Join us each month as jazz scholar Ben Young highlights and explores the majesty, style, and genius of New Jersey's jazz greats. Ben will discuss each of these home state heroes' lives and contributions, providing a musical and historical context. Along with a plentiful helping of their music, it will help illustrate what made each...

Community Awareness Series presents the annual tribute to artist, lawyer, athlete, and activist Paul Robeson. This forum will continue the discussion of the struggle and the movement for equality from Black History Month. Join us on Zoom: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/84703273565?pwd=MmJJN0dCRzl3aXVteXRxUUhqbFNyZz09 Meeting ID: 847 0327 3565 Passcode: 058543

When Richardson Dilworth was doing his doctoral research on municipal consolidations of the 19th century, he noticed that a marriage metaphor was often used in newspaper content of the issue as it came to voters. This was particularly the case in coverage of Van Vorst Township's proposed merger with Jersey City in 1851, which would...

Join author Dr. Kiernan Ryan to discuss his recent book, "Shakespeare's Universality: Here's Fine Revolution," with Issac Green. Through close readings of a wide range of plays and poems, Kiernan Ryan's compelling polemic sets out to reclaim the idea of Shakespeare's timeless universality from reactionary and radical critics alike. Its argument is driven throughout by...

Explore career options with the Jersey City Free Public Library! Join us for a Zoom panel discussion as presenters share their experiences in dynamic industries including healthcare, technology, hospitality, finance, and more. Guest presenters will offer helpful insight and practical advice on how to jumpstart a career. This program is great career changers or anyone...

Join a conversation between two remarkable Black Jersey City natives, Lewis Spears and DuQuann Sweeney. These impact leaders will reflect on shared experiences and lessons learned while growing and thriving within the Jersey City community. Learn how they used their uniqueness to achieve various personal and professional success levels while remaining committed to paying it...

Books, movies, television shows, and blogs that discuss how best to raise autistic children often come for the perspective of allistic—or, non-autistic—caregivers. But what about the perspectives of parents and guardians who are themselves autistic? To find out, join us for a live discussion with Dr. Morénike Giwa Onaiwu as we explore the gifts, insights,...