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Information Services

JCFPL Reference Room
About Us

The Information Services Department offers a welcoming, user-centered environment for all information seekers in our community. Our goal is to help in your journey to knowledge, understanding, and empowerment. We work to ensure our reference collection is timely, accurate, and reliable, and to provide equitable access and service to all users both inside and outside of the Library.

Priscilla Gardner Main Library Branch
Reference Collection

Ask us anything. We are here to meet your information and research needs. Our reference collection covers the widest possible range of subject interests and viewpoints, including areas of both historical and current concern. Reference sources are available in books, newspapers and other periodicals, microfiche/films, and online databases.

Virtual Desk

Visit our Virtual Reference Desk. JCFPL offers a wide range of online resources accessible from home and library staff are available by phone or chat to assist patrons with reference and research questions.

JCFPL Reference Room
Online Programs

Attend our virtual programs. Our Information Services Department staff also provides free, virtual programs covering a variety of topics, including programs for older adults, and entrepreneurs. Visit our events calendar here. Click here to view recordings for entrepreneurs and job seekers.

Location:
Priscilla Gardner Main Library
472 Jersey Ave, Jersey City 2nd Floor
Phone: (201) 547-4501

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo desde JCFPL! Celebrate with us and explore our Spanish-language collections at Biblioteca Criolla.

Biblioteca Criolla

Bookmobile Services Temporarily Unavailable from May 8th to May 10th. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.

The Five Corners Library will open at 11am on Wednesday, June 12th. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

All Library Locations Will Be Closed on Friday, April 19, for Staff Development. The Library Will Open for Services on Saturday, April 20. We Apologize for Any Inconvenience.

Today for Hudson Gives, there will be a $5k match minute at 2:01 p.m. and later at 5:51 p.m.. All giving will end at 11:59PM on May 17th.

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The Priscilla Gardner Main Library will open at 12:00 pm on 05/22/2024 due to a delayed opening.

The Priscilla Gardner Main Library will open at 12:00 pm on 05/24/2024 due to a delayed opening.

The Pavonia Branch will open at 12:00 pm on 05/28/2024 due to a delayed opening.

The Five Corners Branch will open at 12:00 pm on 05/30/2024 due to a delayed opening.

The West Bergen Branch will open at 12:00 pm on 06/05/2024 due to a delayed opening.

The Cunningham Branch will open at 12:00 pm on 06/06/2024 due to a delayed opening.

The Morgan Branch will open at 12:00 pm on 06/13/2024 due to a delayed opening.

The Miller Branch will open at 12:00 pm on 06/18/2024 due to a delayed opening.

The Marion Branch will open at 12:00 pm on 06/20/2024 due to a delayed opening.

The Heights Branch will open at 12:00 pm on 06/21/2024 due to a delayed opening.

Please be advised that Priscilla Gardner Main Library will be closing at 5pm today, April 11th, 2024.