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.

The Virtual Study Hall is an educational initiative to support Jersey City high school students enrolled in our SAT Prep course as well as those who are looking to improve their school performance. This program aims to build a relationship with high school students and students from Saint Peter’s University. We believe that college tutors […]

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 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, […]

The Virtual Study Hall is an educational initiative to support Jersey City high school students enrolled in our SAT Prep course as well as those who are looking to improve their school performance. This program aims to build a relationship with high school students and students from Saint Peter’s University. We believe that college tutors […]

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

The Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP), most commonly known as the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF), is a comprehensive academic support program at New Jersey City University (NJCU). OSP/EOF admits scholars who demonstrate a desire to obtain a college degree and are motivated to explore new opportunities for personal development. OSP/EOF serves scholars from backgrounds with limited […]

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 […]

Every Tuesday and Thursday during October, join Ms. Vanessa and Ms. Emily for Parking Lot Storytime at Five Corners Library to promote early literacy and create a love of reading. This program is weather permitting. For additional information, please call 201-547-4543.

Join Kathy Jackson for Build A Body's Chair Workout featuring chair aerobics and yoga.

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

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 […]

The Virtual Study Hall is an educational initiative to support Jersey City high school students enrolled in our SAT Prep course as well as those who are looking to improve their school performance. This program aims to build a relationship with high school students and students from Saint Peter’s University. We believe that college tutors […]

Year Up provides free technology, business, and finance management opportunities, access to corporate mentors, and paid internships for young adults (18-26) to jumpstart their professional careers. Young adults find themselves in a full-time job immediately or shortly after graduation through a combination of paid career technical and professional development training and a paid internship. Many […]

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 […]

The Virtual Study Hall is an educational initiative to support Jersey City high school students enrolled in our SAT Prep course as well as those who are looking to improve their school performance. This program aims to build a relationship with high school students and students from Saint Peter’s University. We believe that college tutors […]

CANCELLED. This program will resume on October 13. 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 […]

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 Segunda Quimbamba. Ercel Webb/Lafayette Park: 264 Van Horne Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304  

  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 […]

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 […]

In celebration of Navrati, a Hindu festival that spans nine nights and is celebrated every year in the autumn, Five Corners Library will distribute grab-and-go craft kits for the children in our community. Ask a staff member for craft supplies when entering the branch.

Every Tuesday and Thursday during October, join Ms. Vanessa and Ms. Emily for Parking Lot Storytime at Five Corners Library to promote early literacy and create a love of reading. This program is weather permitting. For additional information, please call 201-547-4543.

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, […]

The Virtual Study Hall is an educational initiative to support Jersey City high school students enrolled in our SAT Prep course as well as those who are looking to improve their school performance. This program aims to build a relationship with high school students and students from Saint Peter’s University. We believe that college tutors […]

To celebrate Period Action Day, the Jersey City Free Public Library has partnered with The Flow Initiative to provide access to period products to anyone in need. Join us, U by Kotex, the Alliance for Period Supplies, and the National Foundation for Women Legislators at the Project Access Period Product Giveaway to learn more about […]

Join us to make a simple, easy Mexican Folk Art craft that you can create with items you have at home. We will be making a sun using three simple things: a paper plate, a sheet of aluminum foil, and markers.

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 […]

Join us for an author talk with Noah Nieves. Noah, the Kid Gamer, is a fun story that every child and parent can relate to because most children are busy with video games or television and don’t want to play outside. In this picture book, Noah, a young boy, told his own story and how […]

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. 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 program has been cancelled. Join Ms. Tyara next week for 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

If clutter topples out of closets and paperwork covers your table, then this decluttering series is for you. Organizing humorist and bestselling author Jamie Novak share her laugh-out-loud funny approach for what to do with all your clutter. Join Jamie Novak for live declutter sessions and wrap up each week on a clutter-free note. Log […]

The Virtual Study Hall is an educational initiative to support Jersey City high school students enrolled in our SAT Prep course as well as those who are looking to improve their school performance. This program aims to build a relationship with high school students and students from Saint Peter’s University. We believe that college tutors […]

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.

This event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.  In honor of Digital Inclusion Week, join us, the Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA), and other participating agencies for a roundtable discussion about creating sustainable solutions to bridge the digital divide locally and nationally.

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!

The Virtual Study Hall is an educational initiative to support Jersey City high school students enrolled in our SAT Prep course as well as those who are looking to improve their school performance. This program aims to build a relationship with high school students and students from Saint Peter’s University. We believe that college tutors […]