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Happy National Read a Book Day from JCFPL
Happy Read a Book Day from Jersey City Free Public Library! Whether you enjoy the feel of a book in your hand, appreciate e-books, or prefer to listen to your favorite novel. Want to inspire a love of reading in your child? Join us for one of our engaging story hours! Jersey City Free Public … Continued
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month with JCFPL
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month with Jersey City Free Public Library this September! Today’s libraries serve as the vibrant heart of the community offering much more than just books. At JCFPL, you’ll find diverse programs, cultural events, vast digital resources, book clubs, author talks, story times, and more. Curious about exploring a new hobby or … Continued
Celebrate Women’s Equality Day with JCFPL
Celebrate Women’s Equality Day with JCFPL! On this special day, we commemorate the hard-won progress toward gender equality and honor the courageous women who have paved the way. Women’s Equality Day commemorates the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and federal government from denying the right … Continued
Happy National Financial Awareness DayÂ
Happy Financial Awareness Day from Jersey City Free Public Library. Financial literacy refers to the grasp and effective use of various financial skills, from budgeting and saving to debt management and retirement planning. Financial literacy provides you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions, resulting in greater financial stability, reduced stress, and an improved … Continued
Celebrate National Book Lovers Day with JCPFL
Happy National Book Lovers Day! Whether you’re a seasoned book lover or just discovering the magic of reading, today is the perfect day to dive into a new book or revisit an old favorite. At Jersey City Free Public Library, we believe every day is a good day for reading, but today is extra special. … Continued
Jersey City Free Public Library Annual Backpack Giveaway
Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL) is excited to announce our Annual Backpack Giveaway. As part of our commitment to Lifelong Learning, we are hosting a systemwide backpack giveaway to support local students and families as they prepare for the upcoming school year. This giveaway is about more than just providing backpacks. It is about … Continued
Happy Jersey City Pride from Jersey City Free Public Library
Happy JC Pride from JCFPL! This year marks 24 years of Jersey City Pride, where we celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQ+ communities and allies in Hudson County and the New York City Metro Area. What makes Jersey City Pride unique is its focus on the importance of diversity in our community. Celebrating JC Pride … Continued
Happy National Video Game Day
Happy National Video Game Day from Jersey City Free Public Library! Did you know that there is research that suggests that video gaming may be associated with better cognitive performance in children? Over the years video gaming has become incredibly popular with an estimated 212 million Americans playing regularly. JCFPL has embraced gaming in several … Continued
Priscilla Gardner Main Library Reimagined – Phase 4 Renovations
Gardner Main Library Reimagined The Priscilla Gardner Main Library opened its doors in 1901. For the past decade the Main Library has had ongoing renovations. In 2025 the Main Library will be reimagined as we begin Phase IV of our renovations. Libraries serve as hubs for the community and as our community evolves, so do … Continued
Celebrate Independence Day with JCFPL
Jersey City Free Public Library invites our patrons to honor this country’s rich history this Independence Day. July 4th, 1776 marks the historic day that the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress. The declaration stated that the American colonies no longer wanted to be ruled by Great Britain and that they wanted … Continued