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Dearest gentle reader,
The invitations have been sent. The guest list is filling. And if the whispers are to be believed, tickets to our fundraiser, A Night on the Ton, are disappearing faster than Lady Whistledown's secrets.
This 21+ Bridgerton-inspired ball at the Hoboken Public Library on February 20th is shaping up to be the event of the season, and those without tickets will surely regret it.
Your evening includes:
🍸 Complimentary signature cocktails and mocktails
🍽️ Savory bites from Anthony David's & Bin 14
🍰 Decadent desserts from Nancy's Cake Treats
📸 A breathtaking photo backdrop by Paper & Flowers
💃 Regency music, dancing, games & a "Diamond of the Season" contest
💎 The chance to support your library while living your Bridgerton fantasy
Space is limited. Tickets are selling fast.
Secure yours now, before this author must report that you missed the social event of the year...
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Saturday, February 21 at 2:00 PM
Grand Street Branch, Program Room
Let the good times roll at our Mardi Gras Party at the Grand Street Branch!
Enjoy a festive story time, create your own Mardi Gras–inspired craft, and celebrate with lively music, colorful beads for everyone, and tasty treats. It’s a joyful, family-friendly celebration full of creativity, community, and classic Mardi Gras fun.
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Sunday, February 22 at 10:30 AM
Main Library, Children's Room
Celebrate Ramadan with a special Toddler Story Time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. This engaging program features longer picture books and more movement than Baby Story Time, with plenty of reading, talking, singing, and dancing to support early literacy skills such as phonological awareness, vocabulary development, and print awareness. Regular story time participation also helps prepare toddlers for preschool by building important listening and social skills in a warm, welcoming environment.
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Sunday, February 22 at 1:00 PM
Main Library, Large Program Room
The "Magic" returns with a new program leader and the same epic gameplay.
Whether you are a seasoned planeswalker or brand new to the game, come play, trade cards, and have fun in a welcoming, social setting. This strategy-based fantasy card game blends skill and creativity as players summon creatures and cast spells in friendly competition. Bring your own deck or borrow one from us, meet fellow players, share tips, and jump into the action.
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Weekly Programs
Remember to always check our website for up-to-date information.
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Wednesday, February 18 at 5:30 PM
Main Library, Small Program Room
Experience Black History Month in full sound with the 2026 Grammy Award–winning album Bloom by Durand Bernarr.
As part of the library’s Black History Music Series, we’ll fill the Small Program Room with lush, genre-blending R&B while you settle in with books by Black authors, including a thoughtfully curated selection handpicked by our staff.
Expect an intimate, vibey atmosphere with soothing music, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages, all designed for deep listening and unhurried reading.
Registration is encouraged.
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with Stevens Institute of Technology
Mondays & Wednesdays @ 5:45 PM
Main Library, Story Time Room
Students in grades 4 and 5 are invited to register for Math Circle, an exciting opportunity to explore a creative side of math through games, puzzles, and hands-on problem solving. Organized in partnership with Stevens Institute of Technology, sessions feature engaging activities designed by faculty in the Department of Mathematical Sciences and led by Stevens STEM undergraduates.
No prior experience is required, just curiosity and a willingness to think in new ways.
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Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30 PM
Main Library, Friends & Foundation Room
This month, the Hoboken Public Library Friends & Foundation Book Club will discuss the gripping psychological thriller Last Seen by J.T. Ellison, a twist-filled story of secrets, survival, and shocking revelations that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
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Thursdays at 6:00 PM
Main Library, Reference Room (2nd Floor)
Bring your works in progress to the Library and connect with fellow makers at Sit and Stitch Club, a welcoming, relaxed gathering for crafters of all levels. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or enjoy other handcrafts, this informal, self-guided meet-up offers uninterrupted creative time alongside a friendly community ready to share ideas, tips, and inspiration.
Beginners and experienced crafters alike are invited to stitch, chat, and create together.
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Fridays at 10:30 AM
Main Library, Story Time Room
Get ready to stretch, move, and smile at Yoga Story Time with our friend Ms. Carolyn. This playful and engaging program combines stories, songs, and kid-friendly yoga poses to encourage movement, mindfulness, and imagination, all in a fun and supportive environment. Children will build listening skills, coordination, and body awareness while enjoying an interactive story time experience that keeps little ones active and engaged.
Story Time operates on a first come, first served basis with a maximum capacity of 25 participants.
For everyone’s safety and comfort, strollers are not permitted in the building. We look forward to welcoming you for a joyful morning of stories and stretches.
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ADULT PICK
Eternal Ember
by Chloe Neill
Bold, addictive, and impossible to put down, Eternal Ember follows Fox, a thief with a code: steal only from those who can afford it, and only just enough. She and her companion are bound by debt to a wealthy noble, scraping together what they can in hopes of one day being truly free. But one impulsive decision to stop an assassination attempt pulls Fox out of the shadows and straight into the dangerous, glittering world of palace politics, royal secrets, and a romance that asks whether freedom means anything if you're running from the right person.
A compelling pick for Hoboken readers who love their fantasy with slow-burn tension and a heroine who refuses to be anyone's pawn. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas looking for their next obsession.
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YOUNG ADULT PICK
Haphaven
by Norm Harper &
Louie Joyce
Clever, imaginative, and genuinely funny, Haphaven takes everything you've ever knocked on wood for and turns it into a world. Alex Mills is superstitious to her core, until the day she steps on a crack and her mother's back actually breaks. To save her mom, Alex must travel through the end of a rainbow to Haphaven, the mysterious realm where all of Earth's superstitions get their power.
What follows is the kind of adventure that makes you wish you'd thought of it first. Trees that knock back, Pennies that do not like to be picked up, and a vindictive black cat with a very long memory. It's imaginative world-building at its best, wrapped around a story about a kid willing to break every rule she's ever lived by to save the person she loves most.
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KID PICK
Almost Sunset
by Wahab Algarmi
Funny, relatable, and deeply real, Almost Sunset follows Hassan through one of the busiest months of his life. Homework, soccer practice, gaming, and the everyday chaos of middle school would be a lot for anyone. Add in fasting daily for Ramadan and you've got a story that captures something rarely seen in middle grade fiction: the very specific juggle of honoring family tradition while just trying to survive seventh grade.
A wonderful pick for Hoboken families looking for stories that reflect the full, complicated, beautiful range of what growing up in America actually looks like. Perfect for young readers who love sports, friendship, and characters just trying to figure it all out.
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