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.
Books, Programs & More
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.
Holiday Schmooze
Three friends (over wine) discuss the joys, challenges and humor around being a multi-faith family this holiday season.
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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: Purim Edition |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Mar 22 |
Newton | |
| PJ Passover Celebration: Music, Rugrats & More! |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Apr 7 |
Newton | Register |
| Matt Heaton at the Boston Children's Museum |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Apr 7 |
Boston | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Passover Edition |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Apr 12 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Apr 26-May 31 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Welcome Summer! |
For families with children 0-4 yrs
|
Friday May 31 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Concert with Karen K & the Jitterbugs |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Saturday Jun 15 |
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 Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Jan 11-Mar 29 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Purim Edition |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Mar 29 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Passover Jam |
For families with children 0-8 yrs |
Sunday Mar 31 |
Wayland | Register |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Apr 5-May 31 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Passover Edition |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Apr 12 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Playground Meet-Ups |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Jun 7-Jun 21 |
Varies |
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 Jan 11-Mar 29 |
Arlington | |
| Beautiful Stuff Project Playdate |
For families with children 2-5 yrs |
Thursday Mar 21 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs
|
Friday Apr 5-Jun 7 |
Arlington | |
| Mucky Kids Meetup |
For families with children 1-5 yrs |
Friday Apr 5 |
Cambridge | |
| PJ Library Passover: Family Volunteer Project |
For families with children 2-8 yrs |
Sunday Apr 7 |
Arlington | Register |
| Passover Prep: Wine and Conversation |
Adults only |
Thursday Apr 11 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Passover Edition |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Apr 12 |
Arlington | |
| Mindful Parenting Workshop |
Adults Only |
Thursday Apr 25 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Book Club for Grownups |
Adults Only |
Tuesday Apr 30 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Playground Meetups |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Tuesday May 7-Jun 4 |
Varies | |
| PJ Library Summer Dreams Havdalah |
For families with children 2-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Saturday May 11 |
Melrose | Register |
| PJ Library Community Shabbat Picnic & Drum Circle |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday May 31 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Sunday Shavuot Ice Cream Social |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Sunday Jun 9 |
Cambridge | |
| PJ Library Book Club for Grownups |
Adults Only |
Wednesday Jun 12 |
Cambridge | |
| Father's Day Eve Canoeing on the Charles |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Saturday Jun 15 |
Boston | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
For families with children 0-3 yrs |
Wednesday Jan 9-Mar 27 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Purim Edition |
For families with children 0-3 yrs |
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 Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
For families with children 0-3 yrs |
Wednesday Apr 3-May 8 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Mitzvah Day: Stop & Stock for Passover |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Apr 7 |
Canton | |
| PJ Library Passover: Investigation Stations! |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Apr 14 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Bagels and Books: Passover Edition |
For families with children 0-3 yrs |
Wednesday Apr 24 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Bagels and Books: Happy Birthday Israel |
For families with children 0-3 yrs |
Wednesday May 8 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Springtime Playground Meetups |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Wednesday May 15-Jun 26 |
Varies |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents Night Out: Shvitz at the Banya |
Adults only |
Thursday Apr 4 |
Dedham | Register |
| Russian Matzah Factory |
For Russian speaking families with children 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Apr 14 |
Canton | Register |
| Fencing Class |
4-11 yrs |
Monday Apr 15 |
Newton Centre | Register |
| Yom Ha Atzmaut |
For families with children 3-11 yrs |
Sunday May 5 |
Brookline | Register |
| Science Museum Meet-Up |
For families with children 3-11 yrs |
Saturday May 11 |
Boston | Register |
| Pool Party Luau |
For families with children 0-11 yrs |
Sunday Jun 23 |
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 Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
For families with children 0-3 yrs |
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 |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
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 Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-2 yrs |
Friday Mar 1-Mar 29 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Purim Edition |
For families with children 0-3 yrs |
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 |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Mar 29 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
For families with children 0-3 yrs |
Wednesday Apr 3-May 8 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-2 yrs |
Friday Apr 5-May 3 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Apr 5-May 31 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs
|
Friday Apr 5-Jun 7 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Passover Edition |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Apr 12 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Passover Edition |
For families with children 0-2 yrs |
Friday Apr 12 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Passover Edition |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Apr 12 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Passover Edition |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Apr 12 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Bagels and Books: Passover Edition |
For families with children 0-3 yrs |
Wednesday Apr 24 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Apr 26-May 31 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Playground Meetups |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Tuesday May 7-Jun 4 |
Varies | |
| PJ Library Bagels and Books: Happy Birthday Israel |
For families with children 0-3 yrs |
Wednesday May 8 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Springtime Playground Meetups |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Wednesday May 15-Jun 26 |
Varies | |
| PJ Library Drop-In Playgroup: Welcome Summer! |
For families with children 0-4 yrs
|
Friday May 31 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Playground Meet-Ups |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Jun 7-Jun 21 |
Varies |
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 0-5 yrs |
Tuesday May 7-Jun 4 |
Varies | |
| PJ Library Springtime Playground Meetups |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Wednesday May 15-Jun 26 |
Varies | |
| PJ Library Playground Meet-Ups |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Jun 7-Jun 21 |
Varies |
Family Events
Family Events
Family events and programs throughout the Greater Boston Area and in your community.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | 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 Passover Jam |
For families with children 0-8 yrs |
Sunday Mar 31 |
Wayland | Register |
| Mucky Kids Meetup |
For families with children 1-5 yrs |
Friday Apr 5 |
Cambridge | |
| PJ Passover Celebration: Music, Rugrats & More! |
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 | |
| Matt Heaton at the Boston Children's Museum |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Apr 7 |
Boston | |
| PJ Library Passover: Family Volunteer Project |
For families with children 2-8 yrs |
Sunday Apr 7 |
Arlington | Register |
| Passover Prep: Wine and Conversation |
Adults only |
Thursday Apr 11 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Passover: Investigation Stations! |
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 14 |
Canton | Register |
| Fencing Class |
4-11 yrs |
Monday Apr 15 |
Newton Centre | Register |
| Farm Visit & Pickling Workshop |
For families with children 3-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Tuesday Apr 16 |
Winchester | Register |
| Yom Ha Atzmaut |
For families with children 3-11 yrs |
Sunday May 5 |
Brookline | Register |
| Science Museum Meet-Up |
For families with children 3-11 yrs |
Saturday May 11 |
Boston | Register |
| PJ Library Summer Dreams Havdalah |
For families with children 2-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Saturday May 11 |
Melrose | Register |
| PJ Library Community Shabbat Picnic & Drum Circle |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday May 31 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Sunday Shavuot Ice Cream Social |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Sunday Jun 9 |
Cambridge | |
| PJ Library Concert with Karen K & the Jitterbugs |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Saturday Jun 15 |
Newton | Register |
| Father's Day Eve Canoeing on the Charles |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Saturday Jun 15 |
Boston | Register |
| Pool Party Luau |
For families with children 0-11 yrs |
Sunday Jun 23 |
Newton | 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 PJ Library Books & Blocks Drop-In Playgroup where we will celebrate the fun holiday of Purim. Feel free...
Join us at our weekly playgroup for a festive Purim celebration! We'll have holiday-themed stories, crafts and tasty treats. Come in costume!...
Join in a free fun, extra special edition of our PJ Library Books & Blocks Drop-In Playgroup where we will celebrate the holiday of Passover....
Beyond the Books
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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.