Celebrate Memorial Day with JCFPL

The Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL) invites our patrons to celebrate Memorial Day as we honor U.S. military personnel who died while serving this country.

About JCFPL

Established in 1889, the JCFPL has proudly served as a dynamic center for growth and learning in Jersey City for over 120 years. As the largest municipal library in the State of New Jersey, in one of the most diverse cities in the country we prioritize fostering a Welcoming Space for all our patrons as part of our Purpose and Commitments initiative which represent our unwavering commitment to continuous improvement and serving the evolving needs of our Jersey City community. 

Resources 

• Civil War Primary Source Documents: An archive of unique manuscripts chronicling the American Civil War as it was experienced. It covers all aspects of the war, including reactions and impressions from the home front. 
• Revolutionary War Era Documents from the New York Historical Society: A unique archive of Orderly Books from between 1748 and 1817. It includes thousands of pages of primary source material providing valuable information about soldiers’ lives. 
• Britannica: Britannica Library provides the trusted name and information people have come to expect from Encyclopedia Britannica.

For information on branch hours and locations, please visit our Branch Hours and Locations page.

Patron Feedback 

“The staff were so friendly, and the selection of books is extensive. On top of this, the membership gives you free access to services on high-rating apps to new languages and listening to audiobooks and reading e-books. Love it!” 

• Jenn Tey. Priscilla Gardner Main Library