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Magical Murder Mystery
Thursday, April 16 at 5:30 PM
Main Library, Large Program Room
A seasoned mentalist, magician, and hypnotist with decades of experience performing across the country, Mark Zacharia blends psychology, illusion, humor, and audience participation into something that has to be seen to be believed.
This is not a night where you sit back and watch. You are part of the investigation, helping uncover clues, questioning what you see, and working alongside fellow audience members to solve the mystery as it unfolds live. Expect mind reading, psychological illusions, unexpected twists, and a finale that will leave you questioning everything. Perfect for fans of mysteries, magic, and interactive theater. No two performances are ever the same, and no one in the room is off the hook.
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Sunday, April 19 at 3:00 PM
Hoboken Historical Museum (1301 Hudson St)
In 1972, eleven-year-old Maria Pepe showed up to Little League tryouts in her hometown, glove in hand, ready to compete. She could hit, pitch, and catch as well as any of the boys, and she made the team. What happened next changed the course of Little League history forever. This powerful true story, told from Maria's own perspective, is a moving celebration of resilience and bravery that reminds young readers that one person standing their ground can change the rules for everyone.
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot early!
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Monday, April 20 at 12:00 PM
Main Library, Large Program Room
Are you ready to help save lives? The New York Blood Center will be hosting a Blood Drive at the Hoboken Public Library. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome until 4:30PM.
To prepare for donating, please eat well and stay hydrated, bring a valid photo ID, and make sure you are feeling well and symptom-free. Donors must be at least 17 years old, or 16 with a completed parental consent form, and must meet minimum weight requirements.
For full eligibility requirements and additional information, please visit nybc.org/eligibility.
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Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 PM
Main Library, Large Program Room
Celebrate National Poetry Month with a special reading and talk featuring Dr. Cătălina Florina Florescu, Romanian-born American professor, author, and poet.
Drawing from her latest collection The Brain Is the Ocean We Live In, Dr. Florescu will share poems that move through themes of loss, disability, love, and community with a style that is both playful and deeply personal. A scholar whose work is catalogued at the Library of Congress, the National Library of Medicine, and the New York Public Library, she brings a rare blend of academic rigor and human warmth to everything she writes. A beautiful way to honor National Poetry Month with a voice that genuinely deserves to be heard.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
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Recurring Programs
Remember to always check our website for up-to-date information.
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Wednesdays at 4:00 PM
Main Library, Story Time Room
Each week, our activities will change, offering an exciting array of experiences from crafting and cooking to LEGO building and beyond. Our Teen Advisory Board Members, passionate about sharing their skills and interests, will lead these engaging sessions, ensuring a fun and enriching environment for kids.
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Thursdays at 1:00 PM
Main Library, Large Program Room
Kripalu-certified yoga teacher Jane Porges leads mindful, all-levels yoga classes that support both physical movement and mental well-being. Each 90-minute session focuses on breath awareness, alignment, balance, and yoga postures in a supportive and inclusive environment where participants are encouraged to move at their own pace.
Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat or towel, along with a yoga tie or extra sock if needed. A limited number of mats will be available courtesy of the Library.
Registration is required for each class, with weekly sign-ups.
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Friday, April 17 at 11:00 AM
Main Library, Large Program Room
We return to our monthly movie screening with Hamnet, the acclaimed film adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's beloved novel.
At the center of the story is Agnes Shakespeare, wife of the world's most famous writer, navigating the devastating loss of her only son. Intimate, achingly human, and beautifully rendered, this is the kind of film that lingers long after the credits roll.
Light refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, April 18 at 1:00 PM
Main Library, Reading Room (2nd Floor)
Swap puzzles, find new challenges, and keep the fun going!
Give your finished puzzles a second life at our Community Puzzle Exchange! Bring gently used puzzles and swap them for something new to enjoy. Browse, trade, and connect with fellow puzzle lovers. Visit our Missing Pieces Table to help complete your puzzles before you take them home.
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Sunday, April 19 at 10:30 AM
Main Library, Children's Room
Get ready for a special story time that celebrates Arab Heritage Month!
Through picture books, movement, singing, and dancing, this beloved program helps little ones develop early literacy skills while exploring new stories and cultures together. Geared toward children 18 months to 3 years old, Toddler Story Time builds the listening, social, and language skills that set young readers up for success. A wonderful morning out for toddlers and caregivers alike.
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Magic: The Gathering: The Gathering
Every 1st & 3rd Sunday at 1:00 PM
Main Library, Teen Zone
Planeswalkers, your library needs you!
Magic: The Gathering comes to the Teen Zone on the third floor for an adult gaming night where you can summon creatures, cast spells, and outwit your opponents in a fun, relaxed, and social environment. Whether you're a seasoned player with a carefully crafted deck or someone who has never touched a card in their life, all experience levels are welcome. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours and jump straight into the battle.
This program is for adults.
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The Hoboken Public Library is counting down to celebrate National Library Week, April 19–25! This year’s theme, Find Your Joy, invites everyone to discover what makes them happy at the library.
One great way to join the fun is by participating in the Adult Reading Bingo Challenge on the Beanstack app. Each completed square earns you a ticket for a chance to win exciting book bundle prizes.
The challenge is happening now—so start reading and playing today!
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City of Others
by Jared Poon
Benjamin Toh's job description is simple enough: keep Singapore's supernatural residents happy, keep them hidden, and absolutely do not let any of it become management's problem. It's not glamorous work, but it's manageable. Until an entire housing estate blinks out of existence on what was supposed to be a routine check-in, and suddenly Ben is scrambling to hold a city together with no budget, a skeleton crew, and a team that is, generously speaking, highly irregular.
Poon has built something genuinely delightful here, a workplace comedy, a supernatural thriller, and a love letter to Singapore all at once. Funny, inventive, and propulsive, this is the kind of book that makes you wish you worked somewhere half as interesting.
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Midnights with You
by Clare Osongco
Deedee wants out. Out of her grief-heavy house, out of the suffocating world her mother built after loss, and out into something that finally feels like her own life. When Jay, the boy next door, offers to teach her to drive, it feels like a door cracking open. But both of them are carrying more than they've let on, and the closer they get, the harder it becomes to outrun what's waiting at home.
Osongco writes about family, grief, and first love with real tenderness and precision. The kind of YA that stays with you.
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Nat the Cat Has a Hat
by Jarrett Lerner
Nat the Cat has a hat. Pat the Rat has a better one. You can probably see where this is going.
Jarrett Lerner keeps things delightfully simple in this early reader, letting the rhyme and rhythm do the heavy lifting while sneaking in something genuinely sweet about friendship and wanting what someone else has.
Perfect for new readers who are just discovering the magic of words that sound alike, and the grown-ups who will happily read it five times in a row.
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