Storytimes near Jersey City Free Public Library - Creative Arts Center

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A three-week series of writing sessions. Dissect short stories to learn what makes them tick—then, try your hand at writing one yourself! Taught by Marlon Rajan. Marlon Rajan is a multimedia storyteller living in Jersey City, NJ. They have an interdisciplinary body of work that includes bookbinding, papermaking, sculpting, graphic design, and game development. They give classes in visual arts and creative writing, as well as their intersections. Marlon has an MFA in Fiction Writing from Columbia University.

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Join the Creative Arts Center for a six-week series of studio sessions all about mixed media art & photography! Teens can join Fridays from 1-4pm starting July 10th! Registration opens Friday, June 19! July 10 | Week 1: Photography July 17 | Week 2: Image Transfer July 24 | Week 3: Collage July 31 | Week 4: Accordion Dioramas August 7 | Week 5: Bookmaking August 14 | Week 6: Final Showcase! This workshop is for teens (12-18). **Please register only if you plan to attend all six sessions** Registration Required. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend so that those on the waitlist may join. If you’re on the waitlist, we’ll email you right away if a spot opens. If you don’t hear from us, the class is full—but we hope you’ll join us for a future session!

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Join us for this 6-week workshop series that blends exploration, emotional depth, and creative expression towards building a pathway for health and wellness. Each session will focus on exploring a unique creative theme and will build upon the last, moving from inner awareness to outward creation and collaboration. No musical experience is required-simply curiosity and openness to explore body, mind and spirit in new ways! Community instruments will be available for use and/or bring your own. Classes are instructed by Lynn Saltiel **This is not a series; please register separately for each individual class you’d like to take.** Session 1 | July 7: Foundations of Listening Session 2 | July 14: Sound & the Emotional Body Session 3 | July 21: Soul Expression Through Voice Session 4 | August 4: Creative Flow States Session 5 | August 11: Collaborative Sound Creation Session 6 | August 18: Integration & Creativity Showcase --> Registration Required. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend so that those on the waitlist may join. If you’re on the waitlist, we’ll email you right away if a spot opens. If you don’t hear from us, the class is full—but we hope you’ll join us for a future session!

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

FATA MORGANA directed by Werner Herzog Footage shot in and around the Sahara Desert, accompanied only by a spoken creation myth and the songs of Leonard Cohen. 1971 1hr 16min The Werner Herzog movie that heavily features Leonard Cohen If you’ve ever found yourself caught in the spellbinding and surreal expanse of Werner Herzog‘s Fata Morgana, you’ll know it feels akin to being lost in a desert mirage – disorienting yet eerily enchanting. This 1971 film is a cornucopia of haunting images set against the backdrop of an existential quest, but its real magic is woven into the soundtrack with the heavy infusion of the melancholic melodies of Leonard Cohen. ----- Fata Morgana is, in essence, a mesmerising exploration of life’s paradoxes, a poetic convergence of desolation and beauty, solitude and connection. With Cohen’s music as its beating heart, the film navigates the terrain of existential angst and transcends into a spectral illusion that lingers long after the screen fades to black. So, as you venture into this desert dreamscape, remember: in Fata Morgana, the mirage isn’t merely a trick of the light – it’s the echo of the voice of Cohen, serenading the sands.

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

A three-week series of writing sessions. Dissect short stories to learn what makes them tick—then, try your hand at writing one yourself! Taught by Marlon Rajan. Marlon Rajan is a multimedia storyteller living in Jersey City, NJ. They have an interdisciplinary body of work that includes bookbinding, papermaking, sculpting, graphic design, and game development. They give classes in visual arts and creative writing, as well as their intersections. Marlon has an MFA in Fiction Writing from Columbia University.

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Join the Creative Arts Center for a six-week series of studio sessions all about mixed media art & photography! Teens can join Fridays from 1-4pm starting July 10th! Registration opens Friday, June 19! July 10 | Week 1: Photography July 17 | Week 2: Image Transfer July 24 | Week 3: Collage July 31 | Week 4: Accordion Dioramas August 7 | Week 5: Bookmaking August 14 | Week 6: Final Showcase! This workshop is for teens (12-18). **Please register only if you plan to attend all six sessions** Registration Required. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend so that those on the waitlist may join. If you’re on the waitlist, we’ll email you right away if a spot opens. If you don’t hear from us, the class is full—but we hope you’ll join us for a future session!

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Join us for this 6-week workshop series that blends exploration, emotional depth, and creative expression towards building a pathway for health and wellness. Each session will focus on exploring a unique creative theme and will build upon the last, moving from inner awareness to outward creation and collaboration. No musical experience is required-simply curiosity and openness to explore body, mind and spirit in new ways! Community instruments will be available for use and/or bring your own. Classes are instructed by Lynn Saltiel **This is not a series; please register separately for each individual class you’d like to take.** Session 1 | July 7: Foundations of Listening Session 2 | July 14: Sound & the Emotional Body Session 3 | July 21: Soul Expression Through Voice Session 4 | August 4: Creative Flow States Session 5 | August 11: Collaborative Sound Creation Session 6 | August 18: Integration & Creativity Showcase --> Registration Required. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend so that those on the waitlist may join. If you’re on the waitlist, we’ll email you right away if a spot opens. If you don’t hear from us, the class is full—but we hope you’ll join us for a future session!

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! Artists have the space for 5 minutes to share and/or discuss their works. After the showcase, patrons are free to hang out and mingle. Refreshments will be provided. This program is for adults (18 ). Registration Required. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend so that those on the waitlist may join. If you’re on the waitlist, we’ll email you right away if a spot opens. If you don’t hear from us, the class is full—but we hope you’ll join us for a future session!

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

A three-week series of writing sessions. Dissect short stories to learn what makes them tick—then, try your hand at writing one yourself! Taught by Marlon Rajan. Marlon Rajan is a multimedia storyteller living in Jersey City, NJ. They have an interdisciplinary body of work that includes bookbinding, papermaking, sculpting, graphic design, and game development. They give classes in visual arts and creative writing, as well as their intersections. Marlon has an MFA in Fiction Writing from Columbia University.

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Join the Creative Arts Center for a six-week series of studio sessions all about mixed media art & photography! Teens can join Fridays from 1-4pm starting July 10th! Registration opens Friday, June 19! July 10 | Week 1: Photography July 17 | Week 2: Image Transfer July 24 | Week 3: Collage July 31 | Week 4: Accordion Dioramas August 7 | Week 5: Bookmaking August 14 | Week 6: Final Showcase! This workshop is for teens (12-18). **Please register only if you plan to attend all six sessions** Registration Required. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend so that those on the waitlist may join. If you’re on the waitlist, we’ll email you right away if a spot opens. If you don’t hear from us, the class is full—but we hope you’ll join us for a future session!

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Learn how to transform wool into dreamy landscape art through needle felting with Reilly of Clover Folk Studio! Needle felting is a fiber technique that uses a notched needle to shape and sculpt wool. In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of needle felting to create their very own one-of-a-kind pieces they can take home. No prior experience necessary. This event is for adults (18 ). Registration Required. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend so that those on the waitlist may join. If you’re on the waitlist, we’ll email you right away if a spot opens. If you don’t hear from us, the class is full—but we hope you’ll join us for a future session! About the Instructor: Reilly is a fiber artist, librarian, and the founder of Clover Folk Studios! Reilly runs fiber workshops all around northern New Jersey, introducing students to natural dyeing, spinning, felting, and more. She also hosts a free regular fiber art meetup in Ridgefield Park.

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Open Ink: Poetry Workshops for Every Voice Hosted by Lisa Marie Basile, Jersey City Poet & Author Whether you've never written a poem or you're ready to share your voice with the world, this three-part workshop series is for you. Local JC poet and established author Lisa Marie Basile guides you through the art of poetry in an inclusive, supportive environment designed for all skill levels. This summer's workshops: 📝 June — Find Your Voice — An intro to poetry and creative writing for all levels 🎤 July — Take the Mic — Open mic workshop with live feedback and performance tips 📖 August — Get Published — A practical guide to starting your journey as a published poet or writer Each session is designed to build skills, spark creativity, and foster community. All are welcome — no experience necessary. Spots are limited — register early!

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. Sign up to drop in anytime between 2:30pm - 7:30pm. Basic supplies provided. This event is for adults (18 ).

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Join the Creative Arts Center for a six-week series of studio sessions all about mixed media art & photography! Teens can join Fridays from 1-4pm starting July 10th! Registration opens Friday, June 19! July 10 | Week 1: Photography July 17 | Week 2: Image Transfer July 24 | Week 3: Collage July 31 | Week 4: Accordion Dioramas August 7 | Week 5: Bookmaking August 14 | Week 6: Final Showcase! This workshop is for teens (12-18). **Please register only if you plan to attend all six sessions** Registration Required. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend so that those on the waitlist may join. If you’re on the waitlist, we’ll email you right away if a spot opens. If you don’t hear from us, the class is full—but we hope you’ll join us for a future session!

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Join us for this 6-week workshop series that blends exploration, emotional depth, and creative expression towards building a pathway for health and wellness. Each session will focus on exploring a unique creative theme and will build upon the last, moving from inner awareness to outward creation and collaboration. No musical experience is required-simply curiosity and openness to explore body, mind and spirit in new ways! Community instruments will be available for use and/or bring your own. Classes are instructed by Lynn Saltiel **This is not a series; please register separately for each individual class you’d like to take.** Session 1 | July 7: Foundations of Listening Session 2 | July 14: Sound & the Emotional Body Session 3 | July 21: Soul Expression Through Voice Session 4 | August 4: Creative Flow States Session 5 | August 11: Collaborative Sound Creation Session 6 | August 18: Integration & Creativity Showcase --> Registration Required. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend so that those on the waitlist may join. If you’re on the waitlist, we’ll email you right away if a spot opens. If you don’t hear from us, the class is full—but we hope you’ll join us for a future session!

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Join the Creative Arts Center for a six-week series of studio sessions all about mixed media art & photography! Teens can join Fridays from 1-4pm starting July 10th! Registration opens Friday, June 19! July 10 | Week 1: Photography July 17 | Week 2: Image Transfer July 24 | Week 3: Collage July 31 | Week 4: Accordion Dioramas August 7 | Week 5: Bookmaking August 14 | Week 6: Final Showcase! This workshop is for teens (12-18). **Please register only if you plan to attend all six sessions** Registration Required. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend so that those on the waitlist may join. If you’re on the waitlist, we’ll email you right away if a spot opens. If you don’t hear from us, the class is full—but we hope you’ll join us for a future session!

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Join us for this 6-week workshop series that blends exploration, emotional depth, and creative expression towards building a pathway for health and wellness. Each session will focus on exploring a unique creative theme and will build upon the last, moving from inner awareness to outward creation and collaboration. No musical experience is required-simply curiosity and openness to explore body, mind and spirit in new ways! Community instruments will be available for use and/or bring your own. Classes are instructed by Lynn Saltiel **This is not a series; please register separately for each individual class you’d like to take.** Session 1 | July 7: Foundations of Listening Session 2 | July 14: Sound & the Emotional Body Session 3 | July 21: Soul Expression Through Voice Session 4 | August 4: Creative Flow States Session 5 | August 11: Collaborative Sound Creation Session 6 | August 18: Integration & Creativity Showcase --> Registration Required. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend so that those on the waitlist may join. If you’re on the waitlist, we’ll email you right away if a spot opens. If you don’t hear from us, the class is full—but we hope you’ll join us for a future session!

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Join the Creative Arts Center for a six-week series of studio sessions all about mixed media art & photography! Teens can join Fridays from 1-4pm starting July 10th! Registration opens Friday, June 19! July 10 | Week 1: Photography July 17 | Week 2: Image Transfer July 24 | Week 3: Collage July 31 | Week 4: Accordion Dioramas August 7 | Week 5: Bookmaking August 14 | Week 6: Final Showcase! This workshop is for teens (12-18). **Please register only if you plan to attend all six sessions** Registration Required. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend so that those on the waitlist may join. If you’re on the waitlist, we’ll email you right away if a spot opens. If you don’t hear from us, the class is full—but we hope you’ll join us for a future session!

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Join us for this 6-week workshop series that blends exploration, emotional depth, and creative expression towards building a pathway for health and wellness. Each session will focus on exploring a unique creative theme and will build upon the last, moving from inner awareness to outward creation and collaboration. No musical experience is required-simply curiosity and openness to explore body, mind and spirit in new ways! Community instruments will be available for use and/or bring your own. Classes are instructed by Lynn Saltiel **This is not a series; please register separately for each individual class you’d like to take.** Session 1 | July 7: Foundations of Listening Session 2 | July 14: Sound & the Emotional Body Session 3 | July 21: Soul Expression Through Voice Session 4 | August 4: Creative Flow States Session 5 | August 11: Collaborative Sound Creation Session 6 | August 18: Integration & Creativity Showcase --> Registration Required. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend so that those on the waitlist may join. If you’re on the waitlist, we’ll email you right away if a spot opens. If you don’t hear from us, the class is full—but we hope you’ll join us for a future session!

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

Open Ink: Poetry Workshops for Every Voice Hosted by Lisa Marie Basile, Jersey City Poet & Author Whether you've never written a poem or you're ready to share your voice with the world, this three-part workshop series is for you. Local JC poet and established author Lisa Marie Basile guides you through the art of poetry in an inclusive, supportive environment designed for all skill levels. This summer's workshops: 📝 June — Find Your Voice — An intro to poetry and creative writing for all levels 🎤 July — Take the Mic — Open mic workshop with live feedback and performance tips 📖 August — Get Published — A practical guide to starting your journey as a published poet or writer Each session is designed to build skills, spark creativity, and foster community. All are welcome — no experience necessary. Spots are limited — register early!

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

JCFPL Creative Arts Center

JCFPL Creative Arts Center