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.

We celebrate the Olympic spirit with this program featuring three Olympic athletes who live and work in Hudson County, and remember earlier Jersey City Olympians, in conversation with local sports writer Jim Hague. Featuring Otis Davis (1960), Gail Marquis (1976), Elena Pirozhkova (2012, 2016), Charles Mays, Jr. (on Charlie Mays, 1968) and Alan Delozier (on […]

Tune in for Sahana Hedge as she teaches children how to deal with adversity and stress in everyday life.

Come join storyteller Judy England-McCarthy along with her puppets as she shares some fun & friendly tales with you and your family! 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.

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, […]

Join us for a free introductory computer science program that will introduce students from grades 8-12 to coding. Snap, Python, and HTML/CSS will be in use. Students should expect to participate throughout the entire program. Register in advance, sessions will occur Monday through Friday, August 9 - 20, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. […]

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

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

Join us for an author chat with New Jersey author Jason Shapiro as we discuss all four of his books. Shapiro's stories share a common theme - our lives are ever-changing, and regardless of our upbringing, we all face challenges that impact our mental health. You can learn more about Jason and his books at […]

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 Ms. Kate and visiting organizations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. for storytimes and some fun in the park. Today's focus is on Snap Circuits! 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 […]

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. Join us for some fun chalk art! Note to parents/guardians: chalk can be messy so make sure children are wearing clothes that can get dirty! You can find us at the gazebo (center of park) in Hamilton Park. You can find us […]

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

Join us for a free introductory computer science program that will introduce students from grades 8-12 to coding. Snap, Python, and HTML/CSS will be in use. Students should expect to participate throughout the entire program. Register in advance, sessions will occur Monday through Friday, August 9 - 20, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. […]

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 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 […]

Come join storyteller Judy England-McCarthy along with her puppets as she shares some fun & friendly tales with you and your family at Berry Lane Park for a Tails and Tales puppet show! Berry Lane Park: 944 Garfield Ave., Jersey City Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will […]

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 us for a free introductory computer science program that will introduce students from grades 8-12 to coding. Snap, Python, and HTML/CSS will be in use. Students should expect to participate throughout the entire program. Register in advance, sessions will occur Monday through Friday, August 9 - 20, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. […]

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 Mad Science for a STEAM filled program with a twist! Tune in on Zoom: 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 […]

This is a program to celebrate India's 75th Independence Day with special performances from our patrons.

Join the Jersey City Free Public Library College Readiness Team to learn how to create a dynamic resume that will set you apart from the rest of the crowd! Attendees will learn how to create and update their resume using Microsoft Word, as well as key resume writing tips to make sure your resume gets […]

TODAY'S EVENT IS CANCELLED. TUNE IN FOR MIA ON AUGUST 18TH! 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 […]

  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 […]

Community Awareness Series (CAS) in Collaboration with Canco Park Conservancy presents an evening of Traditional Taiko Drumming that highlights the rich cultural arts of Japan. Canco Park is located at 47 Dey Street, Jersey City NJ, 07306

Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. for storytimes and some fun in the park. Today we will have Story Time with Ms. Alexis! 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 […]

Join Ms. Kate and visiting organizations in Arlington Park each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the summer with storytimes. Today, join Mad Science for a STEAM filled program with a twist! 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 […]

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, […]

CANCELLED DUE TO AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING. Playlist Request! We’ll bring the music. You tell us what to play. Bring your lunch and enjoy some music in the park. Meet us in the gazebo. Participants will get a free library card on the spot. This program is not for children. However, families are welcome if […]

Join us for a free introductory computer science program that will introduce students from grades 8-12 to coding. Snap, Python, and HTML/CSS will be in use. Students should expect to participate throughout the entire program. Register in advance, sessions will occur Monday through Friday, August 9 - 20, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. […]

Do you love anime or manga? Then this program is for you! Join Ms. Emily and Ms. Vanessa for fun activities and browse all the latest graphic novels!

CANCELLED DUE TO AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING. 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 AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING. 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

CANCELLED DUE TO AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING. 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 […]

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 […]

Join us for a free introductory computer science program that will introduce students from grades 8-12 to coding. Snap, Python, and HTML/CSS will be in use. Students should expect to participate throughout the entire program. Register in advance, sessions will occur Monday through Friday, August 9 - 20, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. […]

This program has been cancelled. All ASL signers are welcome to connect and find community in this virtual space, from beginner to fluent. ASL Master Tutor RaVen Sequoia hosts this monthly meetup. Deaf since birth, RaVen has tutored, mentored, and evaluated thousands of ASL students over the past 25 years, as well as hosted community […]

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 […]

TODAY'S LEGO CLUB PROGRAM IS CANCELLED, BUT JOIN MS. TYARA 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

Computer coding is has become a vital skill. It is important that students start to learn coding as early as possible, no matter what their future career plans may be. This free demo class teaches fun activities involving the coding languages Scratch and Python. We are pleased to partner with AiGo Learning to offer this […]

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.

Did you know that August 14th is Free Comic Book Day? Comic books are an original American art form, created in the early days of the twentieth century. They are fun to read, featuring a wide range of diverse story lines that capture the imagination of the readers. Get your free comic book at one […]

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!