PJ Library

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.

Kids holding books for PJ Library

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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Bake a Blessing: Mezuzah Cookies for Families

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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Scoops, Sunshine, and a Taste of 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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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. 

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!

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.