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Saturday, August 22 at 2:00 PM
Multi Service Center (124 Grand Street), Senior Room
Join us for a relaxing Sip & Paint experience at the library, featuring creative painting and refreshing mocktails. This guided program invites participants to unwind, socialize, and explore their artistic side in a welcoming, alcohol-free environment. Participants will enjoy step-by-step painting instruction while sipping on thoughtfully prepared mocktails, making this a fun and accessible event for all experience levels.
Whether you’re looking to try something new, connect with others in the community, or simply enjoy a creative afternoon, Sip & Paint offers a laid-back and enjoyable atmosphere. Just bring your creativity and a willingness to have fun.
Please note this event is for adults only.
No prior painting experience is required, and all art supplies will be provided.
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Grand Street Branch, Church Square Park, Columbus Park, ResilienCity Park
Where can YOU find Story Time?
While the Main Library undergoes renovation through October 4, the library is taking its beloved story time programming into the parks and open spaces of Hoboken.
And don't forget, indoor story times continue at the Grand Street Branch throughout the renovation, so there is never a shortage of stories, songs, and smiles no matter the weather.
Please note that in case of inclement weather, outdoor story times will move inside. Check the full schedule below to find the story time that works best for you and your little one!
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The Main Library is temporarily closed for planned renovations. The 2nd and 3rd floors and lower level are scheduled to reopen October 5, with the first floor and mezzanine reopening at a later date.
The Grand Street Branch will remain open throughout the renovation, with regular services and programs available. Book lockers and book drops at the Main Library, Grand Street Branch, and Hoboken Historical Museum will also remain available 24/7 for convenient returns.
Have questions? Be sure to check out our FAQ for answers.
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Your library staff has opinions, and they are not keeping them to themselves.
Worth Checking Out is where our team shares honest reviews of books, films, and more, reading lists tied to the moments that matter, deep dives into genres from horror to graphic novels, and recommendations across every age group. From movie picks with real critical takes to important information about e-resources, there is always something worth reading between program visits.
Head to hobokenlibrary.blog and see what your librarians are talking about this week.
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Recurring Programs
Remember to always check our website for up-to-date information.
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Wednesdays at 2:00 PM
Church Square Park
This relaxed and social beading session invites teens ages 12 and up to craft their own bracelets and keychains using provided materials. Whether you're a seasoned beader or picking up the craft for the first time, this is a low-pressure afternoon of creativity, good company, and conversation.
Come for the beads, leave with handcrafted treasures and maybe a few new friends.
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The Hunger Games Training Center
Thursdays at 2:00 PM
Church Square Park
May the odds be ever in your favor, Hoboken.
Teens are invited to report to the Hunger Games Training Center, otherwise known as Church Square Park, for an afternoon of giant lawn games, field day races, and serious strategy. Channel your inner Katniss or Peeta, assemble your alliance or go it alone, and put your skills to the test in a rotation of activities inspired by the series. This is one tribute experience you actually want to sign up for.
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Feel Good Friday
Fridays at 3:30 PM
Grand Street Branch, Children's Room
Fridays just got sweeter!
Stop by the Grand Street Branch every Friday to check out a book and treat yourself to an ice cream treat on us. The perfect way to kick off the weekend with a great read in hand and something delicious to go along with it. Open to children and teens while supplies last.
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Unemployment Insurance Workshop
Mondays at 1:00 PM
Grand Street Branch, Program Room
Navigating unemployment benefits can be overwhelming, and the library is here to help.
The library's Social Work Department is offering free Unemployment Insurance Enrollment Assistance, with staff on hand to guide you through the application process and answer any questions along the way. To attend, please bring a valid ID, your Social Security number, and any documents related to your work history in New Jersey.
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American Mahjong
Tuesday, August 25 at 2:00 PM
Grand Street Branch
American Mahjong is a fun, social, and surprisingly strategic game, and the library is bringing players together for an afternoon of tiles, tactics, and good company.
All skill levels are welcome, whether you're a seasoned player or completely new to the game. For adults ages 18 and up.
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Go Gentle
by Maria Semple
Adora Hazzard has spent years perfecting the art of wanting exactly what she has and nothing more. As a Stoic philosopher and private ethics tutor for a secretive Upper West Side family, her philosophy is tattooed right on her wrist:
Amor Fati. Love your fate. Then she meets Digby at the ballet, and fate turns out to have a very different agenda.
Maria Semple writes with the sharp wit and irresistible momentum that made her a fan favorite, and this novel is no exception, pulling a woman of impeccable principles headlong into secret rendezvous, black-market art deals, and the most destabilizing force of all: wanting something she was never supposed to have.
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The Library of Lost Girls
by Kristen Pipps
Something is wrong with Gwen's sister. She came back from finishing school looking the part of a perfect lady, but the girl Gwen grew up with is just gone. So Gwen starts digging, and what she finds is so much darker than anyone prepared her for.
Pipps crafts a story that is equal parts mystery, slow-burn dread, and quiet rage at a world that treats girls like projects to be completed.
This novel is for readers who like their secrets buried deep and their heroines impossible to stop.
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Log Life
by Amy Hevron
When a tree falls in the forest, the story is just getting started.
Dive into this nonfiction picture book that takes young readers inside the secret world of the nurse log, a fallen tree that spends centuries becoming one of the forest's most important neighbors.
Seedlings take root in it, tiny creatures make their homes beneath it, and whole ecosystems quietly thrive because of it.
A perfect book for curious kids who love nature, this one reveals that even in endings, something remarkable is always beginning.
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