Week of Events
Sunday, June 20, 2021
Monday, June 21, 2021
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June 21, 2021 -Children’s Music with Carol Lester
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June 21, 2021 -Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
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June 21, 2021 -Summer Reading Program Juvenile Round Table
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June 21, 2021 -Summer Reading Program Young Adult Round Table Read
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June 21, 2021 -Meditation For Older Adults
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June 21, 2021 -Spanish Class for Adults
Children’s Music with Carol Lester
Carol Lester will perform educational songs, musical games, instruments, stuffed animals play, and bubbles.
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, […]
Summer Reading Program Juvenile Round Table
Children will discuss books they have read for the Summer Reading Program. Join us on Zoom: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/83245710665?pwd=V3dHRWRGUS8zQkRaZVRxeXRSK044QT09.
Summer Reading Program Young Adult Round Table Read
Round Table Read is the platform where Young Adult participants of the Summer Reading Program meet to discuss the books they have read or are reading. Register in advance: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvcuChrT0qH9KuYzw_k_6J-7Lm2ZPyt4wJ
Meditation For Older Adults
Join Amy Rutledge, a meditation guide, artist, and actor living in Jersey City, every week for a guided meditation session.
Spanish Class for Adults
Hola/Hello! Do you want to learn simple Spanish for adults? Learn about greetings, ABCs, colors, numbers, and much more. Join this beginners class that will be held via Zoom. Classes are on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. from June 21 - August 9. Register in advance: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtde2qrzIoGNSqIZfgs1SgOFJuG2Y5G38p
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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June 22, 2021 -Summer Reading Program Story Hour
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June 22, 2021 -Summer Reading Program Children’s Craft
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June 22, 2021 -Drag Queen Story Hour
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June 22, 2021 -Pick A Song, Any Song!
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June 22, 2021 -Tech Tuesdays
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June 22, 2021 -Summer Reading Program Adult Craft
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June 22, 2021 -Hudson County Community College’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development
Summer Reading Program Story Hour
Join Ms. Emily for a virtual Summer Reading Program Story Hour. Together we will read books and sing songs to promote early literacy and language development, all while celebrating books and reading.
Summer Reading Program Children’s Craft
Join Ms. Alexis as she shows children how to make paper plate animals crafts. Materials: 6 Inch Color Plates Googly Eyes Variety Color Construction Paper
Drag Queen Story Hour
Join Harmonica Sunbeam every week for a virtual story time focused on reading, music and movement!
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 […]
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 […]
Summer Reading Program Adult Craft
Join Tiawanda as she shows you how to create DIY mirrored rhinestone coasters. This is a quick and easy DIY that will add some sparkle to your home decor. Materials needed: Small round mirrors Foam rounds Silver bling wrap http://amzn.to/2C5k3YS Fixall adhesive Spray Paint Glue gun Gray felt Scissors Gems http://amzn.to/2DBUs8f
Hudson County Community College’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development
1. Healthcare Programs Complete a healthcare program to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician, C.N.A., Patient Care Technician, or a Hemodialysis Technician for free, if eligible. 2. Advance Manufacturing Provide students with the knowledge and skills relevant for entry-level employment in the manufacturing industry. Including; metal and wood fabrication, Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing, and more. 3. […]
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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June 23, 2021 -Bollywood Dance Lessons
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June 23, 2021 -Summer Reading Program YA Craft
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June 23, 2021 -Cooking with Heifa from Fufu’s Kitchen
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June 23, 2021 -Dance and Movement with Kimberly Thomas
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June 23, 2021 -Self-Love Meditation for Teens
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June 23, 2021 -Adult Summer Reading Program Roundtable
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June 23, 2021 -Storytime with Mia the Saint Bernard
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/.
Summer Reading Program YA Craft
Bring your Instagram scrolling to life with this creative way to display your photos. Join Miss Kiana as she shows you how to create DIY Instagram Photo Blocks. Materials needed: DIY Wood Photo Blocks Pom Poms Glue Washi Tape Markers
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.
Dance and Movement with Kimberly Thomas
Children will learn dance and movement with great music and fun.
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 […]
Adult Summer Reading Program Roundtable
JCFPL invites you to discuss and recommend books with one another at its weekly adult roundtable. Registration for the Summer Reading Program starts June 1. https://nj.evanced.info/jclibrary/sr/homepage.asp?ProgramID=208. Join Zoom Meeting https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/85966081358?pwd=YnIycHJOa0F4YXh1cEF0WWVoYzgzQT09 Meeting ID: 859 6608 1358 Passcode: 158910 Download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/meeting/tZEkce-opjopH9wWnniEEMEvCAcmH74t7XPh/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGtpz0sGtyUsxyPRpwMHY_oM_TxiH5egvpKqxHrCgV2TybgFcNBP5ooRMyH
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 […]
Thursday, June 24, 2021
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June 24, 2021 -Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
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June 24, 2021 -The Student Success Center at Make The Road NJ Information Session
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June 24, 2021 -#JCLibraryLove Reena Rock’s Socially Distanced Guitar Class at Canco Park
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June 24, 2021 -#JCLibraryLove Open Stage at Canco Park Hosted by Reena Rock
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, […]
The Student Success Center at Make The Road NJ Information Session
The Make The Road Student Success Center (SSC) is a youth-led program in partnership with the Elizabeth Public Schools. The SSC supports high school students applying for college and financial aid through our peer-to-peer training and support network. We continue to work virtually to help our students. More information can be requested by emailing us […]
#JCLibraryLove Reena Rock’s Socially Distanced Guitar Class at Canco Park
Join Reena Rock for a socially distanced beginner guitar class in Canco Park for ages ten and up. Bring a picnic blanket and a guitar. Weather permitting, this event will happen weekly at Canco Park. Join in person or tune in on Facebook! Canco Park, 47 Dey St, Jersey City, NJ 07306, https://goo.gl/maps/XCgADysGNGSTtvSE7
#JCLibraryLove Open Stage at Canco Park Hosted by Reena Rock
Join the Jersey City Free Public Library for an open mic and stage night for all ages and all genres. Bring a picnic blanket and musical instruments. A food truck will be available. Weather permitting, this event will happen weekly at Canco Park. Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social […]
Friday, June 25, 2021
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June 25, 2021 -Fun Friday!
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June 25, 2021 -Spanish Class for Kids
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June 25, 2021 -Justin’s Weber’s Yo-Yo Show
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June 25, 2021 -Heroes Are Still Super!
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June 25, 2021 -LEGO Club
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June 25, 2021 -Occupational Outlook Handbook Tutorial
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June 25, 2021 -Civics For The Emerging Activist
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 […]
Spanish Class for Kids
Do you want to learn how to say simple greetings? Learn about greetings, ABCs, colors, days of the week, and much more in Spanish. Join Mr. William as he teaches your child how to speak Spanish every Friday from June 25 - August 13, at 11:00 a.m. All classes will be held via Zoom. Register […]
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 […]
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
Occupational Outlook Handbook Tutorial
Join Youth Services Librarian Vanessa Soto from the College Readiness Team as she guides you through the Occupational Outlook Handbook website. Learn about the work, education and training requirements, advancement opportunities, employment, salary, and 10-year job outlook for hundreds of occupations. The Handbook also lists related occupations and more information sources.
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.
Saturday, June 26, 2021
No events on this day.