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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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Little Hands, Big Hearts

Mayerson JCC Campus
All Ages Welcome Join PJ Library and Rockwern Academy to make activity kits for kids and families at the Ronald McDonald House! Come help us create and pack the kits, which will surely spread some smiles!
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FREE with RSVP
Children, Teens & Family

Tube the Day Away!

Off Site
Lace up your snow boots and layer up because we are getting together to go snow tubing at Perfect North this Presidents’ Day! If you already have a season pass at Perfect North, please contact Marisa at [email protected] to sign up! Registration is per tuber. Transportation is NOT provided. Meet at Perfect North Slopes.
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Starting at $20
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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
Arts, Ideas & Jewish Life

Rolling in to Purim

Mayerson JCC Campus
Join us for a fun-filled Purim celebration with PJ Library! We’ll get our hands messy making delicious hamantaschen and learn about the sweet traditions of Purim. Perfect for young children and their grown-ups—come roll, fill, and bake with us! With help from Shelanu Teens! Only kids making hamantaschen need to buy a ticket! Please register an adult ticket to attend with the children making hamantaschen.
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Starting at $5 for children making Hamantaschen
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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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