Cookbook Book Club

Do you love to cook, share, and try new recipes? Our Cookbook Book Club will explore different themes each month and allow you to connect with fellow cooks and bakers to discover new tips and recipes.

Each month we will have a different theme, and will have a list of suggested cookbooks for you to check out based on that month’s theme. The Cookbook Book Club will meet at 3:00pm on the last Sunday of each month.

Upcoming Themes:

2026 Themes:

  • January 25th - Dips
  • February 22nd - Slow Cooker
  • March 29th - Potatoes
  • April 26th - Bread
  • May 31st - Eggs
  • June 28th - Pies
  • July 26th - Summer Produce (use what's in season)
  • August 30th - Sandwiches
  • September 27th - Retro 1950s recipe
  • October 25th - Pasta
  • November 22nd - America's Test Kitchen recipe
  • December 13th - Cookie Exchange!

**Check out our Pinterest Board for recipes made by the group**


How to participate:
1- Register on our events page, or by calling 973-208-6244
2- Cookbooks for each theme will be available the month prior to the book club (or choose your own)
3- Create a dish by preparing the regular recipe size from your cookbook
4- You must create a dish in order to participate
5- Please bring your dish ready to serve - we cannot reheat or warm foods in the library
6- Please bring any serving utensils needed for your dish

Come, share, eat, and discuss
Bring a copy of your recipe to share
Don’t forget to bring a container to take home leftovers
The library will provide plates, napkins, utensils, and water

The library is not responsible for dishes that may conflict with an individual’s food allergies.

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