For information on PJ Library programs on the North Shore, please contact Lynne Krasker Schultz at lynne@lappinfoundation.org.
For information on PJ Library programs in the Merrimack Valley please contact Rachel Lefebvre at rachell@lappinfoundation.org.
Don’t Feed the Lion – Free Book and Author Talk for Older Elementary and Middle School Students and Parents
Book Talk Sunday, March 15, 20267:00 p.m. ET on Zoom With unexpected twists and compelling characters, Don’t Feed the Lion explores how young people grapple with antisemitism,prejudice, allyship, and the courage to speak up. Book talk with award-winning...
Tot Shabbat with Congregation Shalom
Join Congregation Shalom and PJ Library for an interactive tot shabbat featuring stories, age-appropriate prayers and music. After the program families are invited to join together for a light oneg (dessert) and conversation. Designed for children under 8 and their...
Tot Shabbat Sing-Along with Congregation Ahavat Olam
This interactive, creative and engaging Shabbat celebration is filled with music, movement, and stories, as well as welcoming of Shabbat with the blessings. Join us either in person at Congregation Ahavat Olam or on Zoom! Advanced registration appreciated. ...
Tot Shabbat with Temple Emanuel of Andover
Join PJ Library and Temple Emanuel clergy for this tot-friendly Shabbat experience combining music, movement and storytelling. Created for children in first grade and under, and open to the community. Registration is required. 5:00 PM: Pizza "nosh" 5:30 PM: 30-minute,...
Babies, Bagels and Beyond
Come and meet other parents, grandparents and caregivers to talk, share stories and ideas, and have some unstructured fun with your little one. Ages one month and up. *Fridays, 9:30 AM *Please note that BBB- Fridays only run when The Preschool at Temple Emanuel is in...
PJ Library Shabbat Sing
Join PJ Library and Congregation Shirat Hayam of the North Shore for an interactive Shabbat experience for families with children ages 7 and younger. This program, run by Cantor Sarah Freudenberg, features songs, dancing, stories and more. Families are welcome to stay...
PJ Library and Welcome Baby Meetups
Join PJ Library, the Jewish Community Center of the North Shore, and Welcome Baby for an informal meetup. Meet other Jewish families and enjoy time with new friends. Exact address provided with registration. Designed for children under the age of 2 and their...
PJ Library Holiday Story Time at Swampscott Public Library
Join the Swampscott Public Library and PJ Library for an interactive story time and hands-on craft. All are welcome to participate and learn! Designed for children ages 6 and younger, but children of all ages are welcome. Children should be accompanied by a...
PJ Library and Epstein Hillel School Little Explorers
PJ Library and Epstein Hillel School welcome you for a morning of arts and crafts, sensory play, stories and snack from a Jewish perspective. Explore, create and connect with other families. Siblings welcome. Free and open to all. Join us for as many as work for your...
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 Lynnfield Street, Peabody...
PJ Library BalaGan
PJ Our Way for kids ages 9-11. The newest chapter of PJ Library offering the gift of exceptional books with Jewish themes that the kids choose themselves!
Tot Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Achim
PJ Library and Temple Ahavat Achim invite families to join us for an interactive Tot Shabbat with Alex Marques, TAA’s Director of Family Learning. Together we’ll celebrate Shabbat with singing, movement, story time, and a light snack. Tot Shabbat is designed for...
PJ Library Pajama Tu B’shvat Havdalah
Enjoy the Jewish festival of trees, Tu B'shvat, with PJ Library and Congregation Shirat Hayam. Come in pajamas for a craft, story, songs with Cantor Sarah, and dinner. Designed for families with children 0-7 (& siblings/grandparents). Free and all are welcome, but...
Fridays with Friends – January 2026
Welcome Shabbat PJ Library and Temple Emanuel of Marblehead with music, dancing, songs, snacks and stories! For families with children ages 5 and younger and their siblings. Free and all are welcome. Featuring Aaron Zev Katz! Temple membership not required. Free and...
PJ Library Endowment – Great News!
Lappin Foundation’s new PJ Library Endowment will help to ensure that Jewish children in our community will receive beautiful PJ Library books well into the future. PJ Library is the Jewish book-of-the-month-club for children, ages newborn to 8. The books are steeped...