Happy International Literacy Day from JCFPL

Since 1967, the annual celebrations of International Literacy Day (ILD) have taken place on 8 September around the world to remind policymakers, practitioners, and the public of the critical importance of literacy for creating more literate, just, peaceful, and sustainable society.

At Jersey City Free Public Library literacy is one of our core values as our commitment to lifelong learning for our patrons. We believe that literacy is the foundation for personal growth, community connection, and lifelong learning.

One of JCFPL’s most valuable resources for promoting literacy is our Learning Center. The Learning Center provides many services to our patrons, including a robust Basic Literacy course.

Resources

• Beanstack: Beanstack is a web and mobile app used to track independent reading time and help build a culture of reading in your library and at home.
• Britannica: Britannica Library provides the trusted name and information people have come to expect from Encyclopedia Britannica.
• Niche Academy: Video tutorials covering a variety of information literacy topics essential for student success in conducting research and navigating the Library’s electronic resources.

Feedback

“We attended the Passport Adventures this summer in the JC The Heights Library and me and my kids love it! We learned a lot about different countries, culture, food and history. My kids always look forward to going each week. Now they love reading about different place and learning more about it. Special thanks to Ms. Mary and Ms. Alex for such an engaging, fun and educational activity❤️🙏”

• Mimi Whelan, Heights Branch