<p>Welcoming a brand new JCFPL series: <strong>JCFPL Presents: The Curious Pint</strong> — where curiosity meets community!</p><p>This exciting new series invites Jersey City residents to gather in a relaxed, social space to learn something new, spark great conversations, and enjoy a drink while doing it. It’s all about connecting with your neighbors and discovering ideas that make our city even stronger.</p><p>Where there is a woman, there is magic. This June, get ready to enjoy an evening of literature and music with <strong>Dr. Melanie R. Hill</strong>, as she gives a book talk and live violin performance featuring her new book, “<strong>Colored Women Sittin’ on High: Womanist Sermonic Practice in Literature and Music.</strong>” From the womanist literary cadence of Zora Neale Hurston, Alice Walker, Ntozake Shange, and Toni Morrison to the rhythmic sounds of R&B, Soul, and Gospel, from Aretha Franklin to Ms. Lauryn Hill, “Sound Falls ‘Round Me Like Rain,” highlights Black women writers, musicians, preachers, and activists as the virtuosic alchemists of our time.</p><p>We’re excited to host the 2nd <strong>Curious Pint</strong> at <strong>Liberty Science Center, Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium on the 2nd Floor </strong>—so come grab a drink, meet new people, and be part of something special for Jersey City.</p><p><strong>🎟️ JCFPL Library Card holders that attend will unlock discounts to come back to future LSC After Dark events.</strong> We we’ll have <strong>library card sign-ups on site as well</strong>!</p><p><span><strong><span>Get your tickets here:</span></strong><span> </span></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://jerseycityfreepubliclibraryfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/e/the-curious-pint-1"><span><strong><span>RSVP TODAY</span></strong></span></a><span><strong><span> 21 + EVENT </span></strong></span></p><p><strong>Every ticket purchased supports both JCFPL & Liberty Science Center and their missions.</strong></p><p><strong>Agenda</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>7:00 PM</strong> – Check-in, grab a drink, hang out, and sign up for a library card</p></li><li><p><strong>8:15 PM</strong> – Dr. Hill's talk: <em>“An Evening of Black Women in Literature and Music”</em></p></li><li><p><strong>9 PM – 10 PM</strong> – Mingle, connect, Book signing with Dr. Hill and enjoy the evening</p></li></ul><p>Questions? Email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Kortiz@jclibrary.org"><strong>Kortiz@jclibrary.org</strong></a></p>
