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Celebrate National Library Week with JCFPL
Celebrate this National Library Week with Jersey City Free Public Library! Libraries are vital institutions at the heart of their communities—a place where people can explore new ideas and connect with one another. They serve as spaces where knowledge is free and accessible to all, empowering individuals with the resources and information they need to … Continued
National Financial Literacy Month with JCFPL
This April Jersey City Free Public Library is celebrating National Financial Literacy Month! Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing. JCFPL is dedicated to supporting Community Well-Being by offering resources and programs that promote financial literacy. Financial literacy is essential for making … Continued
Happy National Poetry Month from JCFPL
Happy National Poetry Month from the Jersey City Free Public Library! This month, we celebrate the power of poetry—a literary art that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke deeper meaning beyond the surface. National Poetry Month is a time to honor the vital role poets play in our culture and to recognize … Continued
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with JCFPL
Throughout April, the Jersey City Free Public Library honors the achievements of Arab Americans. As the largest municipal library in New Jersey, serving one of the most diverse cities in the country, we deeply value our diverse patrons. That’s why we remain committed to being a Welcoming Space for all who enter our doors. In … Continued
JCFPL Responds to Executive Order Eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Defunding Libraries
Access to knowledge, the foundation of our democracy, is under threat. A recent executive order aims to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the cornerstone of federal support for libraries and museums across America. For decades, IMLS has been the lifeline ensuring libraries across the United States – from bustling public spaces … Continued
Ramadan Mubarak (Happy Ramadan)!
Today marks the beginning of Ramadan, and the Jersey City Free Public Library is honored to join our community in recognizing this sacred month of fasting, reflection, and spiritual growth observed by Muslims worldwide. Ramadan is a time for personal introspection and an opportunity to foster understanding and connection within our diverse community. Did you … Continued
National Reading Month with JCFPL
Did you know March was designated as National Reading Month in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday? During this month Jersey City Free Public Library is the place to celebrate the joy that is reading! A study by the National Endowment for the Arts found that regular book readers are 2.5 times more likely to engage … Continued
Happy Women’s History Month from JCFPL!
Women’s History Month is about recognizing and celebrating the contributions, achievements and struggles of women throughout history. This cultural heritage month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California when the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women held a “Women’s History Week” celebration in 1978. The organizers selected the week of March … Continued
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Daoud-David Williams: A Lifelong Advocate for Culture & Education
We remember and celebrate the life of Daoud-David Williams, who was born on July 23, 1943, and a treasured member of the Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL) family. Born to Elizabeth and John Williams, he was a lifelong resident of Jersey City and a successful student of the public school system. He attended Jersey … Continued
Happy Black History Month from Jersey City Free Public Library
Happy Black History Month from Jersey City Free Public Library! Black History Month began in 1925 when Carter G. Woodson and the organization he founded, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), conceived and announced Negro History Week. His intent was to raise awareness of African American’s contributions to civilization and … Continued