Introducing Our New Vinyl Collection

Friday, December 15, 2023

Rocking Into Our New Collection

Dear Hoboken,

We're excited to announce the latest addition in our ever-expanding collection - Vinyl Records!

Our Vinyl Collection includes a wide range of genres, from new and classic Pop to Hoboken-based icons like Frank Sinatra and Yo La Tengo. Whether you're an experienced collector or new to the world of vinyl, there is something for everyone to discover and enjoy.

Borrowing from our Vinyl Collection is easy. Simply visit our Teen Room on the 3rd Floor at 500 Park Ave, and our friendly staff will walk you through the process. We've also created a How-To Vinyl Video Guide to demonstrate how to use the Library's new record player and what we have in our collection!

We value your input and are open to suggestions! If there is a specific artist or album you would like to see in our vinyl collection, please let us know. Your feedback helps us tailor our offerings to the musical tastes of our diverse community.

Our vinyl collection will be available starting Monday, December 18. Save the date and be among the first to experience the magic of our new vinyl collection. We look forward to sharing this musical journey with you!

Regards,

Jennie Pu

Library Director

Upcoming Events

Special Needs Art Class

Saturday, December 16 @ 1 pm

Join us for a heartwarming and inclusive experience at our Special Needs Art Class. This unique program is specifically designed for children with special needs and their families. We are thrilled to have the talented Mr. Ibou leading the session, bringing a wealth of creativity and joy to our participants.

Details and Registration here

HPL Winter Wonderland

Tuesday, December 19 @ 2:30 pm

Come celebrate the holiday season with the Youth Services Team at HPL! Our Winter Wonderland will include crafts, treats, and the chance to meet Elsa, Anna, and Olaf!

This program is for all ages!

Details here

Writers Group via Zoom

Thursday, December 27 @ 6:30 pm

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.

Details here

Computer Skills Classes

Wednesdays @ 3 pm

Join Computers4People every Wednesday from 3-4 PM for a FREE computer skills class! We will cover the basics with a different topic each week. Bring your Windows 10 computer, or use our provided laptops. No need to sign up, just show up!

Details here

It's National Cat Lovers' Month!

Fiction for Adults

Featured Title

Starter Villain

by John Scalzi

"Inheriting your mysterious uncle's supervillain business is more complicated than you might imagine. Sure, there are the things you'd expect. The undersea volcano lairs. The minions. The plots to take over the world. The international networks of rivals who want you dead. Much harder to get used to...are the the sentient, language-using, computer-savvy cats. And the fact that in the overall organization, they're management."

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Hiss & Tell: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery

by Rita Mae Brown

"When a series of mysterious deaths spoil the Christmas season in Crozet, Virginia, Mary Minor "Harry" Harristeen and her beloved cats and dogs lend the police a helping paw in this exciting holiday mystery from Rita Mae Brown and her feline co-author Sneaky Pie Brown. Christmas is coming and Harry's to-do list is a mile long. Through it all, holiday cheer-and plenty of treats for Pirate-keep spirits high. But the holidays aren't cheerful for everyone. Harry's friend on the police force, Cynthia Cooper, warns that the season can bring an uptick in crime. Her words prove tragically prescient when Harry and Susan discover the body of a man by the side of the road, dead, without any clues to his identity. One suspicious death is bad enough, but when Cooper reports that two more bodies have been found, also unidentified, Harry knows trouble is afoot. The autopsies for all three bodies reveal the presence of a deadly drug. Could their deaths have been accidental, or is a devious killer on the prowl?"

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