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Almost all cities and towns in America have at least one thing in common — a public library. Hoboken Public Library Director Jennie Pu says that she will sometimes encounter folks who have moved from other countries and are expecting to rent out books, but are instead astonished at the fact that the books are free to loan out. Still, the public library can often be taken for granted, even though it has several community resources available entirely for free in addition to loaning out books. Hoboken’s public library, located at 500 Park Avenue, right next to Church Square Park, was established in 1890 and has been a staple of the community ever since. Read on to learn more about Jennie Pu and her hopes for the future of the Hoboken Public Library.
A Brief History
In 1884, the NJ General Library Act was passed, and the Hoboken Free Library was the third library to open…
