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Cincinnati families read for FREE with PJ Library! PJ Library offers the gift of free, high-quality Jewish books and music to children ages 0 – 12 years, with at least one Jewish parent. Join us for fun PJ Library family programs that our offered at the J throughout the year.

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There are several ways to engage with PJ Library depending on the age of your child. Enroll in PJ Library or PJ Our Way and start receiving books in the mail each month. Start your new baby’s journey with a subscription to PJ Baby. And join us for local family events! 

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J Baby – Winter 2026

Mayerson JCC Campus
Recurring
Join in community with others who are expecting their first child during this prenatal series. The program will include courses taught by certified professionals, pediatricians, and doulas and will prepare parents for labor and delivery, breastfeeding, and newborn safety. Enjoy this experience together to further deepen your connection with other families at this stage of life. Delicious dinner will be provided at each session! Discussion Topics Pre-Class Social  Labor & Delivery  Infant Care & Newborn Safety  Lactation Jewish Life & Ritual  Preparing for 4th Trimester Celebratory Meal Additional Dates: Pre-Class Social | Sunday, February 15 | 10 – 11:30am Celebratory Dinner TBD. Schedule: Sunday, February 22 | 6 – 8:30pm Sunday, March 1 | 6 – 8:30pm Sunday, March 8 | 6 – 8:30pm Sunday, March 15 | 6 – 8:30pm Sunday, March 22 | 6 – 8:30pm
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J Members: $136 Public: $163
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Tales & Treats: A Chocolate Passover

Mayerson JCC Campus
Ages 12 & Under Families will enjoy all the parts of a seder plate, but with yummy chocolate sweet treats and an interactive reenactment of the Exodus story—perfect for young kids to learn, play, and celebrate together. Please select a ticket if you are getting a seder plate. If you are not planning to have a seder plate, please select the free adult ticket option.
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J Member: $5 | Public: $7
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Mezuzah on the Door

Off Site
Ages 12 & Under Sweet traditions await! Join us for a fun, hands-on family program where we’ll decorate mezuzah-shaped sugar cookies, create simple crafts, and learn about the special symbol found on many Jewish doorways. Perfect for young kids and their grownups. Presented in Partnership by PJ Library and Adath Israel Congregation.
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FREE with RSVP
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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Shavuot!

Off Site
Location: Local Park TBD Join us in the park for a sweet Shavuot celebration! We’ll learn about the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, enjoy ice cream with fun toppings, play in the park, and celebrate this joyful holiday together.
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FREE with RSVP
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Donate to PJ Library

PJ Library is available at no cost to families in our community because of the generosity of people like you. Please consider making a gift to help cover the cost of a PJ Library membership, to help pay forward the magic of PJ Library for another local family. To help another child receive books, music, and Jewish education, please follow the link below.

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PJ Library: Ages 0-8

PJ Library welcomes the incredible diversity of Jewish experience. We’re proud to be part of a community that includes families of all backgrounds, of single or multiple faiths, and at all levels of Jewish knowledge and observance. 

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Children reading books together.

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PJ Our Way: Ages 9-12

PJ Our Way grows with your children. Now kids ages 9 – 12 can choose high quality titles each month from a kid-friendly and safe website. They’ll love building a library of their own!

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Support PJ Library

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Help support PJ Library to ensure all children in Cincinnati have access to Jewish books and family activities.

PJ library, PJ baby, and PJ Our Way family programs are offered at the J and other local venues to children up to 11 years old with at least one Jewish parent. In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, and thanks to generous funding from Anne Heldman, the Fisher Family (Founding Sponsor), and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.

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