Adult Services

Who We Are

The Jersey City Free Public Library Adult services open the door to entertainment, resources, and educational opportunities. Our staff works diligently to provide curated collections and professional services to patrons at every level of engagement.

What We Do

Our staff provides career support, ESL learning and continuing education, social work counseling services, and digital literacy to adults, including veterans, an adult with a disability, and seniors, and gives free access to legal information, local history, and ancestry collections. Furthermore, JCFPL offers courses, lectures, concerts, and social events to enrich our patrons and community. Check out our calendar for details.

Digital Services

Use your library card to gain access to digital resources to entertain and enrich your life. Our digital resources include audiobooks, eBooks, movies, TV shows, music, and thousands of newspapers, periodicals, and magazines. We also offer resources to help with job and career growth, educational development, and business support. A free library card is the key to new experiences. Click here to sign up for a library card.

FEATURED RESOURCES

Niche Academy

Niche Academy offers comprehensive interactive tutorials spanning diverse topics, vital for users to effectively navigate and utilize library resources, digital literacy, and other information-rich platforms.

Pressreader

Experience the world’s news at your fingertips – enjoy unlimited access to current newspapers and magazines from over 100 nations in more than 60 languages with Pressreader.

Libby

Libby is an intuitive application that enables individuals to loan and enjoy e-books and audiobooks via their handheld devices.

JobNow

JobNow, a comprehensive online employment assistance platform, offers real-time interactive support and extensive resources to navigate your job search journey. With live coaches available for resume creation, job hunting, and interview preparation, JobNow ensures you’re equipped for success in the job market.

Kanopy

Kanopy is a treasure trove of cinematic delights, offering a wide array of feature films. It also serves as a learning hub, offering the acclaimed Great Courses series along with a myriad of other educational and instructional content.

Udemy

Udemy: A Premier Learning Platform* provides access to over 6,000 meticulously curated, immediately accessible video courses led by globally renowned tutors across 75 categories, enabling skill enhancement in business, technology, and design.