Symposia is a nonprofit, donation-based, volunteer-run community bookstore in Hoboken, NJ since 2003.
Upcoming Events:
Hoboken Silent Book Club “Titles & Treasures”
Open Mic Night
Action! A Movie Themed Intro to Improv – Jersey Improv Lab
Bookworm Baddies Bookclub
Hoboken Silent Book Club “Titles & Treasures”
Review of past events
Bookworm Baddies Book Club
Thursday, June 25, 2026
The Bookworm Baddies Book Club met at Symposia Community Bookstore on Thursday, June 25, to discuss This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. The group gathered among the shelves for an evening of conversation, laughter, and reflection on this genre-bending story of time travel, rivalry, love, and connection.
Created for readers who enjoy both books and lively conversation, the club brought a warm and joyful energy to the bookstore. Events like this capture what Symposia hopes to offer: a community space where literature opens the door to friendship, imagination, and meaningful exchange.
Turkish Mosaic Workshop at Symposia
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Symposia Community Bookstore hosted a hands-on Turkish Mosaic Workshop with Mosaic Art Studio on Saturday, June 27. Guests gathered around colorful tables filled with glass tiles, beads, bowls, and mosaic patterns, creating their own pieces with step-by-step guidance.
The workshop brought a calm and creative energy into the bookstore, as participants selected colors, arranged small glass pieces, and built intricate floral and geometric designs. No experience was needed, and the event offered a welcoming space for people to learn, make art, and enjoy community together.
Hoboken Silent Book Club at Symposia
Monday, June 1, 2026
Symposia Community Bookstore hosted Hoboken Silent Book Club: “Titles & Treasures” on Monday, June 1. Guests brought their current reads, passion projects, or discovered new books at Symposia, then spent 45 peaceful minutes reading or working quietly in community.
After the silent reading period, participants had time to connect with fellow book lovers in a relaxed, pressure-free setting. The event also included an optional book swap, inviting guests to share books and discover new treasures.
With its calm atmosphere and flexible format, Titles & Treasures offered a beautiful reminder that community can be built not only through conversation, but also through the simple act of reading together. All ticket sales benefited Symposia Community Bookstore.
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