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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]