This program will provide musical education on the piano.

Join Roxy for stories for pre-reader aged children with lots of fun and excitement.

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 […]

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.

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 us for a chat with young adult and children's author Nicole Melleby as we discuss her new book "How to Become a Planet." Join us on Zoom: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/81995938868?pwd=eDVBNGQ1TnVnbEdaNmVmeTAwVkFlQT09

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. Kiana 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 having a great time celebrating reading!

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

Join Ms. Emily and Ms. Vanessa in the Five Corners parking lot for storytime and movement activities!

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.Shanice as she creates a Jack & Beanstalk craft. Materials: Paper towel tube green construction paper Paper plate Cotton balls card stock paper Castle template Jack & monster templateR4123

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

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. Renee for a DIY craft for all the glam lovers out there! Tune in to learn step by step how to create a Chanel mirrored wall sconce. Materials for this project: Cardboard Pen Xacto knife or scissors Cutout Chanel logo (2) Mod podge Glitter Brush (small thin paint brush) Strong glue (preferably Gorilla […]

Join special guest, Ozzie, from the Jersey City Fire Department as well as Ms. Emily and Ms. Vanessa at the Pershing Field Park! Come enjoy some books about fire safety and learn about how to be safe if there is a fire. Pershing Field Park: 201 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307 Contact vsoto@jclibrary.org or […]

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 Ms. Emily as she demonstrates how to make a Dreamcatcher!

Join Snakes and Scales for an animal adventure! See live animals and the explanation of their environment.

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

TODAY'S EVENT IS CANCELLED, BUT TUNE IN NEXT WEEK! 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 […]

Join us for LIVE music in Arlington park once a month. With performers like Instruments of Praise and Winard Harper and Jeli Possi, bring a blanket and be ready to relax to some joyful music that the entire family can enjoy! (If once a month isn't enough, you can also hear live music in Ercel […]

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 […]

Visit the Five Corners parking lot for a fun, engaging STEAM activity (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Technology)!

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, […]

What does "normal" look like for our youth post-pandemic? Learn what this "new normal" looks like and how we can support our youth during this time of transition. To register for this program, visit here : https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/82517502898?pwd=SXpONmNIbW9FSjRUTUorZi9OcnV4QT09

Join Rashad Wright for a look into the art of poetry and how to create poetry.

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

CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. 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.

CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT 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

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 […]

An introduction to Rising Tide Capital's small business programs to assist entrepreneurs and existing business owners with offerings in business management and planning that can prepare them to set up, operate, and improve their small businesses. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the program and a Spanish language translation […]

Find out how to tell the planets from the stars in the evening sky, and explore how planets move against the starry background. Then, leap off Earth and travel to each planet, seeing the planets as seen by NASA’s robot explorers. End the show with a ride on a Mars roller coaster. Register in advance […]

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

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.

Join Julie Pasqual for folktales full of adult lessons and morality.

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!

We celebrate the 2021 Olympics with a look back at Jersey City's own Olympians in discussion with local sportswriter Jim Hague. To join: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/82300086052?pwd=a29kWE85UzZOQXByaFllclpKUCt5Zz09 Meeting ID: 823 0008 6052 Passcode: 060274

Tune in to our author talk with Dr. Micah Salkind and Issac Green to discuss Micah's recent book "Do You Remember House? Dr. Micah Salkind is the Special Projects Manager for The City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Humanities in the Department of American Studies at Brown […]