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Jersey City Public Library Community Listings and Special Programs

Library logo jcApril 2013 – Community Listings

Jersey City Free Public Library

Special Programs:

* Five Corners, 678 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306, 201-547-4543 – For Children:  Musical Program –A Tale of Two Cities. / Featuring: Bob Albrecht, a singer/songwriter in the tradition of the troubadour of old, who combines music and poetry to tell tales of the world within and around us. / Musical Guest: Sam Oliver, a guitarist/ percussionist/songwriter, who will perform a few of his own original compositions. / Presented by: Five Corners Branch Library & Community Awareness Series, a department of the Jersey City Free Public Library. / Saturday, April 20 /  

2 – 3 p.m.

* Five Corners, 678 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306, 201-547-4543 – For Children & Families: Acoustic Guitars, featuring Bob Albrecht & Sam Oliver. Come & enjoy a variety of children’s songs! / Presented by: Five Corners Branch Library & the Community Awareness Series, a department of the Jersey City Free Public Library. / Tuesday, April 16 @ 10:30 a.m.

* Miller, 489 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304, 201-547-4551 – For Young Adults (Grades 7 – 12): Teen Poetry Slam. / * Talent * Refreshments * Prizes! * / Sign up begins April 1st. Audience open to all ages. / Wednesdays, April 24 & May 1 / 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Earth Day:

Bonetti Children’s Room, Main Library, 1st Floor, 472 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302, 201-547-4519 – For Children: Earth Day Craft. / Monday, April 22 @ 3 p.m.

Bonetti Children’s Room, Main Library, 1st Floor, 472 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302, 201-547-4519 – For Children: Earth Day Movie. / Monday, April 22 @ 3 p.m. Hoot. / When a boy and his classmates realize that a population of endangered, burrowing owls is threatened by new construction, the kids decide to take on crooked politicians and bumbling cops in the hope of savings their new friends.

* NJ Room, Main Library, 3rd Floor, 472 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302, 201-547-4503 – For Jersey City History-Lovers – Meet the Authors: Mark W. Falzini & James Davidson, who will speak on their book, New Jersey’s Lindbergh Kidnapping and Trial, an account of the real-life kidnapping that gripped the nation. / Saturday, April 27 /

 

* Biblioteca Criolla, Main Library, 4th Floor, 472 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302, 201-547-4541 – Para Niños y Adultos: Exposición de arte. / Presentado por: Biblioteca Criolla, en conujunción con Fundación Manos a La Ayuda. Los invitamos a la Programa Arte En Nuestro Mundo…arte de los niños. / Sábado, 27 de abril. / 1 – 4 p.m.

* Biblioteca Criolla, Main Library, 4th Floor, 472 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302, 201-547-4541 – For Children & Adults:  Art Exhibit. / Presented by: Biblioteca Criolla, in conjunction with the Fundación Manos a La Ayuda. We invite you to the Art in Our World program…children’s artwork. / Saturday, April 27 / 1 – 4 p.m.

* Five Corners, 678 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306, 201-547-4543 –For Everyone: Meditate for Non-Violence. / Free sessions on guided meditation, by: The Art of Living, a movement to answer every act of violence with 100 acts of non-violence.  / Saturdays,  & 27 / 11 a.m. – 12 Noon

 

Cunningham, 275 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City. 201-547-4555 – For Children: Earth Day Crafts. / Please register ahead. Space is limited. / Tuesday, April 16 @ 3:30 p.m.

Earth Day  (cont’d):

Miller, 489 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304, 201-547-4551 – For Parents & Teens (ages 13-18):  Miller Branch Library Teen Center! / Founded to enrich the lives of Jersey City Teens by offering a comprehensive program to include quality leisure, social, and educational services in the form of both drop-in and organized activities / Come join!!!

Ongoing Programs:

Jersey City Historical Project, 4th Floor, Main, 472 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302, 201-547-6951 – NEW Book: Young Frank Hague and the Lucky Horseshoe – Available at Barnes & Noble, online & in bookstores.

/ Permanent Schedule on JC1: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays @ 11 a.m. & 11 p.m. Videos rotate monthly, except January, May and December. April: The Eyes of St. Joseph. / On Comcast, Channel 51: Airing of NEW video, Invasion of the Reds. / Each Monday @ 5 p.m. and each Friday @ 8:30 p.m. / Airing of videos, by storyteller Bob Leach, Parade of the Shantytown Dead, The Eyes of St. Joseph (Mysterious Lights in a Church Steeple), and Hague Captures Kenny Killer: On Comcast cable in Jersey City, Channel 51: Times vary; programming now filler.

Jersey City Library Literacy Program, 1st Floor, 472 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305, 201-547-4518 – For Age 16 & Up: Classes in Basic Literacy & Citizenship for ESL Conversational English speakers. / Jersey City Library Literacy Program. A United Way Member Agency.

Five Corners, 678 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306, 201-547-4543 – For Everyone: Falun Dafa Meditation / Monday evenings / 6 – 7:30 p.m. / Falun Dafa is practiced by over 100 million people worldwide. It is a high-level cultivation practice guided by the characteristics of the universe: Truthfulness, Benevolence, and Forbearance. “Cultivation” means, continuously striving to harmonize oneself with these universal principles. These are five sets of easy-to-learn gentle movements and meditation. FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE! For more information: www.falundafa.org.

Five Corners, 678 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306, 201-547-4543 – For Adults: Kinship Caregiver Support Group – A Program at Five Corners Branch Library, presented in conjunction with the State of New Jersey Kinship Navigator Program. / CHANGE: Second Wednesday of the Month, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Five Corners, 678 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306, 201-547-4543 – For Children (grades K-3): Read to Ella! Ella loves children and loves listening to stories in the library! Come read your favorite stories to Ella, a very friendly dog. Ella is a Golden Retriever and a certified therapy dog. She will be accompanied by her trainer, Patricia Redden. Adults must accompany children under 8 years old and are expected to remain in the library during programs. / CHANGE: Fridays @ 3:30 p.m. / Children learning to read see a dog as a non-threatening, non-critical listener.

Greenville, 1841 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. 201-547-4553 – For Children (ages 10 – 17 years old): Every Tuesdays @ 5 p.m. Vocal Training & Voice Instructions. Instructor: Angela Carter.

 More On Going Programs  

Greenville, 1841 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. 201-547-4553 – For Ladies: Crochet Club. / Mondays @ 3 p.m.

Marion, 1017 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306, 201-547-4552 – For Adults: Adult Readers Book Club. / April Book Discussion: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. There are several copies of this book in the Marion Branch and it is available online for free in Google books. / Tuesdays @ 12:30 p.m. in April – First meeting, April 2 /

“To choose a good book, look in an inquisitor’s prohibited list.” John Aikin.

Marion, 1017 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306, 201-547-4552 – For Young Adults (grades 5-12): Glee Club Thursdays. / Members will perform during the Spring season. / Thursdays, from 4 – 5 p.m. January – May.

Miller, 489 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304, 201-547-4551 – For Everyone: Library Tours! / Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Take a tour of the Miller Branch Library to learn more about the building and its services. Reservations required for tours. Daycare centers, school programs, organizations… All welcome!!!

Miller, 489 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304, 201-547-4551 – For Adults Learning Spanish: Wednesdays, from 4 – 6 p.m. Spanish lessons – Back by popular demand!!!! Instructor: Mrs. Vilma Gomez.

Miller, 489 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304, 201-547-4551 – For Young Adults: Free-Teens is in the house! It’s your space. It’s my space. It’s our space! Come join us! Every Wednesday, from 5 – 7 p.m. Stop at Miller Branch to learn more, and register.

Pavonia, 326 Eighth Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302, 201-547-4808 – For Adults: Monthly Book Club / Thursday,

West Bergen, 476 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304, 201-547-4554 – For Ladies: Knitting & Crocheting Club / Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m. / April 24. / All ladies welcome!

 

April Movies :   www.jclibrary.org  FREE

 

Bonetti Children’s Room, Main Library, 1st Floor, 472 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302, 201-547-4519 – For Children: Earth Day Movie. / Monday, April 22 @ 3 p.m. Hoot. / When a boy and his classmates realize that a population of endangered, burrowing owls is threatened by new construction, the kids decide to take on crooked politicians and bumbling cops in the hope of savings their new friends.

Cunningham, 275 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City. 201-547-4555 – For Seniors: Friday, April 19 @

10 a.m. Tower Heist. / For Children:  Saturday, April 20 @ 10:30 a.m. Paranorman.

 

Five Corners, 678 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306, 201-547-4543 – For Adults: Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. April 24: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.

Greenville, 1841 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. 201-547-4553 – For Children: Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m. TBD

Heights, 14 Zabriskie Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307, 201-547-4556 – For Adults: Thursdays @ 1 p.m. /

/ April 25: Lincoln.

Pavonia, 326 Eighth Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302, 201-547-4808 – For Adults: Mondays @ 5 p.m.  April 22: Flight. / April 29: Skyfall.

 

CAS, Cultural Auditorium, Miller Branch Library, 489 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City. 201-547-6907 –

For Everyone: Forum/Viewpoint – Building a Better Community on Many Fronts, Issues, Answers & Solutions. / Guest Speakers: William Braker, President, NAACP, Jersey City Branch; Elnora Watson, Director, Hudson County Urban League; and Earl Morgan, Columnist, The Jersey Journal, and former reporter. / Thursday, April 25 @ 7 p.m.

 

CAS, Cultural Auditorium, Miller Branch Library, 489 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City. 201-547-6907 –

For Everyone: April is Jazz Appreciation Month & National Dance Week. / Featuring, an Artistic Collaboration by:  Kennedy Dancers & Spirit of Life Ensemble. / Dance Director/Choreographer: Diane Dragone. / Photography Exhibit: Roy Woods, “Jazz and the Night Life.” / Saturday, April 27 @ 8 p.m.

Spring Preschool Story Hours (March 4 – May 24, 2013):

 

Bonetti Children’s Room:         Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays – 11 a.m. (Family Story Time)

Thursdays & Fridays – 10 a.m. (Class Visits Only / Advanced Scheduling)

 

Cunningham Branch:              Tuesdays & Thursdays – 10:30 a.m.

 

Five Corners Branch:               Tuesdays & Fridays – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (0-3 years)

 

Greenville Branch:                    Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays – 10:30 a.m.

 

Heights Branch:                       Tuesdays & Fridays – 10:30 a.m.

Mondays – 10:30 a.m. (Class Visits Only / Advanced Scheduling)

 

Lafayette Branch:                   Tuesdays & Thursdays – 10 a.m.

 

Marion Branch:                     Thursdays & Fridays – 10:30 a.m.

 

Miller Branch:                          Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays – 10 a.m.

 

Pavonia Branch:                       Wednesdays – Class Visits Only (Advanced Scheduling)

Thursdays – 10:30 a.m. (All Ages)

 

West Bergen Branch:                Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays – 10 a.m.

 

Biblioteca Criolla:                    SPANISH/Bilingual Story Hour

Tuesdays & Thursdays – 10:30 a.m.

Have Fun with Digital Library!

 

The Jersey City Free Public Library offers the digital service, Digital Library – a collection of audio books, eBooks, music and video to download. Valid library cardholders who download the necessary software can check out and download digital titles anytime, anywhere by visiting http://jclibrary.org/digitallibrary.php. The great thing? At the end of the 10-day lending period, the digital titles automatically expire, which means, no one ever accumulates late fees or has to worry about returning damaged items.

 

WEBSITE LINK – “Health Info”:

 

NOW AVAILABLE!!! The Jersey City Free Public Library has linked directly with the document, “Responding to Public Health Emergencies, New Jersey’s Strategy.” Provided by the NJ Department of Health & Senior Services, Division of Health Infrastructure Preparedness (HIPER), through the Hudson Regional Health Commission. Log onto Jersey City Library website, www.jclibrary.org, CLICK on “Health Info” to access the American Cancer Society’s website. Library staff at the designated libraries have been training to navigate the Society’s website, for the benefit of the community. This staff training will help library patrons in two ways: Help them find the information they want from the American Cancer Society website, or have Library staff get the information needed for them.

 

 Jersey City Free Public Library Foundation, Inc. Trustees

 …are inviting you to experience the hospitality of our 50th state:

 

    Hawaiian Luau Fundraiser

 

NEW DATE

 

Thursday, June 06, 2013 @ 6:00 –10:00 P.M.

 

* @ Michael Anthony’s Restaurant *

502 Washington Blvd., Jersey City, NJ

 

Tickets: $100.00

 

(Food and Drinks Included) & LIVE BAND

 

 

OFFICERS:  Michael A. Ryan, Chairman; Robert Burke,

Vice Chairman; Joseph Panepinto, Jr., Treasurer

MEMBERS: Samantha Newman-Webster, Sandra J. Webster, Phyllis Gordon, Roselyn Jackson, Alma Burnett, Paulette Gordon, Anthony Gardner, Sekina R. Ridley, Melissa Banks-Shillingford, Jermaine Pharmes, Franklin Walker and Executive Director Priscilla Gardner