Week of Events
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Family Friendly Stories: Spooky Not Scary
Family Friendly Stories: Spooky Not Scary
Join us at the Miller Branch library parking lot to hear some spooky stories from storyteller Judy England-McCarthy just in time for Halloween.
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 […]
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/.
Author Chat with Sonia and Rachel
Author Chat with Sonia and Rachel
Mitch and Sonja’s marriage faced challenges unlike most. Mitch fell in love with Sonja from their first meeting, but despite the passion between them, Sonja’s harrowing struggle with bipolar disorder created roadblocks to their happily ever after. Written by the couple’s daughter, An Impossible Wife is a raw, honest look at everything it takes to […]
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 […]
Cybersecurity Colleges and Careers
Cybersecurity Colleges and Careers
This presentation looks at career opportunities available in the cybersecurity field and how to get on the educational pathway to these careers. How can your interests and talents fit into a cybersecurity role? What colleges offer the best programs for an entryway into these jobs? The NJCCIC is the State’s one-stop-shop for cyber threat analysis, […]
Concerts in the Park
Concerts in the Park
Every Wednesday, at 6:00 p.m., join us in Canco Park for Concerts in the Park. This October, you'll hear from talented performers including Bossa Velha, Danny Bacher, June and the Pushas, and more. Bring a blanket or chair, and invite a friend for some great music. This event is sponsored by the Jersey City Free […]
To successfully run your business, you’ll need to ensure that you create a customer experience that will encourage them to return. Customer service is one of the most popular and effective strategies for growing your business. Tune into this webinar to learn more about viewing and curating customer experience and ensuring you’re providing the best […]
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.
Customer Experience 101
Customer Experience 101
To successfully run your business, you'll need to ensure that you create a customer experience that will encourage them to come back and buy from you. Customer service is one of the most popular and effective strategies for growing your business. Tune into this webinar to learn more about viewing and curating customer experience and […]
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 […]
Family Friendly Stories
Family Friendly Stories
This spooky, not scary 45-minute program will entertain the whole family. Enjoy a variety of stories, from a haunted house to a witch swallowing a fly. Storyteller Judy England-McCarthy will perform these Halloween tales who knows how to make a story come alive.
Juvenile Grab N’ Go: DIY Halloween Mask
Juvenile Grab N’ Go: DIY Halloween Mask
Pop into the Miller Branch to pick up supplies to make your own Halloween mask just in time for Halloween!
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 […]
JCFPL Halloween Parade
JCFPL Halloween Parade
Join JCFPL for our Halloween Parade with live music provided by the Bookmobile, in addition to music by children's performer and storyteller Carol Lester. This fun festivity will allow family and friends to showcase their costumes, grab candy bags, and more. The event will be located at the Priscilla Gardner Main Library on the Jersey […]
Spooky Stories for Halloween
Spooky Stories for Halloween
Join master storyteller Judy England-McCarthy for an afternoon of spooky family-friendly stories for Halloween. The program will be held in the Five Corners parking lot. Costumes encouraged!
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
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Trick or Treat at Five Corners
Trick or Treat at Five Corners
Come Trick-or-READing at the Five Corners Branch Library! On Saturday, October 30, between 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., stop by and pick up a Halloween craft kit. Costumes are encouraged.
Halloween Snap N’ Snack
Halloween Snap N’ Snack
Feeling spooky? Come over to the Miller Branch and get your photo taken and a snack to go to celebrate Halloween!
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 […]