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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 at JCFPL because this holiday highlights the value of free and open access to information for all our patrons in their pursuit of lifelong learning.
Resources
- Khan Academy: Access a library of over 2,600 videos covering everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history, with practice exercises. Students can get extra help or work ahead in a wide range of subject areas.
- NoveList (All Ages): Looking for your next great read? Whether you’re hungry for a weird Western, book club best bet, or royal romance our Recommended Reads lists will keep your to-be-read pile filled.
- Hoopla: Explore Hoopla’s mental health awareness catalog. Hoopla has access to thousands of ebooks, comics, audiobooks, and music albums all available for mobile and desktop use. Digital content from Hollywood studios, major-label record companies, and publishers can be borrowed for instant streaming to smartphones, tablets, and computers, or for temporary downloading to smartphones and tablets.
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, listen to audiobooks and read e-books. Love it!”
- Jenn Tey, Priscilla Gardner Main Library