Friday, October 6, 2023

Our Library Festival Is Almost Here!

Dear Hoboken,

Excitement is in the air as we gear up for our spectacular 10th Annual Library Festival on Saturday, October 14th! With just one week left, our team has been working tirelessly to ensure that this year's festival is a day for the books! Take a look at the festival schedule here and get ready for a day of fun for all ages!

This October, we're also celebrating Italian Heritage Month and are proud to present a delightful zine packed with original Italian recipes. Embark on a culinary adventure with flavors straight from Italy! Teens will also get the chance to learn the art of pasta-making from scratch. Are you ready to savor new flavors and find your inner chef?

And finally, we're pleased to announce that Congressman Rob Menendez will host mobile office hours at the library on Thursday, October 12. If you require assistance or information regarding immigration, passports, or small businesses, please feel free to stop by anytime between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

Regards,

Jennie Pu

Library Director

Mobile Office Hours with Congressman Rob Menendez

Upcoming Events

Pasta Making for Teens

Thursday, October 12 @ 4 pm

Join us for a fun event in celebration of Italian Heritage Month! Ms. Alex and Ms. Jenn will be showing teens the art of making your own pasta. It's a great opportunity for teens to get hands-on! No registration required – just come and enjoy the fun!

Details here

Historic Property Research at Hoboken Historical Museum

Sunday, October 15 @ 4 pm

1301 Hudson Street

Learn to research your property with James Cox, Special Collections Manager of Hoboken Public Library. Find out where to look for information and how to organize it. This event will take place at the Hoboken Historical Museum. No registration required.

Details here

The Right to Read

Saturday, October 21 @ 2 pm

In honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month, the library is hosting a free film screening and discussion for parents, educators, students, and anyone who is interested in literacy and children's right to education.

If you, your child, or your students experience dyslexia or reading challenges, we invite you to learn and discuss as a community!

Details and Registration here

Bird Walks with Mr. Train

Thursdays @ 4 pm

Meet us in front of the Hoboken Public Library at 500 Park Avenue! Mr. Train will guide our young naturalists on a series of bird-discoveries around Hoboken! Recommended for ages 7 and up.

Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars.

Registration and Details here

Recent Releases

Fiction for Adults

Featured Title

Varina Palladino's Jersey

Italian Love Story: A Novel

by Terri-Lynne DeFino

"An utterly delightful and surprising family drama-think "Moonstruck" and "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" set in New Jersey-about a boisterous, complicated Italian family determined to help their widowed mother find a new boyfriend".

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The Little Italian Hotel: A Novel

by Patrick Phaedra

"After her husband asks for a divorce on their anniversary, acclaimed radio host Ginny Splinter impulsively invites four heartbroken listeners to join her on her holiday to Italy and, with her newfound friends, embarks on a vacation of healing and second chances."

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Non Fiction

An A-Z of Pasta: A Cookbook

by Rachel Roddy

Pomegranates and Artichokes

by Saghar Setareh

Books for Young Adults

Ruling Destiny

by Alyson Noel

Just A Girl

by Jess Mason

Under A Dancing Star

by Laura Wood

Books for Children

The Mary Celeste

Ghost Ship

by Anita Nahta Amin

Italy (Exploring Countries)

by Tracy Vonder Brink

Thea Stilton and the Roman Holiday

by Thea Stilton

Coffee with Cohen with Jennie Pu

Check out the latest episode of Coffee with Cohen featuring Hoboken Public Library Director, Jennie Pu. In this episode, Jennie discusses the opening of the library's newly restored third floor, Hoboken becoming a Book Sanctuary City, and much more.

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