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Wednesday, October 21 at 6:00 PM
Main Library, Large Program Room
Journey through New Jersey's 21 counties to uncover chilling ghost stories, cryptids, and local legends in this immersive, interactive storytelling experience.

“Whispers in the Pines” is an immersive storytelling program that takes audiences on a suspenseful journey through all 21 counties of New Jersey, exploring local cryptids, ghost stories, and regional folklore. The presentation highlights legends ranging from Sussex County’s Big Red Eye to the phantom lights of Cape May, combining historical context, visuals, fun facts, and interactive storytelling to create an engaging and unique experience centered on New Jersey folklore.
*Due to the nature of topics, this program may not be suitable for young children.
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Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 PM
Haraz Coffee House, 89 Hudson Street
Dust off your record collection and bring your favorite pressing to Haraz Coffee House for another evening of music appreciation. Host Eshrack kicks things off with an intro seminar on vinyl care and collecting before the floor opens up for listening and good conversation with fellow music lovers across Hoboken. Whether you have been collecting for decades or just bought your first record last week, this is your kind of night.
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Monday, October 26 at 6:00 PM
Main Library, Large Program Room
The Sci-Fi/Fantasy and Horror/Thriller Book Clubs are joining forces this month to discuss T. Kingfisher’s What Moves the Dead, an award-winning reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic, The Fall of the House of Usher, (join us for a screening of the 1960 film at 4:30 PM, details below) that trades Gothic atmosphere for something altogether more biological and unsettling.
When retired soldier Alex Easton arrives at the ancestral Usher estate to find a childhood friend dying, they discover fungal growths, possessed wildlife, a dark pulsing lake, and a household slowly coming apart at the seams in ways that defy easy explanation. Kingfisher builds dread with surgical precision, and this slim, propulsive novel is exactly the kind of book that makes for a great book club conversation.
Copies are available through the BCCLS catalog, and the audiobook is available on Hoopla.
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Sunday, October 25 at 4:00 PM
Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson Street
Before Coney Island, before Central Park, before Disneyland, there was Hoboken.
Journalist and historian Irwin Chusid brings his extensive research to us for a fascinating deep dive into the Elysian Fields, the legendary 19th century waterfront pleasure garden that once stood right here in Hoboken and served as one of the birthplaces of baseball.
But this is far more than a baseball story. The Elysian Fields was a swirling vortex of entertainment, recreation, and public debauchery that helped shape American leisure culture as we know it today. Chusid, who has lectured on the topic at the National Baseball Hall of Fame, will trace Hoboken’s evolution from an 18th century mosquito-infested swamp to one of the most culturally significant plots of land in American history.
A must-attend for anyone who loves Hoboken, baseball, or a genuinely great story.
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Important update for Libby, OverDrive, and Kanopy users:
Hoboken Public Library is updating the sign-in requirements for these platforms. To access these services you will need an active library card and an account in good standing to access Libby, OverDrive and Kanopy. This brings them in line with our other digital resources, including Libby.
Here is what you need to do before the change takes effect:
- Check that your library card is not expired. If it is, you can renew it at the circulation desk at either branch. Bring a valid photo ID and proof of your current address.
- Make sure your account balance is below $10.00. Accounts with $10.00 or more in outstanding fines will not be able to access these platforms. You can pay fines at the desk or over the phone.
- Confirm your PIN. You will need your library card number and PIN to log in. If you have forgotten your PIN or have never set one up, stop by the desk and we will get you sorted.
Once your account is in good standing, logging in works the same as always.
If you run into any trouble after the update goes live, contact us at 201.420.2346 or visit us at 500 Park Avenue or 124 Grand Street (2nd Floor) and a staff member will help you get back in.
Not sure if your account is all set?
Stop by the library, give us a call at 201.420.2346.
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Recurring Programs
Remember to always check our website for up-to-date information.
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Teen-Led Lit Club
Wednesdays at 4:00 PM
Main Library, Teen Room
Every week, the library sets aside an hour just for you.
Led by Teen Advisory Board member Emma, this weekly creative meetup is a space for tweens and teens to read, write, draw, and express themselves however feels right. Come to swap book recommendations, talk about the newest releases, and trade TBR lists with fellow readers. If you are working on your own writing, bring it along and share it with the group for feedback, or simply use the time to create at your own pace.
Journals, writing supplies, and art materials are all provided. All tweens and teens are welcome.
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Fridays at 10:30 AM
Main Library, Reading Room (2nd Floor)
Life’s biggest moments deserve the right support. Whether you are preparing to welcome a new baby or stepping up to care for a loved one facing illness or injury, navigating New Jersey’s Temporary Disability and Paid Family Leave Insurance programs can feel overwhelming. The library is here to make it easier. Stop in and our staff will walk you through your benefits, answer every question you have, and help you complete your application.
No appointment necessary, just come as you are.
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Bookmark Bonanza
Saturday, October 24 at 12:00 PM
Grand Street Branch
Every great book deserves a great bookmark, and this Saturday you can make one that is entirely your own. Stop by the Grand Street Branch to design or color your very own bookmark, with pre-printed designs available for coloring alongside blank templates for those who want to start from scratch. All finished bookmarks will be laminated and ready to take home.
Open to all ages, no registration required.
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Sip & Paint for Adults
Saturday, October 24 at 2:00 PM
Multi-Service Center, Senior Room

Unwind, create, and connect. Sip and Paint is a relaxed, guided painting experience where adults can explore their artistic side while sipping on thoughtfully prepared mocktails in a welcoming, alcohol-free environment. Step-by-step instruction means no prior experience is necessary, and all art supplies are provided. Whether you are looking to try something new, meet neighbors, or simply enjoy a creative afternoon away from the usual routine, this is the place to be. Just bring yourself and a willingness to have fun. For adults only.
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Scary Movie Night
Monday, October 26 at 4:30 PM
Main Library, Large Program Room

This month’s film screening leans all the way into the season. The 1960 adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher stars the incomparable Vincent Price as Roderick Usher, a man so convinced his family is cursed by incurable madness that he will stop at nothing to prevent his sister Madeline from marrying and continuing the Usher bloodline. Atmospheric, gothic, and genuinely unsettling in the way only classic horror can be, this is a perfect October evening at the library.
Light refreshments will be served.
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The Mother-Daughter Book Club
by Susan Patterson
Four longtime friends and their five daughters, scattered across busy lives and far-flung zip codes, have kept their book club alive mostly through 2 a.m. texts and good intentions. So when they finally reunite on the shores of Italy’s Lake Como, the sightseeing, the cocktails, and the long-overdue conversations carry the particular weight of time and distance and things left unsaid.
Patterson writes with warmth and wit about women who are as skilled at reading each other as they are at reading the books on their nightstands, and the Night of Secrets at the heart of this reunion promises the kind of revelations that change friendships forever. A perfect pick for book club readers who love their summer-in-Italy fiction with real emotional depth.
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Death in the Cards
by Mia P. Manansala
Seventeen-year-old Danika Dizon has a side hustle reading tarot cards at school and a not-so-secret dream of following her private investigator mother into the family business. When a classmate goes missing shortly after Danika deals her the Death card, what starts as a school hallway mystery turns into Danika’s first real case, one that pulls her into country clubs, secret friend groups, and the complicated lives of people who have a lot to hide.
Mia P. Manansala weaves Filipino family dynamics, the martial art Kali, and genuinely accessible tarot lore into a mystery with sharp banter and real atmosphere.
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Eat, Leo! Eat!
by Caroline Adderson
Every Sunday, Leo’s family gathers at Nonna’s for a big lunch. There is just one problem: Leo is not hungry. Then Nonna begins telling a story, and somehow the star-shaped pasta in her soup becomes part of it, and suddenly eating is the most interesting thing in the world.

Caroline Adderson’s warm and clever picture book is a celebration of food, family, and the magic of a good story told by the right person at the right time. Perfect for little ones who need a little coaxing at the table, and for anyone who has ever been lucky enough to have a Nonna like this one.
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