NYC Reads Family Ambassador Program (Informational Only)

Thu, 6:00 p.m.

Online

Join a learning experience that equips you with the knowledge and tools to elevate your child's reading. Then, use this knowledge to host events in your community to help other families become reading champions, too. Families of students in 3K-5th grade are eligible. Sign up here to join online. Each Thursday from February 29 to May 2 features a different topic.

Launched in partnership with Reading Partners and the Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE).

Rhythms of Wellness: A Free Health Fair Extravaganza! (Book Giveaway All Ages)

Sat, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fort Greene Park
Dekalb Ave & S Portland Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205

Near barbecues and picnic benches

Brooklyn Book Bodega will join the third annual BKCB2 Health Fair with a book giveaway for ages 0-18. Held in partnership with the Fort Greene Park Conservancy, there will also be free health screenings, blood pressure testing, healthy eating tips, yoga, children’s activities, music, and more. Rain date May 18. Learn more and RSVP for a free gift bag 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 Ave, Suite 407
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.

Community Day is supported by the Guru Krupa Foundation

NYCCC Community Outreach and Wellness Carnival (Book Giveaway All Ages)

Fri, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

NYCCC Brooklyn Campus
1819 Bergen St
Brooklyn, NY 11223

NYCCC's 6th Annual Children's Mental Health Symposium will feature games, wellness resources, face painting, and, of course, a Brooklyn Book Bodega free book giveaway! Details available here.

NYCHA Healthy Start Baby Shower (Book Giveaway Ages 0-14)

Sat, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ingersoll Community Center
177 Myrtle Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Co-hosted by NYCHA Healthy Start Program and the Office of Child Safety and Injury Prevention, this initiative helps raise awareness about the risks associated with unsafe sleep practices. Brooklyn Book Bodega will be giving out books to all attendees. Must be a NYCHA resident to participate. More info and RSVP here.

Big Book Party at Queens Place Mall (Book Giveaway All Ages)

Sun, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Queens Place Mall
8801 Queens Blvd
Queens, NY 11373

Ground floor next to Skechers, through main entrance

Join Brooklyn Book Bodega for a Big Book Party featuring Peruvian music! Starting at 12:30 p.m., two-time Latin Grammy nominee Araceli Poma and her band will perform original selections highlighting traditional instruments, local puppets, and bilingual storytelling through music. Perfect for all ages. Book giveaway will be available throughout the event. Learn more here.

This program is part of NYC Reads and a collaboration between Brooklyn Book Bodega, NYC Public Schools: FACE (Office of Family and Community Engagement), and Reading Partners.

Dumbo Drop (Book Giveaway Ages 0–14)

Fri, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

DUMBO Archway
155 Water St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Brooklyn Bridge Parents has partnered with the DUMBO Improvement District for the sixth annual DUMBO Drop on car-free streets leading to Washington Street. Brooklyn Book Bodega will be there for the second year with a book giveaway table, great for ages 0-14. Rain or shine! No RSVP needed. Find more info here.

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.