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The Main Library will temporarily close in its entirety beginning November 4, 2026, with a planned reopening of the 2nd & 3rd floors February 1, 2027. Restoration work on the first-floor and mezzanine will continue beyond that date.
The renovation remains on schedule, and library services will continue throughout the closure.
Here's how you can continue using your Library:
- Borrow books and other materials through curbside pickup at 256 5th Street, next to the Main Library.
- Visit our Grand Street Library Branch at the Multi-Service Center, 124 Grand Street, with extended operating hours.
- Use computers at the Learning Center, 401 Harrison Street, Monday through Saturday.
- Pick up your holds anytime at our 24/7 pickup lockers.
- Borrow ebooks and audiobooks through our digital collections.
- Enjoy children's programs at Grand Street, with additional locations being arranged in partnership with the City.
For full details, FAQs, and renovation updates, visit hobokenlibrary.org/renovation.
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Saturday, November 7 at 1:00 PM
Grand Street Branch, Children's Room
Designed for children ages 18 months to 5 and their caregivers.
Music, movement, and a whole new language to explore together. Bilingual Birdies brings a live musician to the library for a joyful class where little ones learn new vocabulary in English and Spanish through songs, dance, movement, and puppetry. It is a playful, low-pressure way for families to discover a second language side by side.
This program is first come, first served, so please arrive on time, as latecomers may not be able to be accommodated.
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Saturday, November 7 at 2:00 PM
Grand Street Branch
The holiday giving season starts at the Grand Street Branch!
We are kicking off our annual toy drive in support of HOPES CAP Inc., and you are invited to celebrate the start with a movie screening of Toy Story and a craft session for the whole family. Bring a new, unopened toy to donate and help make sure children in our community have something to unwrap this season. Settle in for a beloved favorite, get creative, and spread a little holiday cheer along the way.
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Sunday, November 8 at 4:00 PM
Hoboken Historical Museum (1301 Hudson Street)
Real estate developer Joseph Barry co-founded Applied Housing, a company that played a key role in revitalizing Hoboken in the 1970s. Unlike large-scale demolition and redevelopment, Applied focused on rehabilitating existing buildings into affordable housing, which helped stabilize the community.
Barry will discuss how his company, alongside federal initiatives like the Model Cities program, contributed to Hoboken’s resurgence during a time of economic struggle, and the long-term impact of these efforts on the city’s growth.
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Recurring Programs
Remember to always check our website for up-to-date information.
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Baby Story Time
Wednesdays at 11:45 AM
Damon Murray Community Gym
(605 Jackson Street)
Babies and their caregivers are invited to the Damon Murray Community Gym for a cozy, interactive session built around board books, finger play rhymes, and lapsit songs. It is a sweet way for your little one, ages 0 to 2, to soak up early language and rhythm while you connect with other families in the neighborhood. Spots are limited, so please arrive early.
Story time kicks off promptly at 11:45 AM. Please note that strollers are not permitted in the building.
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Thursdays at 10:00 PM
Grand Street Branch, Gymnasium
Slow down and move with intention every Thursday at the Multi-Service Center.
Instructor Peter leads a free Tai Chi workshop, a gentle and calming way to build balance, ease tension, and reset in the middle of a busy week. Beginners and experienced practitioners are equally welcome, so whether you have never tried it or have been practicing for years, there is a place for you. Just show up and flow.
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Picture Book Bingo
Thursday, November 5 at 2:00 PM
Grand Street Branch, Children's Room
Bingo just got a storybook makeover, and this month it honors Native American Heritage Month.
Picture Book Bingo is a playful twist on the classic game, designed for children and their caregivers, where the cards feature beloved picture books handpicked from the library’s favorite collection instead of numbers and letters. Play along to spot old favorites, discover new titles, and celebrate the joy of reading together while recognizing the history, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples.
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Saturday, November 7 at 11:00 AM
Grand Street Branch, Program Room
¡Vamos a practicar español!
Spanish Conversation Café is a monthly meetup for adults who have some Spanish under their belt and want to build confidence actually using it. This is a casual, supportive space to practice your conversational skills, connect with fellow learners, and shake off any rust in a low-pressure setting. Light refreshments will be served.
Please note this is not a beginner Spanish class, some prior knowledge of the language is required.
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Writers Group
Monday, November 9 at 6:00 PM
Zoom
Every writer needs a few trusted readers. We offer a friendly, supportive space for writers working on a novel, short story, memoir, or poetry to share their work and receive thoughtful, constructive feedback on shaping it for self or traditional publication. This month’s meeting takes place over Zoom, and the link will be sent along with the pieces shared for the group.
To participate, email hplwriters@gmail.com with any writing you would like to share, then come ready to offer one thing you enjoyed and one suggestion for improvement on your fellow writers’ work.
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Strangers
by Belle Burden
In March 2020, Belle Burden was at home on Martha’s Vineyard with her family, building fires in the late afternoon and settling into the strange rhythms of a world on pause. Then her husband of twenty years announced, without warning or explanation, that he was leaving.
Burden’s memoir returns to the marriage with a searching eye, sifting through memory for the clues she missed and asking who she was in the relationship all along. What emerges is a story of heartbreak, but also of a woman who sets aside the careful, compliant version of herself and finds her voice. Written with clarity, restraint, and real emotional force, this is a memoir for readers who appreciate honest, beautifully rendered stories of love, loss, and becoming braver than you thought you could be.
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Burn the Kingdom Down
by Addie Thorley
Princess Indira knows her sister did not fall from that cliff. So she does the unthinkable and agrees to marry the prince of the enemy kingdom, with a simple plan: get close, find the truth, and burn Vanzador to the ground. But the kingdom is nothing like her sister described, her new husband is not the monster she expected, and everyone around her, including the sister she is avenging, seems to be hiding something deadly.
Thorley delivers an enemies-to-lovers romantasy with real political intrigue, sharp twists, and a heroine whose thirst for revenge keeps colliding with her heart. Perfect for readers who like their romance slow-burning, their secrets lethal, and their loyalties impossible to sort out.
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A Kid Like Me
by Norm Feuti
Ethan is not trying to be the center of attention. He just wants to get through middle school without anyone noticing his old phone, his beat-up backpack, or his secondhand clothes. But when his best friend starts hanging out with a crowd that would rather play pranks than play Bio Battle, Ethan has to figure out where he really fits.
Feuti’s funny, honest graphic novel captures the awkward, high-stakes social maze of middle school with heart and humor, and it never makes Ethan feel like he has to change to belong. Perfect for any kid who has ever wondered whether there is a place where they can just be themselves.
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