Program Proposal Form

Public Programs

Thank you for your interest in providing a program at Jersey City Free Public Library. We currently have ten branches throughout Jersey City.

The Jersey City Free Public Library seeks to promote lifelong learning and to cultivate equity in our community through innovative programs. We plan our programs at least four – six months in advance to allow for adequate publicizing of the event.

If your program fits within current community interests and the strategic priorities of the library, a programming librarian will contact you.

All prospective presenters must complete an online application. We do not accept program proposals by email, phone, mail or in person at our library branches.

Please note the following before submitting:

• Programs must be open and free of charge to the public.
• Programs must be non-commercial. This prohibits solicitation for services or products, promotion of a business and collection of patron contact information.
• Programs or events may not be used for sectarian, religious, or partisan political purposes.

Presenters are expected to fully develop their own program. Library staff are not available to assist in program development, such as creating PowerPoint presentations, making copies, etc.

We select programs that align with our mission, programming initiatives and priorities. Programs are selected based on quality, and the expertise of presenter/performers.

We will contact you directly if your program aligns with our interests and requirements. In the event you do not receive a response from us, please consider it as an indication that your program has not been selected for our current schedule.

All booked presenters must sign a Programming Agreement. In addition, paid presenters will need to provide an invoice and a W-9. Once a presenter is confirmed, we will provide all required paperwork. Also note, presenters working with participants under the age of 18 may be subject to a background check. Please note that we may also require a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate.

**All programs involving movement (fitness, yoga, dance, etc.) require Fitness Instructor insurance with a minimum one-million dollar liability.

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