Storytimes near Jersey City Free Public Library - Five Corners Branch

Five Corners Branch- Multipurpose Space (Foyer), Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Bring your little one for storytime, then wear them while we dance it out with Jersey City fitness instructor Rachel! Babywearing strongly encouraged for safety.

Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy, led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops. This adventure reveals captivating dinosaur facts through colorful, life-like puppets that engage audiences. Blending science, storytelling, and imagination, it offers an unforgettable journey through time — all from your seat!

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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!

Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Join magician Brian Richards at Five Corners for a special dino-mite magic show. Reading Is Dino-Mite is a new show jam-packed with magic, comedy, puppets, story-telling, and tons of audience participation.

Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Rick Blaine owns a nightclub in Vichy-controlled Casablanca, frequented by refugees desperate to escape German domination. Despite the ever-present human misery, Rick manages to remain uninvolved in World War II now raging across Europe and Northern Africa. But all that changes when Ilsa Lund walks through the front door of Rick's club--Rick must now choose between a life with the woman he loves and becoming the hero that both she and the world need.​ (PG, 102 min., 1942)

Five Corners Branch- Multipurpose Space (Foyer), Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Five Corners Branch- William J. Timney Room

Join us at the Five Corners Branch Library for intuitive tarot card reading classes for beginners! Unlock the power of tarot in this beginner friendly class! You’ll learn how to interpret the imagery and symbolism of the cards to spark your intuitive insights in order to start reading for yourself and others. This class is intended for ages 19 and up. Advanced registration is required if you need to borrow a tarot card deck. No experience or materials necessary!

Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Explore fossils and engage in activities that inspire curiosity. Interact with lifelike dinosaur costumes and enjoy playful baby dinosaur puppets.

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Get your hands dirty this summer! JCFPL is thrilled to partner with Atacama Clay Studio to bring hands-on clay workshops to your local branch! Whether you're a total beginner or just pottery-curious, this is your chance to slow down, get creative, and make something beautiful with your own two hands. All equipment and clay are provided — just bring yourself! 5 Corners Branch will be crafting Mugs. Spots are limited — sign up today!

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Foil Engraving - Discover this brilliant way of drawing with light Join us at the JCFPL 5 Corners Branch on July 20th from 6pm-8pm for an inspiring, creative foil-embossing workshop with the Magical Monkey Makery! This free workshop is for ages 19 and up and will make you fall in love with the beautiful and luminous art of foil engraving! All materials will be provided!

Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action re-telling of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs. “Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within. (PG, 129 min, 2017)

Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Abby Denson and Matthew Loux will take you for fun and exciting adventures in Japan with their new graphic novels, My Tokyo Summer and My Journey to Japan! The authors will read from their new books and discuss their careers in the comic book industry, and Matthew will play a live drawing game with the audience! Both titles will be available for purchase at the event from WORD Bookstore.

Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Legends collide in “Godzilla vs. Kong” as these mythic adversaries meet in a spectacular battle for the ages, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. (PG-13, 132 min., 2019)

Five Corners Branch- Multipurpose Space (Foyer), Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Jason Schwartzman stars in this quirky comedy as an ambitious prep-school student. While he flirts with expulsion, he also cultivates a romantic fixation on a teacher, and befriends a local steel magnate (Bill Murray) who encourages the teen's dreams. (R, 93 min., 1998)

Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Kidokinetics is a fun, active sports program that builds confidence through movement, music, and age-appropriate lessons.

Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Step into the world of prehistoric giants as young scientists dig, discover, and uncover the secrets of dinosaurs! In this interactive Mad Science workshop, kids become junior paleontologists as they explore real-world fossil science, examine cast fossils, and learn how scientists use clues from the past to understand how dinosaurs lived, moved, and roamed the earth.

Five Corners Branch- Multipurpose Space (Foyer), Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Senior writer for New York Magazine's The Cut and local author Bindu Bansinath will discuss her debut novel, Men Like Ours. Copies of the book will be available for purchase from Jersey City bookseller Stelton Distro.

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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!

Five Corners Branch- William J. Timney Room

Free blood pressure and blood glucose screenings for adults from the Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas hospital.

Five Corners Branch- Multipurpose Space (Foyer), Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Genetically engineered dinosaurs run amok on a remote island in this special-effects extravaganza. It's up to a paleontologist, a paleobotanist and a mathematician to outmaneuver the deadly beasts and find their way back to civilization. Based on Michael Crichton's best seller. (PG-13, 126 min., 1993)

Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Designed especially for the youngest music lovers, the Preschool Program introduces children to the magic of live music through familiar favorites like “The Wheels on the Bus” and “Itsy Bitsy Spider". Featuring a lively trio, audience members will discover how instruments make sound and explore fun musical opposites like high and low, fast and slow, and loud and soft. This program creates an engaging first concert experience filled with curiosity, creativity, and fun!

Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Get ready to shake, rumble, and explore the amazing science beneath our feet! In this hands-on Mad Science workshop, kids investigate the powerful forces that shape Earth – from shifting plates to erupting volcanoes. Junior geologists will examine rocks and minerals, learn how mountains and landforms are created, and discover what happens deep inside the Earth’s crust.

Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Join us at JCFPL 5 Corners Branch for a FREE screening of SERAPHIM: The Motion Picture with a panel discussion followed after! August 7th 5 pm - 9 pm 5 Corners Branch (Mildred Hunke Auditorium) A TradeMarck 1122 Inc. / ATBMJ Production, written and directed by R.E.D. Runtime: 72 minutes Logline: Amid a racially charged, socially turbulent inner city, aspiring singer Angel (Marck Angel) and reformed street thug Druid (Donta Hensley) take a musical journey to reclaim their romance — while confronting a troubled past and present. Synopsis: From the team behind the acclaimed album SERAPHIM and the award-winning short film Justice comes this feature, starring Pop/R&B artist Marck Angel (Finding Me, Christopher Street), web-series star Donta Hensley (Honest Men, Davenport Diaries), and stage performer Donnie E. Thomas (Love & Therapy). The film follows two lovers fighting to rekindle their relationship against the backdrop of a racially charged Brooklyn, blending anthological musical visuals with an intimate "day in the life" narrative. Drawing inspiration from Rhythm Nation 1814, Purple Rain, Moonlight, and Noah's Arc, SERAPHIM combines bold musical scoring, high-energy choreography, striking cinematography, and sharp social commentary. About the Artist: Marck Angel began acting in web series including Finding Me: The Series, City Boyz DC, and Christopher Street TV before founding TradeMarck 1122 Inc. in 2010 to produce musical short films. His short Justice (2023) earned 18 official festival selections, including Cannes Shorts, Bronze Lens, and Flickers' Rhode Island. SERAPHIM: The Motion Picture is his first full-length feature — written, produced, scored, and choreographed by Angel himself. Thank you to our local partners as well: JC PRIDE, JC TAKEOVER & FADE TO BLACK. Connect with the Film: Website: MarckAngel.com/seraphimmovie IMDb: imdb.com/title/tt36747371 YouTube: @marckangel Instagram: @marckangel Facebook: @marckangel Twitter/X: @marckangel TikTok: @marckangelmusic

Five Corners Branch- Multipurpose Space (Foyer), Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Join us for an immersive sound journey - where vibrations, guided meditations, and breathwork work together to reset your body, mind, and soul. Led by Seema Taylor, Board Certified Holistic Nurse (HNB-BC). No experience necessary. Ages 19 .

Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

The New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players present Hooray for Bollywood. This program celebrates the colorful world of Bollywood music, exploring the rich history, cultural significance, and unmistakable energy of India’s iconic film industry. Audiences are introduced to the unique rhythms, melodies, and storytelling traditions that define Bollywood, along with insights into the composers and musical techniques that bring these songs to life. Featuring a lively string quartet joined by traditional Indian drums, the performance blends Western classical sound with the dynamic spirit of Indian film music.

Five Corners Branch- Multipurpose Space (Foyer), Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

An eccentric scientist builds a time machine, which accidentally transports a high-school student back to the 1950s, where the teen inadvertently interferes with the budding romance between his future parents. The boy must figure out how to set things right, or risk completely altering the future. (PG, 115 min., 1985)

Five Corners Branch- Multipurpose Space (Foyer), Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Recalling the life of Indian lawyer Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948), who famously led nonviolent revolts against British rule and spoke out against the caste system. A Best Picture winner, and Ben Kingsley won a Best Actor Oscar as the title character. (PG, 188 min., 1982)

Five Corners Branch- Multipurpose Space (Foyer), Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium

Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now. (PG-13, 160 min, 2020)