Gift certificates available for purchase in the bookstore.
Also you can pay on line and we will mail the customized
paper certificate to your desired location.

Our Mission

Symposia Community Bookstore, Inc. is a PUBLIC BENEFIT nonprofit corporation in Hoboken NJ, organized and operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes. Specifically, we operate a thrift shop consisting of books and offer our shop location to be used as a community center.
Address:
510 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ 07030.

For more information call 201 805 1739

The specific objectives and purposes of this organization are:

– to help make books and reading as inviting and accessible to as broad an audience as possible

– to offer a venue to serve as a community center and a place for educational and community activities

– to support other charities through the use of the thrift store’ space to raise funds and run programs

– to offer support for emerging local artists through exhibitions and other projects

– to develop new community projects

– to engage in other activities related to the development of the social capital of our community

Symposia: A chat room without a computer!

Upcoming Events

Open Mic Night – Tuesday, November 12th 7:30 to 9 pm

November-Her Open Mic! Whether you’re a poet, singer, storyteller, or just passionate about sharing your voice, this is your stage! Celebrate the strength, resilience, and creativity of women with us. Let’s come together in perfect HERmony and make America creative again. We provide the PA, you bring your instrument and talent. *Suggested donation $5/attendee to support Symposia (non-profit bookstore) *Some simple snacks will be provided but feel free to BYO drinks/snacks for yourself or to share. Facebook Link.

Bookworm Baddies – Tuesday, November 14th 7:00 to 9 pm

Welcome to Bookworm Baddies 🧚! We’re a group of bookish girlies that love to read as much as we love to yap.

Join us each month as we engage in riveting discussions about the groups current read while simultaneously yapping about our current obsessions. Whether you’re a seasoned reader or looking for a new hobby, we’re all about sharing thoughts, laughing at bookish quirks and maybe even get sidetracked with life stories.

Find us on the Fable app under Bookworm Baddies 🧚 to learn more.

November Book: Finish The Last Party by A. R. Torre.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by contacting Yesenia at delossantosy369@gmail.com. $5/attendee to support Symposia (non-profit bookstore)

“Symposi-HA!” Comedy Show – November 16th at 8 pm – 10 pm

Storytelling Edition! Join us for a unique, special edition comedy night where laughter meets storytelling! Instead of the usual format of the show, select comedians will take the stage to share longer, hilarious, heartwarming, and heartbreaking stories. Don’t miss out on this special version of the show! Grab your tickets here.

“Philosophize This” – Conversation Based on Stephen West’ s Podcast – November 18th at 7:00 pm – 9 pm

This deeply engaging series introduces listeners to thinkers and ideas upon which our society is based, but in a way that is easy for non-philosophers to digest and understand.

Our discussion group will create a safe environment where we can gain knowledge while also sharing personal experiences as they relate to the topics presented in the podcast.

Listening to the podcast episodes 64, 65, 66 and 67 on Mary Wollstonecraft and Frederic Hegel is strongly recommended if possible.

Registration required by contacting Carmen at symposia.bookstore@gmail.com or 201-805-1739. Fee: $10

Thanksgiving Livestream with Gregory McLoughlin and David Ribyat – November 25th at 8 pm – 10 pm

Prolific Hudson County songwriter Gregory McLoughlin is teaming up with multi-instrumentalist David Ribyat for a special Thanksgiving Livestream, from Symposia Bookstore in Hoboken.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Symposia Bookstore.

Gregory is a regular performer at the monthly Symposia Open Mic, and has invited many special guests from that event to take part.

The music will start at 8:00 PM Sharp, and there is a $5 suggested donation.

Puppetonia

Looking to reconnect with your inner child? Puppetonia can help! Our shows are guaranteed fun for the whole family, young and old! The little ones will love our adorably mischievous puppets - and so will you! (Lucky for you, we only charge for the kids:)

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Rent Our Place

Symposia Bookstore space can be rented for workshops, community groups, artistic events or birthday parties organized through Puppetonia. The store has tables, seating for about 40 people, a large screen and amplification system available upon request. The store has been used for shootings by independent movie companies, by musicians for concerts and visual artists for exhibitions.

To inquire about holding your event at Symposia Bookstore, please call at (201) 963-0909 or send an email at symposia.bookstore@gmail.com.

We do not provide catering, but you are welcome to bring food and drinks for your event.

Symposia hopes that everyone is staying safe and well read!  

As you may have noticed, we are very excited to start our in-person events! Come participate or visit us during our opening hours 12 pm to 5 pm 7 days a week! 

We are looking for VOLUNTEERS to shelf books and/or help customers. 

Flexible hours, great environment, free books! 

Other Ways to Help Symposia

DONATE YOUR BOOKS!  Symposia stays in business by selling donated books online. 

Donate your used shipping supplies: In an effort to stay environmentally friendly, Symposia Bookstore welcomes donations of used clean shipping materials like bubble wrap and bubble mailers/envelopes. 

BUY FROM SYMPOSIA!  Need new reading material? Peruse Symposia’s inventory with over 2,500 titles on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A2K6ZNUTSJAUFX&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0D 

MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION! Our non-profit bookstore can only stay alive through the generous support of our community.  Consider supporting our mission by making a contribution today through 

Any donation will help make an impact as this is a nonprofit organization that serves as the only used-bookstore in the area and community center for locals. Thank you so much in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to our community. It is our pleasure curating the best books for our customers thanks to your donations.