Spring Clean & Green (Informational Only)
Sun, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Prospect Park
Prospect Park Southwest & Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
The office of Assemblymember Robert Carroll is offering a number of services at Prospect Park, including paper shredding, e-cycling, clothing donation, and a DMV Mobile Unit. Stop by Brooklyn Book Bodega's table to learn more about our mission, how to get books for your community, and ways to get involved. More details available here.
Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Spring Scavenger Hunt (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sat, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
430 Myrtle Avenue
corner of Clinton Ave & Myrtle Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership is calling all kid sleuths, detectives, and private eyes for their annual Spring Scavenger Hunt. Pick up your card on the corner, find all 6 animals painted on storefronts along Myrtle Ave, and don't forget to grab a free book at the Brooklyn Book Bodega table! More details on their website.
Open Stages 2025 (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sat, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
5th Avenue in Park Slope
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Presented by Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Open Stages transforms Park Slope into a dynamic, day-long event featuring 200+ musicians, 15+ performance stages, and 8,000+ attendees. Find Brooklyn Book Bodega in the Kids Corner at the Old Stone House by J.J. Byrne Playground to get free books throughout this celebration of Brooklyn’s vibrant music scene. More details available here.
Cyberchase NSF STEM Day (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sat, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Public Library Sunset Park Branch
5108 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the National Science Foundation (NSF), Cyberchase is hosting an NSF STEM Day event at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Sunset Park branch. This free, family-friendly STEM extravaganza includes Cyberchase episode screenings in both English and Spanish, hands-on STEM activities, character visits, performers for young scientists, and a book giveaway from Brooklyn Book Bodega! 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 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.
This program is supported by the Guru Krupa Foundation.
Living Well Living Strong (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sat, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fort Greene Park
Corner of Myrtle Ave & Edwards St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Brooklyn Community Board 2 presents a free health fest in Fort Greene, featuring free food, music, dancing, sports, children's activities, and free giveaways. Brooklyn Book Bodega will be there with free books for children. Details available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, and Spanish.
DUMBO Drop 2025 (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Fri, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
DUMBO Archway and Plaza
Adams St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
The seventh annual DUMBO Drop will take place rain or shine! Join Brooklyn Book Bodega at the Kids Zone for free books and activities. Learn more about the event here.
Red Hook Regatta 2025 (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sat, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 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.
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.
Brooklyn Book Bodega @ 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.