Week of Events
Sunday, July 18, 2021
Monday, July 19, 2021
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July 19, 2021 -Children’s Music with Carol Lester
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July 19, 2021 -Drag Queen Story Hour
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July 19, 2021 -Fun Outdoor Activity
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July 19, 2021 -Outdoor Book Browsing
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July 19, 2021 -Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
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July 19, 2021 -Summer Reading Program Juvenile Round Table
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July 19, 2021 -Summer Reading Program Young Adult Round Table Read
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July 19, 2021 -Meditation For Older Adults
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July 19, 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.
Drag Queen Story Hour
Join the well-renowned Harmonica Sunbeam at Van Vorst Park, as she will read stories to promote inclusion, tolerance, and diversity to young children. Van Vorst Park, 257-287 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, https://goo.gl/maps/TwL8pVgQwTr8qYPg6 Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected.
Fun Outdoor Activity
Come say hello to Mr. William, Ms. Susannah, and Ms. Charlene! Mr. William will lead a meet and greet and an interactive story hour! Join Ms. Charlene for a fun Move and Groove and Gymboree event! Van Vorst Park, 257-287 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, https://goo.gl/maps/TwL8pVgQwTr8qYPg6 Masks are required for all participants above the […]
Outdoor Book Browsing
Books and sunshine are the perfect combo! Join Ms. Emily and Ms. Vanessa in the Five Corners parking lot to browse the latest and greatest in children's books.
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
TODAY'S CLASS IS CANCELED, BUT TUNE IN NEXT WEEK! 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, July 20, 2021
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July 20, 2021 -Summer Fun in Ercel Webb Park
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July 20, 2021 -Summer Reading Program Children’s Story Hour
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July 20, 2021 -Summer Fun in Arlington Park
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July 20, 2021 -Story Hour at Hamilton Park
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July 20, 2021 -Storytime & Movement
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July 20, 2021 -Summer Fun in the Park
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July 20, 2021 -Summer Fun in the Park
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July 20, 2021 -Tails and Tales SRP 2021 Children’s Craft
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July 20, 2021 -Drag Queen Story Hour
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July 20, 2021 -Digital Literacy Workshop
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July 20, 2021 -Fun Outdoor Activities
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July 20, 2021 -Pick A Song, Any Song!
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July 20, 2021 -Tech Tuesdays
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July 20, 2021 -Summer Reading Program Adult DIY: Happy Hour Edition
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July 20, 2021 -Drumming Lessons for Teens with Peter Martinez
Summer Fun in Ercel Webb Park
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 […]
Summer Reading Program Children’s Story Hour
Join Ms. Mary as she reads some great books for the children.
Summer Fun in Arlington Park
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 […]
Story Hour at Hamilton Park
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
Storytime & Movement
Join Ms. Emily and Ms. Vanessa in the Five Corners parking lot for storytime and movement activities!
Summer Fun in the Park
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
Summer Fun in the Park
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.
Tails and Tales SRP 2021 Children’s Craft
Join Ms. Deyana as she demonstrates how to turn a shoebox into a rainforest. Material: Box Scissors Glue Five - Green paper Three - Blue paper One Tree with four branches Two - clouds One Label – Tails & Tales Three animals (Snake, Parrots, Chameleons) Four leaves Six small leaves
Drag Queen Story Hour
Join Harmonica Sunbeam every week for a virtual story time focused on reading, music and movement!
Digital Literacy Workshop
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 […]
Fun Outdoor Activities
Join the JCFPL staff for some fun at Berry Lane Park. The JCFPL staff will present craft sessions, Move & Groove, games, and much more.
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 DIY: Happy Hour Edition
Join Ebony for a Tails & Tales Happy Hour featuring recipes for drinks inspired by your favorite storybook characters.
Drumming Lessons for Teens with Peter Martinez
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 […]
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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July 21, 2021 -Meet the JC Fire Department
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July 21, 2021 -Bollywood Dance Lessons
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July 21, 2021 -Summer Reading Program YA Craft
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July 21, 2021 -Cooking with Heifa from Fufu’s Kitchen
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July 21, 2021 -Story Teller – Julie Pasqual
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July 21, 2021 -Self-Love Meditation for Teens
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July 21, 2021 -Adult Summer Reading Program Roundtable
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July 21, 2021 -Storytime with Mia the Saint Bernard
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July 21, 2021 -Know Your Rights Presentation for Immigrants and Immigrant Communities
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July 21, 2021 -Garden State Jazz Greats Series
Meet the JC Fire Department
The Jersey City Fire Department will be at the Five Corners parking lot, with their truck, to meet the children and families in our community. Fire prevention and safety will be discussed. Space is limited, so please plan accordingly.
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
This week, we'll be doing a Stencil Painted Tote Bag. Materials needed include: Tote bag Paper Doilies Acrylic paint paint Brush Free printable letter stencil
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.
Story Teller – Julie Pasqual
Join Julie Pasqual for stories from different cultures around the world! Don't miss this folklore told in an exciting new way. Intended for middle aged children.
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 […]
Know Your Rights Presentation for Immigrants and Immigrant Communities
Join Molly Linhorst – a lawyer at the ACLU of New Jersey – as she presents on individuals’ rights when speaking or interacting with police and immigration enforcement. To register for this program, visit: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vde6hrDgsEtRuwG7qlz3iTSq6xe0nIpam
Garden State Jazz Greats Series
Come and join Jazz scholar Ben Young as he explores the majesty, style, and genius of New Jersey’s own jazz greats. Many of these names you may already know and all of them you should know as each of these innovators have left their indelible imprint on world culture through the great African American creation […]
Thursday, July 22, 2021
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July 22, 2021 -Summer Fun in Ercel Webb Park
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July 22, 2021 -Summer Fun in Arlington Park
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July 22, 2021 -Airtable 101
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July 22, 2021 -Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
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July 22, 2021 -Lunch with the Library
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July 22, 2021 -Drawing with Julissa
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July 22, 2021 -Digital Literacy Workshop
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July 22, 2021 -Konscious Holistic Health Program
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July 22, 2021 -Outdoor Activities for Young Adults & Adults
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July 22, 2021 -#JCLibraryLove Reena Rock’s Socially Distanced Guitar Class
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July 22, 2021 -#JCLibraryLove Open Stage at Canco Park Hosted by Reena Rock
Summer Fun in Ercel Webb Park
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 […]
Summer Fun in Arlington Park
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 […]
Airtable 101
Airtable is a powerful database that allows you to configure views and receive data to help you achieve your personal and business goals. Join Kimberley Bueno-Schonig from KBS Consulting for this Airtable 101 where you can learn how to use Airtable to help organize projects, use it for program or project management, or use it […]
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, […]
Lunch with the Library
Let’s party! Join us for a Chair Workout with Kathy Jackson of Build-a-Body. We’ll have chairs. Bring a water bottle! Meet us in the gazebo. Ages 14+ only. Masks and social distancing are required. Participants will get a free library card on the spot. This program is not for children. However, families are welcome […]
Drawing with Julissa
Join Julissa for an exciting look into Urban Art. This program is great way to increase your knowledge of drawing.
Digital Literacy Workshop
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 […]
Konscious Holistic Health Program
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
Outdoor Activities for Young Adults & Adults
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.
#JCLibraryLove Reena Rock’s Socially Distanced Guitar Class
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
#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, July 23, 2021
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July 23, 2021 -Fun Friday!
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July 23, 2021 -Spanish Class for Kids
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July 23, 2021 -Senior Wellness Connect
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July 23, 2021 -Summer Reading Program STEAM Program
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July 23, 2021 -Heroes Are Still Super!
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July 23, 2021 -Lego Club
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July 23, 2021 -Civics For The Emerging Activist
Fun Friday!
Beyond Storytime is a program developed by performer, producer and teaching artist, Mariah Sade Ralph. The program is inspired by her extensive background in musical theatre, early childhood development and community outreach. The class is aimed at widening your young learner's world while developing interpersonal skills, fine motor skills, cognitive thinking and problem solving. And […]
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 […]
Senior Wellness Connect
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
Summer Reading Program STEAM Program
Join Ms. Vanessa for a fun summer STEAM activity. Follow along and learn about STEAM at home.
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
THIS WEEK'S CLASS IS CANCELED, BUT TUNE IN NEXT WEEK! Join Ms. Tyara every Friday at 3:30pm to create, build and express your creativity with Legos. Zoom meeting details below: https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 845 5562 8666 Passcode: 538655
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, July 24, 2021
No events on this day.