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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Hi Hoboken!


The Library is buzzing with summer energy, and we’re so glad to be spending it with you. Whether you’re searching for your next favorite read or joining us for a community event, there’s something special happening every week.


Families won’t want to miss this weekend’s themed Story Times. We’ll kick things off with Fire Truck Story Time on Saturday, July 26 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a whimsical Alice in Wonderland Tea Party at 1 p.m.—complete with finger sandwiches, crafts, and a fun photo backdrop. Then, we’re excited to welcome Hoboken EMS for their first-ever Story Time on Tuesday, July 29 at 10:30 a.m.—a morning of stories, sirens, and smiles.


For Shark Week fans, we’re screening Jaws on Thursday, July 24 at 1 p.m.—just maybe leave the beach towel at home.

We’re also proud to share our staff reading picks in celebration of Disability Pride Month. These selections highlight stories of resilience, creativity, and joy from across the disability community.


However you choose to spend your summer days, we’re honored to be part of the journey. See you soon.


Regards,

Jennie Pu

Library Director

Upcoming Events
 
 
A young child with curly hair and a large pink bow colors a floral design with a blue marker. A container of markers and Sharpies is on the table. Text overlay says CRAFTERNOONS Wednesdays and Fridays 3 PM to 5 PM Learning Center 401 Harrison St. Hoboken Free Public Library.

Crafternoons

Wednesday, July 23 at 3:00pm

📍Learning Center (401 Harrison St.)

Meet HPL staff for fun, games, crafting and more. Some activities will include learning how to use our digital resources for homework help, research, movies and music. Bring your friends!


Programs at the Learning Center are for ages 6 and up! This is an open, drop-in program for children, teens and their caregivers.


Space is limited at our little library. Depending on the activity, supplies may be available to take-and-go.


Details here
A group of older adults practice Tai Chi in a gymnasium standing in rows with arms outstretched. The space has red gym mats and basketball hoops. Text reads Tai Chi Workshop. Open to beginners and all levels. Thursdays 10 AM. Grand Street at Senior Center. Hoboken Free Public Library logo appears at the bottom.

Tai Chi Workshop

Thursday, July 24 at 10:00am

📍Grand Street, Senior Center

Every Thursday, meet us in the Senior Center on the first floor of the Multi-Service Center at 124 Grand Street for a free Tai Chi Workshop led by instructor Peter.


Open to beginners and all levels.


For questions or more information email:

laura.knittel@hobokenlibrary.org


Details here
 

Movie Screening: JAWS

Thursday, July 24 at 1:00pm

📍Main Library, Large Program Room

It's Shark Summer! Watch the film Jaws in celebration!


Join us for a thrilling movie screening that will make you think twice about your next beach trip. Dive into a suspenseful classic filled with seaside tension, unforgettable characters, and heart-pounding drama. Free snacks provided — just don't go in the water!


No registration needed. 


Details here
A smiling woman in a pink striped shirt stands in front of a bookshelf filled with graphic novels at the Hoboken Public Library. She holds several colorful books including Nat Enough and All Is Nat Lost. Text on the image promotes the Graphic Novel Club for Kids and Tweens happening Friday July 25 at three thirty PM at the Grand Street Branch. The first book is Nat Enough by Maria Scrivan and the club is for ages 8 to 12. The Hoboken Free Public Library logo appears at the bottom.

Graphic Novel Club

Friday, July 25 at 3:30pm

📍Grand Street, Program Room

Our first Graphic Novel Club pick is Nat Enough by Maria Scrivan. Register to borrow a copy of the book, and then discuss with us on Friday, July 25! 


Synopsis: Making friends isn't easy, but losing them is even harder! Natalie has never felt that she's enough -- athletic enough, stylish enough, or talented enough. And on the first day of middle school, Natalie discovers that things are worse than she thought -- now she's not even cool enough for her best friend, Lily! As Natalie tries to get her best friend back, she learns more about her true self and natural talents. If Natalie can focus on who she is rather than who she isn't, then she might realize she's more than enough, just the way she is.


This book is for children and tweens ages 8-12.


Details and registration here
 
An ambulance marked Hoboken EMS is parked on the street in front of brick buildings and autumn trees. Text over the image promotes Story Time with Hoboken EMS happening Tuesday July 29 at 10.30 a.m. in the Children's Room at the Grand Street Branch. The event includes a story time and a craft activity for each child. The Hoboken Free Public Library logo appears at the bottom.

Story Time with Hoboken EMS

Tuesday, July 29 at 10:30am

📍Grand Street, Program Room

Join us for a special story time with a member of Hoboken EMS! We'll dance, sing, and read together. Each child will receive special ambulance stickers and a bracelet! Join us for a special story time with a Hoboken Firefighter! We'll dance, sing, and read together.


Each child will receive their own firefighter hat!


Details here

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
Bright blue graphic promoting the Mile Square Reading Challenge 2025 from Hoboken Free Public Library. Centered at the top is the library logo with a stylized palm tree and sunburst design. A yellow badge in the middle reads Mile Square Reading Challenge 2025. On the left a yellow box reads Sign up on Beanstack starting June 13th log how many pages you read and win cool prizes. On the right is a QR code in a yellow box labeled Sign up for your reading challenge. Along the bottom are prize images including plush toys Sephora gift card headphones Roblox figure and Calico Critters. A dark blue city skyline runs along the bottom edge.

There’s a story for everyone this summer—and we want to see you in it! Whether you're into graphic novels, audiobooks, cookbooks, or thrillers, reading counts your way.


✨ How it works:

✔️ Sign up online or in person

✔️ Log your books

✔️ Earn prizes and raffle entries

✔️ Attend fun events all summer long!


From babies to grown-ups, everyone can join—and yes, the prizes are seriously worth it. Let’s make Hoboken the most well-read square mile in the country!


🔗 Sign up now: https://hobokenlibrary.beanstack.com/reader365
 

Disability Pride Month Reads

Fiction for Adults
Cover of the book Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor. The background is a colorful repeating pattern of orange microchips and red binary code over turquoise. A black silhouette of a woman in profile dominates the center. The title Death of the Author is printed in large bold white letters across the silhouette. Above the title is a quote from George R R Martin that says This one has it all. A circular blue and orange label in the lower right corner reads Large Print Edition.

Death of the Author

by Nnedi Okorafor
Cover of the book A Dance of Lies by Brittney Arena featuring a stained glass window design with a swirling blue figure in the center gold cracks across the figure white hydrangeas frame the sides along with leaves vines crowns birds a sword and a harp the title A Dance of Lies appears in large white capital letters in the center

A Dance of Lies

by Brittney Arena
Cover of the book Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa translated by Polly Barton featuring abstract curved orange forms on a soft gray and peach background the title appears vertically along the left side in bold white letters with author and translator names in pink and white text

Hunchback

by Sao Ichikawa

Non Fiction for Adults
Cover of the book Your Neurodiverse Child by Nechama Sorscher featuring a photo of a smiling adult and child sitting on outdoor steps sharing a moment the title appears in bold purple text with a subtitle in smaller blue letters detailing the book's focus on learning attention and neurocognitive challenges

Your Neurodiverse Child

by Nechama Sorscher
Cover of the book Sipping Dom Perignon Through a Straw by Eddie Ndopu showing an illustrated man in a power wheelchair wearing sunglasses and a teal tracksuit with champagne exploding behind him and bold yellow and white text highlighting the title and subtitle Reimagining Success as a Disabled Achiever written entirely using his one good finger

Sipping Dom Perignon Through A Straw

by Eddie Ndopu
Cover of the book The Country of the Blind by Andrew Leland featuring the subtitle A Memoir at the End of Sight and showing illustrated figures with visible and invisible disabilities moving across a white gridded background including people with guide dogs canes and wheelchairs

The Country of the Blind

by Andrew Leland

Books for Young Adults
Cover of the book Rise Up and Sing by Andrea Warner illustrated by Louise Reimer featuring protest signs and portraits of iconic musicians with bold colorful text reading Power Protest and Activism in Music

Rise Up and Sing!

by Andrea Warner
Cover of the book All the Noise at Once by DeAndra Davis featuring two Black teen boys one holding a football helmet and the other wearing headphones with a vivid background of swirling colors and abstract shapes

All the Noise at Once

by Deandra Davis
Cover of the book Conditions of a Heart by Bethany Mangle featuring a girl with butterflies around her and a translucent chest showing her ribcage and heart alongside a boy looking at her against a soft pink and blue background

Conditions of a Heart

by Bethany Mangle

Kids' Reads
Cover of the book Sunny Parker is Here to Stay by Margaret Finnegan showing a confident girl holding a banner while standing in front of an apartment building with diverse neighbors watching from balconies and windows

Sunny Parker is Here to Stay

by Margaret Finnegan
Cover of the book Very Bad at Math by Hope Larson featuring three girls standing confidently in a school hallway with lockers and classroom supplies in the background

Very Bad at Math

by Hope Larson
Cover of the children's book Logan’s Greenhouse written by JaNay Brown-Wood and illustrated by Samara Hardy. It features a young boy with red curly hair sitting in a wheelchair holding a basket of vegetables inside a cozy greenhouse surrounded by snow-covered trees and friendly animals.

Logan's Greenhouse

by JaNay Brown-Wood
 
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