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JC Mini Zinefest Applications Open
In-PersonApply to exhibit your work at JC Mini Zinefest, a celebration of the DIY arts scene in Jersey City hosted by JCFPL's Creative Arts Center! Bring your handmade works, from zines to prints to jewelry.
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- From:
- Monday, September 21, 2026
- To:
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Location:
- JCFPL Creative Arts Center
- Audience:
- Adults (19+) Young Adults (12-18)
- Categories:
- Open Calls
Dare to be Scary!
Submit a spooky, horror or Halloween short story for a chance to win a prize!
Grades 2-4 & Grades 5-8
- Date:
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 Show more dates
- Time:
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Location:
- West Bergen Branch
- Audience:
- Children (6-11)
- Categories:
- October
Book It! Library Run/Walk Group
In-PersonLace up and join us for a 1.5 mile run/walk at Liberty State Park! We meet at 9:30am in front of the Communipaw Branch Library for a five minute stretch, then walk to the starting point at the corner...
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- Date:
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 Show more dates
- Time:
- 9:30am - 10:30am
- Location:
- Communipaw Branch
- Audience:
- Adults (19+) General (All)
- Categories:
- October
Halloween Candy Guessing Contest
In-PersonStop by Pavonia Branch Library during library hours and guess how many candy corns are in the jar to win a prize!
For ages 4-18.
We will select 2 winners: 1 for ages 4-11 & 1 for ages 12-18.
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- Date:
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 Show more dates
- Time:
- 9:30am - 4:30pm
- Location:
- Pavonia Branch
- Audience:
- Children (6-11) Young Adults (12-18) Early Childhood (0-5)
- Categories:
- October Popular Events > Children Events
Family Music & Movement
In-PersonWiggle, giggle, and move with Ms. Angie! Every other Saturday, little ones and their families are invited to enjoy a fun-filled music and movement class featuring songs and dancing.
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- Date:
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 Show more dates
- Time:
- 10:30am - 11:00am
- Location:
- Pavonia Branch
- Audience:
- Early Childhood (0-5)
- Categories:
- Popular Events > Children Events
Join us for an uplifting Story Hour celebrating confidence, imagination, and the belief that anything is possible! Through engaging storytelling, fun activities, and positive messages, children will...
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- Date:
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time:
- 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Offsite- please see description
- Audience:
- Children (6-11) Early Childhood (0-5)
- Categories:
- Popular Events Popular Events > Children Events Popular Events > Community Awareness Series (CAS) Popular Events > Storytime Events
✨ You Can Do It All! ✨
Join the Jersey City Free Public Library Community Awareness Series for an inspiring interactive storytime featuring You Can Do It All by co-authors Dupre "Do It All" Kelly and...
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- Date:
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 Show more dates
- Time:
- 10:45am - 11:55pm
- Location:
- Communipaw Branch
- Audience:
- Children (6-11) General (All) Early Childhood (0-5)
- Categories:
- Popular Events > Children Events Popular Events > Storytime Events
ASL Baby Sign Language Class
In-PersonCome and give your little one a head start in communication through engaging, play-based American Sign Language activities designed for little ones and their caregivers. Our toddler ASL classes foster...
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- Date:
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- West Bergen Branch
- Audience:
- Early Childhood (0-5)
- Categories:
- October
JCFPL Presents: Sabor Food Crawl
In-PersonCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with JCFPL at our 1st Sabor Food Crawl + Latin Food Fair! 🎉
Come walk (2 Miles) and connect with us as we make our way to 3 Latinx-owned businesses in Jersey City,...
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- Date:
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00am - 2:00pm
- Location:
- Offsite- please see description
- Audience:
- Adults (19+)
- Categories:
- October October > Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15 - Oct 15) Popular Events > Cultural Celebrations Popular Events > Social Gatherings
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with JCFPL at our 1st Sabor Food Crawl + Latin Food Fair!
Kick off the day with our Sabor Food Crawl, a ~3-hour stroll through downtown Jersey City to discover local...
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- Date:
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Location:
- PGML - Fourth Floor Multipurpose Room
- Audience:
- Adults (19+)
- Categories:
- October October > Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15 - Oct 15) Popular Events > Cultural Celebrations Popular Events > Social Gatherings
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