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Dear Hoboken,
On Saturday, October 14, the Hoboken Public Library held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its $7 million 3rd Floor Historic Restoration. We were joined by city, state, and community leaders to celebrate the opening of our restored Children's Room, a new Story Time Room, an expanded Teen Room, and Hoboken's inaugural free public Makerspace. Watch the ceremony here!
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If you haven't had a chance to visit the 3rd floor yet, please join us for our Books & Brew fundraiser to see the space in all its splendor! Hosted by the Hoboken Public Library Friends & Foundation, this event will take place at the library on Thursday, November 2. Join us for an evening of banned book trivia, local brews by Hoboken Brewing, and light bites from East LA to support the Hoboken Free Public Library.
This month, we are also thrilled to host an incredible lineup of Halloween programs and events. Our final Bookbike Story Times of the 2023 season will take on a seasonal twist, with spooky tales and Halloween-themed visits throughout Hoboken. Other Halloween events will include craft programs for children and teens, a Senior Luncheon at the Hoboken Housing Authority, and an all-ages Halloween Party on Monday, October 30. Check out our complete calendar of Halloween events here and come join us!
Regards,
Jennie Pu
Library Director
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One Book Discussion
Monday, October 30 @ 6:30 pm
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The BCCLS Consortium announces a one book program across the four counties it serves in recognition of LGBTQ History month. All are invited to read the incredible biography of Putsata Reang – "Ma and Me."
Join our HPL librarians for a discussion of Ma and Me in the Small Program Room & Garden at 500 Park Ave. Refreshments will be served.
Details and Registration here
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Connections Support Group
Wednesday, November 1 @ 6 pm
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Join NAMI Hudson County at the Library for a FREE support group with trained facilitators for adults on their mental health journey.
Open and free to all adults ages 18 and up.
Details and Registration here
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Garden State Jazz Greats Featuring Stacey Kent
Wednesday, November 1 @ 6:30pm
Live on Zoom
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Come and join Jazz scholar Ben Young as he explores the genius of New Jersey's own jazz greats.
November's featured artist is South Orange native and internationally renowned vocalist, Stacey Kent.
Details and Registration here
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Family FUNday: Move n' Groove with Miss Jolie!
Saturday, November 4 @ 3:30 pm
3rd Floor, Children's Room
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Get ready for a groovy Family FUNday at HPL! Join Miss Jolie in our Story Time Room for an exciting session of singing and dancing!
Family FUNday is sponsored by the Hoboken Public Library Friends and Foundation.
Details here
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Silent Meditation Retreat
Saturday, November 11 @ 10:30 am
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Join us for a half-day silent mindfulness meditation retreat. A retreat is a powerful way to give pause to the mind and heart from daily stimuli, to dive more deeply into practice, and to settle more fully into the space of quietude and nourishment within.
Details and Registration here
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Featured Title
Witches Get Stuff Done
by Molly Harper
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"From the moment Riley Everett set foot in Starfall Point, magic bubbled inside of her. But with only her late aunt's journals and a cantankerous live-in ghost butler to instruct her on all things witchy--including her newly inherited Victorian haunted house--Riley seeks out a coven for sisterhood and support. The last person she expects to be drawn to is the town's frustrating, yet ridiculously attractive head librarian. Edison Held knows almost everything there is to know about Starfall Point, but Shaddow House was always off-limits, thanks to its elusive owner. Edison will do whatever he can to help Riley keep her family legacy alive, especially if it means spending more time with the captivating new witch in town."
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The Invisible Man
by H.G. Wells
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"A mysterious stranger arrives at a rural Sussex inn on a cold winter's night with his face obscured by bandages and his body cloaked in a long, heavy coat. He locks himself in his room and spends his stay labouring over chemicals in intricate glass bottles. The villagers, bewildered by what lurks under the bandages, could never be prepared for the terrible truth: that the man is a scientist who has rendered himself invisible and is desperately struggling to find an antidote. He flees to the rugged, cliff-lined coast, where, under the pressure of isolation and pursued by police and an angry mob, he is intent on murderous revenge."
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Join our Fall Reading Challenge | |
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We are excited to welcome you to our eight-week Fall Reading Challenge! For those who love a little friendly competition, our reading challenge is the perfect opportunity to explore new worlds through the pages of books. As you read and complete challenges, you'll earn badges and prizes to showcase your progress. By participating, you'll also have the chance to earn extra points by reviewing books, eBooks, magazines, articles, and newspapers!
To get involved, simply sign up for the challenge using our Beanstack Reading Site or by downloading the Beanstack app! Once registered, you can begin to track your reading progress by logging your minutes or pages.
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Unemployment Insurance Assistance at HPL | |
As grantees of the NJ DOL Cares Grant, Hoboken Public Library will be offering free Unemployment Insurance Enrollment Assistance! We invite you to join us every Thursday at 3pm in the Small Program Room at 500 Park Ave. For additional information and details, please click here. | | | | |
