Hoboken Library To Reopen Friday After 1-Day Closure For Renovation

HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken library main branch closed for Thursday, Jan. 13 but will reopen Friday. And the Grand Street Branch was still open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The main branch will reopen with events on Friday, but will be closed again Monday, Jan. 17, for Martin Luther King Day.

They have a series of events for adults and kids planned over the next few weeks (see calendar link below).

The library said they decided to close Thursday because, as they renovate portions of the century-old building, a "giant road-wide crane, with a huge extendable arm, [will] lift everything some 40 feet, through the windows of the Library's Fifth Street facade" to get renovation materials in.

This past summer, the library replaced a furnace from 1897.

from the online catalog.

If you want to see a short video that shows the renovations that caused the closure, click here. "We believe you'll agree with our decision," the library said.

Upcoming Events

The library has several events coming up, including a writing/word-building introduction Friday via Zoom:

Writing 101 With Miss Lauren, via Zoom this Friday at 3 p.m.

Via Zoom

The description: "Are you looking to create your own world? Possibly a bit lost on how to make your own universe? Miss Lauren's class will cover the basics of worldbuilding for your creative needs. You'll be introduced to everything from creating fictional money to developing unique cultures; a series of worldbuilding exercises will help get you started. Examples of different types of worldbuilding will also be shown and provided."

To register, and if you have any questions, email Lauren and she'll get right back to you.

On Saturday, Jan. 22 (next week), Miss Laurie will read "Who Took the Cookie from the Cookie Jar?" to kids at 11 a.m. via Zoom.

For more upcoming Hoboken library events, click the calendar here.

The library building, completed in 1897, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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