Free Jewish Books for Children
Sign up now and discover the wonders of PJ Library
We don't need to tell you that reading to your children is important. Study after study has shown it impacts a child’s development. Even the mere presence of books in a home increases the level of education they can reach. (Great news for those of us who haven’t gotten around to cleaning out the playroom in a while.)
But finding the right books and making the time to read as a family can be hard. That’s where PJ Library comes in.
PJ Library sends free Jewish children's books to families across the Lehigh Valley – and the world – every month.
We know that something magical happens when parents sit down together to read with their children. PJ Library shares Jewish stories that can help your family talk together about values, traditions, and culture that are important to you.
A program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, PJ Library is made possible in the Lehigh Valley through a partnership with the Jewish Federation, the Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Day School and through the support of the Wax Family Fund of the Lehigh Valley Jewish Foundation, Bonnie and Bobby Hammel and the Jean B. Weiner Foundation.
Families with kids ages newborn through 8 1/2 years old with Judaism as part of their lives, are welcome to sign up, regardless of their Jewish background, knowledge, or observance.
We also offer activities for your family — a great way to meet new people!
Your children are learning about the world around them through the stories they hear. PJ Library books can bring Jewish ideas and inspiration for you and your children to share together.
Questions? Contact coordinator Abby Trachtman at 610-821-5500 x321 or [email protected].
-
-
PJ Library Events
Check out the events we have in store.
Tisha B'Av Chessed & Craft
THURSDAY, JULY 23 | 4:30 p.m., Congregation Sons of Israel
Bring 3-5 old T-shirts to this hands-on program presented by Congregation Sons of Israel, the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley, and Jewish Family Service. Participants will transform the T-shirts into meaningful creations that JFS will deliver to older adults living in care facilities. Families will also build a LEGO model of the Holy Temple and enjoy a PJ Library story. Sign up by emailing [email protected].
ROSH HASHANAH SPLASH PARTY!
Sunday, August 30, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | JCC Pool
Join us for an end-of-summer celebration featuring swimming, playtime on the new JCC Preschool playground, crafts, snacks, and a PJ Library story. We'll also learn about Tashlich, the meaningful Rosh Hashanah tradition of symbolically casting away our mistakes as we begin a new year.
Rain or shine, the fun will go on. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we'll move the party indoors.
Registration is required.
