Teens are invited to celebrate the new school year with a fun roller rink skate party at the Glenn D. Cunningham Branch. Registration is required. Event Details:Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026Time: 3:00 PM–4:30 PMLocation: Glenn D. Cunningham Branch Library, 275 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305Audience: Young Adults ages 12–18Event Type: Teen Night […]
Join the Glenn D. Cunningham Branch for songs, crafts, and stories designed for young children and their caregivers. Registration is required. Event Details:Dates: Tuesday, September 22 and Tuesday, September 29, 2026Time: 11:00 AM–11:45 AMLocation: Glenn D. Cunningham Branch Library, 275 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305Audience: Early Childhood ages 0–5 and Adults ages […]
Kids are invited to a creative rock painting activity inspired by the Four Nations of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Participants can paint rocks using designs inspired by the different elements. Registration is required. Event Details:Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026Time: 3:30 PM–4:30 PMLocation: Glenn D. Cunningham Branch Library, 275 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ […]
Teens are invited to learn how to make their own lip balm using natural ingredients. Each participant will create a personalized lip balm and take it home after the workshop. Registration is required, and space is limited. Event Details:Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026Time: 3:30 PM–4:30 PMLocation: Glenn D. Cunningham Branch, 275 Martin Luther King Drive, […]
Join the Glenn D. Cunningham Branch for an afternoon of laughter, health, and hope focused on prostate cancer awareness and the importance of early detection. The event will feature live comedy, a health talk on prostate cancer awareness, and an opportunity for prostate cancer survivors to share their stories and inspire others. Light refreshments will […]
Join the Glenn D. Cunningham Branch for songs, crafts, and stories designed for young children and their caregivers. Registration is required. Event Details:Dates: Tuesday, September 22 and Tuesday, September 29, 2026Time: 11:00 AM–11:45 AMLocation: Glenn D. Cunningham Branch Library, 275 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305Audience: Early Childhood ages 0–5 and Adults ages […]
Kids are invited to explore architecture through drawing, building, making, and hands-on design using paper as the main creative medium. In this session, participants will explore geometry and math concepts such as patterns, fractions, symmetry, color combinations, and visual composition. Inspired by Disney designer Mary Blair, children will create their own facade-inspired library bookmark to […]
Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and activities with Ms. Jessica. The program helps children explore their feelings, build empathy, and practice important social and emotional skills in a welcoming setting. Registration is required, and space is limited. Event Details:Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026Time: 10:00 AM–11:00 AMLocation: Glenn D. Cunningham […]
Join Briana Ortiz, founder of Neighbors Studio, for a hands-on resume building workshop designed to help participants create a stronger, more effective resume. The session will cover resume formatting, key sections, action verbs, tailoring your resume to job postings, and how to address career gaps or career changes. Participants will also take part in live […]
Teens ages 12–18 are invited to join the library’s Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.). Active participants can help support teen programming at the library while earning community service hours. Snacks will also be provided for active participants. Registration is required. Event Details:Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026Time: 4:00 PM–5:00 PMLocation: Glenn D. Cunningham Branch Library, 275 Martin […]
Experience an intimate live music performance through wireless headphones as part of the Jersey City Free Public Library’s Silent Stage Series. Reeds in Rhythm features multi-instrumentalist Candyce Raiford, whose music blends classical, jazz, and other genres. The headphone-based format gives each guest a clear, personal listening experience while still keeping the energy of a shared […]
Teens are invited to create their own edible haunted house to take home. The library community will vote for their favorite designs, and winners will receive a prize. Event Details:Date: Friday, October 16, 2026Time: 3:00 PM–4:30 PMLocation: Glenn D. Cunningham Branch Library, 275 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305Audience: Young Adults ages 12–18Category: […]