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, […]

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 […]

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

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 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.

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 […]

Explore career options with the Jersey City Free Public Library! Join us for a Zoom panel discussion as presenters share their experiences in dynamic industries including healthcare, technology, hospitality, finance, and more. Guest presenters will offer helpful insight and practical advice on how to jumpstart a career. This program is great career changers or anyone […]

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 […]

Marvel employees created National Superhero Day on April 28, 1995, to celebrate everyone's favorite superhero. This day is for superheroes only — we all know villains aren't deserving of their day. Still, the idea behind superhero day is to honor those who serve and protect while fighting evil. No matter who your favorite hero is, […]

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, […]

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.

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 […]

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.

Join a conversation between two remarkable Black Jersey City natives, Lewis Spears and Duquann Sweeney, moderated by Ms. Janine Brown of Brown Brilliance. Join the discussion between these leaders of impact as they reflect on shared experiences and lessons learned while growing and thriving within the Jersey City community. Learn how these remarkable Black men […]

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

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 – […]

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 […]

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.

Books, movies, television shows, and blogs that discuss how best to raise autistic children often come for the perspective of allistic—or, non-autistic—caregivers. But what about the perspectives of parents and guardians who are themselves autistic? To find out, join us for a live discussion with Dr. Morénike Giwa Onaiwu as we explore the gifts, insights, […]

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 […]