PJ Library

 

Families with children from birth through 12 years of age receive Jewish children’s books through this program sponsored by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. PJ Library is made possible through partnerships with philanthropists and local Jewish organizations, like CUJF. In CU, we have served over 200 children to date. PJ Library welcomes all Jewish families, regardless of background or observance.

Upcoming PJ Library Events

 

Click on the images below for more information about each event.

Post-Shavuot Celebration at

Prairie Fruits & Farms Creamery

 

Sunday, May 24th, 2026

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Prairie Fruits Farms & Creamery

4410 N Lincoln Ave, Champaign IL

 

 CUJF PJ Library and Sinai Temple are partnering to bring you a special early Shavuot celebration that is sure to leave you filled with joy and appreciation for nature. Join all your PJ Library friends for special dairy desserts, a book walk, Shavuot themed activities, and feeding baby goats! 

 

RSVP IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. Click the button below for more info and to rsvp.

Save the Dates!

PJ Library Groups at

Urbana Parks Nights

June - August 2026

 

Neighborhood Nights:

Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Play Days in the Park:

Select Thursdays 5:30 - 7:00 PM

 

Join fellow PJ Library families at the Urbana Parks Districts' Neighborhood Nights and Play Days in the Park! These events are completely FREE to attend for individuals of all ages, and include fun activities, live music, and snacks! 

 

Are you interested in becoming a host family at one of these evenings? In addition to receiving $100 using the PJ Library Get-Together grants, Azer will be able to help you get extra crafts, picnic blankets, or other items to make this experience memorable for your whole family! Email [email protected] for more information or to reserve a week!  

PJ Library's Get Together microgrant program helps you host your friends for low-prep, Jewish-themed gatherings – and we cover $100 in hosting expenses! Pretty sweet, right? However you do Jewish, you can count on PJ Library to help you enjoy Shabbat and holiday hangouts. Click the button below for more information!

PJ Our Way

PJ Our Way is the next chapter of PJ Library for kids ages 9-12. It is available free of charge throughout the US and Canada to families raising Jewish children. Every month kids can come to the PJ Our Way site to choose the book they want to recieve. Kids can also submit reviews and videos about the books. Sign up today!

PJ Library Listen

 

You’ll find family-friendly story podcasts, sleepytime tunes, holiday playlists, dance mixes, read-alouds, sing-alongs – something for everyone with new featured content each month.

Kid-Friendly Music

 

JKids Radio is The Home of Jewish Kids Music! Formerly PJ Library Radio, JKids Radio brings fun, kid-centric, Jewish music to your family. JKids Radio App and JKidsRadio.com allow you to listen to amazing music 24/7 and watch cool music videos from your favorite artists. JKids Radio is curated by a dynamic committee of educators, musicians, and fellow parents.