Author applications now open!
OPEN MIC NIGHT
At Black Dog Books we are hosting an Author's Open Mic Night, inviting writers of all genres to share their original work with a live audience. It's a cozy evening of storytelling, creativity, and community connection among book lovers. Join us every fourth Saturday of the month (excluding December - February) for snacks, light refreshments and artistic collaboration.
Would you like to be involved in our Open Mic Night?
Black Dog Books Events
Monthly open mic night where we invite local authors, poets and artists to share their work in an inclusive, creative space. It is 6-8 the fourth Saturday of every month. Join Us!
Event Frequency:
The fourth Saturday of every month No open mic December through February**.
⛱️ Black Dog Books June Events ☀️
Summer reading, bookish adventures, local events, and a few very good reasons to wander the shelves.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Book Passports Kickoff!
Bingo Boards Kickoff!
2
3
4
5
NJ Book Crawl
6
NJ Book Crawl
7
NJ Book Crawl
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Juneteenth
20
21
Father’s Day
22
23
24
25
26
27
William Bathgate Book Signing
2–4 PM Open Mic Night
6–8 PM
2–4 PM Open Mic Night
6–8 PM
28
Meet Rainbow Fish!
2–4 PM
2–4 PM
29
30
Visit Black Dog Books this June for summer reading fun, special guests, local events, and bookish surprises all month long.
☀️ Black Dog Books July Events 📚
Summer reads, special guests, book club, open mic, and a little Christmas magic because July apparently wanted a plot twist. All times are Eastern Time.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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2
3
4
CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
CK Vibes
12–4 PM Book Club
4–5:30 PM
12–4 PM Book Club
4–5:30 PM
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Christmas in July
Santa Visits the Store
12–4 PM Open Mic Night
6–8 PM
Santa Visits the Store
12–4 PM Open Mic Night
6–8 PM
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27
28
29
30
31
Visit Black Dog Books this July for summer reading, community events, book club, open mic night, and a festive Christmas in July celebration with Santa.