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Message from the Director
Greetings!
December is a wonderful time of year to reflect, learn, and connect, and our calendar this week highlights exactly that. From innovative programs designed to help young people navigate the online world to creative multisensory story times and a Winter Wonderland celebration with real penguins, there is so much happening across our buildings.
Alongside our special events, our weekly programs continue to bring joy and connection to families, children, and teens. From Picture Book Playtime to Sunday Story Time, from Sanrio Club to cultural celebrations, these programs offer meaningful ways to learn, create, and spend time together. I hope you will join us for something this week and make the Library part of your December traditions.
Regards,
Jennie Pu
Library Director
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Reality Rewritten: A Misinformation Escape Room
Friday, December 5 at 3:30 PM
Main Library, Large Program Room
A simple joke gone wrong—an AI-generated post meant for laughs spirals into a real-life disaster, derailing your friend’s hopes to be elected to the student council. Your mission? Travel back in time, change the flow of information, and fix the mistake.
Register today for REALITY REWRITTEN an escape room designed for teens, grounded in the latest research on the technologies and tactics used to spread misinformation and sow division online.
This program is run in partnership with the University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public.
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Hormones Under Your Hood
Saturday, December 6 at 10:30 AM
Main Library, Large Program Room
Join us for a very exciting Story Time at the Hoboken Public Library, celebrating a new kind of children’s book that’s inclusive, fun, and science-smart! You can also meet Dopamine!
What if learning about your body could be exciting, empowering, and accessible to every child? That’s exactly what this first-of-its-kind book delivers, a multisensory learning experience that kids can read, see, hear, and feel.
At its heart, this interactive all-in-one story helps all children — welcoming all abilities — understand their bodies, hormones, and emotions in a positive, age-appropriate way. It gives kids the language of choice and control, while sparking curiosity about how they grow and change.
This unique format ensures that every child can engage fully:
- Print unites braille, illustrations, tactile art, and text.
- Digital brings together ASL video, audio, captions, illustrations, and text.
Whether your child is blind, deaf, hard of hearing, hearing, low vision, neurodivergent, or sighted, this story invites everyone to connect, learn, and celebrate what makes us wonderfully human.
Register to reserve your spot - space and books are limited. Please register each child attending. This book and story time is best suited for children 6 - 11 years old.
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Monday, December 8 at 3:30 & 4 PM
Main Library, Large Program Room
Celebrate Winter Wonderland at the Library!
Join us for a magical Winter Wonderland celebration filled with frosty fun for the whole family! Experience an unforgettable visit with real penguins from Jenkinson’s Aquarium.
Learn all about these amazing animals; their habitats, care, and conservation, during one of two special penguin sessions.
Registration is required. Please register each child for either the first or second penguin session.
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Parents Collab Workout
Friday, December 5, 2025
Barry's Hoboken, 119 River St. Suite A., Hoboken, NJ, 07030
Join Barry's Hoboken and The Hoboken Public Library Friends & Foundation for a fundraiser benefiting Hoboken Public Library. We're inviting local parents to a complimentary workout class at Barry’s new Hoboken studio. Open to all Hoboken parents. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible.
All proceeds benefit Hoboken Public Library and help support initiatives like Museum Passes, Community Care Kits, and capital improvements. There is a suggested donation of $40. Thank you for your support!
To participate, please create an account with Barry's and sign the waiver form before class.
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Picture Book Playtime
Wednesdays at 3:30 PM
Grand Street, Program Room
Join us at the Grand Street Branch on Wednesdays in November for Picture Book Playtime! Open to children of all ages. We'll read a story together, then offer different ways to play: play-dough, building, and coloring based on that week's book. Board games are available for older children and families!
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Sanrio Club
Every First Thursday
Main Library, Teen Room
Join us for Sanrio Club, a fun hangout for kids, tweens, and teens who love all things cute.
Make bracelets inspired by your favorite characters, play BINGO for prizes, and enjoy a mix of creative crafts and activities.
Open to ages 6 and up.
Perfect for Hello Kitty fans, craft lovers, and anyone looking for a cozy, creative afternoon at the library.
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Sundays at 10:30 AM
Main Library, Children's Room
This special program features an enchanting blend of nursery rhymes, lively songs, and playful dance, all designed to captivate your little ones. In celebration of Hannukah we will be reading stories about the Holiday!
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Sunday, December 7 at 10:30 AM
Main Library, Large Program Room
Celebrate the season with Hoboken’s Russian community at this special cultural event.
Families are invited to enjoy a lively morning of poetry, music, and tradition as children who are learning Russian as a second language take the stage to recite classic fall poems and sing beloved autumn songs.
It is a wonderful opportunity to support young performers, connect with neighbors, and experience the beauty of Russian language and culture together.
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Settle in for cozy movie nights with Kanopy, your free streaming service with your Hoboken Public Library card. Kanopy offers a rich collection of films, documentaries, classic cinema, international titles, and thoughtful stories for every age and interest. Families can explore Kanopy Kids, a safe and engaging space filled with trusted shows and educational content that is perfect for school breaks and holiday downtime. Whether you are in the mood for an award winning drama, a feel good favorite, or something new for the whole family, Kanopy has something ready to stream at home or on the go. Explore the collection today and discover your next favorite watch.
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ADULT PICK
Love You a Latke
by Amanda Elliot
In this sparkling holiday romance, grumpy café owner Abby teams up with her relentlessly cheerful customer Seth to fake-date their way through planning a Hanukkah festival—only to discover, amid latkes, doughnuts, and winter adventures, that their pretend partnership may be lighting a real spark in her well-guarded heart.
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YOUNG ADULT PICK
All- Nighter
by Cecilia Vinesse
Valedictorian-in-waiting Autumn Povitsky has one night to track down a fake ID, while her sworn enemy, legendary slacker Tara Esposito, has until sunrise to finish the essay that will save her graduation. Their deal sends them racing through prom after-parties, library séances, and underground roller discos, where years of rivalry start to crack into something a lot messier and a lot more honest.
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KID PICK
Maxwell Dark, Nightmare Hunter
by Brady Smith
(Ages 8+)
Maxwell Dark hunts predators that thrive in the shadows of people’s dreams. When he takes on a case involving a teenager whose nightmares are bleeding into real life, he must face unsettling secrets and forces that blur the line between nightmare and reality. Expect fast-paced suspense, dark fantasy vibes, and a lead character whose struggle is as much personal as supernatural.
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