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Wednesday, March 4 at 5:30 PM
Main Library, Large Program Room
Come share your story with The Spark Bird Project, an ongoing community science initiative designed to gather, share, and study the stories of people’s passion for birds! Join with fellow bird enthusiasts to learn more about TSBP, swap stories, and hear what we are discovering from over 400 spark birders!
Mr. Train of Our Tern will also be on hand if you have any questions about Hoboken's official bird or want to hear any bird related puns.
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Thursday, March 5 at 5:00 PM
Main Library, Large Program Room
Join us for a special author talk on Let the People Hear It: One Hundred Years of Concerts at the Library of Congress, a fascinating look at the groundbreaking concert series founded in 1925 by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge at the Library of Congress. From the world premiere of Appalachian Spring by Martha Graham and Aaron Copland to commissions from composers such as Igor Stravinsky and Tania León, this richly illustrated book explores how a free, public concert series became one of the most influential cultural stages in the United States, preserving and shaping America’s musical, dance, and theatrical heritage for a century.
Meet the Authors:
- Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres is acting chief of the Library of Congress’s Music Division. He previously served in senior leadership roles at the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System and Washington Performing Arts and he is a former Army bandsman.
- Dr. David H. Plylar is a music specialist and concert producer at the Library of Congress. He is also a composer and pianist who writes about music.
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Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 PM
Main Library, Story Time Room
We invite you to a special evening with trailblazer and Hoboken resident Maria Pepe, author of The Girl Who Changed Little League.
Join Maria for a conversation about her historic role in breaking barriers in Little League and the story behind her inspiring children’s book, which shares her journey with a new generation of readers. She will be joined by local author Raakhee Mirchandani for a discussion on perseverance, representation in sports, and the power of inspiring young people.
This event is ideal for families, educators, and community members interested in local history and youth empowerment.
Copies of Maria’s book will be available for purchase courtesy of Little City Books, and registration is encouraged.
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Friday, March 6 at 3:30 PM
Main Library, Children's Room
Get ready for a high-energy, soccer-themed Story Time at the Hoboken Public Library featuring Redd, the mascot of the New York Red Bulls. This special event will spotlight stories about soccer, teamwork, perseverance, and working together to achieve big goals, making it a perfect fit for young fans and future athletes.
Following the stories, there will be a limited opportunity for children to meet Redd and take a quick photo. Time for greetings and pictures will be brief to ensure as many families as possible have a chance to participate.
As an added bonus, attendees will be among the first to receive an opportunity to get their own limited-edition Hoboken Public Library x NY Red Bulls library card (available while supplies last).
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Sunday, March 8 at 4:00 PM
Hoboken Historical Museum
How did the American Revolution impact people of African descent, and in what ways did they shape the movement for independence?
Join us as Dr. Lindsey R. Swindall explores the complex legacy of the Revolutionary era, with a special focus on the individual contributions of African Americans in New Jersey.
About the Speaker: Dr. Lindsey R. Swindall is a Teaching Associate Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology and holds a Ph.D. in African American Studies. An accomplished author, she has published three books and numerous articles exploring African American history and culture.
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Wednesday, February 18 at 5:30 PM
Main Library, Small Program Room
Creative Corner returns with a colorful twist as we explore the bold shapes and vibrant style of Henri Matisse. This week’s session will introduce kids to Matisse’s iconic cut-out techniques and playful use of color, inspiring participants to create their own imaginative masterpieces.
Led by our enthusiastic Teen Advisory Board, Creative Corner is a dynamic weekly program where activities range from crafting and cooking to LEGO building and beyond. Designed for kids ages 6 and up, each session offers a fun, hands-on opportunity to learn something new and let creativity shine.
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Thursdays @ 1:00 PM
Main Library, Large Program Room
Kripalu-certified yoga teacher Jane Porges leads mindful, all-levels yoga classes that support both physical movement and mental well-being. Each 90-minute session focuses on breath awareness, alignment, balance, and yoga postures in a supportive and inclusive environment where participants are encouraged to move at their own pace.
Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat or towel, along with a yoga tie or extra sock if needed. A limited number of mats will be available courtesy of the Library.
Registration is required for each class, with weekly sign-ups.
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Thursday, March 5 at 4:00 PM
Main Library, Story Time Room
Celebrate all things cute at our monthly Sanrio Club with Ms. Michelle!
This month, young fans will create adorable Sanrio paper shamrock ornaments in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, combining sweet characters with a touch of Irish-inspired fun.
Sanrio Club meets on the first Thursday of each month and features rotating activities like BINGO, bracelet making, themed crafts, and more. It is a great opportunity for kids to connect, get creative, and share their love of their favorite Sanrio characters.
Open to children ages 6 and up.
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Friday, March 6 at 11:00 AM
Main Library, Small Program Room
For our next film screening, we will be watching Wicked: For Good.
The second-part of the film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Now estranged due to their choices, Elphaba and Glinda have become figureheads of their opposing goals: Elphaba is exiled to the forest, studying the Grimoire and taking every chance to expose the wizard who demonizes her; Glinda serves the Wizard and Morrible, hoping that her image of goodness will bring lasting change and happiness to the people.
Light Refreshments will be served.
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Monday, March 9 at 6:30 PM
Main Library, Reference Books Room
If you are working on your next project—whether it is a novel, short story, memoir or poetry—our Writers Group is a great place to get input and constructive feedback on your work! Our supportive group of fellow writers can help give you insights you need into shaping your work for self or traditional publication.
This event is a hybrid in person and zoom event. The zoom link will be emailed to participants.
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ADULT PICK
Black Salt Queen
by Samantha Bansil
Lush, dangerous, and intoxicating, Black Salt Queen is the kind of political fantasy that makes you trust no one and love every minute of it. Samantha Bansil has built a world rooted in precolonial Philippines, where the women who rule don't just hold power, they are power. A queen who moves the earth. A princess who commands the sky. A rival matriarch who has decided the rules don't apply to her anymore.
But what makes this book impossible to put down isn't the magic. It's the secrets. Every woman at the center of this story is carrying something that could destroy her, and watching them circle each other, calculating and fierce and occasionally heartbroken, is absolutely riveting. Bansil understands that the most devastating betrayals don't come from enemies. They come from the people who were supposed to be on your side.
If you've been waiting for an epic fantasy with the soul of a telenovela and the teeth of a Greek tragedy, your wait is over.
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YOUNG ADULT PICK
Never Thought I'd End Up Here
by Ann Liang
A romantic comedy that knows exactly what it's doing and does it beautifully.
Ann Liang sends Leah to China in a cloud of humiliation after a wedding gone sideways, and then, because she clearly believes in maximizing awkwardness, puts the boy Leah has blamed for ruining her life on the same trip.
What follows is the kind of slow-burn, enemies-to-something-more story that works best when the feelings sneak up on you before you've had a chance to brace yourself. Liang is particularly good at the small moments: the accidental kindness, the conversation that goes longer than expected, the realization that the story you've been telling yourself about someone might have had some holes in it all along.
A perfect summer read, even if you're not going anywhere.
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KID PICK
Flor's Garden Show Chaos
by Kiera Valdez
Kiera Valdez has created a world in miniature, literally, where the Tiny Folk take their Spring Festival very seriously, and Flor has been planning her Garden Fashion Show entry down to the last petal.
And then, of course, everything goes sideways.
What makes this one special is that it's not just about the runway. It's about what happens when your best-laid plans fall apart and you have to figure out what you're made of, which, in Flor's case, turns out to be quite a lot. A sweet, encouraging story for any kid who has ever worked really hard on something and had to start over.
Perfect for readers who like their adventures small in scale and big in feeling.
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