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Everything we can verify across Jersey City's public calendars for the next 30 days, updated twice a day.

Tuesday, October 13

Binguito Bailable

Tue, Oct 13 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · PGML-Biblioteca Criolla

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Write On!

Tue, Oct 13 · 6 PM–7:30 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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Wednesday, October 14

Bonetti Storytime

Wed, Oct 14 · 11 AM–11:30 AM · PGML- Bonetti Room

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Virtual Movie Gathering

Wed, Oct 14 · 5:30 PM–7:45 PM

Night of the Living Dead 1968: George A. Romero's terrifying masterpiece that invented the modern zombie.

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THE SILENT STAGE SERIES: REEDS IN RHYTHM

Wed, Oct 14 · 6 PM–7 PM · Offsite- please see description

THE SILENT STAGE SERIES: REEDS IN RHYTHM Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.

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Triangle Books: Bookmaking Workshop

Wed, Oct 14 · 6 PM–7:30 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Create this unique book and cover using only one sheet of paper!

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Thursday, October 15

Open Hours 12PM-5PM

Thu, Oct 15 · 12 PM–5 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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Bonetti Storytime

Thu, Oct 15 · 2 PM–2:30 PM · PGML- Bonetti Room

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Tarde de Cuentos | Storytime in the Afternoon

Thu, Oct 15 · 4 PM–5 PM · PGML-Biblioteca Criolla

Bienvenidos a una tarde the cuentos y manualidades Hispano Join us for an afternoon of Hispanic Stories and Crafts

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Kiddie Craft Thursdays (Ages 2-5)

Thu, Oct 15 · 5 PM–6 PM · PGML- Bonetti Room

Join us for a fun craft you can do with your little one! *Open to ages 2-5 only.

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Introduction to Playwriting

Thu, Oct 15 · 6 PM–7:30 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Have you ever wanted to write a play? Have you ever thought about trying out a new writing style, but didn't know where to start?

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The Curious Pint #3 -The power of story telling: Featuring Viannca Velez!

Thu, Oct 15 · 7 PM–9 PM · Offsite- please see description

The Curious Pint #3: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🎉 Join us at 902 Brewing (101 Pacific Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304) on Thursday, October 15th for a special Hispanic Heritage Month edition of The Curious Pint,…

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Friday, October 16

Open Hours 10AM-2PM

Fri, Oct 16 · 10 AM–2 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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Teen Open Studio

Fri, Oct 16 · 3 PM–4:30 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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Saturday, October 17

JCFPL Presents: Sabor Food Crawl

Sat, Oct 17 · 11 AM–2 PM · Offsite- please see description

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with JCFPL at our 1st Sabor Food Crawl Latin Food Fair!

Free

Tarot Art Workshop

Sat, Oct 17 · 1 PM–4 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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JCFPL Presents: Latin Food Fair!

Sat, Oct 17 · 2 PM–5 PM · Offsite- please see description

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with JCFPL at our Latin Food Fair!

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THE SILENT STAGE SERIES: Intro to Salsa Dance

Sat, Oct 17 · 3 PM–4:30 PM · Offsite- please see description

THE SILENT STAGE SERIES: INTRO TO SALSA DANCE WITH KENIA ROSETE DANCE Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 3:00 p.m.

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Clay Trinkets

Sat, Oct 17 · 3:15 PM–4:30 PM · PGML: 3rd Floor | Conference Room 1

Join us for a relaxing and creative clay trinkets making workshop, guided by local Jersey City artist Samiksha Niyogi, where we’ll be making Halloween themed clay trinkets!

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Monday, October 19

Resin Jewelry Making - GROUP A

Mon, Oct 19 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · PGML- Bonetti Room

Join Ms. Julie to create your very own jewelry using resin! This program is intended for children ages 9 and up.

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Tuesday, October 20

Born 2 Move | Nacido para Moverse

Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · PGML-Biblioteca Criolla

A Bilingual Dance and movement session for toddlers and their guardians.

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Write On!

Tue, Oct 20 · 6 PM–7:30 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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Yin Yoga

Tue, Oct 20 · 6:15 PM–7:15 PM · PGML - Fourth Floor Multipurpose Room

Join Us for an hour of yin yoga class, where we focus on holding poses for 3-5 minutes, breathing into the muscles and releasing what doesn't serve in the body.

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Wednesday, October 21

Bonetti Storytime

Wed, Oct 21 · 11 AM–11:30 AM · PGML- Bonetti Room

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Bonetti Fall Festival

Wed, Oct 21 · 3:30 PM–5 PM · PGML- Bonetti Room

Come have fun with us at our first Fall Festival as we play games, listen to music, and enjoy snacks!

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SEWcial Meetup

Wed, Oct 21 · 6 PM–7:30 PM · PGML: 3rd Floor | Conference Room 1

Calling all stitchers! Love to sew, knit, crochet, craft, mend or quilt?

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Caterpillar Carousel: Community Showcase

Wed, Oct 21 · 6 PM–7:30 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Doors 5:30pm | Show 6pm Join the Creative Arts Center for Caterpillar Carousel: a free evening showcase of animations, comic readings, short films, and presentations!

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Thursday, October 22

Open Hours 12PM-5PM

Thu, Oct 22 · 12 PM–5 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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Bonetti Storytime

Thu, Oct 22 · 2 PM–2:30 PM · PGML- Bonetti Room

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Bingo

Thu, Oct 22 · 5 PM–6 PM · PGML- Bonetti Room

Come join our Bingo Night! Get a chance to win cool prizes while having fun with family and friends.

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Introduction to Playwriting

Thu, Oct 22 · 6 PM–7:30 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Have you ever wanted to write a play? Have you ever thought about trying out a new writing style, but didn't know where to start?

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Friday, October 23

Open Hours 10AM-2PM

Fri, Oct 23 · 10 AM–2 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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Teen Open Studio

Fri, Oct 23 · 3 PM–4:30 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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Saturday, October 24

A Day of Latino Books & Cultura | Un Día de Libros y Cultura Latina

Sat, Oct 24 · 11 AM–4 PM · PGML - Fourth Floor Multipurpose Room

A Day of Latino Books & Cultura | Un Día de Libros y Cultura Latina Biblioteca Criolla proudly presents A Day of Latino Books & Cultura | Un Día de Libros y Cultura Latina, a celebration of Latino voices, stories,…

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Tarot Art Workshop

Sat, Oct 24 · 1 PM–4 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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Monday, October 26

Resin Jewelry Making - GROUP B

Mon, Oct 26 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · PGML- Bonetti Room

Join Ms. Julie to create your very own jewelry using resin! This program is intended for children ages 9 and up.

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Tuesday, October 27

Binguito Bailable

Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · PGML-Biblioteca Criolla

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Write On!

Tue, Oct 27 · 6 PM–7:30 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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Wednesday, October 28

Social-Emotional Learning Storytime

Wed, Oct 28 · 11 AM–12 PM · PGML- Bonetti Room

Join Miss Jessica for a special storytime focused on stories, songs, and activities that help young children explore feelings, build empathy, and practice important social-emotional skills.

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Comics & Coffee

Wed, Oct 28 · 2:30 PM–7:30 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Comics & Coffee is a drop-in drawing session where patrons can work on self-directed comic projects, experiment in the medium, and mingle with other artists.

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Thursday, October 29

Open Hours 12PM-5PM

Thu, Oct 29 · 12 PM–5 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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Bonetti Storytime

Thu, Oct 29 · 2 PM–2:30 PM · PGML- Bonetti Room

Come read a few stories, sing, and dance with Ms. Jackie! This storytime is recommended for 6 months to 2 years.

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Kids Glow Move & Groove

Thu, Oct 29 · 5 PM–6 PM · PGML- Bonetti Room

Join Ms. Groovy and friends for a **glow-in-the-dark adventure**, where we'll groove to some of your favorite tunes!

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MOVIE SCREENING: Suspiria

Thu, Oct 29 · 6 PM–7:45 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Join us at the Creative Arts Center for a screening of the 1977 supernatural horror film 'Suspiria', directed by Dario Argento.

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Friday, October 30

Open Hours 10AM-2PM

Fri, Oct 30 · 10 AM–2 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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Teen Open Studio

Fri, Oct 30 · 3 PM–4:30 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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Library of Shadows: Halloween Bash Fundraiser

Fri, Oct 30 · 7 PM–11 PM · PGML - Fourth Floor Multipurpose Room

As twilight settles over Jersey City, the Jersey City Free Public Library Foundation transforms the library into an extraordinary after-hours sanctuary for Library of Shadows: A Halloween Bash Fundraiser.

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Saturday, October 31

Tarot Art Workshop

Sat, Oct 31 · 1 PM–4 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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High School Admission JC

Sat, Oct 31 · 2 PM–3:30 PM · PGML - Fourth Floor Multipurpose Room

Join us for an informative presentation with Jane Urry from High School Admission JC, designed to support families of students preparing for the high school admission process.

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Monday, November 2

Wednesday, November 4

Bonetti Storytime

Wed, Nov 4 · 11 AM–11:30 AM · PGML- Bonetti Room

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Wellness Wednesdays at Priscilla Gardner Main Library!

Wed, Nov 4 · 1 PM–6 PM · PGML- Grundy Room (3rd Fl)

Join Priscilla Gardner Main Library as we welcome Hudson Regional Health Commission, Jersey City Medical Center, the Jersey City Department of Health & Human Services for Wellness Wednesdays.

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Junk Journal Club

Wed, Nov 4 · 2:30 PM–7:30 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Using collage and writing to bring meaning to ephemera. Collage using personal items such as receipts, candy-wrappers, and grocery lists to create your very own visual journal!

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Resume Building Workshop Series: Featuring Briana Ortiz

Wed, Nov 4 · 6 PM–8 PM · PGML: 3rd Floor | Conference Room 1

Resume Building Workshop with Briana Ortiz Join Briana Ortiz, founder of Neighbors Studio and known for creating accessible spaces and programming for local creatives and residents, for a hands-on resume building…

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Thursday, November 5

Grow Your Business Resource Event

Thu, Nov 5 · 12 PM–2 PM · PGML - Fourth Floor Multipurpose Room

Are you looking for the knowledge and resources to start, grow or sustain your business in New Jersey?

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Open Hours 12PM-5PM

Thu, Nov 5 · 12 PM–5 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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Bonetti Storytime

Thu, Nov 5 · 2 PM–2:30 PM · PGML- Bonetti Room

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Friday, November 6

Open Hours 10AM-2PM

Fri, Nov 6 · 10 AM–2 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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Teen Open Studio

Fri, Nov 6 · 3 PM–4:30 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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Saturday, November 7

Paper Architects

Sat, Nov 7 · 11 AM–12:30 PM · PGML- Bonetti Room

TBD

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Sunday, November 8

Monday, November 9

Tuesday, November 10

Binguito Bailable

Tue, Nov 10 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · PGML-Biblioteca Criolla

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Thursday, November 12

Open Hours 12PM-5PM

Thu, Nov 12 · 12 PM–5 PM · JCFPL Creative Arts Center

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Bonetti Storytime

Thu, Nov 12 · 2 PM–2:30 PM · PGML- Bonetti Room

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Color Outside The Lines: Book Bedazzling

Thu, Nov 12 · 6 PM–8 PM · PGML - Fourth Floor Multipurpose Room

Join licensed art therapist Erin Fox & The Jersey City Free Public library for a COZY and creative therapeutic art making workshop!

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ADULT SUMMER BREAK: On Reading and Response: A Different Kind of Book Club

Thu, Nov 12 · 6:30 PM–8 PM · PGML: 3rd Floor | Conference Room 1

On Reading and Response: A Different Kind of Book Club Jersey City Free Public Library × Curious Matter A facilitated gathering where participants bring a text they're currently reading and reflect on how it's…

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