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 Shabbat Sing-along
Fridays at 5:30 - 6:00 pm 2023: April 14, May 12, June 9 Congregation Ahavat Olam, 1600 Osgood Street #3068, North Andover This interactive, creative, engaging Shabbat Celebration is filled with music, movement, and stories, as well as a welcoming...
PJ Library Passover Story Time
Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 10:30 am Pollard Memorial Library401 Merrimack Street, Lowell Decorate a craft, listen to stories about Passover, and mingle with other local families. The Passover Story is free and everyone is welcome. This memorable...
PJ Library Play for Passover at Teamworks
Saturday, April 1, 2023, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Teamworks Acton, 30 Great Road, Acton Learn about Passover through fun interactive games designed to engage and teach simultaneously with Congregation Shalom’s Director of Education Deborah Morrissey....
Passover Sensory Seder
Sunday, April 2, 2023 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM Temple Emanuel of Andover, 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover Join Temple Emanuel and PJ Library as we invoke a sensory experience of Passover. Children and their families will be encouraged to create their own...
PJ Library Matzah Mayhem
Sunday, April 2, 2023 | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Avenue, Swampscott Join us to bake matzah together, hear a story, sing songs, and play with matzah! Matzah eating is encouraged (although not kosher for Passover use,...
PJ Library Passover Tot Shabbat
Friday, April 7, 2023, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Temple Emanuel of Andover, 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover Join Rabbi Chaiken and Cantor Rachel for this special Passover-themed service combining music, movement, and storytelling. Geared towards children...
PJ Library Nosh, Play & Learn
Sundays at 9:00 a.m. April 9 Passover May 21 Shavuot June 11 Ba'al Tashchit (Do Not Destroy or Waste) Temple B'nai Abraham, 200 E. Lothrop Street, Beverly During PJ Library Nosh, Play & Learn, we will use Loose Parts Play, a sensory play that...
PJ Our Way Book Club
Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. April 29, 2023 Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Avenue, Swampscott Join other 8-12 year olds for a monthly book club, facilitated by teens, over Shabbat kiddush (lunch). Books are available after...
PJ Library Jewish Holidays for Little Hands
Sundays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 2023: April 2, April 30 Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 Middle Street, Gloucester Join us for stories, songs, snacks and a special art project around Jewish holidays with Expert Bubbies, Zaydes, Imas and Abbas (Grandmas,...
PJ Library Shabbat Shalom Circle
Fridays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. At the NSJCC, 240 Lynnfield Street, Peabody:June 16, 2023 At Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell Street, Peabody:April 28, 2023 Families with young children, 8 and younger, and parents, grandparents and friends, are...