A free, monthly gift of Jewish bedtime stories and songs for the special children in your life.
PJ Library has given us the confidence to create our own Jewish family traditions.
Books, Programs & More
Summer Reading & Family Connection
Get to know our Family Connectors, and check out their recommendations for summer reads. Whether you are heading to the beach or pool, picnicking, or cozying up at home, we have something funny, emotional or enlightening for you and your kids!
PJ Library Is More than Books!
Join us for playground meetups, holiday celebrations, local events, concerts and more - happening all over Greater Boston!
Grandparent Resources
From books and activities to outings and sharing memories, PJ Library offers wonderful grandparent resources.
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!
Grandparent Schmooze
"Watching your kids have kids, is just incredible."
More so than ever, grandparents are a major part of their grandchildren's lives. They stay connected through frequent playdates, holiday get-togethers, and FaceTime. They are often involved in their day-to-day, their faith identity, and their life experiences. Enjoy this video all about the joys and challenges of grandparenthood.
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 & Blocks Friday Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Sep 20-Dec 13 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Dec 13 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Lights Up Chanukah |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Newton | Register |
| Playspace Pop-Up: Stories & Sufganiyot |
For families with children 0-8 yrs |
Wednesday Dec 18 |
Newton | Register |
| Camper and Kindergarten Readiness Event |
Wednesday Jan 15 |
Newton | ||
| PJ Library Books & Blocks Friday Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Jan 17-Apr 10 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Vanessa Trien Tu B' Shevat Singalong |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Feb 2 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Tu B' Shevat at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Feb 7 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Mar 6 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Purim Superhero Dance Party |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Tuesday Mar 10 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Springtime Singalong with Vanessa Trien |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Apr 10 |
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 Sep 6-Dec 20 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Sunday Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Wayland | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Friday Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Friday Dec 20 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Chanukah Mitzvah Meet-Up & Story Time |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Dec 27 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 10-Mar 27 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Sunday Drop-In Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Jan 26 |
Wayland | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Tu B' Shevat at Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Friday Feb 7 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Mitzvah Meet-Up & Havdalah Story Hour |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Feb 8 |
Acton | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Tu B'Shevat at Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Feb 9 |
Wayland | |
| PJ Library Intergenerational Shabbat Story Hour |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Feb 21 |
Framingham | Register |
| PJ Library Purim Superhero Dance Party |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Natick | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Friday Mar 6 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Sunday Drop-In Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Mar 15 |
Wayland | |
| PJ Library Passover Stop & Stock |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Sudbury | 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 Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Sep 20-Dec 20 |
Arlington | |
| Navigating the Holidays: Wine and Conversation |
Adults Only
|
Thursday Dec 12 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
For families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Dec 20 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 10-Apr 10 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Saturday Havdalah Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Jan 11 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
For families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Jan 12 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library MLK Day Peace Mural Project |
Families with children 3-8 yrs |
Monday Jan 20 |
Arlington | Register |
| Let's Get Cooking: Israeli Cuisine |
Adults Only |
Thursday Jan 23 |
Private Location | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Trees at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Feb 7 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Saturday Havdalah Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Feb 8 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
For families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Feb 9 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Mar 6 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Purim in the Air |
Families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 8 |
Somerville | Register |
| PJ Library Saturday Havdalah Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Mar 21 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
Families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Mar 22 |
Somerville | |
| Navigating the Holidays: Wine and Conversation |
Adults Only
|
Thursday Mar 26 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Passover: Fighting Hunger Together |
Families with children 2-8 yrs |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Apr 10 |
Arlington |
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 |
0-3 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Sep 18-Dec 18 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Lights Up Chanukah |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Walpole | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Dec 18 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
0-3 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Jan 8-Apr 1 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Family Paint Party |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Jan 19 |
South Easton | |
| PJ Library Dads, Kids & Brews |
For dads with children ages 0-6 yrs, partners and spouses welcome |
Sunday Feb 9 |
Norwood | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Tu B'Shevat at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Feb 12 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Road Trip: Sharon Fire Station |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Thursday Feb 20 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Superhero Purim |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Mar 11 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Birthday Volunteer Project |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Apr 1 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library at the Library! Passover Storytime |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Apr 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrate Chanukah at the MFA |
For families with children ages 3-11 yrs |
Wednesday Dec 18 |
Boston | |
| Russian Sing-Along and Sand Art Performance |
All Ages |
Sunday Jan 26 |
Newton | Register |
| Celebrate Tu B'Shvat at the New England Aquarium |
For families with children ages 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Feb 9 |
Boston | Register |
| Purim with Sweet Tahini |
For families with children ages 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Mar 15 |
Newton | Register |
| Parents' Night Out: Dinner Feast and Game Night |
Adults only |
Saturday Mar 28 |
Newton | 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 Drop-In Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Friday Sep 6-Dec 20 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
0-3 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Sep 18-Dec 18 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Books & Blocks Friday Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Sep 20-Dec 13 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Sep 20-Dec 20 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Dec 13 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Sunday Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Wayland | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Dec 18 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Friday Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Friday Dec 20 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Dec 20 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
0-3 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Jan 8-Apr 1 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 10-Mar 27 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 10-Apr 10 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Saturday Havdalah Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Jan 11 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Books & Blocks Friday Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Jan 17-Apr 10 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Sunday Drop-In Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Jan 26 |
Wayland | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Tu B' Shevat at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Feb 7 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Tu B' Shevat at Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Friday Feb 7 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Trees at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Feb 7 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Saturday Havdalah Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Feb 8 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Tu B'Shevat at Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Feb 9 |
Wayland | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Tu B'Shevat at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Feb 12 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Mar 6 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Friday Mar 6 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Mar 6 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Mar 11 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Sunday Drop-In Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Mar 15 |
Wayland | |
| PJ Library Saturday Havdalah Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Mar 21 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Apr 1 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Apr 10 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Apr 10 |
Arlington |
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 Lights Up Chanukah |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
For families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Lights Up Chanukah |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Walpole | Register |
| Celebrate Chanukah at the MFA |
For families with children ages 3-11 yrs |
Wednesday Dec 18 |
Boston | |
| Playspace Pop-Up: Stories & Sufganiyot |
For families with children 0-8 yrs |
Wednesday Dec 18 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Chanukah Mitzvah Meet-Up & Story Time |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Dec 27 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
For families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Jan 12 |
Somerville | |
| Camper and Kindergarten Readiness Event |
Wednesday Jan 15 |
Newton | ||
| PJ Library Family Paint Party |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Jan 19 |
South Easton | |
| PJ Library MLK Day Peace Mural Project |
Families with children 3-8 yrs |
Monday Jan 20 |
Arlington | Register |
| We Speak for the Trees: The Lorax |
Families with children 0-8 yrs |
Saturday Feb 1 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Vanessa Trien Tu B' Shevat Singalong |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Feb 2 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Mitzvah Meet-Up & Havdalah Story Hour |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Feb 8 |
Acton | Register |
| Celebrate Tu B'Shvat at the New England Aquarium |
For families with children ages 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Feb 9 |
Boston | Register |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
For families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Feb 9 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Dads, Kids & Brews |
For dads with children ages 0-6 yrs, partners and spouses welcome |
Sunday Feb 9 |
Norwood | |
| PJ Library Road Trip: Sharon Fire Station |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Thursday Feb 20 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Intergenerational Shabbat Story Hour |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Feb 21 |
Framingham | Register |
| PJ Library Purim Superhero Dance Party |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Natick | Register |
| PJ Library Superhero Purim |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Purim in the Air |
Families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 8 |
Somerville | Register |
| PJ Library Purim Superhero Dance Party |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Tuesday Mar 10 |
Newton | Register |
| Purim with Sweet Tahini |
For families with children ages 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Mar 15 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
Families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Mar 22 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Birthday Volunteer Project |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Passover: Fighting Hunger Together |
Families with children 2-8 yrs |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Springtime Singalong with Vanessa Trien |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Passover Stop & Stock |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Sudbury | Register |
| PJ Library at the Library! Passover Storytime |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Apr 10 |
Sharon | 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
Join us for a special edition of our Friday Books and Blocks Drop-In playgroup where we will celebrate the miracle of Chanukah. Children can enjoy...
Join PJ Library for an imaginative, illuminated interpretation of Chanukah. This glowing Chanukah performance features singing, juggling, and hula...
Come to Bow Market with your kids for a fun and easy Sunday morning. Meet in the lobby, next to In Season. Get your coffee and listen to some...
Meet Amy
I live in Belmont with my husband and 2 kids, 8 year old Zoey and my 13 year old son Calvin. We enjoy many activities together, skiing in the winter and traveling to Maine in the summer. The JCC had been a part of my life growing up in Connecticut where I learned to play tennis, and when I heard about the JCC's work in Arlington, I was thrilled to become a Family Connector there leading playgroups and events. My work has now led me to connect families through PJ Library sharing the love of books and JCC events, and also as a Welcome Baby visitor. I enjoy meeting so many new families and connecting them to our huge variety of offerings. I look forward to connecting with your family soon. Contact Amy
Meet Regina
I am the PJ Library Family Connector for Russian-speaking families. It has been wonderful to organize events in the Greater Boston Area for the last two years that not only my own family enjoys attending, but also that have brought many fun-filled weekends to other families. I love meeting new people, connecting local Russian-speaking families to each other, and getting to know my community through PJ Library. Who knew that children's books could bring so many new opportunities?! Contact Regina
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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.