Events

Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Department of Recreation & the Jersey City Free Public Library to Celebrate National Library Week with Ray Robinson II

JERSEY CITY SEAL LOGOThe City of Jersey City,  the Department of Recreation, and the Jersey City Free Public Library are proud to celebrate National Library Week with special guest author, Ray Robinson II at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Middle School #7, 222 Laidlaw Avenue.

 “I am pleased to join the Recreation Department and the Jersey City Free Public Library to welcome Ray Robinson II to Jersey City as we celebrate National Library Week,” said Mayor Fulop. “This celebration recognizes the importance of libraries in our community and the importance of literacy amongst our children in schools, at home, and in their local library.”

The National Library Week of 2014 celebration will feature an entertaining and enjoyable program for adults and children. The event kicks off with a boxing clinic, and a DVD screening of “Sugar Ray Robinson’s Greatest Fights,” followed by a book signing with Ray Robinson II, co-author of “Pound for Pound: a Biography of Sugar Ray Robinson.”

 




In honor of National Library Week, the Department of Recreation and the Jersey City Free Public Library will provide FREE library cards throughout the evening, and will continue to do so at all recreation sites throughout the city.

Ray Robinson II is a well-known author, independent producer, and program developer, as well as the son of famed prizefighter Sugar Ray Robinson. International Hall of Fame boxer Sugar Ray Robinson held the Welterweight Champion title, as well as a five time Middleweight Champion. He finished his professional career with a record of 174 wins, 19 losses, and six undecided.

 About National Library Week:

National Library Week was first sponsored in 1958, and is celebrated with a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country, which takes place each April. During this annual celebration, we recognize the contributions of our nation’s libraries, and all those who support our libraries. This year, National Library Week is recognized during the week of April 13th through the 19th.

For more information please contact 201-547-5003 or visit http://www.jclibrary.org