More information to come! This virtual event is organized by, The Culture Tree, a literacy organization that celebrates South Asian cultures.

This program will provide musical education on the piano.

Join us for this program as toddlers will learn balance and follow instruction through dance and movement.

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, […]

Children will discuss books they have read for the Summer Reading Program. Join us on Zoom: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/83245710665?pwd=V3dHRWRGUS8zQkRaZVRxeXRSK044QT09.

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

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

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

Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. for storytimes and some fun in the park. Ercel Webb Park, 264 Van Horne St, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/zi8GvU5e7KHXc97c6 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs are subject […]

Join Ms. Maniben as she reads some great books for the children.

Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations in Arlington Park each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the summer with storytimes. Arlington Park, Btw Grand Street and, Arlington Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/RyFMgxSP7xA62Dun9 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs […]

Ms. Susannah will show viewers how to make a fun, simple toothbrush holder. Parental supervision required.

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

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 […]

Join Harsha as she demonstrates how to make an earring holder out of an empty toilet paper roll.

Join the owner of The Drum Den, located in Hoboken, NJ, Peter Martinez, as he shows drumming techniques and skills for teens. Pete Martinez was born and raised in Hudson County, NJ, where he developed a love for the drums and decided to pursue a career in music. Martinez played a number of instruments as […]

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 The Raptor Trust to learn what raptors are and discover the different adaptations these fascinating predatory birds use as daytime (diurnal) and nighttime (nocturnal) hunters. You will get to know some of the more common raptors that reside in New Jersey and discover their roles in our state’s diverse ecosystems. This program includes introducing […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Join author Micah Salkind and Issac Green as they discuss Micah's recent book, Do You Remember House? The book tells a comprehensive story of the emergence, and contemporary memorialization of house in Chicago, tracing the development of Chicago house music culture from its beginnings in the late '70s to the present. Based on expansive research […]

Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. for storytimes and some fun in the park. Ercel Webb Park, 264 Van Horne St, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/zi8GvU5e7KHXc97c6 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs are subject […]

Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations in Arlington Park each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the summer with storytimes. Arlington Park, Btw Grand Street and, Arlington Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, https://goo.gl/maps/RyFMgxSP7xA62Dun9 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Please note: Outdoor programs […]

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 at Van Vorst Park (located at the gazebo) every week for arts & crafts, exercise, gardening, poetry, and more. Participants will get a free library card on the spot. This program is not for children. However, families are welcome if adults or teens participate. Masks are required for all participants. Social distancing will […]

During this five-week program, you will be guided through the necessary nutrition, warmup and workout routines. We will also provide insider tips and holistic/traditional supplement suggestions to quickly help you strip away fat, build, and tone muscle to get and stay in shape. To join this program on Zoom, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83737513542?pwd=ZVpPcFhJeEd5dS90QmhEeGJrcW9ZUT09

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

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. 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. Canco Park, 47 Dey St, Jersey City, NJ 07306, https://goo.gl/maps/XCgADysGNGSTtvSE7

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. 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 […]

Today, Ms. Genna from Mamaste Calm will teach us healthy eating habits to keep our body strong, as well as FUN mindfulness activities to support a healthy mind. Come join us for Fun every Friday! Here is what you can expect for the rest of July: July 9 - Mario the Maker Magician July 16 […]

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 […]

Senior Wellness Connect, a series brought to you by RWJ/BH Institute for Prevention & Recovery Hope & Healing Program, helps to promote emotional and physical well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The programs help mitigate stress, ease loneliness and isolation, and offer a safe and comfortable place to connect with others. Join us on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/yrd64kjr

On July 2, 1921, at Boyle's Thirty Acres in Jersey City, champion boxer Jack Dempsey fought George Carpentier in what promoter Tex Rickard billed as “The Battle of the Century.” The first million-dollar gate in boxing history, the fight would also become a landmark in the popular culture history of sports and technology as the […]

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

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!

Join us on Wednesday, July 3 at 1:00 p.m. with Historian Graham Hodge and JCFPL's Issac Green to discuss Frederick Douglass' speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July." On July, 5 1852, Mr. Douglass delivered this speech in Rochester, New York to express discontent with America's slavery; his words still resonate with […]