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Jersey City Free Public Library Bookmobile Campaign for Giving TuesdayÂ
As the season of giving approaches, we at Jersey City Free Public Library are thrilled to join  Giving Tuesday on December 3. This Giving Tuesday, we’re excited to launch a campaign to raise $125,000 to expand Bookmobile services throughout Jersey City. Our goal is to enhance access to books and resources for all residents, ensuring … Continued
Priscilla Gardner Main Library Bonetti Children’s Rooms Manager Nicole Zimmerman Selected for Emerging Leaders Program
Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL) proudly shares that Nicole Zimmerman, Priscilla Gardner Main Library Bonette Children’s Rooms Manager, has been selected for the New Jersey Library Association Emerging Leaders Program (NJLA). The Emerging Leaders Program is open to early-career librarians. As part of the program presenters with various backgrounds within the NJ library community … Continued
Communipaw Branch Emerging Technologies Librarian Devon Allan Selected For Emerging Leaders ProgramÂ
Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL) proudly shares that Devon Allan, Emerging Technologies Librarian at Communipaw Branch Library, has been selected for the New Jersey Library Association Emerging Leaders Program (NJLA). The Emerging Leaders Program is open to early career librarians. As part of the program presenters with various backgrounds within the NJ library community, … Continued
Celebrate National Picture Book Month with JCFPL!
This November Jersey City Free Public Library is celebrating National Picture Book Month! This celebration was created to emphasize the importance of the picture book form. At JCFPL, we understand the importance of picture books in early literacy. We offer a vast collection of picture books across our library system, along with story times where … Continued
Happy National Family Literacy Month
November is National Family Literacy Month! Back in 1994, the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) worked with Congress to designate November 1 as National Family Literacy Day. Each year for the past 29 years libraries across the country decided to celebrate National Family Literacy Month throughout each November. The month offers an opportunity for … Continued
Happy Indigenous People’s Day from JCFPL
Happy Indigenous People’s Day from Jersey City Free Public Library. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous communities. At the Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL), we view this day as an opportunity to reflect on the resilience and enduring heritage of indigenous peoples, … Continued
Celebrate Teen Read Week with JCFPL
Celebrate Teen Read Week with JCFPL! This annual national literacy initiative is organized by the Young Adult Library Services Association. It was created tp encourage teens to read for pleasure, explore the literary world and discover the resources available to them at the library. As part of our commitment to lifelong learning, Jersey City Free … Continued
Join us for the Daoud-David Williams Cultural Arts Center Naming Ceremony on October 12th
Please join us for the Daoud-David Williams Cultural Arts Center Naming Ceremony on Saturday October 12th at 6:00 p.m. at Miller Branch Library. Daoud-David Williams was a longtime community activist and founder of the Spirit of Life Ensemble and Community Awareness Series (CAS). CAS was founded in 1977 as a collaboration between the Jersey City … Continued
Happy International Music Day from JCFPL
Happy International Music Day from JCFPL! This day pays tribute to musicians and all diverse music genres worldwide. International Music Day was officially designated on October 1, 1975, with the goal of uniting people from all walks of life through their diverse artistic expressions, particularly music, which symbolizes equality as it resonates with everyone. The … Continued
Communipaw Branch Library Now Open!
Jersey City Free Public Library is thrilled to announce the opening of our brand new Communipaw Branch Library. Located at 295 Johnston Avenue and designed by the City of Jersey City Division of Architecture, it will bring JCFPL to 11 locations throughout the city. With its grand opening, the Communipaw Branch Library will become a … Continued