Tune in for a bilingual storytime featuring shapes! 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.

CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. Come say hello to Mr. William, Ms. Susannah, and Ms. Charlene! Ms. Susannah will read from her own debut picture book, Halal Hot Dogs! Kids can also take part in a fun hot dog craft! Van Vorst Park, 257-287 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, https://goo.gl/maps/TwL8pVgQwTr8qYPg6 Masks are required for […]

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 the Jersey City Free Public Library's College Readiness Team as we host our first-ever Digital Literacy Workshop for patrons ages 14 and up. Computer and Tech Skills will consist of learning the basic tech skills you will need to succeed in school and at work, such as basic computer functions, troubleshooting, and using computer […]

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. 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 […]

Join Ms. Angie and Mr. William for fun music, dancing, and stories. You can find us at the gazebo (center of park) in Hamilton Park. Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. Hamilton Park, 25 W Hamilton Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07302, https://goo.gl/maps/jC6rMveEBM3jTxz79

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED. PLEASE JOIN US IN THE PARK AT THIS TIME NEXT WEEK! Join JCFPL staff for story time, music, chalk games, jump rope contest, yoga, crafts, library card signup and performers. Join us at Columbia Park at 156 Winfield Ave. Jersey City, NJ 07305  

Join JCFPL staff for story time, music, chalk games, jump rope contest, yoga, crafts, library card signup and performers. Join us at Audobon Park at 18 Audubon Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305.  

Join Ms. Vanessa as she shows you how to make your very own animal tails with yarn and a safety pin.

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

Join the Jersey City Free Public Library's College Readiness Team as we host our first-ever Digital Literacy Workshop for patrons ages 14 and up. Computer and Tech Skills will consist of learning the basic tech skills you will need to succeed in school and at work, such as basic computer functions, troubleshooting, and using computer […]

Join the JCFPL staff for some fun at Berry Lane Park. The JCFPL staff will present craft sessions, Move & Groove, games, and much more.

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 Ms. Ebony for an evening of crafts, including a DIY felt flower topiary, colorful yarn-wrapped candle votives, a DIY flower pom-pom pillow, and more.

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 […]

Join an author chat with Michelle Dickinson to discuss her book, 'Breaking into My Life.' Breaking into My Life is as painfully revealing as it is uplifting. In her brutally candid memoir, Michelle relives what it was like to grow up as the child of a bipolar mother and how that experience continued to compromise […]

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/.

A STEAM Program about the science of animals with tails! To join this program visit: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/81199735045?pwd=V1BML3g4VHBrb0ZCck5zSHRiakVmdz09

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

Join the Jersey City Free Public Library's College Readiness Team as we host our first-ever Digital Literacy Workshop for patrons ages 14 and up. Computer and Tech Skills will consist of learning the basic tech skills you will need to succeed in school and at work, such as basic computer functions, troubleshooting, and using computer […]

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 us for LIVE music in Ercel Webb park once a month. With performers like the Spirit of Life Ensemble to Segunda Quimbamba, bring a blanket and be ready to relax to some joyful music that the entire family can enjoy! Join us at Ercel Webb Park (formerly Lafayette Park), Jersey City, NJ 07304 […]

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, […]

CANCELED DUE TO HEAT ADVISORY.   Poetry in the Park! Join us for an Open Mic with featured guests, including Jersey City’s Poet Laureate RescuePoetix! All are welcome to perform. Participants will get a free library card on the spot. Meet us in the gazebo. Ages 13+ only. Masks and social distancing are required. This […]

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

CANCELED DUE TO HEAT ADVISORY. Join the JCFPL staff for some fun outdoor activities at Berry Lane Park. The JCFPL staff will present music, open mic sessions, crafts, games and much more.

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

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 […]

The Cape May County Park and Zoo will bring some Ambassador Animals to meet you virtually. They'll teach us bio-facts - so get ready to learn about things like skulls and pelts - and have some questions ready because you get to ask the zoo educators all about animals! Come join us for Fun every […]

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 […]

Yo Re Mi combines three enrichment classes - music, yoga and mindfulness - into one effective and affordable class that enhances learning, encourages creativity and imagination, while promoting whole-child wellness.

This presentation explores the difference between normal age-related memory changes and abnormal changes associated with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, including some of the common warning signs. The presentation also reviews the importance of receiving a thorough diagnostic evaluation when symptoms first arise, current treatment options, and research regarding healthy aging. Join Zoom […]

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

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 the Jersey City Free Public Library's College Readiness Team as we host our first-ever Digital Literacy Workshop for patrons ages 14 and up. Computer and Tech Skills will consist of learning the basic tech skills you will need to succeed in school and at work, such as basic computer functions, troubleshooting, and using computer […]

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 Miss Kiana for a monthly review and discussion of current and brand new YA titles available at JCFPL!

Create a paper plate mini spiral track!