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In October the library will be turning 120!  We will have a variety of fun Birthday Events for Kids, Teens, and Adults to celebrate the founding of the library!

 

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The Senior Citizens Bus will now be making Regular Stops at the Library.
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RSVP for Adult Events at 201-420-2347 or hobkref@bccls.org.

The Runaways
On September 14 at 2:00 PM, the library will be featuring The Runaways, a fun movie that tells the tale of the all female rock band that formed in the 70s which included Joan Jett and Lita Ford. 

Writing Critique Group
On September 2 at 6:00pm we will be continuing our writing critique group with librarians and writers Aimee and Ona. Bring a poem or short excerpt of fiction or other writing.

Computer Classes at the Library
Beginning in September the library will be offering computer classes in our portable computer lab.  On September 21 from 2:00-3:30 our first computer class will cover using the mouse and keyboard.  On September 28 from 6:00-7:30 we will feature a class in Excel.  Mouse and basic keyboard skills are required for the Excel class.  Please reserve a spot as space is limited.  

Repairing Politics
On September 23 at 6:00 PM, the library will present their first in their Fall Lecture Series.  Dr. Jonathan Wharton Assistant Professor of Social Sciences at Stevens Institute of Technology will discuss his views and research into political corruption. 

Open-Mic: Park Bench Poetry
On September 25 at 2:00 pm (sign up begins 1:45) the Hoboken Library proudly presents the return of our summer Open-Mic series in the Church Square Park pavilion. Local poets please come share your work!

Resume Workshop–The class will consist of two parts including– a thirty minute presentation on the basics of resume writing by a staff librarian. During the second part of the program students will have time to work on their resumes and have their questions answered.

Book Discussion
On Sept 29 at 2 PM join us for a discussion of Aimee Bender’s The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake.  Her charming and thoughtful novel tells the story of Rose Edelstein who has the ability to know secret details about people’s lives from the food they prepare.

Revolution 67’
On September 29 at 6:00 PM there will be a screening of Revolution 67’, a documentary about the race riots in Newark.  Afterward a scholar will host a discussion of the film.  This program is sponsored by the NJ Council of the Humanities.

   

Teens - For current weekly events . Info

Fridays @ 3:00-Play Station 2, XBOX 360, and Wii sports and music after school game time-For teens in grades 6-12.

Become a fan of The Hoboken Public Library Teen Page on Facebook and share your thoughts on books you’ve been reading!

 

 

   

Kids -
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September is Library Card Sign Up Month in the Children’s Department!  Any child signing up for a library card will get a free gift!

To register for children's events call 201-420-2348.

Music Together:  September 15 @ 10:30 AM.  Ages 2 ½ to 5 years.  Music teacher Lisa Orinn will make music with children using rhythm, movement, and chanting.  Enrollment limited to 12.  Call 1-201-420-2348 for reservations

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Seniors -
Computer Class for Seniors at the Fox Hills Computer Lab
The Hoboken Public Library and Hoboken Health and Human Services are hosting Internet Practice Time and a Review of Useful Websites for Seniors at the Fox Hills Computer lab on August 18 at 10:00 am. Please reserve a spot by calling Health and Human Services at 201-420-2012.

Senior Day Events
The Hoboken Public Library is excited to welcome Seniors to our Senior Day at the Library on September 20 from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM.  Senior Day will feature many fun and interesting events.  It starts at 11:00 AM with a tour of the library.  Then at 11:30 join us for a library catalog presentation and library card sign up.  At 12:30 there will be lunch provided to all the seniors accompanied by music provided by Taraka.  Then at 1:30 the day will end with a presentation from Dr. Kane about traveling in the USA.  Whether you are a frequent library user or a first time visitor we hope you will join us and learn about what the library has to offer Seniors.  Please make a reservation at 201-420-2347.  We look forward to seeing you there!

   

Closings--
The Library will be closed Labor Day Weekend, Sept 4-6.
Please call 201-420-2346 for updated information about closings due to inclement weather or other emergencies.

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