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Book Clubs

In addition to providing books and a space to meet for local, private book clubs,
the Hopewell Public Library currently hosts a few regular book clubs.

HPL Book Club

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This group chooses one book a month from both contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction of all types. Led by volunteers, the group suggests, discusses, and votes to decide on the books for the upcoming year.

The HPL book club's current selection is Beloved by Toni Morrison.

The book club meets in the library on first Tuesday of every month (unless otherwise noted), from 7 to 8 pm. Call or email the library for more information.
  • HPL Book Club - 2023 Selections
  • HPL Book Club - 2022 Selections
  • HPL Book Club - Past Selections - 2009 - 2021 (PDF)

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These book clubs are new, so we are still trying to figure out a good consistent meeting time! If you have suggestions for future meeting times, please reach out to the HPL. Materials will be provided, but spaces are limited so please register for these events. The next scheduled events are:
  • Bullet Journal Book Club: Tuesday, March 14th  |  6:00-7:30pm at the HPL  |  Register Here!
  • Bullet Journal Book Club: School Planner Edition: Tuesday, March 28th  |  6:00-7:30pm at the HPL  |  Register Here!


There are two separate bullet journaling clubs at the HPL. The Bullet Journal Book Club is for any adults 18+, while the School Planner Edition is for high school and college students ages 14-21. (18-21 year olds can go to either book club - or both!)
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Bullet journals can act as a planner, give you space for your calendars and task lists, allow you to write personal reflections, and track your habits, moods, and goals. They can do as much (or as little) as you'd like. Need a sketchbook? Use a bullet journal! Want a reading log? Use a bullet journal! Need to budget, meal plan, keep a media list, track your exercise, or keep a casual scrapbook? You can! The possibilities are endless.

The School Planner Edition will do everything the adult program does, with a focus on creating personalized calendars for class and extracurricular schedules, keeping track of homework, and collecting notes and inspiration!

If you have any questions, please call the library at (609) 466-1625 or email rschoener@redlibrary.org.


Cookbook Book Club


After being dormant during 2021 due to COVID, we're back!

For each meeting, the Cookbook Book Club chooses a cookbook – classic, new, hot, or obscure. Each member cooks one dish from the book and brings it to the library so everyone can sit down together and discuss the book while eating a feast from the book’s recipes. Cooking has ranged from Julia Child to vegetarian to soul food and beyond.

Meets on a Tuesday evening every other month or so, from 6:30 to 8 pm, in the back reading area of the Library. Advanced registration is requested. Copies of the current books are available for perusal.
This Month's Cookbook Selection:
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The next meeting of the Cookbook Book Club will be Tuesday, April 11th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Hopewell Public Library. This month's selection is Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant & Unfussy New Favorites by Deb Perelman.

Anyone who is interested may join the Hopewell Library Cookbook Club Facebook page. To view past cookbook club events, click here for Cookbook Book Club 2020 dates and selections (PDF) Check the HPL website Calendar for more information and updates.

Questions? Please reach out to Nancy Kennedy at nancybkennedyauthor@gmail.com, or call the library for more information.
Past Book Club Selections
2023 Hours
  Mon.  12 pm - 8 pm
  Tues.  12 pm - 8 pm
  Wed.  12 pm - 5 pm
  Thurs.  12 pm - 5 pm
  Fri. 12 pm - 5 pm
  Sat. 10 am - 2 pm
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  13 East Broad Street
  Hopewell, NJ 08525

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    • Mission & History
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  • Using the HPL
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    • Welcome to HPL
    • Get a Library Card
    • Borrowing & Fees
    • Reserve & Renew
    • Inter-Library Loans
    • Assistive Services
    • Using the Online Catalog
    • Using E-Books
    • Online Resources
  • Catalog
    • HPL Online Catalog
    • HPL E-Book Catalog >
      • Using E-books
    • Recommended Books
    • New Books
    • Children's Books
    • Young Adult Books
    • New DVDs
  • Activities & Events
    • Current Events
    • Calendar
    • Suggested Activities
    • Past Events - 2023
    • Programs
    • Book Clubs
    • Children's Activities
    • Creative Aging
    • Young Adult Activities
    • Suggest an Event
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