Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Our Library of Things is Here!

Dear Hoboken,


Did you hear the good news? We officially have a Library of Things! Whether you're planning a DIY project, looking to try out a new hobby, or simply in need of a specialized tool for a one-time task, look no further than your local library. With our Library of Things, you can access a variety of items without the hassle of purchasing or storing them yourself.

Here's how it works:


  1. Browse and Borrow: Explore our LendingKey page or drop by the Second Floor of the Main Library (500 Park Ave) to browse our collection.
  2. Check Out: Once you've found the perfect item, simply sign our waiver and use your library card to check it out. Our friendly staff will help you with the process and answer any questions.
  3. Enjoy and Return: Take your borrowed item home and use it until the due date. Then, return it to the library for others to borrow and enjoy!


We can't wait for you to discover all that our Library of Things has to offer! From handy home improvement tools to exciting yard games like pickleball, and even vinyl record players to complement our vinyl records – there's something for everyone! Our collection is all about community, so share your ideas for new items. Swing by today and dive into a world of resources waiting for you at Hoboken Public Library!


Regards,

Jennie Pu

Library Director

Upcoming Events

10s Across the Board: Drag Queen Bingo

Thursday, February 8 @ 6 pm

It's a Black History Month celebration fit for a queen! Join us and the incomparable Harmonica Sunbeam for Drag Queen Bingo Night, Beyoncé style. Get ready to sing-along and dance to the mesmerizing rhythms of the Renaissance album and ballroom brilliance. With prizes galore, this bingo night promises to be legendary.


Refreshments will be served. This event is for adults. 


Details and Registration here

Virtual Museum Tour

Monday, February 12 @ 3 pm

Join us for a virtual museum tour of the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, DC! Laptops will be provided so you can explore the virtual museum on your own! Afterward, we'll discuss our findings and share additional free historical and cultural resources for all ages.


Light refreshments will be served. All ages welcome!


Details and Registration here

"I Have A Dream..." Affirmation Cards

Tuesday, February 20 @ 5 pm

Dive into a world of positivity and creativity with Crystal Terry of Goody Girls as we craft affirmation cards for your daily boost of inspiration and encouragement. Supplies will be provided.


Details and Registration here

Senior Black History Month Celebration

Thursday, February 29 @ 2 pm

Multi-Service Center, 124 Grand St.

Join us in the Senior Community Room at the Multi-Service Center for a joy-filled Black History Month celebration. From games to book giveaways, crafts to music and dance – it's a day packed with fun. Plus, you can sign up for a library card! Let's create memories, share stories, and immerse ourselves in the celebration. Light refreshments will be served – the more, the merrier!


Details here

Say It Loud! Coaching Sessions

Wednesdays @ 4 pm

The Hoboken Boys and Girls Club and Hoboken Public Library proudly presents SAY IT LOUD! - a Black History Month Oratory Competition.


Open to Hudson County residents in grades 2-12, participants have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win several prizes, including a brand-new bike!


Details here

Must-Reads for Black History Month

Fiction for Adults

The First Ladies

by Marie Benedict

Moonrise Over New Jessup

by Jamila Minnicks

One Night in Georgia

by Celeste O. Norfleet

Non Fiction for Adults

You Have to Be Prepared to Die Before You Can Begin to Live

by Paul Kix

King: A Life

by Jonathan Eig

The Three Mothers

by Anna Malaika Tubbs

Books for Young Adults

All You Have To Do

by Autumn Allen

Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round

by Kathlyn J. Kirkwood

She Persisted: Coretta Scott King

by Kelly Starling Lyons

Books for Children

Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

by Lisbeth Kaiser

John Lewis

by Denise Lewis Patrick

A Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights Story

by Sharon Langley

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