PJ Library Jewish Children's Book Festival

Sun Jan 11 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC-05:00

92NY | New York

PJ Library NY
Publisher/HostPJ Library NY
PJ Library Jewish Children's Book Festival
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Author workshops & read alouds, free PJ Library books, crafts, & live music — a joyful day for the whole family with 92NY, UJA, & JBC!
About this Event

Spend the day immersed in the magic of Jewish storytelling! Children of all ages are invited to pick up free PJ Library books, meet our storybook authors, explore creative workshops, enjoy hands-on crafts, and dance along to live music. From morning through afternoon, the festival will be buzzing with activities that celebrate books, imagination, and community.


FREE! Registration required.


Please select one time slot, morning or afternoon. Do not register for both morning and afternoon. Morning 10 AM - 1 PM | Afternoon 1 PM - 4 PM


Schedule

Check back often – our full schedule is coming soon, with author storytimes every hour!


10:00 am: Doors Open!


Open All Day:

➡️ Explore the Book Shuk and discover new PJ Library stories to take home and enjoy.

➡️ Visit the Creative Corner for hands-on fun, crafting, building, and imagination.

➡️ Stop by our PJ Library Book Drop to pass along the stories you’ve already loved to another family.

➡️ Parents and kids are invited to our Studio to get on camera and tell us your favorite part of PJ Library.➡️ Need a sensory-friendly space, breast-feeding spot, or calm corner? Visit our Quiet Room.

➡️ Plus enjoy face painting, balloon animals, light snacks, and more!


10:15 – 11:00 am: Workshop Sessions I

➡️ Children ages 3-5 are invited to a workshop with Alan Silberberg, author of PJ Library’s P Is for Pastrami: The ABCs of Jewish Food.

➡️ Children ages 6-9 are invited to a workshop with Erica Perl, author of PJ Library’s When Life Gives You O.J.

➡️ Adults are invited to a special workshop with the Jewish Book Council.


10:30 – 11:00 am: Read-Aloud and Book Signing with PJ Library Author Sara Ackerman


11:15 am – 12:00 pm: From the Page to the Stage with Grammy Winner Joanie Leeds

Grammy Winner Joanie Leeds takes the stage to sing and dance in the Kaufmann Concert Hall.


12:30 – 1:00 pm: Read-Aloud and Book Signing with PJ Library Author Ann Koffsky


1:30 – 2:00 pm: Read-Aloud and Book Signing with PJ Library Illustrator Sabina Hahn


2:00 – 2:45 pm: Workshop Sessions II

➡️ Children ages 3-5 are invited to a workshop with Alan Silberberg, author of PJ Library’s P Is for Pastrami: The ABCs of Jewish Food.

➡️ Children ages 6-9 are invited to a workshop with Erica Perl, author of PJ Library’s When Life Gives You O.J.

➡️ Adults are invited to a special workshop with the Jewish Book Council.


2:30 - 3:00 pm: Read-Aloud and Book Signing with PJ Library Author Ellen Weinstein


3:15 – 4:00 pm: From the Page to the Stage with Grammy Winner Joanie Leeds takes the stage to sing and dance in the Kaufmann Concert Hall.

Grammy Winner Joanie Leeds takes the stage to sing and dance in the Kaufmann Concert Hall.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

92NY, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, United States

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