaccine: What You Need to Know
COVID-19 and the Vaccine: What You Need to Know
The Jersey City Free Public Library, in partnership with the Jersey City Department of Health & Human Services, presents “COVID-19 and the Vaccine: What You Need to Know,” a series of workshops in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Hindi focusing on facts about the COVID-19 Vaccine, the NJ COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and […]
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/.
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 […]
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 […]
Storytime with Mia the Saint Bernard
Storytime with Mia the Saint Bernard
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 […]
National Cheesesteak Day
National Cheesesteak Day
Every March 24 America pays tribute to one of the all-time classic sandwiches — the cheesesteak. Much like national liberty itself, the cheesesteak is elegant, necessary, pure, and was born in Philadelphia. Join Mr. William as he makes cheesesteaks from scratch.
Teen Author Talk Series
Teen Author Talk Series
Join us as we talk with Thomas McDowell, Jr., author of The Story of Isaac. He will talk about his journey as a young author, writing and publishing this book in the midst of the pandemic and attending high school! Register in advance for this meeting: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErdumrpzkuH9YllSD7JPEl5rfwIk7VTHmh After registering, you will receive a confirmation email […]
NJCU OSP/EOF 2021 High School Conference
NJCU OSP/EOF 2021 High School Conference
On behalf of our student advisory board, OSP CONNECT, we cordially invite you and your students to our 7th Annual High School Conference (via Zoom) on Thursday, March 25, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This year's theme is "Remaining Focused, Moving Forward, and Paving the Way for our Next Generation." The conference's mission […]
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, […]
Young Adult Read-Aloud
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 […]
ETS: At Home Testing, GRE and TOEFL Exams
ETS: At Home Testing, GRE and TOEFL Exams
JCFPL invites you to come and learn about standardized tests. This session aims to educate attendees on the at-home versions of the GRE and TOEFL exams. The TOEFL iBT Home Edition and GRE General Test at home are convenient, flexible, and safe testing options during this pandemic.
Socially Distanced Guitar Class
Socially Distanced Guitar Class
Reena Rock will teach Guitar to 2 Volunteer Students on FB Live weekly.
How To Play Chess: For Beginners
How To Play Chess: For Beginners
Learn how to play chess through interactive Zoom chess lessons from Bobby Stewart. In these sessions, the group will learn how to play chess and compete in chess. Register in advance for this meeting: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdO6oqDguE9zju8A4KQa6CKMxQXAZHROm After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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.
Fun Friday!
Fun Friday!
More details to come... Register today: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-K2_-A4kSsK6oPbOQQH4RA 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 updating details as themes are confirmed! First Friday: Outside presenter Second Friday: Grads K-2 story time/activity […]
Beyond Story Time with Mariah Sade Ralph
Beyond Story Time with Mariah Sade Ralph
Dive into the limitless world of literature with Ms. Mariah! This week, students will participate in a story time and guided activities, curated to develop critical thinking, coordination, fine and gross motor skills and more! Join as we explore poetry, featuring the work of Dr. Maya Angelou and create our very own Acrostic poem. Our […]
Specialize Your Plate: ShopRite Teen Cooking Demo
Specialize Your Plate: ShopRite Teen Cooking Demo
March is National Nutrition Month! ShopRite of Jersey City Dietician Lynette Hem Lee will host a cooking demonstration created to help provide teens with tips on incorporating a healthy diet into their lifestyles.
LEGO Club
LEGO Club
Join Ms. Tyara to create, build, and express your creativity with LEGO. Zoom meeting details below: https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 845 5562 8666 Passcode: 538655
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 […]
Civics For The Emerging Activist
Civics For The Emerging Activist
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.
Forum on Domestic Violence Against Women: Women’s Health Awareness
Forum on Domestic Violence Against Women: Women’s Health Awareness
Join Community Awareness Series and Jersey City organization Sarah's Daughters as they discuss domestic violence against women and highlight women's health awareness. Join us on Zoom: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/81325045607?pwd=U1JsYUpuTTl6cjFpZ1Z1WFhXK2ZJQT09 Meeting ID: 813 2504 5607 Passcode: 746455
Arabic Storytime
Arabic Storytime
Aiya Fawzy, an educator and Jersity City native will submit a prerecorded a story time twice a monthy. Popular children's books will be used, and read in English and translated in Arabic as well. Songs or a discussion may be included.
What Makes a Successful College Application Panel Discussion
What Makes a Successful College Application Panel Discussion
Join the College Readiness Team for a panel discussion on "What Makes a Successful College Application." Panelists from Borough of Manhattan Community College, Stevens Institute of Technology, and Delaware State University will discuss what each of their schools is looking for in prospective students and more. Join us on Zoom: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/84236960964
Holi Festival, Rangoli or Dhulendi (Dhulati)
Holi Festival, Rangoli or Dhulendi (Dhulati)
Holi is based on the Hindu lunar calendar and is different every year in India. For most of the country, Holi is celebrated at the end of winter, around the full moon in March. On the full moon night (Holi eve), large bonfires are lit to mark the occasion and burn evil spirits. The next […]
LGBTQ Book Club
LGBTQ Book Club
Join the LGBTQ Book Club. All are welcomed, regardless of sexual orientation. We focus on reading books with LGBTQ characters, themes, and authors in a safe and inclusive space. Join us on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/rtk4w2 Meeting ID: 824 3253 4409 Passcode: 674006
Living Room Concert: Women’s History Month
Living Room Concert: Women’s History Month
Celebrating Women in the Arts, Community Awareness Series presents the Living Room Concert featuring the Andrea Brachfeld Band. Join us on Zoom: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/83058160222?pwd=eFpMVERVN0cvdldzSFRZdmUvZGF4dz09 Meeting ID: 830 5816 0222 Passcode: 128661