Symposia Community Book Store

Category: Book store in Hoboken, New Jersey

Address: 510 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA

Phone: +12019630909

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–5PM

Monday: 12–5PM

Tuesday: 12–5PM

Wednesday: 12–5PM

Thursday: 12–5PM

Friday: 12–5PM

Saturday: 12–5PM

Reviews

Alex Jaxen

Aug 18, 2022

The prices are not affordable…

Chengyao Sun

Aug 15, 2022

Small but (very!) interest collection of books. People here are friendly and helpful.

Sandy Pepin

Aug 12, 2022

It has a quiet area to read books. The person who greeted me was very helpful and friendly.

Heidy Medina

Jul 17, 2022

Great selection of used books. They have cozy seating for people to read as they browse. A community gem!

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Questions & Answers

Can I just pass by and leave some books?

Laura | Oct 13, 2020
David Orr | Oct 13, 2020

Yes, you can leave books in the vestibule if we aren't open. Regular hours are from 10 AM to 7 PM, 7 days a week. Summer hours are 12 to 6. (I am one of the volunteers at the bookstore.)

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I have a huge selection of books that I’ve read over the past couple years and I’m losing space for any new books. Is there a limit to how many books we can donate at the same time

Sol | May 16, 2022
Symposia Community Book Store | May 16, 2022

Thank you so much for thinking of us:) there is no limit , but please call us when you plan to come so we can be prepared. And we can give you a tax deductible receipt , just let us know the approx value

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Oct 13, 2022
Symposia Community Book Store | Oct 13, 2021

Mask is required and 6 feet distance, limited number of customers, door and windows open when possible, fans

Do you get a tax deduction form when you donate the books?

Dee Palmer | Oct 13, 2020
Symposia Community Book Store | Oct 13, 2020

Yes, we give a tax deductible receipt upon request. Just let us know the approximate value of the donation. We welcome any donation of books, CDs, DVDs, except encyclopedias or periodicals.

Do u buy books

Lillian Brown | Oct 14, 2019
Breanna Shinn | Oct 13, 2020

They only take donations

I have a number of old paperback books (e.g., Treasure Island, Homer’s Iliad and Oddysey, etc.). Can you use them?

John Frisco | Oct 14, 2018
Breanna Shinn | Oct 13, 2020

Yes! Stop by anytime they are open to drop them off.

Do you take donated books

Mary Mccarthy | Oct 14, 2018
Breanna Shinn | Oct 13, 2020

Yes! Stop by anytime they are open to drop them off.

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