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Happy Ramadan from the JCFPL!

The Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL) extends its best wishes to everyone observing Ramadan, a spiritual period for Muslims characterized by introspection, fasting, and spiritual renewal. As the month of Ramadan commences, the JCFPL is proud to reiterate its dedication to fostering Community Well-Being and creating Welcoming Spaces. We offer our heartfelt wishes to our Muslim community members for a blessed Ramadan.

Resources
  • Libby: Libby is a user-friendly app that allows users to borrow and read e-books and audiobooks from their local library using their mobile devices.
  • Pressreader: Don’t miss a beat – get access to today’s newspapers and magazines from over 100 countries in over 60 languages.
  • Hoopla: Access 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. App available on Apple App or Google Play stores.

For information on branch hours and locations, please visit our Branch Hours and Locations page.


Hear from Our Patrons:

“The staff at the Priscilla Gardner Main Library were incredibly friendly, and the selection of books is extensive. Additionally, the membership provides free access to services on highly-rated apps for learning new languages, listening to audiobooks, and reading e-books. I absolutely love it!”

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

The Five Corners Library will open at 11am on Wednesday, May 15th. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

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.

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