Week of Events
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Monday, August 16, 2021
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August 16, 2021 -Free Comic Book Day Giveaway
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August 16, 2021 -Drag Queen Story Hour
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August 16, 2021 -Fun Outdoor Activity
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August 16, 2021 -Fun Outdoor Activity
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August 16, 2021 -Outdoor Book Browsing
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August 16, 2021 -Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
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August 16, 2021 -Virtual Intro to Programming (VIP)
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August 16, 2021 -Meditation For Older Adults
Free Comic Book Day Giveaway
Did you know that August 14 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 […]
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 along for Drag-Queen Story hour with Harmonica, followed by a fun craft! 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, […]
Virtual Intro to Programming (VIP)
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. […]
Meditation For Older Adults
Join Amy Rutledge, a meditation guide, artist, and actor living in Jersey City, every week for a guided meditation session.
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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August 17, 2021 -Summer Fun in Ercel Webb Park
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August 17, 2021 -Summer Fun in Arlington Park
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August 17, 2021 -Mobile Vaccine Site
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August 17, 2021 -Story Hour at Hamilton Park
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August 17, 2021 -Storytime & Movement
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August 17, 2021 -Virtual Intro to Programming (VIP)
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August 17, 2021 -Summer Fun in the Park
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August 17, 2021 -Summer Fun in the Park
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August 17, 2021 -Tails and Tales Puppet Show
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August 17, 2021 -Drag Queen Story Hour
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August 17, 2021 -Fun Outdoor Activities
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August 17, 2021 -Pick A Song, Any Song!
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August 17, 2021 -Tech Tuesdays
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. Today we will have a summer STEAM focus with Ms. Kate! 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. […]
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 […]
Mobile Vaccine Site
In partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, JCFPL will serve as a mobile vaccination sites at these branch locations: Tuesday, August 17th – Cunningham Library Wednesday, August 18th—West Bergen Branch Library Thursday, August 19th - Five Corners Library Tuesday, August 24th - Heights Branch Library Thursday, August 26th -Pavonia Branch Library These […]
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!
Virtual Intro to Programming (VIP)
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. […]
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 Puppet Show
Come join storyteller Judy England-McCarthy along with her puppets as she shares some fun & friendly tales with you and your family at Columbia Park for a Tails and Tales puppet show! Columbia Park: 156 Winfield Ave., Jersey City Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. […]
Drag Queen Story Hour
Join Harmonica Sunbeam every week for a virtual story time focused on reading, music and movement!
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 […]
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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August 18, 2021 -Mobile Vaccine Site
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August 18, 2021 -Outer Space Day at Five Corners
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August 18, 2021 -Bollywood Dance Lessons
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August 18, 2021 -Yo Re Mi Yoga
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August 18, 2021 -Virtual Intro to Programming (VIP)
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August 18, 2021 -Cooking with Heifa from Fufu’s Kitchen
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August 18, 2021 -Self-Love Meditation for Teens
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August 18, 2021 -Personal Statement and Cover Letter Writing Workshop
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August 18, 2021 -Storytime with Mia the Saint Bernard
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August 18, 2021 -Virtual Town Hall
Mobile Vaccine Site
In partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, JCFPL will serve as a mobile vaccination sites at these branch locations: Tuesday, August 17th – Cunningham Library Wednesday, August 18th—West Bergen Branch Library Thursday, August 19th - Five Corners Library Tuesday, August 24th - Heights Branch Library Thursday, August 26th -Pavonia Branch Library These […]
Outer Space Day at Five Corners
All aboard the spaceship! Join Ms. Emily and Ms. Vanessa in the Five Corners parking lot for stories and activities that are out of this world!
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/.
Yo Re Mi Yoga
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.
Virtual Intro to Programming (VIP)
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. […]
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.
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 […]
Personal Statement and Cover Letter Writing Workshop
What's special, unique, distinctive, and/or impressive about you or your life story? How did you become interested in the field you want to study? What are your career goals? Are you struggling to craft the perfect personal statement for college, or cover letter for work? The Jersey City Free Public Library College and Career Readiness […]
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 […]
Virtual Town Hall
Join JCFPL staff as they share exciting updates, announcements, and an opportunity for your feedback in our August Virtual Town Hall Meeting. We'll share information about back to school initiatives, Biblioteca Criolla, and more on the new Johnston Avenue Branch project. In addition, you will also have the opportunity to meet JCFPL’s social worker, Jessica […]
Thursday, August 19, 2021
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August 19, 2021 -Summer Fun in Ercel Webb Park
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August 19, 2021 -Summer Fun in Arlington Park
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August 19, 2021 -Tails and Tales Puppet Show
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August 19, 2021 -Mobile Vaccine Site
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August 19, 2021 -Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
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August 19, 2021 -Lunch with the Library
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August 19, 2021 -Virtual Intro to Programming (VIP)
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August 19, 2021 -Tails and Tales Puppet Show
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August 19, 2021 -Outdoor Activities for Young Adults & Adults
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August 19, 2021 -#JCLibraryLove Reena Rock’s Socially Distanced Guitar Class
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August 19, 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 […]
Tails and Tales Puppet Show
Come join storyteller Judy England-McCarthy along with her puppets as she shares some fun & friendly tales with you and your family at Arlington Park for a Tails and Tales puppet show! Arlington Park: Between Grand St. and Arlington Ave., Jersey City Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing […]
Mobile Vaccine Site
In partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, JCFPL will serve as a mobile vaccination sites at these branch locations: Tuesday, August 17th – Cunningham Library Wednesday, August 18th—West Bergen Branch Library Thursday, August 19th - Five Corners Library Tuesday, August 24th - Heights Branch Library Thursday, August 26th -Pavonia Branch Library These […]
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
Join SNAP-Ed in the park for valuable nutrition information for your family. Plus, a food demo & recipe for Mango Salsa. Free fruit giveaway! 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 adults or teens participate. Masks […]
Virtual Intro to Programming (VIP)
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. […]
Tails and Tales Puppet Show
Come join storyteller Judy England-McCarthy along with her puppets as she shares some fun & friendly tales with you and your family at Audobon Park for a Tails and Tales puppet show! Audobon Park: 18 Audobon Ave., Jersey City Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Social distancing will be respected. […]
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, August 20, 2021
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August 20, 2021 -Virtual Intro to Programming (VIP)
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August 20, 2021 -Heroes Are Still Super!
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August 20, 2021 -LEGO Club
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August 20, 2021 -Civics For The Emerging Activist
Virtual Intro to Programming (VIP)
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. […]
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
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
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, August 21, 2021
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August 21, 2021 -The YA Lit Corner: Booktalk with Ms. Kiana
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August 21, 2021 -The YA Lit Corner with Miss Kiana
The YA Lit Corner: Booktalk with Ms. Kiana
Join Miss Kiana for a monthly review and discussion of current and brand new YA titles available at JCFPL!
The YA Lit Corner with Miss Kiana
Join Miss Kiana for a monthly review and discussion of current and brand new YA titles available at JCFPL.