Enjoy an exhibition of one painting by the late Hugo Morales, a Latino artist who worked and lived in Jersey City, NJ. He was an artist, educator, community and cultural activist. This painting will be on display from September 15 to October 15, 2021 . It will in the landing of the first and second […]

This program will provide musical education on the piano.

  Join us each week as we break down the SAT and make it easy to understand and score well. We will cover each section of the SAT, emphasizing math. Also, we will cover study tips and timing. To join, visit:  https://jclibrary.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvd-2opz0uEtFykzaogykLlNNglCCCxPfn ID: 812 0409 6485

Enjoy an exhibition of one painting by the late Hugo Morales, a Latino artist who worked and lived in Jersey City, NJ. He was an artist, educator, community and cultural activist. This painting will be on display from September 15 to October 15, 2021 . It will in the landing of the first and second […]

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 […]

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, […]

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the JCFPL. Also known as the Moon Festival and Lantern Festival, this holiday is celebrated in East and Southeast Asia and worldwide. We will be having fun with traditional art activities and stories.

Join the Jersey City Free Public Library's College and Career 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 […]

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

Enjoy an exhibition of one painting by the late Hugo Morales, a Latino artist who worked and lived in Jersey City, NJ. He was an artist, educator, community and cultural activist. This painting will be on display from September 15 to October 15, 2021 . It will in the landing of the first and second […]

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 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.

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 […]

This program introduces Rising Tide Capital’s small business programs to assist entrepreneurs and existing business owners with business management and planning offerings 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 of […]

Join Jazz scholar Ben Young as he explores the majesty, style, and genius of New Jersey’s jazz greats. You may already know many of these names, and all of them you should know as each of these innovators has left their indelible imprint on world culture through the incredible African American creation of Jazz. Ben […]

Enjoy an exhibition of one painting by the late Hugo Morales, a Latino artist who worked and lived in Jersey City, NJ. He was an artist, educator, community and cultural activist. This painting will be on display from September 15 to October 15, 2021 . It will in the landing of the first and second […]

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. 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 […]

Welcome to the Fall season and its oh-so coziness with a DIY Coffee Cup Make & Take Craft. Limited supply available for pickup at the Miller Branch Library. Materials needed include white disposable to-go paper coffee/hot beverage cup, markers, pens, and stickers.

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 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 […]

Explore the complex world of need-based and merit based financial aid. Parents and students will learn strategies for lowering their EFC (Expected Family Contribution), the new FAFSA rules, and tips for optimizing college admissions and scholarships. To join: https://bit.ly/jerseycity22

Enjoy an exhibition of one painting by the late Hugo Morales, a Latino artist who worked and lived in Jersey City, NJ. He was an artist, educator, community and cultural activist. This painting will be on display from September 15 to October 15, 2021 . It will in the landing of the first and second […]

Take a digital marketing journey with Kimberley Bueno-Schonig. With so many online platforms, it can be challenging to understand how to stand out. Let’s talk about digital marketing and SEO and how you can use SEO to increase more traffic to your website.

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 at Van Vorst Park (located at the gazebo) every week for arts & crafts, exercise, gardening, poetry, and more. 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 are required for all participants. Social distancing will […]

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.

The Make The Road Student Success Center (SSC) is a youth-led program in partnership with the Elizabeth Public Schools. The SSC provides support to high school students apply for college and financial aid through our peer-to-peer training and support network. We continue to work virtually in support our students. More information can be requested by […]

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 […]

Jersey City Medical Center created Green Apple Rx, JCMC Food FARMacy to serve community members living in Hudson County who are food insecure and have a chronic disease such as diabetes, obesity or hypertension. Program participants will be eligible to receive free nutritional counseling by a Registered Dietitian and free food through our partnership with […]

Enjoy an exhibition of one painting by the late Hugo Morales, a Latino artist who worked and lived in Jersey City, NJ. He was an artist, educator, community and cultural activist. This painting will be on display from September 15 to October 15, 2021 . It will in the landing of the first and second […]

This program has been cancelled. Stay tuned for a new date. In partnership with Beyond Storytime, join us and jam out with an afro beats dance class.

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

Celebrate World Bollywood Day with the Five Corners Library. Join Ms. Priya from the Taal Institute of Performing Arts as she instructs a 20-minute Bollywood dance workshop for children, followed by a 30-minute dance workshop for adults. You are guaranteed to get you moving and smiling. All ages are welcome.

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 us we celebrate National Comic Book Day on September 25 at Five Corners Library from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Come and pick up a craft to make your very own comic book.

Enjoy an exhibition of one painting by the late Hugo Morales, a Latino artist who worked and lived in Jersey City, NJ. He was an artist, educator, community and cultural activist. This painting will be on display from September 15 to October 15, 2021 . It will in the landing of the first and second […]

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!

Biblioteca Criolla of the Jersey City Free Public Library and in partnership with the Leonard Gordon Conservancy Group are holding a celebration for Hispanic Heritage month in Leonard Gordon Park. This celebration will highlight Hispanic culture through folkloric musical performers from different Spanish speaking countries such as Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, España, Bolivia, Columbia, Argentina. On […]

  Join us each week as we break down the SAT and make it easy to understand and score well. We will cover each section of the SAT, emphasizing math. Also, we will cover study tips and timing. To join, visit:  https://jclibrary.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvd-2opz0uEtFykzaogykLlNNglCCCxPfn ID: 812 0409 6485

Community Awareness Series, in collaboration with Cultural Affairs, presents our annual celebration of the cultural arts as we honor Hispanic Heritage Month with live music in the park. Tune in today for Doug Beavers' "SOL." Berry Lane Park: 1000 Garfield Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304