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FREE Jewish-themed Books and Music for Kids 6 Months to 11 Years
When you enroll in PJ Library (that’s PJ as in pajamas), we’ll mail you a free, high-quality book or CD every month. Selected by top Jewish educators and kid-tested, the books represent the best Jewish children’s literature available today.
Age appropriate topics include Jewish holidays, folktales, values and traditions.
Best of all, you can expect each book and CD to engage and delight!
PJ Library Is More than Books!
When you sign up for PJ Library, you’ll also receive a monthly email newsletter to let you know of upcoming JCC family events around Greater Boston. Open to everyone, they’re a great way to have fun and connect with other families. We hope you’ll join us! Like us on Facebook to stay connected.
PJ Library Events & Activities for Your Family
PJ Library Events in Newton
PJ Library Events in Newton
PJ Library family events and programs in your community.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Jan 11-Apr 12 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Tu B'Shevat Edition |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Jan 25 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Movie Morning |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Feb 10 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Sunday Sing-Along |
For families with children 0-5 yrs, older siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 3 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Purim Edition |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Mar 22 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover with The Rugrats |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Apr 7 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Passover Edition |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Apr 12 |
Newton |
PJ Library Events in Metrowest
PJ Library Events in Metrowest
PJ Library family events and programs in your community.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 11-Mar 29 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Tu B'Shevat Edition |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 18 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Purim Edition |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Friday Mar 29 |
Natick |
PJ Library Events in Metro North
PJ Library Events in Metro North
PJ Library family events and programs in your community.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Weekly Drop-In |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Sep 21-Dec 21 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Hip Hopping Dance Party |
Families with children 0-3 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Dec 16 |
Somerville | Register |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 11-Mar 29 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Saturday Jan 12 |
Belmont | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Tu B'Shevat Edition |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 18 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Eco-Concert and Upcycling Project |
For families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Jan 20 |
Belmont | Register |
| Mom's Night Out: Jewelry Making |
Adults Only |
Tuesday Jan 22 |
Registration | Register |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Saturday Feb 2 |
Somerville | |
| Mom's Night Out at Acitrón Cocina Mexicana |
Adults Only |
Monday Feb 4 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Book Club for Grownups! |
Adults Only |
Wednesday Feb 27 |
Cambridge | |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Friday Mar 1 |
Lexington | |
| PJ Library Purim in the Air with the Rashi School |
For families with children 2-5 yrs |
Sunday Mar 10 |
Somerville | Register |
| Parent's Night In: Pasta Party |
Adults Only |
Thursday Mar 14 |
Registration | Register |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Purim Edition |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Mar 15 |
Arlington | |
| Beautiful Stuff Project Playdate |
For families with children 2-5 yrs |
Thursday Mar 21 |
Somerville |
PJ Library Events South of Boston
PJ Library Events South of Boston
PJ Library family events and programs in your community.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Sep 26-Dec 19 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Jan 9-Mar 27 |
Sharon | |
| Healthy Hacks and Mealtime Success |
For parents and caregivers of children 1-5 yrs |
Wednesday Jan 16 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Tu B'Shevat Edition |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Jan 23 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Road Trip: Norfolk Skating Arena |
For families with children 2-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Jan 27 |
Norfolk | |
| PJ Library Dance Party |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Wednesday Feb 20 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Saturday Mar 2 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Purim Party at the Playground |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 17 |
Norwood | Register |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Purim Edition |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Mar 20 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Spring Fairy Garden Meetup |
For families with children 2-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Tuesday Mar 26 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Mitzvah Day: Stop & Stock for Passover |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Apr 7 |
Canton | |
| PJ Library Passover: Science & Storytelling |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Apr 14 |
Sharon | Register |
PJ Library Events for Russian-Speaking Families
PJ Library Events for Russian-Speaking Families
PJ Library events and programs for Russian-speaking families throughout the Greater Boston area.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Celebration with Ded Moroz and Friends |
For Russian-speaking families with children 0-11 yrs |
Sunday Dec 16 |
Newton Centre | |
| Chess for Kids! |
For Russian speaking families with children 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Jan 13 |
Newton | Register |
| Explore the Mapparium |
For Russian speaking families with children 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Feb 3 |
Boston | Register |
| Artful Adventures at the Museum of Fine Art |
For Russian speaking families with children 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Feb 10 |
Boston | Register |
| Cooking Class with Sweet Tahini |
For Russian speaking families with children 3-8 yrs |
Friday Feb 22 |
Newton | Register |
| Winter Sunshine Art Workshop |
For Russian speaking families with children 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Mar 3 |
Registration | Register |
| Pilmeni for Purim |
For Russian speaking families with children 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Mar 17 |
Registration | Register |
| Russian Matzah Factory |
For Russian speaking families with children 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Apr 21 |
Canton | Register |
Drop-in Playgroups & Programs
Drop-in Playgroups & Programs
Free weekly drop-ins where young children play and parents connect. Visit one near you.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Weekly Drop-In |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Sep 21-Dec 21 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Sep 26-Dec 19 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Weekly Drop-In |
0-2 yrs, with adult |
Tuesday Oct 16-Dec 18 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-2 yrs, with adult |
Tuesday Jan 8-Mar 26 |
Somerville | |
| Welcome Baby! Meetup with Postnatal Yoga |
For parents with babies 0-1 yr |
Tuesday Jan 8 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Jan 9-Mar 27 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Jan 11-Apr 12 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 11-Mar 29 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 11-Mar 29 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Tu B'Shevat Edition |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 18 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Tu B'Shevat Edition |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 18 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Tu B'Shevat Edition |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Jan 23 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Tu B'Shevat Edition |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Jan 25 |
Newton | |
| Welcome Baby! Meetup Goes to the Movies |
For parents with babies 0-1 yr |
Monday Feb 11 |
Arlington | |
| Welcome Baby! Bagel Meetup |
For parents with babies 0-1 yr |
Tuesday Mar 5 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Purim Edition |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Mar 15 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Purim Edition |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Mar 20 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Purim Edition |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Mar 22 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Purim Edition |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Friday Mar 29 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Passover Edition |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Apr 12 |
Newton |
Playground Meetups
Playground Meetups
Come enjoy casual playground meet-ups, where you and your children can explore, play, and meet new friends.
Family Events
Family Events
Family events and programs throughout the Greater Boston Area and in your community.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Hip Hopping Dance Party |
Families with children 0-3 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Dec 16 |
Somerville | Register |
| Winter Celebration with Ded Moroz and Friends |
For Russian-speaking families with children 0-11 yrs |
Sunday Dec 16 |
Newton Centre | |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Saturday Jan 12 |
Belmont | |
| Chess for Kids! |
For Russian speaking families with children 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Jan 13 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Eco-Concert and Upcycling Project |
For families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Jan 20 |
Belmont | Register |
| PJ Library Road Trip: Norfolk Skating Arena |
For families with children 2-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Jan 27 |
Norfolk | |
| Chop Chop Cooking Class |
For children 3-5 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Jan 27 |
Belmont | Register |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Saturday Feb 2 |
Somerville | |
| Chef for a Day: Kids Cooking Workshop |
3-5 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Feb 3 |
Sharon | Register |
| Explore the Mapparium |
For Russian speaking families with children 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Feb 3 |
Boston | Register |
| PJ Library Movie Morning |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Feb 10 |
Newton | Register |
| Artful Adventures at the Museum of Fine Art |
For Russian speaking families with children 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Feb 10 |
Boston | Register |
| Kaleidoscope Reunion |
5 to 15 years |
Sunday Feb 10 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Dance Party |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Wednesday Feb 20 |
Sharon | Register |
| Cooking Class with Sweet Tahini |
For Russian speaking families with children 3-8 yrs |
Friday Feb 22 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Friday Mar 1 |
Lexington | |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Saturday Mar 2 |
Sharon | |
| Winter Sunshine Art Workshop |
For Russian speaking families with children 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Mar 3 |
Registration | Register |
| PJ Library Sunday Sing-Along |
For families with children 0-5 yrs, older siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 3 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Purim in the Air with the Rashi School |
For families with children 2-5 yrs |
Sunday Mar 10 |
Somerville | Register |
| Pilmeni for Purim |
For Russian speaking families with children 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Mar 17 |
Registration | Register |
| PJ Library Purim Party at the Playground |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 17 |
Norwood | Register |
| Beautiful Stuff Project Playdate |
For families with children 2-5 yrs |
Thursday Mar 21 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Spring Fairy Garden Meetup |
For families with children 2-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Tuesday Mar 26 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover with The Rugrats |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Apr 7 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Mitzvah Day: Stop & Stock for Passover |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Apr 7 |
Canton | |
| PJ Library Passover: Science & Storytelling |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Apr 14 |
Sharon | Register |
| Russian Matzah Factory |
For Russian speaking families with children 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Apr 21 |
Canton | Register |
We’re Here to Help
Meet Jamie
Jamie has a wealth of experience in Jewish education and creating programs and events for families with young children. She and her two young children are huge PJ fans. The books and programs have enriched their Jewish journey through the years. That is why she is so passionate about sharing PJ Library stories and experiences with families throughout Greater Boston. Jamie lives in Dedham with her family.
Contact Jamie: pjlibrary@jccgb.org
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PJ Library in Greater Boston is a gift from JCC Greater Boston and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, with additional support from Combined Jewish Philanthropies and individual donors.