Harvest Share's 2025 Block Party (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sat, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
44th Street between 6th and 7th Avenue
Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Celebrate all things food access and enjoy a day of fun block party activities at this year’s Harvest Share’s 2025 Block Party! Brooklyn Book Bodega will be there with free books for all ages. More details in English, Spanish, Chinese, Bangla, and Arabic.
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.
NASA's International Observe the Moon Night (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Event: Sat, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Book Bodega Giveaway: Sat, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Pier 11, Atlantic Basin
Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Join us for a magical evening observing the first-quarter moon at the waterfront just west of Pioneer Works! There will be telescopes to look at the moon up close and free books from Brooklyn Book Bodega. More information here.
Fall Reading Festival with RISE and City’s First Readers (Book Giveaway Ages 0-5)
Event: Fri, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Book Bodega Giveaway: Fri, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Join City’s First Readers and RISE on October 10th! Bring your little ones (ages 0-5) for a magical day filled with stories, singing, and play! Brooklyn Book Bodega will be there with books for ages 0-5. More info and free tickets 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 Autumn Tea and Garlic Planting Workshop. Brooklyn Book Bodega will be there with free books for all ages! More info here.
Brooklyn Bridge Park Harvest Festival (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sat, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 6
Brooklyn, NY 11201
This year’s Harvest Festival celebration will include a charming pumpkin patch, fun activities for children, and warm apple cider to enjoy as we gather together to welcome the season. Adding to the festivities, special musical guests will perform in the Plaza, filling the air with the sounds of autumn. You can also swing by the Brooklyn Book Bodega table for free books! 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
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 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 us at the East New York Farmers Market for a special Pumpkin Festival! There will be pumpkin carving, face painting, a costume contest with prizes, performances by the Mazarte Dance Company, a free cider workshop, and music all day. You can also get a few fall reads from Brooklyn Book Bodega while you're at it! More details here.
Bay Ridge Halloween Festival (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sat, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
5th Avenue from 72nd to 85th Street
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY 11209
This spooky celebration will cover 10 blocks and feature a Halloween Parade, trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, and more free kids’ activities. Come grab a free book or two from Brooklyn Book Bodega while having some Halloween fun! More details here, and check out the flyer here.
American Cancer Society—Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Brooklyn (Book Giveaway All Ages)
Sun, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Coney Island Boardwalk & Maimonides Park
904 Surf Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Join us at the Kid's Zone for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Brooklyn event! Brooklyn Book Bodega will be there with free books for all ages. More info about the event here and check out the flyer 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.
TCS New York City Marathon Cheering Squad
Sun, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Northeast corner of 4th Ave & Douglass St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Come cheer on our team of five runners for the TCS New York City Marathon! We’ll have pom poms, good vibes, and a cheering section full of community support for our runners as they take on the 26.2-mile challenge. Find a map here.
Brooklyn Book Bodega Fall Open House (Informational Only)
Wed, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
141 Flushing Ave Suite 606
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Join Brooklyn Book Bodega at our new Book Hub on the 6th floor where you can check out our space, meet our team, and learn about our work! Light refreshments will be served and all ages are welcome.
This is an informational event. This is not a book giveaway.
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
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.