Book Clubs & Author Talks

Upcoming Events

Silent Book Club
Sunday, August 3 - Monday, August 4, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Silent Book Club
At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading!  All readers are welcome—bring your ebooks, audiobooks, comic books...it's BYOBook. Enjoy an hour of quiet, communal reading surrounded by fellow book enthusiasts who appreciate the joy of reading together. Think of it...
Book Lovers' Circle
Thursday, September 4, 7:00 pm
Book Lovers' Circle
The Book Lovers’ Circle is a great way to find out about new titles, hear others’ recommendations and reviews, and spend a great hour with fellow reading enthusiasts.
Silent Book Club
Sunday, September 7 - Monday, September 8, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Silent Book Club
At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading!  All readers are welcome—bring your ebooks, audiobooks, comic books...it's BYOBook. Enjoy an hour of quiet, communal reading surrounded by fellow book enthusiasts who appreciate the joy of reading together. Think of it...
Historic Libraries in New Jersey: the Newark Public and the Morristown & Morris Township Libraries
Thursday, September 11, 7:00 pm
Historic Libraries in New Jersey: the Newark Public and the Morristown & Morris Township Libraries
Learn more about the architecturally-significant and modern-day community centers of the libraries in Newark and Morristown.
Virtual Classics Book Club: "The Cider House Rules"
Thursday, September 11, 7:00 pm
Virtual Classics Book Club: "The Cider House Rules"
Join us for the latest “Virtual Classics Book Club.” This month we will be discussing “The Cider House Rules" by John Irving published in 1985.
Science Fiction Book Club: "Attack Surface" by Cory Doctorow
Saturday, September 13, 2:00 pm
Science Fiction Book Club: "Attack Surface" by Cory Doctorow
Equal parts cyberpunk and thriller, Attack Surface focuses on Masha Maximow, a counterterrorism wizard for an transnational cybersecurity firm.
Book Lovers' Circle
Thursday, October 2, 7:00 pm
Book Lovers' Circle
The Book Lovers’ Circle is a great way to find out about new titles, hear others’ recommendations and reviews, and spend a great hour with fellow reading enthusiasts.
Silent Book Club
Sunday, October 5 - Monday, October 6, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Silent Book Club
At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading!  All readers are welcome—bring your ebooks, audiobooks, comic books...it's BYOBook. Enjoy an hour of quiet, communal reading surrounded by fellow book enthusiasts who appreciate the joy of reading together. Think of it...
Science Fiction Book Club: "The Sirens of Titan" by Kurt Vonnegut
Saturday, October 11, 2:00 pm
Science Fiction Book Club: "The Sirens of Titan" by Kurt Vonnegut
A satirical novel about a man from Earth who takes a wild space journey to distant worlds, learning about the purpose of human life along the way.
Silent Book Club
Sunday, November 2 - Monday, November 3, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Silent Book Club
At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading!  All readers are welcome—bring your ebooks, audiobooks, comic books...it's BYOBook. Enjoy an hour of quiet, communal reading surrounded by fellow book enthusiasts who appreciate the joy of reading together. Think of it...
Book Lovers' Circle
Thursday, November 6, 7:00 pm
Book Lovers' Circle
The Book Lovers’ Circle is a great way to find out about new titles, hear others’ recommendations and reviews, and spend a great hour with fellow reading enthusiasts.
Science Fiction Book Club: "The Memory Librarian" by Janelle Monáe
Saturday, November 8, 2:00 pm
Science Fiction Book Club: "The Memory Librarian" by Janelle Monáe
This collaborative short story collection explores themes of identity expression, technology, and love within a dystopian setting.
Book Lovers' Circle
Thursday, December 4, 7:00 pm
Book Lovers' Circle
The Book Lovers’ Circle is a great way to find out about new titles, hear others’ recommendations and reviews, and spend a great hour with fellow reading enthusiasts.
Silent Book Club
Sunday, December 7 - Monday, December 8, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Silent Book Club
At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading!  All readers are welcome—bring your ebooks, audiobooks, comic books...it's BYOBook. Enjoy an hour of quiet, communal reading surrounded by fellow book enthusiasts who appreciate the joy of reading together. Think of it...
Science Fiction Book Club: "The Mountain in the Sea" by Ray Nayler
Saturday, December 13, 2:00 pm
Science Fiction Book Club: "The Mountain in the Sea" by Ray Nayler
A group of researchers gather to study a hyperintelligent octopus community that is developing its own language and culture.
Silent Book Club
Sunday, January 4 - Monday, January 5, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Silent Book Club
At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading!  All readers are welcome—bring your ebooks, audiobooks, comic books...it's BYOBook. Enjoy an hour of quiet, communal reading surrounded by fellow book enthusiasts who appreciate the joy of reading together. Think of it...
Silent Book Club
Sunday, February 1 - Monday, February 2, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Silent Book Club
At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading!  All readers are welcome—bring your ebooks, audiobooks, comic books...it's BYOBook. Enjoy an hour of quiet, communal reading surrounded by fellow book enthusiasts who appreciate the joy of reading together. Think of it...
Silent Book Club
Sunday, March 1 - Monday, March 2, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Silent Book Club
At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading!  All readers are welcome—bring your ebooks, audiobooks, comic books...it's BYOBook. Enjoy an hour of quiet, communal reading surrounded by fellow book enthusiasts who appreciate the joy of reading together. Think of it...
Silent Book Club
Sunday, April 5 - Monday, April 6, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Silent Book Club
At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading!  All readers are welcome—bring your ebooks, audiobooks, comic books...it's BYOBook. Enjoy an hour of quiet, communal reading surrounded by fellow book enthusiasts who appreciate the joy of reading together. Think of it...