Hoboken Public Library

Across the U.S., libraries and schools are experiencing a surge in book challenges — with nearly 16,000 bans reported since 2021. According to this new piece in The Conversation U.S., many of these titles may be targeted not for their content, but for the diversity represented on their covers. At Hoboken Public Library, we take this moment seriously. As New Jersey’s first Book Sanctuary, we are committed to protecting intellectual freedom, ensuring access to diverse voices, and upholding the role of public libraries as trusted community spaces for discovery and dialogue. We encourage you to read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eg8KpQZc — and to join us during Banned Books Week (Oct. 5–11) in reaffirming that access to knowledge and culture is a right for all.

♻️ Hoboken Public Library is launching our first-ever Repair Café this Saturday, October 4! From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., join us in the Large Programming Room at the Main Library as we bring neighbors together to rethink what we throw away. The Repair Café is part of a global sustainability movement that gives everyday items—from clothing and furniture to bikes, appliances, and jewelry—a second life. Led by our Teen Advisory Board and Girl Scout Troop 10309, and supported by the Youth Climate Action Grant of Hoboken, the program is designed to build skills, foster community, and reduce waste. 🔧 Bring one item to repair, connect with skilled volunteers, and leave with something fixed and learned. 👉 Registration is encouraged, but not required. First-come, first-served. 📍 Main Library, Large Programming Room | Saturday, October 4 | 11am – 3pm #Sustainability #Community #Hoboken #RepairCafe #CircularEconomy #Libraries https://lnkd.in/ew8P5Nh6

Thank you to all the candidates who joined us for the Council At-Large Forum: Session 1 at Hoboken Public Library and to everyone who tuned in to the discussion. Last night's forum: https://lnkd.in/eGwB66bU The conversation continues with Council At-Large Forum: Session 2 on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m. 👉 Mark your calendars and be part of the civic conversation!

We were honored to be featured on Good Morning America yesterday as part of Climate Week NYC. ABC News’ Ginger Zee highlighted Hoboken Public Library’s Library of Things as an example of how libraries are helping communities reduce consumption and embrace sustainability. From tools to tech to everyday essentials, our Library of Things offers more ways for residents to borrow instead of buy, supporting both the environment and our neighbors. We are grateful to Ginger Zee and the ABC team for shining a national spotlight on this work, and to our community for continuing to show that libraries are essential hubs for innovation, sustainability, and connection. Watch the full segment here: https://lnkd.in/e6UqRNh4 #ClimateWeekNYC #GoodMorningAmerica #HobokenLibrary #LibraryOfThings #Sustainability #Community

🌍 Big news from Hoboken Public Library! We were honored to welcome ABC News Chief Meteorologist and Chief Climate Correspondent Ginger Zee and the Good Morning America team to our library during Climate Week NYC. They highlighted our Library of Things, which gives the Hoboken community the opportunity to borrow more than just books (from museum passes to beach chairs), helping reduce consumption and encourage sustainable living. We’re thrilled that our innovative services are being recognized on a national stage and hope this inspires more people to see libraries as dynamic community hubs for learning, connection, and sustainability. 📚 Learn more about our Library of Things: https://lnkd.in/e23fbr-7 #ClimateWeekNYC #LibraryOfThings #HobokenLibrary #Sustainability #GoodMorningAmerica Jennie Pu

📢 Council At-large Forum: Session 1 Join us for a free and open-to-all Q&A with Hoboken Council-at-Large candidates: Steve Firestone, Kimberly Giddens, Pete Keeling, Sashi Khemlani, Dave Mello, Laura Miani, Dean Murray, and Liz Urtecho. 🗓️ Date: Monday, September 29 📍 Location: Main Library, Large Program Room ⏰ Time: 6:30-8:00 PM We are proud to welcome John Heinis of Hudson County View as our moderator! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/evw3tUy3 Registration is optional—just show up and take part in this opportunity to hear directly from the candidates.

☕ Fall is in the air — and so is pumpkin spice! 🍂 But did you know nearly half of Americans say flavored hot drinks (like pumpkin spice or lavender tea) are the innovation they’re most excited about? Thanks to Statista, available through Hoboken Public Library, our community has access to the latest statistics, data, and insights to support research, business, and curiosity alike. Whether you’re studying market trends, preparing a presentation, or just love diving into the numbers, your library card unlocks powerful resources like this. 📊 Explore Statista and more with your Hoboken Public Library card. ➡️ hobokenlibrary.org #HobokenLibrary #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #Statista #ResearchTools #DataDriven #CommunityResources #PumpkinSpice

We’re thrilled to share that four members of the Hoboken Public Library team—Director Jennie Pu, Interim Assistant Director James Cox, Information & Digital Services Manager Aimee Harris, and Chief of Staff Karla Aybar Reyes—were recently quoted in Parents Magazine. In the article, “13 Expert-Approved ‘Sneaky’ Tips to Get Your Kid Reading,” our staff offered creative, practical strategies that families can use to encourage reading at home, from using closed captions on TV, to cooking from recipes, to turning everyday activities into literacy adventures. This recognition highlights the expertise and dedication of our team to literacy, equity, and community engagement here in Hoboken. We’re proud to see our library staff included among national experts shaping conversations around childhood learning and literacy. 📖 Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/eqyKE2WN

TOMORROW, thousands of civic-minded partners will take to the streets and airwaves for a 24-hour democracy blitz celebrating #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Visit Hoboken Public Library from 2-7 p.m. at the Hoboken Farmers' Market in Church Square Park to get information about our local election and upcoming civic engagement events! --> https://lnkd.in/eE3csDv9

📢 We’re proud to share that Jennie Pu, Director of the Hoboken Public Library, has been named to the 2025 NJBIZ Education Power List for the 2nd year in a row! Jennie’s leadership has transformed Hoboken Public Library (the sole NJ library to make this year's list) into a nationally recognized hub of innovation, from helping to establish New Jersey’s first book sanctuary library to pioneering community-focused initiatives like the Library of Things and was instrumental in the effort to help pass the state’s Freedom to Read Act. This honor reflects not only Jennie’s commitment to access and equity, but also the power of public libraries to lead conversations on literacy, intellectual freedom, and community engagement. Join us in celebrating this recognition and the role libraries play in shaping education across New Jersey and beyond. 💡📚 #EducationPowerList #PublicLibraries #Leadership #HobokenPublicLibrary #LibraryInnovation