PJ Library

PJ Library
PJ Library is an international, award-winning Jewish family engagement program created by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Jewish children, newborns through eight years are eligible to receive PJ Library, a free Jewish book and CD-of-the-month club that is mailed home. Imagine their delight upon receiving a package every month with a special book or CD just for them!
PJ Library is open to Jewish children who live on the North Shore or in the Merrimack Valley of Massachusetts, or whose family is a member of a temple or JCC on the North Shore or in the Merrimack Valley. PJ Library North Shore is a gift from Lappin Foundation, Congregation Ahabat Sholom, Epstein Hillel School, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, with support from Combined Jewish Philanthropies. PJ Library Merrimack Valley is a gift from Lappin Foundation, Congregation Shalom, Temple Emanuel, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and is endorsed by Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation. The PJ Library monthly newsletter is sent to families with helpful information about PJ Library books and programs, Jewish holidays, and related arts and crafts activities.
Visit the PJ Library website at www.pjlibrary.org for a wealth of resources for parents and families.
To learn more about the program or to register a child for PJ Library, contact Lynne Krasker Schultz, PJ Library Program Manager, at 978-414-7699, email lynne@lappinfoundation.org, or Click Here to register online.






Upcoming Programs
PJ Library Hot Dogs in the Hut
Friday, September 29, 2023 6:00 p.m. Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main Street, Haverhill Join Temple Emanu-El Religious School in collaboration with PJ Library as we celebrate the holiday of Sukkot with a fun hot dog dinner in the sukkah followed by a...
PJ Library Sukkot Celebration
Saturday, September 30, 2023 10 a.m - 11:30 a.m. Temple B'nai Abraham, 200 E. Lothrop Street, Beverly Welcome Shabbat and Sukkot, the Jewish harvest festival, with this interactive program featuring drumming, songs, and making your own lulav and...
PJ Library Jewish Holidays for Little Hands
Sundays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. @ Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 Middle Street, Gloucester On the following Dates: October 1, 2023 Register Here December 3, 2023 Register Here January 7, 2024 Register Here March 3, 2024 Register Here April 7, 2024 Register...
A Sukkot Celebration of Harvest and Giving
Sunday, October 1, 2023 3:00 p.m. Farmer Dave's, 437 Parker Road, Dracut Please join PJ Library and Congregation Shalom as they celebrate the holiday of Sukkot at Farmer Dave's. Participants will harvest in-season veggies to donate to a local...
Temple Emanuel of Andover Tot Shabbat Series
Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover5:30 - 6:00 p.m. on the following dates: October 6, 2023 Sukkot and Torah Celebration Register Here November 10, 2023 Giving and Thanks Register Here December 8, 2023 Chanukah Register Here Please...
PJ Library Shabbat Shalom Circle
Children, ages 8 and younger, and parents, grandparents, and friends, are invited to welcome Shabbat with Shabbat stories, songs, friendship, and a free dinner! 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. on the following dates in the following locations: NSJCC, 240...
PJ Library Shabbat Sing-along
Congregation Ahavat Olam, 1600 Osgood Street #3068, North Andover5:30 - 6:00 p.m. on the following dates: 2023: October 13, November 3, December 1 This interactive, creative, engaging Shabbat Celebration is filled with music, movement, and...
PJ Library Park Play & Tot Shabbat
Saturday, October 14, 2023 11:oo a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cy Tenney Park (also called Ross Memorial Park)36 Johnson Street, Peabody Families with young children across the North Shore are invited to gather for a Shabbat picnic including a story, song, and...
PJ Library Schmooze and Play
Come meet each other! Build connections and community. Designed for children 0-3 and their siblings, this interactive and musical playgroup allows parents to talk over coffee and kids to play in a safe environment. While this is a drop in group, we...
PJ Library Bagels, Blocks & Beyond
Sundays, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Congregation Shalom, 87 Richardson Road, ChelmsfordOn the Dates Listed Below 2023: October 15, November 19, December 172024: January 21, February 11, March 17, April 7, May 5 Join together with other Jewish families for a...