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This document from 1996 shows both the needs of the library in improving compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (there has since been an elevator added) and that the Industrial School was still active and operational in the…

A Hudson County time capsule was prepared and sealed away in 1990-1991, with the intention of opening it for Hudson County's 200th anniversary on February 22, 2040. The photograph displays the location of the time capsule in the Jersey City…

The library's first finding aid, produced in English and German in 1891. Notably, it was compiled by Nina Hatfield, here listed under her maiden name of Koester.

Two letters from Richard Stevens, son of Martha Bayard Stevens, the primary benefactor of the current library building. These letters concern the nature of the family's donation to build the library and to include the Industrial School.

The Library Trustees and the Industrial School Trustees had a debate over who rightfully had permission to utilize a room in the basement of the building. This room was labeled as a classroom but was being used for library storage until the…

A bas-relief wooden sculpture of Thomas Hatfield carved by artist Enid Bell as part of the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration. Although the library houses this object, it remains the property of the United States government.

The annual report for the library for 1909. A notable feature of the library's annual reports is that they report the number of books destroyed by the Hoboken Board of Health each year. This was likely due to books being checked out to households in…

Mr. Hatfield's letter inviting the Trustees to the opening of the library in its original location, the Second National Bank Building on the corner of Hudson Place. The opening ceremony took place at City Hall in the Council Chamber on Wednesday,…

Nina Hatfield filed this complaint away at some point, and it remains with our collection today. The complaint reads, "To Miss Hatfield, As a member of your library I would appreciate it if you saw to the cleaning of the books. Assuming the matter…

A May 11, 2003 article in the Hoboken Reporter announcing library renovations to bring the building into the 21st century and up to date with ADA requirements, including the beloved elevator. Current director Lina Podles's name is misspelled at least…