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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
Jersey City Free Public Library Now Offering Learn-to-Code SoftwareÂ
Jersey City Free Public Library is committed to providing relevant resources to our patrons as part of our dedication to lifelong learning. We are elated to introduce our newest digital resource, Fiero Code, an innovative e-learning platform for aspiring coders and tech enthusiasts. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, Fiero Code … Continued
Happy Comic Book Day from JCFPLÂ
Join us for an exciting Comic Book Day at the library, where stories come to life in vibrant illustrations and heroic adventures! Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the world of comics, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL) is the largest municipal library in the State … Continued
Celebrate Banned Books Week with JCFPL
Jersey City Free Public Library is proud to celebrate Banned Books Week this September 22nd through the 28th along with the rest of the literary community. Banned Books week was initially created in 1982 in response to a spike in challenges to books in libraries, bookstores and schools. This event is dear to our hearts … Continued