A free subscription to PJ Library is sure to enrich your family’s Jewish journey.
PJ Library has given us the confidence to create our own Jewish family traditions.
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 Summertime Pool Playdates |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Wednesday Aug 22 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Books & Blocks Friday Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Sep 21-Dec 14 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Books & Blocks Sunday Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Sunday Oct 14-Nov 18 |
Newton | |
| Holiday Scrapbooking with Wine & Cheese |
Adults |
Sunday Oct 21 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Movie Matinee |
For families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Nov 4 |
Newton | Register |
| Little Groove at the Boston Children Musuem |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Nov 18 |
Boston | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah with Vanessa Trien |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Dec 2 |
Newton | Register |
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 Playground Meetups |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Aug 19 |
Sherborn | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
For children 0-6 yrs, with caregiver |
Friday Sep 7-Dec 21 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Sukkot Harvest Story and Craft Hour |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Sep 21 |
Dover | |
| PJ Library New Year's Apple Picking |
For families with children, 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Sep 23 |
Franklin | |
| PJ Library Shabbat Story Walk |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Saturday Oct 20 |
Natick | |
| PJ Pioneers: Feathered Friends |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Nov 4 |
Framingham | Register |
| PJ Library Karen K and the Jitterbugs Jam Concert |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Monday Nov 12 |
Wayland | Register |
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 Road Trips: Picnic at Great Brook Farm |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome. |
Wednesday Aug 29 |
Carlisle | |
| PJ Library New Year's Grandparents Tea |
For families with children 2-6 yrs, parents welcome |
Friday Sep 7 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Playground Meetup |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Thursday Sep 13 |
Cambridge | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Weekly Drop-In |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Sep 21-Dec 21 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Sukkot Harvest Celebration |
For families with children 3-8 yrs |
Sunday Sep 23 |
Somerville | Register |
| Mom's Night Out: Swapit Fashion |
Adults only |
Wednesday Oct 10 |
Somerville | Register |
| PJ Library Dads, Kids and Brews Meetup |
For dads with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Oct 28 |
Somerville | Register |
| Family Night Out |
For families with children 0-5 yrs, siblings welcome |
Saturday Nov 3 |
Belmont | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah with Vanessa Trien |
Families with children 2-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Saturday Dec 1 |
Cambridge | Register |
| PJ Library Chanukah Mitzvah Meetup |
For families with children 2-6 yrs |
Wednesday Dec 5 |
Watertown | |
| PJ Library Hip Hopping Dance Party |
Families with children 0-3 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Dec 16 |
Somerville | Register |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents Night Out: Hibachi & Sushi |
Adults |
Saturday Aug 18 |
Foxborough | |
| PJ Library New Year's Grandparents Tea |
For children 0-5 yrs, with a grandparent/grandfriend; parents welcome |
Friday Sep 7 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library New Year's Apple Picking |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Sep 23 |
Franklin | |
| PJ Library Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Sep 26-Dec 19 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Mom's Night Out |
Adults only |
Thursday Oct 11 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Fall Family Yoga |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Oct 14 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Saturday Oct 20 |
Westwood | |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Nov 2 |
South Easton | |
| PJ Library Dads, Kids & Brews |
For dads with children ages 0-6 yrs, partners and spouses welcome |
Sunday Nov 4 |
Norwood | |
| PJ Library Road Trip: Easton Children's Museum |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Monday Nov 12 |
North Easton | |
| PJ Library Road Trip: Pottery and Pizza |
2-6 yrs, with adult, siblings welcome |
Monday Nov 19 |
Canton | |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Dec 7 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah with Vanessa Trien |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Dec 9 |
North Easton | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meet Up for Russian Speaking Families |
For families with children 0-8 yrs |
Sunday Aug 19 |
Newton |
Drop-in Playgroups
Drop-in Playgroups
Free weekly drop-ins where young children play and parents connect. Visit one near you.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Playground Meetups |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Aug 19 |
Sherborn | |
| Meet Up for Russian Speaking Families |
For families with children 0-8 yrs |
Sunday Aug 19 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Summertime Pool Playdates |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Wednesday Aug 22 |
Newton | Register |
| Friends Drop In |
25+ yrs |
Thursday Sep 6-Dec 13 |
Brookline | Register |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
For children 0-6 yrs, with caregiver |
Friday Sep 7-Dec 21 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Playground Meetup |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Thursday Sep 13 |
Cambridge | |
| PJ Library Books & Blocks Friday Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Sep 21-Dec 14 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Weekly Drop-In |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Sep 21-Dec 21 |
Arlington | |
| Welcome Baby! Brunch Picnic & Playground Meetup |
For families with children 0-1 yr, siblings welcome |
Sunday Sep 23 |
Register | |
| PJ Library Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Sep 26-Dec 19 |
Sharon | |
| Welcome Baby! Stroller Walk Meetup |
For families with babies ages 0-1yr, siblings welcome |
Sunday Sep 30 |
East Walpole | |
| Welcome Baby! Expectant and New Parents Group |
For expectant and new parents with babies 0-4 mos |
Tuesday Oct 9-Dec 18 |
Natick | |
| Mass Self Advocates |
25+ yrs |
Tuesday Oct 9-Dec 11 |
Brookline | Register |
| PJ Library Books & Blocks Sunday Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Sunday Oct 14-Nov 18 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Weekly Drop-In |
0-2 yrs, with adult |
Tuesday Oct 16-Dec 18 |
Somerville | |
| Welcome Baby! Meetup with Baby Bootcamp |
For families with babies 0-1 yrs
|
Tuesday Oct 16 |
Arlington | |
| Welcome Baby! Bagel Meetup |
For families with babies 0-1yr |
Tuesday Nov 6 |
Arlington | |
| Welcome Baby! New Mom Nutrition |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Nov 7 |
Sharon | |
| Welcome Baby! Meetup with Postnatal Yoga |
For families with babies 0-1yr |
Tuesday Dec 4 |
Arlington |
Playground Meetups
Playground Meetups
Come enjoy casual playground meet-ups, where you and your children can explore, play, and meet new friends.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Playground Meetups |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Aug 19 |
Sherborn | |
| PJ Library Playground Meetup |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Thursday Sep 13 |
Cambridge |
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 Fairy Garden Workshop |
For families with children 3-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Wednesday Aug 15 |
Natick | Register |
| PJ Library Road Trips: Picnic at Great Brook Farm |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome. |
Wednesday Aug 29 |
Carlisle | |
| PJ Library New Year's Grandparents Tea |
For children 0-5 yrs, with a grandparent/grandfriend; parents welcome |
Friday Sep 7 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library New Year's Grandparents Tea |
For families with children 2-6 yrs, parents welcome |
Friday Sep 7 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Sukkot Harvest Story and Craft Hour |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Sep 21 |
Dover | |
| PJ Library Sukkot Harvest Celebration |
For families with children 3-8 yrs |
Sunday Sep 23 |
Somerville | Register |
| PJ Library New Year's Apple Picking |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Sep 23 |
Franklin | |
| PJ Library New Year's Apple Picking |
For families with children, 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Sep 23 |
Franklin | |
| PJ Library Fall Family Yoga |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Oct 14 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Saturday Oct 20 |
Westwood | |
| PJ Library Shabbat Story Walk |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Saturday Oct 20 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Dads, Kids and Brews Meetup |
For dads with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Oct 28 |
Somerville | Register |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Nov 2 |
South Easton | |
| Family Night Out |
For families with children 0-5 yrs, siblings welcome |
Saturday Nov 3 |
Belmont | Register |
| PJ Library Movie Matinee |
For families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Nov 4 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Pioneers: Feathered Friends |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Nov 4 |
Framingham | Register |
| PJ Library Dads, Kids & Brews |
For dads with children ages 0-6 yrs, partners and spouses welcome |
Sunday Nov 4 |
Norwood | |
| PJ Library Road Trip: Easton Children's Museum |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Monday Nov 12 |
North Easton | |
| PJ Library Karen K and the Jitterbugs Jam Concert |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Monday Nov 12 |
Wayland | Register |
| Little Groove at the Boston Children Musuem |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Nov 18 |
Boston | |
| PJ Library Road Trip: Pottery and Pizza |
2-6 yrs, with adult, siblings welcome |
Monday Nov 19 |
Canton | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah with Vanessa Trien |
Families with children 2-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Saturday Dec 1 |
Cambridge | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah with Vanessa Trien |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Dec 2 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Chanukah Mitzvah Meetup |
For families with children 2-6 yrs |
Wednesday Dec 5 |
Watertown | |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Dec 7 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah with Vanessa Trien |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Dec 9 |
North Easton | Register |
| PJ Library Hip Hopping Dance Party |
Families with children 0-3 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Dec 16 |
Somerville | 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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