POSTPONED TO JUNE 1
Red Hook Regatta 2025 (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sun, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Valentino Pier
Ferris St & Coffey St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Taking place at Valentino Pier, the Regatta brings together neighbors and friends to watch remote-controlled, 3D-printed, and DIY boats navigate an obstacle course along Red Hook’s waterfront. Enjoy science and art activities, and free books from Brooklyn Book Bodega! More details here.
Sneak Peek at Brooklyn Book Bodega's NEW Book Hub!
Tue, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Book Bodega
141 Flushing Avenue, Suite 606
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Join us on June 3rd for a sneak peek at our NEW Book Hub. We are still in Building 77—just heading to the 6th floor with more room to grow, give, and gather.
Come see the space, connect with our team, and celebrate this newest chapter with us.
Please note, this is NOT a book giveaway. It is an evening event for adults with pre-registration required.
Key to the City: A Community Resource Fair (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sat, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
44th St between 5th Ave and 6th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
Join hundreds of neighbors at a street fair in Sunset Park! Brooklyn Book Bodega will host a free book giveaway table for all ages, alongside other local community-based organizations sharing resources, and distributing free food & family essentials. More details available in Spanish, Mandarin, and English.
16th Annual Juneteenth Festival Summit (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Linden Park
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Join us for a book giveaway for all ages at the annual Juneteenth Festival Summit! The event will be a vibrant celebration of culture, with music, dance, poetry, history, vendors, and family-friendly activities, including a parade and fashion show. Find more event details here.
Cortelyou Library Kids Book Giveaway (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Tue, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cortelyou Library
1305 Cortelyou Road
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Cortelyou Library is partnering with Brooklyn Book Bodega and Assemblymember Robert Carroll for a free children's book giveaway! Details here.
Juneteenth in Brower Park (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Thu, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Brower Park
195 Brooklyn Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Join the Brooklyn Children's Museum and friends for a Juneteenth "Still We Rise"-themed celebration in Brower Park. This special event is free and open to all, featuring live music, dance, workshops, performances, art projects, and a Brooklyn Book Bodega free book giveaway table! Click here for more information.
Big Book Party for Coney Island YMCA/Brooklyn Book Bodega Library Launch (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Fri, 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Coney Island YMCA
2980 W 29th St
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Join us for a Big Book Party celebrating the launch of the new library at Coney Island YMCA! Enjoy light refreshments, music, free books, and a special all-ages performance of Summer Sports Party, bringing sports to life through musical storytelling. Event details here.
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.
Brooklyn Book Bodega at the East New York Farmers Market (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
East New York Farms!
620 Schenck Ave
between New Lots and Livonia Aves
Brooklyn, NY 11207
The East New York Farmers Market is a community-run market including local gardeners, vendors, and regional farmers. Brooklyn Book Bodega will be there Saturdays from June 28 to November 8 with free children's books and activities. More information available 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.