the stacks Lounge
Upcoming events
Bookstore After Dark Live Music
First Friday of the Month!
April 3rd, 2026, 7-9PM
Featuring Performances by Mauve Tilde
BOOKSTORE AFTER DARK: UNPLUGGED
First Friday of Every Month
Live Music in the Lounge
$10 Cover; 10% off in store
BYOB
Refreshments available for purchase.
Spring Break Creativity Workshop with Leah Epstein
Imagination is limitless, and so are the stories waiting to be told. This analog, hands-on workshop invites middle and high school students to build confidence and tell their best stories through prose, poetry, novels, and even graphic novels. All journals, writing supplies, and light art materials will be provided, students just need to bring their curiosity. Hosted by Leah Epstein, a published writer and lifelong educator. Leah is passionate about bringing confidence and motivation to young writers, helping them to express their unique inner voice.
Single Workshop $30.00 | Both Tuesday and Friday Workshops: $50.00
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Middle School Workshop from 11-12:30PM
High School Workshop from 1-2:30PM
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Middle School Workshop from 11-12:30PM
High School Workshop from 1-2:30PM
BYOB ² - Book Storage Boxes
That’s Bring Your Own Book and Bring Your Own Beverage.Bring a book you love (or one begging for a glow-up), bring your drink of choice, and join us for a cozy, creative, sparkle-forward evening. We’ll handle the bedazzling supplies, the playlist, the snacks, and the vibes, you just show up ready to make a mess (the fun kind).🗓 Date: January 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
💵 $25 per person (all supplies and snacks included)👉 Sign up here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/byob2-tickets-1979370786305?aff=oddtdtcreatorSpots are limited, because chaos is best enjoyed in small groups.Spring Break Creativity Workshop with Leah Epstein
Imagination is limitless, and so are the stories waiting to be told. This analog, hands-on workshop invites middle and high school students to build confidence and tell their best stories through prose, poetry, novels, and even graphic novels. All journals, writing supplies, and light art materials will be provided, students just need to bring their curiosity. Hosted by Leah Epstein, a published writer and lifelong educator. Leah is passionate about bringing confidence and motivation to young writers, helping them to express their unique inner voice.
Single Workshop $30.00 | Both Tuesday and Friday Workshops: $50.00
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Middle School Workshop from 11-12:30PM
High School Workshop from 1-2:30PM
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Middle School Workshop from 11-12:30PM
High School Workshop from 1-2:30PM
Teen Craft NIght: Bedazzle a Book
That’s Bring Your Own Book and Bring Your Own Beverage.Bring a book you love (or one begging for a glow-up), bring your drink of choice, and join us for a cozy, creative, sparkle-forward evening. We’ll handle the bedazzling supplies, the playlist, the snacks, and the vibes, you just show up ready to make a mess (the fun kind).🗓 Date: January 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
💵 $25 per person (all supplies and snacks included)👉 Sign up here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/byob2-tickets-1979370786305?aff=oddtdtcreatorSpots are limited, because chaos is best enjoyed in small groups.
Afternoon Tea
Tickets required for entry.
Step into a cozy afternoon that feels like visiting Grandma, (if she were British). Imagine a charming English cottage, where the tea is always warm, the china is mismatched just so, and every bite is served with care.
Join us for a high tea featuring a mini, brunch-inspired fare, with thoughtfully prepared sweet and savory bites. Sip, chat, and steep yourself in stories and steaming pots of tea, in an intimate, bookish setting.
This experience is BYOB, because even Grandma understands a well-chosen pour. Juice mixers and soft drinks will be available for purchase, if you’d like to craft a sparkling mimosa or a light, fruity spritz to accompany your tea.
Get ready to settle in, and savor an afternoon designed for conversation, comfort, and a little old-world charm, with a gentle twist.
🫖 Saturday, April 11th
🕛 12 PM (Noon)
💛 $35 per person; $15 for Children Under 12
🎟 Tickets online only
🍾 BYOB welcome - we’ll have juices and Mixxers on hand if you’d like to dress up your afternoon sip.
Come linger, laugh, and let the afternoon unfold, one cup (or glass) at a time.
Open Mic Poetry and Story Slam
April Theme: Passing the Torch
Words worth whispering or shouting.
A casual event where poets, storytellers, and dreamers take the stage. Free for All Ages.
Trivia Tuesday!
Consider this your formal invitation to show off all the delightful, useless, and wildly impressive knowledge you’ve been collecting over the years. Expect clever questions, literary nods, general knowledge curveballs, and the cozy chaos that only happens when curious minds gather among shelves of books. Come solo or bring a team. Confidence optional, enthusiasm encouraged.
🧠 Trivia TuesdayLiterary themed trivia. BYOB.
📆 Second Tuesday of every month⏰ 6:30–8 PM
💵 $5 per person
Author Event
Author Joanie J. Scott Signing, Reading and Talk.
Sunday, April 29th, 2026 from 12-2 PM
In this book, which is titled “Finding Life's Purpose: Poetry, Blogging, Journaling, and Storytelling,” Joanie explores life challenges through her writing. She expresses anger, fear, optimism, love, and all the emotions we, as human beings, experience. In her poetry, she uses rhythm to express her feelings; in her blogging, she compares and contrasts the human experiences personal, professionals, and explores the experiences of known figures such as Booker T. Washington, Viktor Frankl, Simon Veil, Frederick Douglas, among others, and refers to theorists such as Erik Erikson, Viktor Frankl, Abraham Maslow, Henri Tajfel, Roscoe Pound, Talcott Parson's, and Elizabeth Kubler Ross; in her journaling, she shares her perspective on both poetry and blogging (what she was thinking, how she was feeling, and why she felt the need to write about such topics), and finally she writes fictional stories to provide a narrative about pressing social and societal issues. Some of the topics you will find in this book include:Overcoming oppressionUnemploymentRomanceBarriers in educationBarriers in healthcareCommunity IssuesHuman LawsTheoretical frameworksDeath & DyingGrievingAt the end of the book, the reader will find thought-provoking questions to reflect on their personal and professional experiences and on how they felt about the content.
BYOB ² - Bookmark Purse
That’s Bring Your Own Book and Bring Your Own Beverage.Bring a book you love (or one begging for a glow-up), bring your drink of choice, and join us for a cozy, creative, sparkle-forward evening. We’ll handle the bedazzling supplies, the playlist, the snacks, and the vibes, you just show up ready to make a mess (the fun kind).🗓 Date: January 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
💵 $25 per person (all supplies and snacks included)👉 Sign up here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/byob2-tickets-1979370786305?aff=oddtdtcreatorSpots are limited, because chaos is best enjoyed in small groups.Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
Tickets required for entry.
Step into a cozy afternoon that feels like visiting Grandma, (if she were British). Imagine a charming English cottage, where the tea is always warm, the china is mismatched just so, and every bite is served with care.
Join us for a high tea featuring brunch-inspired fare, with thoughtfully prepared sweet and savory bites. Sip, chat, and steep yourself in stories and steaming pots of tea, in an intimate, bookish setting.
This experience is BYOB, because even Grandma understands a well-chosen pour. Juice mixers and soft drinks will be available for purchase, if you’d like to craft a sparkling mimosa or a light, fruity spritz to accompany your tea.
Get ready to settle in, and savor an afternoon designed for conversation, comfort, and a little old-world charm, with a gentle twist.
🫖 Saturday, May 9th
🕛 12 PM (Noon)
💛 $35 per person | $15 for Children Under 12
🎟 Tickets online only
🍾 BYOB welcome - we’ll have juices and Mixxers on hand if you’d like to dress up your afternoon sip.
Come linger, laugh, and let the afternoon unfold, one cup (or glass) at a time.
Quiet on Tap
BYOB. Silent Reading Happy Hour. Bring a book. Bring a drink. Say almost nothing. Read. Sip. Repeat. It’s perfect.
🗓 Every Thursday
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
Audiobook CLub
For the multitaskers and makers among us. Bring your fiber art or craft of choice. Coloring pages and light crafts will be available if you want to dabble. Snacks included!First Wednesday of every month6:30–8:30 PM
$15 per person🎧 Audiobook Club - Currently Listening to: Remain, M. Night Shaymalan and Nicholas SparksFor the multitaskers and makers among us. Bring your fiber art or craft of choice. Coloring pages and light crafts will be available if you want to dabble. 📆 First Wednesday of every month⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
💵 $15 per person
Little Readers Story Time
Because the youngest readers deserve their own magic hour! Join us for a cozy read-aloud and enjoy 10% off the featured storytime book that day.🗓 Wednesdays, Starting 1/7/26⏰ 11:30 AM
🎟 Free to attend
Bell, Book & Candle Club
Join us for a discussion of Practical Magic, by Alice Hoffman while The Wishing Wildflower teaches us about the art of simmer pots!
Featuring a buffet of Girl Dinner (caesar salad, french fries, fried pickes and cheese), and Midnight Margaritas, of course (a mocktail you can add your own BYO to).
Author Event
Author Leanne Treese Talk and Workshop
Saturday, March 28th, 2026 from 12-1PM
Leanne Treese is an award-winning author of women's fiction and romance. Her books have each independently been described as having "all the feels." When she's not writing, Leanne loves running, forcing her family to play board games (Settlers of Catan anyone?), and spoiling her beloved dogs. Leanne's favorite locations include her backyard, the Jersey shore, and anywhere that sells books or coffee, preferably both. A lifelong learner, Leanne's dream life would include going back to college and majoring in everything.
Black White & Read Cinema
🎬 Black, White & Read Movie NightYour monthly vintage movie night.Classic noir films. Moody lighting. Free popcorn.Byob and byo snacks.
📆 Last Friday of every month🗓 Friday, 3/27/26 ⏰ 7:00 PM
💵 $10 per personAuthor Event
Author Joanie J. Scott Signing, Reading and Talk.
Sunday, March 22th, 2026 from 12-2PM
Tarot with Emili
Tarot Readings with Emili
30 Minute Reading $45
ONE Spot Left for March at 1:30PM
Call to Book (908) 268-2831
St. Patrick's Parade VIP Experience
VIP Premier Porch Seating Experience for our Scavenger Hunt Winners!
Author Event
Meet the Authors!
Kim Cook, author of I am My Father’s Child
Mark McNease, author of Blank Page to Bookshelf
Sunday, March 15th, 2026
11-1PM
Author Talk at 12!
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/kimcookreadmill
Join authors Kim Cook and Mark McNease and for an engaging afternoon of signing, reading and celebrating the power of story in all its forms.
Mark McNease, novelist, publisher, podcaster, and workshop instructor, writes across mystery, speculative fiction, humor, and LGBTQ+ themes, creating character-driven stories that explore identity, resilience, and the beautifully complicated ways we move through the world. As founder of MadeMark Publishing and host of The Twist podcast, he champions inclusive, accessible storytelling and helps writers of all levels find their voice.
Kim Cook, author of I Am My Father’s Child: A True Story of Mystery, History, Betrayal, and Forgiveness, brings readers into a deeply personal memoir of family, memory, and belonging. Through reflections on her father’s quiet wisdom and the pivotal moments that shape a life, she invites us to consider our own histories, where laughter, loss, and forgiveness intertwine.
Afternoon Tea
Tickets required for entry.
Step into a cozy afternoon that feels like visiting Grandma, (if she were British). Imagine a charming English cottage, where the tea is always warm, the china is mismatched just so, and every bite is served with care.
Join us for a high tea featuring a mini, brunch-inspired fare, with thoughtfully prepared sweet and savory bites. Sip, chat, and steep yourself in stories and steaming pots of tea, in an intimate, bookish setting.
This experience is BYOB, because even Grandma understands a well-chosen pour. Juice mixers and soft drinks will be available for purchase, if you’d like to craft a sparkling mimosa or a light, fruity spritz to accompany your tea.
Get ready to settle in, and savor an afternoon designed for conversation, comfort, and a little old-world charm, with a gentle twist.
Second Saturday of every month
Saturday, March 14th
🕛 12 PM (Noon)
💛 $35 per person; $15 for Children Under 12
🎟 Tickets online only
🍾 BYOB welcome - we’ll have juices and Mixxers on hand if you’d like to dress up your afternoon sip.
Adults have the choice between one full pot of one type of tea or a full pot of hot water and three of our lovely Cliché brand tea bags. Children receive one small pot of tea.
Come linger, laugh, and let the afternoon unfold, one cup (or glass) at a time.
Trivia Tuesday!
Consider this your formal invitation to show off all the delightful, useless, and wildly impressive knowledge you’ve been collecting over the years. Expect clever questions, literary nods, general knowledge curveballs, and the cozy chaos that only happens when curious minds gather among shelves of books. Come solo or bring a team. Confidence optional, enthusiasm encouraged.
🧠 Trivia TuesdayLiterary themed trivia. BYOB.
📆 Second Tuesday of every month⏰ 6:30–8 PM
💵 $5 per person
Bookstore After Dark Live Music
March 6th, 2026, 7-9PM
Featuring Performances by Jackie June and Kat Quintana
BOOKSTORE AFTER DARK: UNPLUGGED
First Friday of Every Month
Live Music in the Lounge
$15 Cover; 15% off in store
BYOB
Refreshments available for purchase.
Audiobook CLub
For the multitaskers and makers among us. Bring your fiber art or craft of choice. Coloring pages and light crafts will be available if you want to dabble. Snacks included!First Wednesday of every month6:30–8:30 PM
$15 per person🎧 Audiobook Club - Currently Listening up to: Ch. 16 of Remain, M. Night Shaymalan and Nicholas SparksFor the multitaskers and makers among us. Bring your fiber art, legos or craft of choice. Coloring pages and small crafts will be available if you want to dabble. Light snacks provided. 📆 First Wednesday of every month⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
💵 $15 per person
BYOB ²
That’s Bring Your Own Book and Bring Your Own Beverage.Bring a book you love (or one begging for a glow-up), bring your drink of choice, and join us for a cozy, creative, sparkle-forward evening. We’ll handle the bedazzling supplies, the playlist, the snacks, and the vibes, you just show up ready to make a mess (the fun kind).March is Folded Book Vases! Learn how to transform an old hardback book into a beautiful vase for a floral arrangement. Bring your bev, bring your bud, or just bring yourself. Low-pressure, high-cozy creative time. Supplies and snacks provided. No need to bring your own book this time as we will be cutting and folding them to make the vases. Starts at 6:30pm.
OPen Mic Poetry and Story Slam
March Theme: If Walls Could Talk
Words worth whispering or shouting.
A casual event where poets, storytellers, and dreamers take the stage. Free for All Ages.
Black White & Read Cinema
🎬 Black, White & Read Movie NightYour monthly vintage movie night.Classic noir films. Moody lighting. Free popcorn.Byob and byo snacks.
📆 Last Friday of every month🗓 Friday, 2/27/26 Little Shop of Horrors (1960) A timid, bumbling florist's assistant discovers a strange, carnivorous plant that thrives on human blood...⏰ 7:00 PM
💵 $10 per personAfternoon Tea
Tickets required for entry.
Step into a cozy afternoon that feels like visiting Grandma, (if she were British). Imagine a charming English cottage, where the tea is always warm, the china is mismatched just so, and every bite is served with care.
Join us for a high tea featuring a mini, brunch-inspired fare, with thoughtfully prepared sweet and savory bites. Sip, chat, and steep yourself in stories and steaming pots of tea, in an intimate, bookish setting.
This experience is BYOB, because even Grandma understands a well-chosen pour. Juice mixers and soft drinks will be available for purchase, if you’d like to craft a sparkling mimosa or a light, fruity spritz to accompany your tea.
Get ready to settle in, and savor an afternoon designed for conversation, comfort, and a little old-world charm, with a gentle twist.
🫖 Saturday, February 14th
🕛 12 PM (Noon)
💛 $35 per person; $15 for Children Under 12
🎟 Tickets online only
🍾 BYOB welcome - we’ll have juices and Mixxers on hand if you’d like to dress up your afternoon sip.
Come linger, laugh, and let the afternoon unfold, one cup (or glass) at a time.
Trivia Tuesday!
Consider this your formal invitation to show off all the delightful, useless, and wildly impressive knowledge you’ve been collecting over the years. Expect clever questions, literary nods, general knowledge curveballs, and the cozy chaos that only happens when curious minds gather among shelves of books. Come solo or bring a team. Confidence optional, enthusiasm encouraged.
🧠 Trivia TuesdayLiterary themed trivia. BYOB.
📆 Second Tuesday of every month⏰ 6:30–8 PM
💵 $5 per person
Audiobook CLub
For the multitaskers and makers among us. Bring your fiber art or craft of choice. Coloring pages and light crafts will be available if you want to dabble. Snacks included!First Wednesday of every month6:30–8:30 PM
$15 per person🎧 Audiobook Club - Currently Listening to: Ch. 8 of Remain, M. Night Shaymalan and Nicholas SparksFor the multitaskers and makers among us. Bring your fiber art or craft of choice. Coloring pages and light crafts will be available if you want to dabble. 📆 First Wednesday of every month⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
💵 $15 per person
BYOB ²
That’s Bring Your Own Book and Bring Your Own Beverage.Bring a book you love (or one begging for a glow-up), bring your drink of choice, and join us for a cozy, creative, sparkle-forward evening. We’ll handle the bedazzling supplies, the playlist, the snacks, and the vibes, you just show up ready to make a mess (the fun kind).🗓 Date: January 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
💵 $25 per person (all supplies and snacks included)👉 Sign up here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/byob2-tickets-1979370786305?aff=oddtdtcreatorSpots are limited, because chaos is best enjoyed in small groups.
OPen Mic Poetry and Story Slam
Words worth whispering or shouting.
A casual event where poets, storytellers, and dreamers take the stage. Free for All Ages.
Black White & Read Cinema
🎬 Black, White & Read Movie NightYour monthly vintage movie night.Classic noir films. Moody lighting. Free popcorn.Byob and byo snacks.
📆 Last Friday of every month🗓 Kicking off: Friday, 1/30/26 Nosferatu (1922). Directed by: F.W. Murnau, Gothic atmosphere, visually striking, eerie⏰ 7:00 PM
💵 $10 per person👉 Sign up link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-white-read-cinema-tickets-1979418169028?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tarot with Emili
Tarot Readings with Emili
Mini Reading (30 mins) $45
Full Reading (60 mins) $80
Link to sign-up:
Trivia Tuesday!
🧠 Trivia TuesdayLiterary themed trivia. BYOB.
🗓 Tuesday, 1/13/26📆 Second Tuesday of every month⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
💵 $5 per person
👉 Sign up link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trivia-tuesday-tickets-1979419229199?aff=oddtdtcreator
Quiet on Tap
Silent Reading Happy Hour. BYOB.Bring a book. Bring a drink. Say almost nothing. Read. Sip. Repeat. It’s perfect.
🗓 Every Thursday, starting 1/8/26
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PMAudiobook CLub
🎧 Audiobook ClubFor the multitaskers and makers among us. Bring your fiber art or craft of choice. Coloring pages and light crafts will be available if you want to dabble.🗓 Wednesday, 1/7/26
📆 First Wednesday of every month⏰ 6:30–9:00 PM
💵 $15 per person👉 Sign up link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/audiobook-club-tickets-1979413976488?aff=oddtdtcreatorLittle Readers Story Time
Because the youngest readers deserve their own magic hour! Join us for a cozy read-aloud and enjoy 10% off the featured storytime book that day.🗓 Wednesdays, Starting 1/7/26⏰ 11:30 AM
🎟 Free to attendBYOB ²
That’s Bring Your Own Book and Bring Your Own Beverage.Bring a book you love (or one begging for a glow-up), bring your drink of choice, and join us for a cozy, creative, sparkle-forward evening. We’ll handle the bedazzling supplies, the playlist, the snacks, and the vibes, you just show up ready to make a mess (the fun kind).🗓 Date: January 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
💵 $25 per person (all supplies and snacks included)👉 Sign up here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/byob2-tickets-1979370786305?aff=oddtdtcreatorSpots are limited, because chaos is best enjoyed in small groups.