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.
Back 2 School and Beyond Block Party (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
P.S. 202
982 Hegeman Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Join Community Education Council District 19 for a fun Back to School block party! Brooklyn Book Bodega will be there with books for all ages. Grab a few reads for the new school year! More info here.
Autumn Solstice at Spring Creek Towers Farm (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Fri, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Spring Creek Towers Farm
Behind 1430 Freeport Loop
Brooklyn, NY 11239
Kick off the fall season at Autumn Solstice, where the event lineup includes a tea ceremony, a fiber arts workshop, festive food, and farm tours. Plus, Brooklyn Book Bodega will be there with free books to celebrate the launch of a Little Free Library! More details here.
Myrtle Avenue Touch A Truck (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
186 Clinton Avenue
between Myrtle, Willoughby & DeKalb
Brooklyn, NY 11205
The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership presents Touch A Truck! Join for arts and crafts, face painting, balloon twisting, a live DJ, and tons of trucks! Brooklyn Book Bodega will be there with free books for all ages. More info here.
Annual CPC Brooklyn Health and Family Resource Fair (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sat, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Leif Ericson Park
66th St and 9th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Highlights at this fair include raffle prizes, taekwondo and tai chi demonstrations, Chinese and Latin dance performances, face painting, a photo booth, table games, and even a flu vaccine pop-up. Stop by the Brooklyn Book Bodega booth to pick up some free books to take home! More details available in English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish.
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.
FAMChella—A Coachella-Inspired Family Festival (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sat, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Car-free 5th Avenue, Bay Ridge
7515 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Join us for this whimsical Coachella inspired family-friendly festival! Spanning 10 blocks, you can expect to find free kids’ activities, including crafts, water fun, and a bouncy house. Brooklyn Book Bodega will be there with free books for all ages! More details here.
Brooklyn Book Festival Bookend—Back-to-School in Bed-Stuy (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sun, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Read 718
336 Malcolm X Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 112233
Join READ 718, Brooklyn Book Bodega, and House of Speakeasy for a back-to-school event celebrating young readers. There will be readings, crafts, and giveaways! The House of Speakeasy Bookmobile and Brooklyn Book Bodega will distribute free books for grades K-12. More info here.
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
Join the East New York Farmers Market this Saturday for a special Youth Icons Market! There will be free bike repairs, face painting, a Storytime in the Garden and a performance from Los Lil Kumbias! This market features young entrepreneurs ages 24 and younger. More information available here.
Brooklyn Book Festival Children's Day (Informational Only)
Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza
209 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Join us for a full day of readings, workshops, performances, book signings, and art projects with favorite authors and illustrators. Brooklyn Book Bodega will be there with storybook activities for kids and with info on how you can get involved with us! More details here.
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
Join the East New York Farmers Market this Saturday for a special Hot Pepper Contest with a prize for the winner. There will also be a Hot Sauce Creation workshop where you can take home your own hot sauce—and a few free books from Brooklyn Book Bodega while you're at it! More info 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.