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August 13-19

Five Hoboken mayoral candidates stand side by side smiling in front of a blue background with a faint American flag design. From left to right they are Emily Jabbour Ruben Ramos Dini Ajmani Tiffanie Fisher and Michael Russo. The text above them reads Hoboken Mayoral Candidate Forum hosted by Hoboken Public Library and TAPinto. Below the photos it says Thursday September 18 2025 630PM to 800PM Hoboken Public Library. Logos for Hoboken Free Public Library TAPinto Hudson County Young Democrats and the Hoboken Republican Party are displayed at the bottom.

Hoboken Mayoral Candidate Forum

Thursday, September 18 at 6:30pm

📍Main Library


This 90-minute forum will feature all five declared mayoral candidates in a conversation moderated by TAPinto Hoboken Publisher, Steve Lenox. The event is free and open to the public and will be livestreamed on TAPinto Hoboken’s Facebook page.


Event registration opens this Thursday at hobokenlibrary.org and will include a space to submit your questions!


Hosted by Hoboken Public Library & TAPinto. Co-sponsored by Hudson County Young Democrats and the Hoboken Republican Party.


Read more about the event

Upcoming Events for Children

A police officer sits on a chair in a colorful childrens reading area holding up a book and reading to a group of young children who sit on a rug or small chairs around him Adults sit nearby supervising The back wall features childrens artwork and bookshelves filled with books The text overlay reads Story Time with Hoboken PD Thursday August 14 at 330 PM Grand Street Branch Join us for a special story time with Hoboken PD Each child will receive their own sheriff badge Logos for Hoboken Free Public Library and Hoboken Police Department appear at the bottom

Story Time with Hoboken PD

Thursday, August 14 @ 3:30pm

📍Church Square Park

Story Time features stories, movement, songs, and nursery rhymes with members of the Hoboken Police Department!


Join us for a special story time with Hoboken PD! We'll dance, sing, and read together. Each child will receive their own sheriff badge!


Details here

Hudson County 4-H Dog Club

Saturday, August 16 @ 12:00pm

📍Main Library, Large Program Room

Learn how to be a responsible dog owner, participate in fun activities, create community service projects, and explore canine animal science!


Build valuable skills like public speaking, animal care, and knowledge!


For youth in grades 4 – 12

Interested in joining? Fill out this form! 


Details here

A bearded man wearing a black polo shirt and cap stands indoors holding two children's books titled Dragons Love Tacos and The Rainbow Fish. Text on the image reads Story Time with a US Veteran Tuesday August 19 1030 am Grand Street Branch Childrens Room. Below it says Join us for a special story time with a US Veteran Each child will make a themed craft. The Hoboken Free Public Library logo is displayed at the bottom.

Story Time with a U.S. Veteran

Tuesday, August 19 @ 10:30am

📍Grand Street, Program Room

Join us for a special story time led by a U.S. Army veteran! Hear two stories, sing fun songs, and make a special craft!


Follow @hobokenlibrarykids for updates!


Details here

Upcoming Events for Teens

TAB Meeting

Monday, August 18 @ 4:00pm

📍Main Library, Teen Zone

Save the date for our Teen Advisory Board Meeting. 


The Teen Advisory Board helps ambitious teens create and run programs for the Hoboken community through the library.


It’s a place for teens to collaborate and brainstorm ideas, with library support, to bring their visions to life.


Interested in joining TAB?

Register here. 


Details here

Two illustrated paper dolls are displayed on a speckled surface. One doll has teal hair and is wearing a white shirt and dark pants while holding a red popsicle. The other doll has brown hair and is dressed in a green outfit with a bow at the collar and a skirt. Text at the top in yellow on a magenta background reads DIY Paper Dolls with Guiliyana. Text at the bottom in yellow on a magenta background reads Saturday August 16 2 00 PM Main Library Small Program Room. The Hoboken Free Public Library logo appears on a green background strip at the bottom.

DIY Paper Dolls

Saturday, August 16 @ 2:00pm

📍Main Library, Small Program Room

Save the date for this month's Teen Advisory Board Meeting. 


The Teen Advisory Board helps ambitious teens create and run programs for the Hoboken community through the library.


It’s a place for teens to collaborate and brainstorm ideas, with library support, to bring their visions to life.


Details here

Upcoming Events for Adults

 
Promotional image for the movie Knives Out showing the main cast standing and sitting together in a library setting with the movie title in large yellow letters at the top. A blue banner at the bottom reads Matinee Movie Knives Out Friday August 15 1100 am Main Library Large Program Room. The Hoboken Free Public Library logo is at the very bottom.

Matinee Movie

Friday, August 15 at 11:00am

📍Main Library, Large Program Room

This month: Knives Out, Rian Johnson’s modern twist on the classic whodunit. When famed crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead just after his 85th birthday, master detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. As he sifts through a web of red herrings, simmering family tensions, and sly secrets, everyone becomes a suspect. Packed with wit, intrigue, and an all-star cast, Knives Out will keep you guessing until the very end.

  

Details here

 
 
Promotional image for a Magic The Gathering event. The top half features a close-up of a person holding a fan of Magic The Gathering cards. Bold yellow and blue text reads Magic The Gathering For Teens and Adults. Below it in blue text Come to the Library with your deck or use ours Beginners welcome Prizes Snacks. Event details in bold blue text Tuesday August 19 2025 5PM-7PM 500 Park Avenue Large Programming Room. At the bottom is the Hoboken Free Public Library logo and a QR code.

Magic: The Gathering for Teens and Adults

Tuesday, August 19 @ 5:00pm

📍Main Library, Large Program Room

Join us for an evening of Magic: The Gathering, the legendary strategy card game where wizards (Planeswalkers) battle using spells, creatures, and artifacts to outwit their opponents. Whether you’re brand new and curious to learn the ropes or a seasoned commander ready to show off your deck, the Library is the perfect place to play, meet fellow fans, and trade strategies. All skill levels are welcome—bring your own deck or use ours. Who knows… maybe there will even be prizes?



Details and registration here

 

VOLUNTEER CALL:

Repair Cafe

Saturday, October 4

📍Main Library

The Library and Girl Scout Troop 10309 are teaming up to host a Repair Café on Saturday, October 4, and we need your help. We are looking for volunteers ages 16 and older to support this community event where neighbors bring in broken or worn items like clothing, small appliances, bikes, and lamps for free repairs instead of throwing them away. Volunteers will greet and assist visitors, manage registration, help with setup and cleanup, and keep the event running smoothly. It is a great way to gain experience, meet people, and support a greener Hoboken.



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