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Saturday, May 16 at 11:00 AM
Grand Street Branch, Program Room
Did you learn Spanish but need to practice your conversation skills? Our new Spanish Conversation Café is geared toward adults who have a Spanish vocabulary but need help putting it into conversation! We will meet once a month.
This is not a Spanish class for beginners.
Light refreshments will be served.
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Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 PM
Main Library, Story Time Room
Come play board games at the branch! We have games for all ages. Our featured book is Normal People by Sally Rooney, and our featured board game is the classic The Game of Life!
The book is for adults, but anyone in your family age 8+ is welcome to come and play the game. The book is available to borrow from our catalog as well as on Libby as an eBook or audiobook, and on Hoopla as an audiobook.
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Monday, May 18 at 3:30 PM
Main Library, Teen Room
Calling all My Hero Academia fans!
Teen volunteer and talented artist Eva is leading a special Manga-inspired drawing session where you can flip through copies of the series for inspiration, pick your favorite hero or villain, and learn to bring them to life on paper with Eva's guidance every step of the way.
Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, this is a fun, welcoming session for anyone who has ever wanted to draw like a pro hero.
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Recurring Programs
Remember to always check our website for up-to-date information.
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Wednesday, May 13 at 10:30 AM
Grand Street Branch, Children's Room
Start the morning right at the Grand Street Branch!
This fun, energetic 30-minute program is designed just for toddlers, with books, music, and plenty of movement to get little ones singing and dancing. Before you head home, be sure to stop by and check out some books to keep the fun going.
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Friday, May 15 at 3:00 PM
The Learning Center
Meet Hoboken Public Library staff at our Little Library location at 401 Harrison Street for a drop-in afternoon of fun, games, crafting, and more!
Activities include hands-on learning with our digital resources for homework help, research, movies, and music, with take-and-go supplies available depending on the day. Bring your friends and come ready to explore.
Open to children, teens, and their caregivers ages 6 and up. Space is limited, so arrive early!
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Sunday, May 17 at 10:30 AM
Main Library, Children's Room
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month at Toddler Story Time!
This cozy, caregiver-friendly program kicks off promptly at 10:30 AM and runs on a first come, first served basis with a maximum capacity of 25 participants, so arrive early to secure your spot. Please note that strollers are not permitted in the building.
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Social Work Drop-In Hours
Monday, May 18 at 1:00 PM
Main Library, Reading Room
Need help navigating community resources, unemployment insurance, workers' rights, or vital documents like an ID, birth certificate, or passport?
Hoboken Public Library staff and City of Hoboken Social Workers are here to help. Drop in for a free 30-minute session with no appointment necessary and leave with the guidance and referrals you need to move forward.
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Teen-Led Tutoring and
Homework Help
Monday, May 18 at 3:30 PM
Main Library, Story Time Room
Sometimes the best academic help comes from someone who has been exactly where you are. Hoboken Public Library's Teen Tutoring program connects students in grades 4 through 8 with relatable, supportive teen tutors ready to help with homework assignments, essay writing, math concepts, test prep, presentation skills, and more.
Whether your student needs a confidence boost, a quiet space to focus, or just a little extra guidance, this program offers all of the above in a welcoming, judgment-free environment.
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Under Water
by Tara Menon
Marissa loses her mother at five and gains something unexpected in Thailand: Arielle, and a friendship so deep it becomes the defining relationship of her life.
Together they dive the reefs, learn to hold their breath for minutes at a time, and move through the water like they were born to it. Then a wave comes that changes everything.
Years later, back in New York and adrift, Marissa spends a single fateful day wading through memory while another storm quietly gathers.
Menon writes about grief and friendship with a precision that is almost physical.
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I Am Not Jessica Chen
by Ann Liang
Jenna Chen knows exactly what she is: her cousin's disappointing shadow. Jessica Chen is brilliant, beautiful, and Harvard-bound. Jenna is none of those things, and she has spent her whole life being reminded of it. So when a desperate wish to become Jessica actually comes true, it should feel like everything she ever wanted. It doesn't.
Life at cutthroat Havenwood Private Academy is nothing like she imagined, people are starting to forget Jenna ever existed, and the things she is losing, her art, her home, the boy she loves, are starting to feel like more than she bargained for.
Ann Liang has a gift for making identity questions feel urgent and personal, and this one is her most compelling yet.
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Back in the Ring
by May Nakamura
Elmwood, New Hampshire is disappearing, and the only people who might be able to save it are an eleven-year-old aspiring journalist and her three best friends. The Van Houten fortune is out there somewhere, promised to the town by a legendary toymaker with a love of complicated puzzles, and Gina Sparks and the GEEKs are determined to find it.
Part mystery, part treasure hunt, and entirely impossible to put down, this is the perfect read for kids who like their adventures packed with puzzles, friendship, and just enough small-town charm to make you wish you lived there.
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