Community Day at Brooklyn Book Bodega Book Hub (Book Giveaway Ages 10+)
Sat, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Book Bodega
141 Flushing Avenue, Suite 606
Brooklyn, NY 11205
SPECIAL BOOK GIVEAWAY FOR ANYONE OVER AGE 10*. We have an excess amount of well-loved and overstocked books for all ages. Please sign up to come to our Brooklyn Navy Yard Book Hub to take as many books as you can carry. *Unfortunately, we are UNABLE to accommodate anyone under 10 in this space. If you want to bring your children under 10, please join us at a different event.
Pre-registration to get books is required for this event. Register here.
This program is supported by the Guru Krupa Foundation.
Christmas Toys Giveaway & Charitable Concert (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Toys Giveaway: Sat, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Brooklyn Book Bodega Giveaway: Sat, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Concert: Sat, 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
M.S. 131
100 Hester Street
New York, NY 10002
Join us for a special Christmas concert and toy giveaway! Brooklyn Book Bodega will be there with books for all ages, and there will also be a wellness expo. More information here.
Winter Festival (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sat, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center
1561 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Join us for a whimsical winter festival celebrating the season of giving! There will be winter clothes giveaways with coats, gloves, and more—plus free books from Brooklyn Book Bodega. Learn more here.
20 Years of JOY at Atlantic Terminal (Book Giveaway Elementary Ages)
Event: Thurs, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Book Giveaway: Thurs, 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Atlantic Terminal (Ground Floor in Santa Land Space)
139 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Celebrate the season at 20 Years of JOY at Atlantic Terminal! This festive evening will include face painting, a hot chocolate giveaway, and free photos with Santa. Brooklyn Book Bodega will be there with books for elementary ages! More information here.
NYCHA Citywide Baby Shower (Book Giveaway for Ages 0-5)
Sat, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Van Dyke Houses
392 Blake Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
Join Brooklyn Book Bodega with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) for a Citywide Baby Shower for NYCHA residents that are expecting or have a child of 2 years or younger! There will be tons of resources, and we will be there with free books for ages 0-5. Registration required. More information in multiple languages here.
Red Hook Tree Lighting 2025 (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sun, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Coffey Park
Red Hook, Brooklyn, 11231
Join us for a neighborhood tradition bringing together families, neighbors, and organizations to celebrate the holiday season. This year, the tree will be accompanied by a Menorah and Kinara. This annual event will feature music, performances, food, and community activities. Brooklyn Book Bodega will be there with free books for all ages! More information here.
Brooklyn Book Bodega provides books to individuals, schools, and community members for personal and educational use. Books are not to be resold or used for other purposes.
Events are being photographed and recorded. By attending an event, you give Brooklyn Book Bodega and its official partners permission to use photographs and video for publicity, copyright, illustration, advertising, web content, and related promotional purposes.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.