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Message from the Director
Greetings!
There is so much happening at the Library this week, and I hope you will be part of it. Our Upcycle Pop-Up Gift Shop is a chance to create something truly one-of-a-kind for the holiday season, and our special book club gatherings are the perfect way to connect with fellow readers before the year ends. And if you have not yet cast your vote in Hoboken Public Library’s Reader’s Choice, now is the moment to help shape our community’s favorite reads of 2025.
We would love to see you here, and I hope you will join us for one of these memorable experiences. It's the most wonderful time...to be involved!
Regards,
Jennie Pu
Library Director
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Upcycle Pop-Up Gift Shop
Saturday, December 13 at 12:00 PM
The Center, 301 Jackson St. Hoboken, NJ
Explore your creativity and repurpose a treasured item into a gift that is unique, handcrafted and upcycled. Perfect for the upcoming holiday season!
Join us at the Upcycle Pop-Up Gift Shop, a green initiative hosted by the Hoboken Public Library in collaboration with Community Lifestyle.
This event is funded by the Youth Climate Action Grant, part of a global effort spearheaded by Bloomberg Philanthropies in partnership with United Cities and Local Governments and the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University.
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Sip & Paint
Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 PM
Main Library, Large Program Room
Embrace the beauty of the season with our Winter Magic sip & paint class! Enjoy a cozy creative afternoon as you experiment with salt and crayon techniques to make shimmering snowflake art, then craft your own handmade winter cards to share with family and friends. No experience necessary - just bring your imagination and enjoy light refreshments while you create.years old.
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Sci-Fi/Fantasy and Mystery Special Holiday Book Club
Monday, December 15 at 6:00 PM
Main Library, Large Program Room
Whether you have attended previous Hoboken Public Library's Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Discussion Groups or Mystery Groups or you are new to our book discussions, we hope you will join us for a special holiday event. We will be discussing Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings by Liz Ireland. If you would like for some extra holiday fun, you can bring your favorite holiday cookies to share with the group.
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Now through December 31st
Select your favorite fiction and/or nonfiction books from the most circulated titles of 2025, organized by genre.
Don’t see your favorite? Add the book you loved most in each genre. Didn’t read from a certain genre? Just skip that section.
Be sure to include your name and email for a chance to win some Hoboken Public Library swag!
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Crafternoons
Wednesdays & Fridays at 3:00 PM
The Learning Center
Meet HPL staff for fun, games, crafting and more. Some activities will include learning how to use our digital resources for homework help, research, movies and music. Bring your friends!
Programs at the Learning Center are for ages 6 and up! This is an open, drop-in program for children, teens and their caregivers.
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Dungeons & Dragons Club- Campaign 2
Fridays at 3:30 PM
Main Library, Teen Room
If you are ready to step into a world of magic, mystery, and imagination, you can join a Dungeons and Dragons adventure led by fellow teens. Whether you are a seasoned player or a total beginner, this is a great place to explore the game and try something new.
If D&D is not your thing, no worries. Low Key Fridays also offers space to relax, hang out with friends, work on crafts, play casual games, or unwind with our Teen Zone activities. There is always something to do and everyone is welcome.
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Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Grand Street, Children's Room
Mile Square Stories brings families together each week with stories, movement, songs, and nursery rhymes led by a special guest from our community. This week we are honored to welcome Ryan Luurtsema, a United States veteran and Program Manager for Military and Family Readiness at the 177th Fighter Wing. Join us as we dance, sing, and enjoy a lively story time with Ryan. Each child will also create a special craft to take home, making this a meaningful and memorable experience for our youngest readers.
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Environmental Book Club
Tuesday, December 16 at 11:00 AM
Main Library, Small Program Room
Join us each month for our Environmental Book Club, where we explore stories that deepen our understanding of the natural world and our place within it.
This month we are discussing The Lost Journals of Sacajewea by Debra Magpie Earling, a powerful reimagining of Sacajewea’s life through a Native lens.
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ADULT PICK
Like Family
by Erin O. White
Set in the quiet beauty of upstate New York, the story follows three couples whose lives are intertwined through friendship, parenting, and shared history. White explores the fragile spaces between love and obligation as her characters navigate secrets, shifting loyalties, and the complicated shape of modern family life. With rich emotional depth and an eye for intimate detail, Like Family invites readers to consider how community, connection, and honesty can transform us. This is a heartfelt debut that lingers long after the last page.
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YOUNG ADULT PICK
All Better Now
by Neal Schusterman
From the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman, All Better Now is a gripping novel that explores a world where happiness becomes contagious, but the consequences of catching it might be as perilous as the cure.
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KID PICK
Opal Watson,
Private Eye
by Brittany Thurman
(Ages 8+)
Opal Watson has a knack for detective work. Whether it’s tracking down a neighbor’s missing cat or locating her grandmother’s beloved cookbook, Opal is always ready to unravel any mystery that comes her way. A great read for fans of Harriet the Spy!
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