Quiet Reading Hour
Quiet Reading events will take place at the bookstore from 5:00-7:00 starting Wednesday, November 12th and will repeat on November 19th and December 10th and 17th.
Bring your own book or come early and buy one at the bookstore. We quietly read for one hour. Afterward join us for an hour of socializing, eating, drinking, meeting new people and making new friends.
Books, Bar, & the Big Screen: Classic Movie Wednesday
Every other Wednesday, we dim the lights and roll the reels. Join us for Classic Movie Night at The Common Good — an evening of copyright-free cinema, cocktails, and community. (Books still for sale:)
Fiction Book Club Meetup
See you from 5-6! All book club members get 10% off book club picks, as well as ANY merchandise bought the day of the meetup!
Amanda's Parlor w. Amanda Jerry & Guests
Spend your Saturday holiday shopping in a cozy, old-fashioned “parlor” atmosphere inside The Common Good, where Amanda Jerry plays creatively arranged covers—old-timey and new. Each week she’ll welcome special guests, turning holiday gift-hunting into a festive little escape :)
Meet Santa!
Join us Dec 14 from 12–2pm for a Santa visit complete with photos, candy canes, and all the cozy cheer. Stick around for festive drinks, holiday browsing, and giftable reads for everyone on your list.
Amanda's Parlor w. Amanda Jerry & Guests
Spend your Saturday holiday shopping in a cozy, old-fashioned “parlor” atmosphere inside The Common Good, where Amanda Jerry plays creatively arranged covers—old-timey and new. Each week she’ll welcome special guests, turning holiday gift-hunting into a festive little escape :)
Dreidel Tournament!
Join us for a friendly, all-are-welcome Dreidel Tournament packed with a slightly unreasonable amount of chocolate coins.
Quiet Reading Hour
Quiet Reading events will take place at the bookstore from 5:00-7:00 starting Wednesday, November 12th and will repeat on November 19th and December 10th and 17th.
Bring your own book or come early and buy one at the bookstore. We quietly read for one hour. Afterward join us for an hour of socializing, eating, drinking, meeting new people and making new friends.
Wassail Winter Celebration Drink Special!
To celebrate the Wassail Parade and tree lighting, we will be offering a special, cozy, Wassail drink special (mulled wine!). Swing on by during your celebrations!
Amanda's Parlor w. Amanda Jerry & Guests
Spend your Saturday holiday shopping in a cozy, old-fashioned “parlor” atmosphere inside The Common Good, where Amanda Jerry plays creatively arranged covers—old-timey and new. Each week she’ll welcome special guests, turning holiday gift-hunting into a festive little escape :)
First Fridays Happy Hour
Kick off the weekend with $1 off wines, NY Beers, and $3 off cocktails from 4-6pm
Books, Bar, & the Big Screen: Classic Movie Wednesday
Every other Wednesday, we dim the lights and roll the reels. Join us for Classic Movie Night at The Common Good — an evening of copyright-free cinema, cocktails, and community. (Books still for sale:)
Amanda's Parlor w. Amanda Jerry & Guests
Spend your Saturday holiday shopping in a cozy, old-fashioned “parlor” atmosphere inside The Common Good, where Amanda Jerry plays creatively arranged covers—old-timey and new. Each week she’ll welcome special guests, turning holiday gift-hunting into a festive little escape :)
Kids Yoga!
Yoga for Kids!
A playful and calming yoga class designed just for kids age 4-7! We’ll stretch, breathe, move like animals, and explore fun poses to build strength, balance, and focus. Great for all energy levels, no experience needed!
Good Work: A Series, with Nikki Volpicelli
Join writers in all genres as they read from works in progress. Signs up are first come first serve, with 7-10 minutes per reader. Guests and readers are encouraged to stick around after the event to shop, have a drink, and discuss work.
Sign up in person or online
*If signups fill up, we’ll add you to the top of the list next month
Books, Bar, & the Big Screen: Classic Movie Wednesday
Every other Wednesday, we dim the lights and roll the reels. Join us for Classic Movie Night at The Common Good — an evening of copyright-free cinema, cocktails, and community. (Books still for sale:)
Quiet Reading Hour
Quiet Reading events will take place at the bookstore from 5:00-7:00 starting Wednesday, November 12th and will repeat on November 19th and December 10th and 17th.
Bring your own book or come early and buy one at the bookstore. We quietly read for one hour. Afterward join us for an hour of socializing, eating, drinking, meeting new people and making new friends.
Quiet Reading Hour
Quiet Reading events will take place at the bookstore from 5:00-7:00 starting Wednesday, November 12th and will repeat on November 19th and December 10th and 17th.
Bring your own book or come early and buy one at the bookstore. We quietly read for one hour. Afterward join us for an hour of socializing, eating, drinking, meeting new people and making new friends.
Kids Author Event & Craft: Stephanie Lock, "If Goldfish Were Bluebirds"
Join us as we welcome Stephanie Lock, author of “If Goldfish Were Bluebirds,” a heartwarming story about self-acceptance, as it follws the jorney of five animals as they grapple with the idea of wishing they were more like others.
Children will also get to make a craft as a keepsake. Lock will be available to personalize copies of her book as well!
Live Music: Bryan Dunn & Alex Castle
Bryan Dunn's roots rock sounds like faded denim. Dunn’s songs are instant earworms combining the hooks of the British Invasion, the swagger of Austin, Texas, & the soul of his Irish ancestry. His deft wordplay rewards multiple listens & his exuberant live shows make the whole room dance.
A songwriter’s songwriter, Dunn has shared the stage with a Who’s Who of NYC songwriter talent including Lana del Rey, Lady Gaga, Ingrid Michaelson, Sara Bareilles, & many more you may not have heard of but he’d be happy to talk about. Now the Catskills have called him & he’s excited to explore a whole new songwriting Mecca.
"[R]eal clever, George Jones-worthy" --New York Music Daily
Songwriter/genius/room-reader/it-getter ALEX CASTLE has been making weird magic across multiple media since the turn of the century. After finding his voice in the blissful chaos of late-’90s dotcom San Francisco, Alex flourished in the red-hot 21st century NYC comedy scene, writing and directing a variety of comedy shorts, cocreating and producing THE PACO DOUBLEDOWN VARIETY HOUR, running the booth for The Whitest Kids UKnow‘s NYC residency, and performing frequently on both comedy and music stages.
Along the way Alex wrote a weekly column on pop culture and politics called ENOUGHALREADY for five years; won the Judges’ Choice Award at the 2016 FUNNY SONGS FESTIVAL’s 50 FUNNY SONGS competition; was the first audience-chosen Johnny Utah in the NYC run of POINT BREAK LIVE (can’t take any credit for that but holy shit was it fun); got banned from a coffeehouse in Boulder; and founded the firebreathing 10-piece funk monster that is THE GET IT.
Alex has settled in upstate New York, performing often, working on new stuff, and plotting revenge against a certain coffeehouse in Boulder.
First Fridays Happy Hour
Kick off the weekend with $1 off wines, NY Beers, and $3 off cocktails from 4-6pm
Books, Bar, & the Big Screen: Classic Movie Wednesday
Every other Wednesday, we dim the lights and roll the reels. Join us for Classic Movie Night at The Common Good — an evening of copyright-free cinema, cocktails, and community. (Books still for sale:)
Diamond Art Workshop
Join for a relaxing Diamond Art Workshop led by Murial Pagliaroni. Create your own sparkling masterpiece—no experience needed, just bring your creativity! ✨ This free event is open to all, so come craft & unwind.
Borscht Belt Film Fest: A Conversation with Actor/Director Joel Pérez
From his roles in award-winning Broadway shows to TV work to directing films, like this festival's "Villa Encanto," Joel Pérez is on the rise.
Get your film fest morning going with a discussion with Joel Pérez where he will share stories about his dynamic career with Liz Nord, an Emmy-winning producer, writer, and filmmaker, currently Head of Programs and Creative Development at the New York University Production Lab
Saturday, November 1, 9:30-10:15 at The Common Good bookstore, 119 Canal Street, Ellenville. Limited seating so don't wait to reserve your ticket! Doors open at 9:15 with coffee, pastries and a light breakfast available for purchase.
Tickets Available HERE
borscht belt film fest: Judy gold, “Serious talk about comedy.”
A seriously intimate and casual chat with Emmy winner Judy Gold, the outrageous comedian and actor, about her extensive career and how her Jewish identity and the Borscht Belt shaped it. Moderated by Alan Katz, Founder & CEO of The Mountains Media. After a Q&A, Gold will sign her book about freedom of speech, Yes I Can Say That.
Doors open at 3:15pm. Tickets available HERE
Author Event: Jason Diamond and Sarah Seltzer
Please join us as we welcome Jason Diamond to celebrate the release of his debut novel, Kaplan’s Plot.
Diamond is the author of Searching for John Hughes, The Sprawl and co-author of New York Nico's Guide to NYC (with Nicolas Heller). His work has been published by the New York Times, Esquire, The New Yorker, GQ, The Paris Review, and many other outlets. He publishes the newsletter The Melt, was born in Skokie, Illinois, and currently lives in Brooklyn with his wife and daughter. Kaplan’s Plot is his first novel.
Diamond will be in conversation with Sarah Seltzer. Seltzer is a feminist journalist, novelist and cultural critic. Her writing for publications including The New York Times, Jezebel, Glamour, Cosmopolitan,The Nation and many other places has covered topics ranging from abortion rights, to Hollywood, to the death of department store shopping. Currently, she's the Executive Editor at Lilith Magazine, a Jewish feminist quarterly. Sarah lives in Manhattan with her family, their overflowing shelves of books and albums, and lots of snacks. The Singer Sisters is her debut novel
Mend & Stitch Circle
Share and learn mending techniques, like patching and sewing, to give your clothes a longer life with simple, creative repairs.
Bring your craft projects—knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or anything else—and enjoy creating with others.
Open to everyone, no matter your experience or skill level.
Kids Yoga!
Yoga for Kids!
A playful and calming yoga class designed just for kids age 4-7! We’ll stretch, breathe, move like animals, and explore fun poses to build strength, balance, and focus. Great for all energy levels, no experience needed!
TCG One Year Anniversary Bash!
It has all gone by so fast! With enormous appreciation in our hearts for all the new friends we’ve made over the last 12 months, we are thrilled to announce an all-day celebration toasting one year in the books ;)
Come for a free glass of bubbly, hunt for free audio book coupons in our stacks, indulge with cookies from Blu Butterfly Cookie Company, and stay for the not-to-be-missed DJ set by Sun Ascendent, and more! We look forward to thanking you for all your support, and partying with you!