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Literature and Poetry Related Events for the Week of January 26, 2026

Posted Mon, Jan 26, 2026, By Staff Writer
Are you an avid reader? Or perhaps you are a budding novelist or poet? Explore your literary side with these events related to books and poetry happening in North Jersey.
1. Learn English Book Club
Date and Time Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Tower Room, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Come expand your English vocabulary through great books! Learning another language also means using that language. This is a great way to read, discuss books and learn in a safe friendly environment. Must be a second language learner (English is not your first language) who is a fairly proficient speaker. If you’re not sure but interested sign up and take a chance!
2. YA Book Club
Date and Time Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Location Paramus Public Library, 116 E. Century Rd, Paramus, NJ, 07652  [View map]
Mondays, 3:30-4:15pm, For grades 6-8, Snacks Provided. January 26: Snowglobe, Soyoung Park (register beginning December 15); February 23: Chains, Laurie Halse Anderson (register January 26); March 30: My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich, Ibi Zoboi (register beginning February 23).
3. CANCELED - Turn The Page Book Club for Tweens @ Dorothy Henry
Date and Time Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Location Sussex County Library - Dorothy Henry Branch, 66 NJ-94, Community Room, Vernon Township, NJ, 07462  [View map]
Explore new stories and share your thoughts at our Grades 4–6 Book Club! Each session features a different book, hands-on activities, and plenty of bookish fun. January Book: Baby-Sitters Little Sister: Karen's Haircut graphic novel. Also available on Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/comic/karens-haircut-a-graphic-novel-baby-sitters-little-sister-7-ann-m-martin/16138727
4. Graphic Novel Book Club (RESCHEDULED)
Date and Time Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location Englewood Public Library, 31 Engle Street, Children's Room, Englewood, NJ, 07631  [View map]
Kids ages 8 to 11 years may join our graphic novel book club that will now meet Monday, February 9 at 4:00 PM. Visit the Children’s Room to pick up your copy of the book Cloud Puppy by Kelly Leigh Miller to read before the program. Please fill out one registration form per child.
5. Teen Book Talk: Grades 6&up
Date and Time Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Ave, Teen Corner, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481  [View map]
Join us in the Teen Corner to talk about what you are reading, get suggestions from friends and enjoy a few snacks, or discuss January's read-along book: Ranger's Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan!
6. Silent Book Club (West Essex Chapter)
Date and Time Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Road, New Book Area, West Caldwell, NJ, 07006  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Silent Book Club is a global community of readers with nearly 2,000 chapters in 55+ countries. There's no assigned reading — it's bring your own book. More than a million members gather in person, online, and in destinations around the world to read together and swap stories. All readers are welcome!
7. Young Readers Book Club
Date and Time Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, Children's Room, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452  [View map]
The January book club book is The Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner. For 4th & 5th graders. An activity and snacks will be provided to participants.
8. Usual Suspects Book Club: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Date and Time Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Leonia Public Library, 227 Fort Lee Road, Harold Ficke Conference Room, Leonia, NJ, 07605  [View map]
The Usual Suspects Book Club meets every month to discuss a mystery or thriller that we read the previous month! New members are always welcome. Copies of the current book can be picked up at the Circulation Desk. Adults only. Registration is not required. January's book is The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
9. Book Club
Date and Time Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Washington Township Public Library, 144 Woodfield Road, Community Room, Twp. of Washington, NJ, 07676  [View map]
Join us to discuss this month's book The God of the Woods by Liz Moore!
10. Hooked on Books Reading Club (Grades 4-6)
Date and Time Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Nutley Free Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Children's Room, Nutley, NJ, 07110  [View map]
A book chat with games and awesome activities! For grades 4-6. January 26: Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel by Hope Larson; February 23: Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet by Zanib Mian; March 23: Haru: Book 1 (Spring) by Joe Latham; April 27: The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin; May 18: Free Piano (Not Haunted) by Whitney Gardner. Registration is required.
11. Read at Reid Book Club
Date and Time Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Paramus Charles E. Reid Branch Library, 239 West Midland Ave, Paramus, NJ, 07652  [View map]
Love books? Join our in person book club! Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. Books will be available at the Reid Branch checkout desk.
12. Yak, Snack & Read Meeting
Date and Time Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, Reading Room, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452  [View map]
Love the idea of a book club, but don't want to read deep literary works? This book club is for you! This month's book is Dangerous Crossing by Rachel Rhys
13. Sam Gronner Book Talk & Signing, adults
Date and Time Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location Tenafly Public Library, 100 Riveredge Road, Friends Room, Tenafly, NJ, 07670  [View map]
Loss and Legacy by local author Sam Gronner. In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day presented by the Tenafly Library Friends. No registration.
14. Book Club
Date and Time Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Harrington Park Public Library, 10 Herring St., Harrington Park, NJ, 07640  [View map]
Join us for a discussion of "The Signature of All Things" by Elizabeth Gilbert. Registration is required, books available at the desk.
15. Evening Book Club
Date and Time Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Northvale Public Library, 116 Paris Avenue, Community Meeting Room: Back, Northvale, NJ, 07647  [View map]
This month's book is Oona Out of Order. Copies of the book are available at the library for check out. Light refreshments will be served. New members are always welcome.
16. Historical Fiction Book Club @ Main Library & via Zoom
Date and Time Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Sussex County Main Library, 125 Morris Turnpike, Community Room, Newton, NJ, 07860  [View map]
The Historical Fiction Book Club meets in person at Main Library and via Zoom the last Tuesday of most months at 6:00 p.m. We're starting off the new year with a discussion of North Woods by Daniel Mason, available in regular and large print.
17. Queer Lit Club: Romance Edition
Date and Time Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Montclair Bellevue Avenue Branch, 185 Bellevue Avenue, First Floor, Montclair, NJ, 07043  [View map]
Join us as we discuss Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher. Registration required via the library webpage. Books are available for check out at the Montclair Public Library or to purchase at Watchung Booksellers.
18. General Fiction Book Club Meeting
Date and Time Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Garfield Public Library, 500 Midland Ave, Main Room, Garfield, NJ, 07026  [View map]
Join us in-person to discuss our January 2026 pick (Park Avenue) & pick up a copy of our February 2026 pick, Twice by Mitch Albom, at one of our two discussion sessions, Tuesday January 27th at 6pm and Thursday January 29th at 1pm. Pick up a copy of Twice at the reference desk starting January 27th.
19. Teen Book Club
Date and Time Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Library, 10-01 Fair Lawn Ave., Reference Room, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Students in grades 7 through 12 are invited to join Liz for a fun book discussion and games!
20. Adult Book Club
Date and Time Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Hasbrouck Heights, Free Public Library of, 320 Boulevard, Large Meeting Room, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, 07604  [View map]
Come join the Adult Book Club! Adults gather in person to discuss interesting points and their opinions of the selected book, in person and via Zoom.
21. BrightView Book Club
Date and Time Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location Brightview Paramus, 396 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Paramus Programs - Novels at Night and other library events
Long Island by Colm Tóibín
22. Laura's Lunch Bunch Book Group: YOUR CHOICE of a New Release Book
Date and Time Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 12:00 PM to 12:40 PM
Location Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 DeKorte Drive, Tech Lab, Franklin Lakes, NJ, 07417  [View map]
23. Afternoon Book Club
Date and Time Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location Secaucus Public Library Annex, 1007 Riverside Station Blvd, Secaucus, NJ, 07094  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Join us for our new monthly afternoon book club.
24. The Great Books Club, Adults
Date and Time Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Emerson Public Library, 20 Palisade Ave., Conference Room, Emerson, NJ, 07630  [View map]
The Great Books Club is a literature discussion group that meets the last Wednesday of the month. New members welcome, just stop by!
25. Tween Book Club
Date and Time Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Northvale Public Library, 116 Paris Avenue, Community Meeting Room: Back, Northvale, NJ, 07647  [View map]
Allies by Alan Gratz. Books are available at the front desk.
26. Girls Book Club
Date and Time Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Location Wallington's John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, 125 Main Ave., Meeting Room, Wallington, NJ, 07057  [View map]
Girls between grades 3-6 can come and discuss this book every week chapter wise on Wednesdays starting from Jan 21st to Feb 25th. To learn more about friendship, relations, emotions and respect through these discussions. Kids will be provided with snacks for all the session. And the kids who attend all the sessions will be provided with a gift card.
27. Silent Book Club Montclair
Date and Time Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, OFF-SITE, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
At Silent Book Club® there's no assigned reading. SBC members gather in bars, cafés, bookstores, libraries, and online to read together in quiet camaraderie. All readers are welcome—ebooks or audiobooks, poetry or prose, fiction or non-fiction... it's BYOBook. Each month, we meet around Montclair and enjoy each other's company with a book of our own choosing. Registration is required.
28. Read 'Em & Eat Book Club
Date and Time Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location Rutherford Free Public Library, 150 Park Ave, Glass Room, Rutherford, NJ, 07070  [View map]
Come join us for a lively book discussion with snacks. This month's selection is The Crash by Freida McFadden. Copies can be picked up at the circulation desk. Additionally, this title is available on both Libby and Hoopla as an audiobook. Registration is required.
29. Journaling Meetup (Ages 12-17)
Date and Time Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Rochelle Park Public Library, 151 W. Passaic St., Meeting Room, Rochelle Park, NJ, 07662  [View map]
Interested in journaling? Want to spend time with other writers? Like talking about stationery? Join us at our Journaling Meetup on Wednesday, January 28! For ages 12-17.
30. Evening Book Club
Date and Time Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Leonia Public Library, 227 Fort Lee Road, John W. Salzig Meeting Room, Leonia, NJ, 07605  [View map]
Join us on Wednesday, December 17th @6:30pm for our book club for adults! This month’s book The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk. Find us in the downstairs meeting room! Registration is encouraged. We look forward to seeing you there!
31. Overdue Book Club
Date and Time Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Hawthorne Public Library, 345 Lafayette Ave., Room A, Hawthorne, NJ, 07506  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Come and chat about books! Refreshments provided. Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month from 7pm to 8pm. (Except for November, the book club meets on the third Wednesday due to the Thanksgiving holiday.) A Zoom link is available if you cannot make the book club meeting in person.
32. Poet Grant Chemidlin with Amy Ellis Nutt
Date and Time Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Little City Books, 100 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken, NJ, 07030  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Organizer Organized by Little City Books, Hoboken, NJ
Grant in conversation with his aunt, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Amy Ellis Nutt
33. Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore
Date and Time Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Rutherford Free Public Library, 150 Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ, 07070  [View map]
We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights. Join us in conversation with Liz as we embark on a tale of thrilling twists and disturbing disappearances. Register today to “enter the woods,” if you dare!
34. Millennial Book Club
Date and Time Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Location Ho-Ho-Kus's Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library, 91 Warren Ave, OFF-SITE, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, 07423  [View map]
Millennial Book Club is geared towards individuals born between 1980 and 1996. New members are always welcome! Our meetings are typically on the 4th Wednesday of the month at the Glen Rock Inn in Glen Rock, NJ. We encourage you to support the restaurant by ordering food and/or drink.
35. Thursday Morning Book Club
Date and Time Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location River Vale Public Library, 412 Rivervale Road, Community Room, River Vale, NJ, 07675  [View map]
Calling all morning people and aspiring early risers! We have a new book group that will meet monthly on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Come start your day with a cup of tea and an informal, lively discussion of the book selection of the month followed by conversation about book suggestions and recommendations. January 29—The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki
36. General Fiction Book Club Meeting
Date and Time Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location Garfield Public Library, 500 Midland Ave, Main Room, Garfield, NJ, 07026  [View map]
Join us in-person to discuss our January 2026 pick (Park Avenue) & pick up a copy of our February 2026 pick, Twice by Mitch Albom, at one of our two discussion sessions, Tuesday January 27th at 6pm and Thursday January 29th at 1pm. Pick up a copy of Twice at the reference desk starting January 27th.
37. Reading Buddies, Ages 5+
Date and Time Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 4:00 PM to 4:20 PM
Location Tenafly Public Library, 100 Riveredge Road, Children's Room, Tenafly, NJ, 07670  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Each reader shares one-on-one reading time with a teen volunteer from Tenafly Middle School or Tenafly High School. Children are encouraged to bring their own books or they can select one from our collection. Teen volunteers can also read to children not quite ready to read on their own. Reading with a teen buddy helps new and emerging readers gain confidence while practicing reading skills.
38. Paperbook Pals Book Club (Grades 2-4)
Date and Time Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Storytime Room, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Every other month, we gather to discuss a high-interest chapter book or graphic novel. We will check for understanding, share opinions and also make a small craft. This month's book will be Giants Beware! (by Rafael Rosado & Jorge Aguirre). Happy reading! Registration required.
39. Queer Lit Club
Date and Time Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Tower Room, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
This month we'll be reading "Blackouts" by Justin Torres, the bestselling author of We the Animals, Blackouts mines lost histories--personal and collective.
40. Evening Book Club
Date and Time Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., Staff Room, Lyndhurst, NJ, 07071  [View map]
Meets once per month. Refreshments will be served.
41. Jillian Pransky: The Power of the Pause
Date and Time Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Little City Books, 100 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken, NJ, 07030  [View map]
Cost Tickets range from $13.27 to $23.50
Organizer Organized by Little City Books, Hoboken, NJ
Beloved yoga and meditation instructor Jillian Pransky with The Power of the Pause
42. Food for Thought Book Club
Date and Time Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Bogota Public Library, 375 Larch Ave, 2nd Floor Senior Center, Bogota, NJ, 07603  [View map]
The January Food for Thought title is Meet me at the Crossroads by Megan Giddings. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Registration is recommended.
43. January Read, Meet & Eat
Date and Time Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location Sea's House, 32 Valley Way, West Orange, NJ  [View map]
Organizer Organized by SF/Fantasy Award-Winning Book Group
Please read *The Scar*, by China Mieville, winner of the 2003 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel. "*A band of prisoners and slaves, their bodies remade into grotesque biological oddities, is being transported to the fledgling colony of Nova Esperium*." (This is a long read - set aside some time for it.)
44. The Ghost Presents: Literary Libations
Date and Time Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location Newark Culture Club, 563 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102, Newark, NJ  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $5
Organizer Organized by Newark Culture Club
Enjoy book-themed cocktails and readings by acclaimed authors!
45. Family BOOK BINGO with the Friends of the Library
Date and Time Sat, Jan 31, 2026, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Road, Community Meeting Room, West Caldwell, NJ, 07006  [View map]
Join the Friends of the Library for this fun bingo event dedicated to BOOKS! This event is for Kindergarten through 6th grade with an adult. Purchase a ticket for $5 which includes 1 bingo card per game (4 games played), 1 door prize raffle and prizes for Bingo winners!
46. Ms. Tea’s Tunes & Tales Book Launch Jamboree
Date and Time Sat, Jan 31, 2026, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location Source of Knowledge Book Store, 867 Broad Street, Newark, NJ, 07102  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Organizer Organized by TaNisha Fordham Productions
Come join us at Source of Knowledge Book Store for a jubilant day filled with music, stories, and fun! Ms. Tea is thrilled to launch her new book and wants to celebrate with all of you. Bring your friends and family along for a day of laughter and joy. Let's make this book launch jamboree a day to remember! We can't wait to see you there!
47. Fit to be Lit Book Club Discussion
Date and Time Sat, Jan 31, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library, 274 Main Street, Gallery Space, Hackensack, NJ, 07601  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Come join us for a fun and thoughtful discussion of some of today's best literary fiction! This month's title is The Wedding People by Alison Espach.
48. Discuss "Death of the Author" by Nnedi Okorafor
Date and Time Sat, Jan 31, 2026, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Location Mompou Tapas Bar & Lounge, 77 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Newark Book Club & Brunch Meetup
49. Myth and Fantasy Book Club: Discuss Three Novels NEW
Date and Time Sat, Jan 31, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Tower Room, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Come join us for a wonderful course that explores the intersection of fantasy, imagination, and the ancient world in novels. Katabasis by R F Kuang; Lavinia by Ursula Le Guin; I, Medusa by Ayana Gray
50. Book Club at Night! by Leftist-Progressive-Night-Out
Date and Time Sat, Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location ANT Bookstore & Cafe, 345 Clifton Ave., Clifton, NJ, 07011  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Leftist Progressive Night Out
Welcome to the **Leftist-Progressive Book Club at Night!** For our next meeting, we'll be discussing the book Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism (https://www.amazon.com/Democracy-at-Work-Cure-Capitalism/dp/1608462471) by Richard Wolff. Read and discuss, or if you haven't read it yet, come hang out with like-minded people and get the cliff-notes!
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