ABOUT
Welcome to Silent Book Club Monmouth County (SBC MoCo)!SBC MoCo is one of 1000+ chapters of the global Silent Book Club organization and is led by three women with a passion for books and bringing people together. Our mission is to connect like-minded booktroverts for a cozy reading experience in cool venues around Monmouth County. In addition to our monthly club meetings, we also have “side quests” such as an NYC Book Crawl, board game night, reading under the stars at the planetarium, and miniature bookshelf crafting.Our motto is “You can sit with us!” Members come to every meeting with a book and leave with new friends.We began meeting in September 2023 and average 40 attendees per event, with new attendees each time (our most popular event so far had 90 attendees!) We typically meet at bookstores, breweries, bars, and other fun venues around Monmouth County.As your volunteer organizers, we strive to adhere to Silent Book Club’s Community Guidelines and core tenets including but not limited to:
Having zero tolerance for hate speech, discrimination, bullying, and trolling
Ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all members
Silent Book Club Meetings are always free to attend and follow the same structure so you know what to expect
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic options are available
Locations are wheelchair-accessible, with ample parking and seating
Challenge by choice - any additional activities we offer are optional, and you should never feel pressured to participate
Never seeking to profit off of SBC (which is registered and trademarked) by:
Avoiding self-promotion or targeting the group for direct marketing of products and services, including self-published books, goods, websites, etc.
Collecting fees for Side Quests and Silent Sticker Club only to cover out-of-pocket expenses, such as supplies, venue fees, refreshments, printing of stickers and membership cards, etc.
We’re so grateful you’ve found our growing community & are enjoying connecting with new bookish friends at local haunts! We couldn’t do this without you, and we are beyond grateful that you want to sit with us. Thanks for being here.Love, your friendly neighborhood book nerds,Nicole, Kate, & Amy
WHAT TO EXPECT
Upon arrival to each meeting, sign in and let us know what you're reading, fill out a nametag and find a seat!Meetups will consist of approximately 30 minutes of socializing and then 1 hour of silent reading. Everyone brings their own book.Afterward, we will have another 30 minutes of socializing (or you can keep reading if you'd rather).Meetups will occur at various venues around Monmouth County.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Your own book
- A book light
- Headphones if you prefer your own jams
- Book(s) to swap with other members (optional)IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU....
- Go with the flow: Everything is first come, first serve. Stay on top of our socials for capacity updates day of.
- Provide us with feedback so we can improve future events. This group is for you. Let’s make it better together!
- Support the host venue by purchasing food or beverage if available.Join our e-mail list for reminders and follow us on Instagram for events info and day of updates (links at bottom of page).
SILENT STICKER CLUB
Sign up in person at one of our meetings!Membership is $35 to be paid in cash. In return you will receive 12 exclusive stickers designed by local NJ artists and receive a membership card. Join anytime throughout the year. If we run out of a month's sticker, we will prorate your membership cost for the remaining months.All stickers will be distributed on a monthly basis at our club meetings. If you cannot make it, we will hold your stickers in a designated envelope for you and mail out any remaining stickers at the end of the year.In keeping with the overarching spirit of the main Silent Book Club organization, SBC MoCo is 100% volunteer-run and free to attend for all members. It’s important for you to know that we have no intention to profit from the sale of these stickers except to recoup production costs.Check out the latest designs on Instagram (link below).
SBC FRIENDS
SBC VENUES
EVENTS CALENDAR
Regular meetups are always free to attend and we will do our best to find venues that can accommodate all of our members.Side Quests will typically have a fee (to cover supply costs) or require you to cover your own costs (food, travel, admission tickets) and are RSVP only.All events are first-come, first serve. For the latest details and capacity updates the day of events, be sure to follow us on Instagram.
REGULAR MEETUPS
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| October Meetup | October 16th | 7-9 PM | Bar Bella-Bellworks |
| November Meetup | Nov 23 | 2-4 PM | Live Lucky Equine Rescue |
| December Meetup | TBC | TBC | TBC |
SIDE QUESTS
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBC MoCo Turns One! | Sept 22 | 6-9 PM | Echo Lake Pavilion, Howell |
| Brews, Books and Bends | Oct 20 | 10:30 AM | Carton Brewery - Atlantic Highlands |
| Bookmark Making Workshop | Nov 7 | 7-9 PM | Fleur de Mer - Ocean Township |
1ST BIRTHDAY BASH
Join us for an evening of gothic bohemian whimsy with vexingly good vendors, mystical mocktails, tantalizing treats, and bookish besties.Your ticket price for this gothic bohemian-themed market and mixer includes mocktails, desserts by Poppie's Flour Shoppe, a Bedazzle Yourself station with gems, glitter freckles and other temp tats, beaded bracelet craft, photo moments, book swap and a cozy reading corner! We'll be playing tunes from our special anniversary playlist as well! Witchy wardrobe is encouraged but not required.Get excited for these incredible vendors peddling their on-theme wares:
Tarot Card Readings by Amanda Deltuvia
Aura Photography and Crystal Bar by Freedom Rocks
Hair Tinseling by Willow & Jade
Permanent Jewelry by Modest Luxe
Nail Art by Disco Tips
Reiki by Phoenix Energy Wellness
Flower Bar by Fleur de Mer
Due-Back Mobile Coffee Cart
Sharkboy Stuff
Femme-porium
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!
Check our Instagram for the latest updates!
