Week of Events
World Mental Health Day Celebration
World Mental Health Day Celebration
World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. Join our social worker, Jessica Campbell, and Five Corners Library Youth Services Librarians for a week-long World Mental Health Day celebration. Stop by the branch for a grab-and-go mental health programming kit for everyone in the […]
Hugo Morales Exhibition
Hugo Morales Exhibition
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 […]
Learn How to Play Piano with Omayra
Virtual Study Hall
Virtual Study Hall
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 […]
World Mental Health Day Celebration
World Mental Health Day Celebration
World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. Join our social worker, Jessica Campbell, and Five Corners Library Youth Services Librarians for a week-long World Mental Health Day celebration. Stop by the branch for a grab-and-go mental health programming kit for everyone in the […]
Hugo Morales Exhibition
Hugo Morales Exhibition
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 […]
Virtual Study Hall
Virtual Study Hall
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 […]
Meditation For Older Adults
Meditation For Older Adults
Join Amy Rutledge, a meditation guide, artist, and actor living in Jersey City, every week for a guided meditation session.
World Mental Health Day Celebration
World Mental Health Day Celebration
World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. Join our social worker, Jessica Campbell, and Five Corners Library Youth Services Librarians for a week-long World Mental Health Day celebration. Stop by the branch for a grab-and-go mental health programming kit for everyone in the […]
Hugo Morales Exhibition
Hugo Morales Exhibition
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 […]
Parking Lot Storytime at Five Corners
Parking Lot Storytime at Five Corners
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.
Build A Body’s Chair Workout With Kathy Jackson
Build A Body’s Chair Workout With Kathy Jackson
Join Kathy Jackson for Build A Body's Chair Workout featuring chair aerobics and yoga.
Drag Queen Story Hour
Drag Queen Story Hour
Join Harmonica Sunbeam every week for a virtual story time focused on reading, music and movement!
Tech Tuesdays
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 […]
Virtual Study Hall
Virtual Study Hall
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 […]
Liberated Success Presents “Succeeding in the Workplace: A Workshop Series”
Liberated Success Presents “Succeeding in the Workplace: A Workshop Series”
Liberated Success, Inc.'s mission is to empower Gen Z'ers in the building of their career toolkit with techniques to succeed in any work environment. This 5 part workshop series will cover: Communication & Workplace Culture, Workplace Technology, Teamwork & Collaboration, Maintaining a Positive Attitude, Receiving Praise, Criticism and Feedback. Participants will leave this workshop series […]
World Mental Health Day Celebration
World Mental Health Day Celebration
World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. Join our social worker, Jessica Campbell, and Five Corners Library Youth Services Librarians for a week-long World Mental Health Day celebration. Stop by the branch for a grab-and-go mental health programming kit for everyone in the […]
Hugo Morales Exhibition
Hugo Morales Exhibition
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 […]
YA Grab N’ Go: Create Your Own Chakra Bracelet
YA Grab N’ Go: Create Your Own Chakra Bracelet
Pop into the Miller Branch to pick up supplies to make your own Chakra bracelet!
Bollywood Dance Lessons
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 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.
Self-Love Meditation for Teens
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 […]
Virtual Study Hall
Virtual Study Hall
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 […]
Storytime with Mia the Saint Bernard
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 […]
Concerts in the Park
Concerts in the Park
Community Awareness Series presents a night of Bossa Nova music. Canco Park: 47 Dey Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07306
World Mental Health Day Celebration
World Mental Health Day Celebration
World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. Join our social worker, Jessica Campbell, and Five Corners Library Youth Services Librarians for a week-long World Mental Health Day celebration. Stop by the branch for a grab-and-go mental health programming kit for everyone in the […]
Hugo Morales Exhibition
Hugo Morales Exhibition
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 […]
Hispanic Heritage Month Children Park Event
Hispanic Heritage Month Children Park Event
Join us at Van Vorst Park 257-287 Montgomery Street, October 14, at 11:00 a.m. Author Diana Lee Stantamaria will read to children, followed by a sing-along with Mr. William. Please join us to close out Hispanic Heritage Month. For kids ages 0-6 years old.
Parking Lot Storytime at Five Corners
Parking Lot Storytime at Five Corners
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.
Egyptian Style Belly Dance with Tarik Sultan
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 Study Hall
Virtual Study Hall
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 […]
#JCLibraryLove Reena Rock’s Socially Distanced Guitar Class
#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
#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 […]
World Mental Health Day Celebration
World Mental Health Day Celebration
World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. Join our social worker, Jessica Campbell, and Five Corners Library Youth Services Librarians for a week-long World Mental Health Day celebration. Stop by the branch for a grab-and-go mental health programming kit for everyone in the […]
Hugo Morales Exhibition
Hugo Morales Exhibition
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 […]
Books on the Move
Books on the Move
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join NJPAC Teaching Artist Wincey Terry for a free virtual reading of Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa written by Veronica Chambers. Zoom: https://bit.ly/BOTM101521
Heroes Are Still Super!
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
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
Virtual Study Hall
Virtual Study Hall
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 […]
Declutter with Organizer Jamie Novak
Declutter with Organizer Jamie Novak
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 […]
Let’s Cook a Traditional Spanish Dish
Let’s Cook a Traditional Spanish Dish
Join Mr. William as he shows you how to make Spanish lasagna called Pastelón. Pastelón is a classic Puerto Rican dish with layers of thinly sliced plantains, ground beef, and cheese. It's the perfect casserole to make for a potluck or family gathering.
Civics For The Emerging Activist
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.
World Mental Health Day Celebration
World Mental Health Day Celebration
World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. Join our social worker, Jessica Campbell, and Five Corners Library Youth Services Librarians for a week-long World Mental Health Day celebration. Stop by the branch for a grab-and-go mental health programming kit for everyone in the […]
Global Cat Day Grab and Go Activities
Global Cat Day Grab and Go Activities
Global Cat Day, which takes place October 16, reminds us of educating, engaging, and empowering people to defend and protect cats is the right thing to do. Join Five Corners Library and celebrate all things cats. Check out cat-related books and grab cat crafts and coloring pages.
Bollywood Dance Party
Bollywood Dance Party
Join Ms. Priya from the Taal Institute of Performing Arts in the Five Corners parking lot for a morning of movement, music, and fun. Perfect for kids and families!
NJCU Educational Opportunity Fund Information Session
NJCU Educational Opportunity Fund Information 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 […]
The YA Lit Corner: Booktalk with Ms. 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!
Virtual Study Hall
Virtual Study Hall
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 […]