Children's Services

Bonetti Children’s Room Volunteer Program with Honor Society at McNair

In collaboration with McNair Academic High School, JCFPL now offer’s a free tutoring program for K-8 grade! Tutoring is flexible based off the need of the student.

Apply today!

Who We Are

Welcome to Children’s Services! The Jersey City Free Public Library’s Children’s Services staff is here to share our passion for children’s literature and to inspire a life-long appreciation for reading and learning among our little learners.

What We Do

In addition to offering a robust children’s book collection, the JCFPL Children’s Services staff also hosts a wide variety of events and educational programs, including storytime, sing-alongs, music lessons, arts and crafts, author visits, and more.

Call us at:

201-547-4519

Digital Services

Have you signed up for a library card? Unlock the doors to new worlds of possibility, and sign up for a library card today! Library cardholders can borrow various library materials, including picture books, board books, juvenile books, and much more. Cardholders can also access all the digital collections and research databases JCFPL offers. Use your library card to check out eBooks, audiobooks, and stream music and movies. Click here and sign up for a library card today!

Cognitive & Natural Ability Assessment

Discover your child’s cognitive abilities and natural learning strengths for Grades 8 through 12.

Free With Your Card

Did you also know that the Library offers virtual services that allow patrons to view educational videos and movies and check out books from home? All you need to do to gain access is sign up for a Jersey City Free Public Library card. It’s free!