This program will provide musical education on the instrument of drums.

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, […]

Weekly read-aloud featuring young adult literature!

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 […]

Join us for an evening with Lydia X.Z. Brown (they/them), where they discuss the importance of autistic leadership in projects that benefit autistic people. What are the challenges, lessons, and triumphs of building organizations run by and for a neurodiverse community? Lydia X.Z. Brown is the founder and volunteer director of the Autistic People of […]

Join Amy Rutledge, a meditation guide, artist, and actor living in Jersey City, every week for a guided meditation session.

One of the most critical ways to adequately prepare for salary negotiation conversations is knowing your value. It is crucial to back up your salary negotiations by being able to explain your value.

Join us for an author talk with former CIA Director John Brennan, who will discuss his book, Undaunted: My Fight Against America’s Enemies, At Home and Abroad. The Former CIA Director and former resident of Hudson County will discuss his 37 years of service in the intelligence community. Join Zoom Meeting: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/87349990355?pwd=d0ZPWkJGNEJvQitwM01TdFpHdnpyZz09 Meeting ID: 873 […]

Join Harmonica Sunbeam every week for a virtual story time focused on reading, music and movement!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Learn the art of writing with award-winning author Pemi Aguda. This six week writing workshop will cover the theme of home. What is home? Is it a place? A person? Our bodies? Each week Ms. Aguda will share select reading passages that connect to that week's theme and then give you a writing prompt for […]

Are you considering a Gap Year for fall 2021, and wondering if this is still possible? Curious about how to work with your selected college on a Gap Year deferral? Join Katherine Stievater, Founder of Gap Year Solutions, for a presentation and Q&A about Gap Years during the pandemic, how it’s not too late to […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Have you always wanted to write a short story but don't know how? Maybe you want to brush up on your wordsmithing skills? Now is apparently the time to write. In partnership with Hudson Pride and the Jersey City Public Library, Jersey City Writers has transformed one of our most popular events, Flash Fiction Friday, […]

Join us each month as jazz scholar Ben Young highlights and explores the majesty, style, and genius of New Jersey's jazz greats. Ben will discuss each of these home state heroes' lives and contributions, providing a musical and historical context. Along with a plentiful helping of their music, it will help illustrate what made each […]

One of the most important aspects of solid salary negotiation is ensuring you have done your research. To successfully back up your reasoning behind your negotiation, you must be aware of the industry standard.

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, […]

Join us in April for Autism Awareness Month. Dr. Rachel C. Morgan, Founder and President of the Adam Morgan Foundation will inform the public about life skills in the workplace and at home for people with autism. Dr. Morgan is a proud wife and mother of four amazing children! She received her Doctorate degree in […]

Join us on Earth Day, April 22 to promote awareness of the health of our environment.

Weekly read-aloud featuring young adult literature!

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 […]

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.

Reena Rock will teach Guitar to 2 Volunteer Students on FB Live weekly.

Community Awareness Series presents the annual tribute to artist, lawyer, athlete, and activist Paul Robeson. This forum will continue the discussion of the struggle and the movement for equality from Black History Month. Join us on Zoom: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/84703273565?pwd=MmJJN0dCRzl3aXVteXRxUUhqbFNyZz09 Meeting ID: 847 0327 3565 Passcode: 058543

This program is created to help others refocus on the connection of their mind body and soul through fitness instruction.

Get ready to have a good time with silly rhymes. Kenn Nesbitt is the former Children's Poet Laureate, and his goal is to help students discover the joy of reading and writing through poetry. His performances will include interactive poetry writing and tons of funny poems, perfect for celebrating National Poetry Month. Register in advance […]

When Richardson Dilworth was doing his doctoral research on municipal consolidations of the 19th century, he noticed that a marriage metaphor was often used in newspaper content of the issue as it came to voters. This was particularly the case in coverage of Van Vorst Township's proposed merger with Jersey City in 1851, which would […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Can you spot the imposter and stop them before they destroy the spaceship and your crewmates? Join us in playing the game "Among Us." Download the game "Among Us" before joining the event and make sure that you can play prior to game day. The App is available for free on app stores via tablets […]

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.

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!

Midnite The DJ is a professional disc jockey that has been in this industry for 19 years. His service/program consist of him playing good, clean music, entertaining his audience with dance music and sing-a-long songs, and showing people what being a pro DJ is all about.

Community Awareness Series presents the Living Room Concert featuring the Spirit of Life Ensemble. Join us on Zoom: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/84021925167?pwd=NVdtSHVuOUFNQ09DbW0xYWN0TmZwZz09 Meeting ID: 840 2192 5167 Passcode: 118545