Renovation of the Main Library

The Main Library at 500 Park Avenue will temporarily close to the public beginning Wednesday, November 4, 2026. We anticipate reopening the upper floors on Monday, February 1, 2027. The first floor and mezzanine will remain closed as renovation work continues.

The renovation of the 1st floor and mezzanine are part of the Library’s long-term Capital Master Plan (2017).

The Main Library is undergoing a year-long historic restoration of its first floor and mezzanine. Our building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the work involves carefully restoring its historic architectural features.

While we initially planned to keep the upper floors open during construction, the work has proven more disruptive to daily library operations than anticipated. For the well-being of the public and our staff, we’ve decided to temporarily close the building during this intensive phase of restoration.

• Curbside Pickup — 256 Fifth Street (next to the Main Library): Pick up books and other library materials by appointment. Call (201) 420-2346, ext. 5102 to schedule your pickup.
• Grand Street Branch — 124 Grand Street, 2nd Floor: Browse and borrow materials, attend programs, and use computers and printing services.
• Learning Resource Center — 401 Harrison Street: Use public computers and printing services.
• 24/7 Lockers: Pick up holds anytime at the Main Library (500 Park Avenue), Grand Street Branch (124 Grand Street), or Hoboken Historical Museum (1301 Hudson Street).

• Monday–Thursday: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
• Friday–Saturday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sunday: Closed

The branch is located on the second floor of the Multi-Service Center at 124 Grand Street. Take the elevator or stairs to the second floor. Strollers must be kept on the first floor.

Please check our calendar for holiday closures.

The Learning Resource Center at 401 Harrison Street is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, during the closure. Computers and printing are available on-site.

You can pick up your holds by appointment Monday through Friday, between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, at 256 Fifth Street, next to the Main Library. Call (201) 420-2346, ext. 5102 to schedule your curbside pickup.

You can also pick up holds at:

Grand Street Branch (124 Grand Street, 2nd Floor)

Any of our three 24/7 book lockers: Main Library (500 Park Avenue), Grand Street Branch (124 Grand Street), or Hoboken Historical Museum (1301 Hudson Street)

Books can be returned to:

•       The book drop outside the Main Library 
•       The book drops in the locker bays at the Grand Street Branch and the Hoboken Historical Museum
•       The circulation desk at the Grand Street Branch during operating hours
•       The Learning Center, 401 Harrison Street, M-F 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Physical media and museum passes must be returned to the Grand Street Branch circulation desk during operating hours.

Yes! Most museum passes can be printed at home. You can browse and reserve passes at hobokenlibrary.org. Physical museum passes can be picked up at the Grand Street Branch.

Library of Things items can be reserved at hobokenlibrary.org/library-of-things/ and picked up at the Grand Street Branch during operating hours.

Absolutely! Borrow ebooks and audiobooks anytime through Libby and Hoopla. You can also download the Hoboken Library app to manage your account.

Programming will continue at the Grand Street Branch throughout the closure. Please check our events page and subscribe to our newsletter for the full calendar and any updates.

Children’s books will be available through the Grand Street Branch and curbside pickup at 256 Fifth Street. We’re also working with the City to arrange additional locations for children’s programs.

Follow @hobokenlibrarykids on Instagram and visit hobokenlibrary.org/renovation for updates as locations and schedules are confirmed.

The MakerSpace will be closed during the temporary closure. We anticipate reopening it with the Main Library’s upper floors on February 1, 2027.

Yes. Our social worker will offer drop-in appointments at the Grand Street Branch, and outreach will continue at Fox Hill Gardens.

Please call (201) 420-2346 for the latest information.

Public computers and printing services are available at:

• Grand Street Branch: 124 Grand Street, 2nd Floor
  • Monday–Thursday: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
  • Friday–Saturday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Learning Resource Center: 401 Harrison Street
  • Monday–Saturday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

The Main Library is undergoing a year-long restoration of its first floor and mezzanine. The work includes restoring historic plaster, woodwork, and other architectural details while improving the building’s spaces for the community.

The project is part of our commitment to preserving this historic landmark for future generations.

Yes. The renovation remains on schedule. The temporary closure is an adjustment to library operations during construction, not a delay to the restoration project.

Please call (201) 420-2346. You can also find updates, project information, and photos at hobokenlibrary.org/renovation.