Free Books from the Brooklyn Book Bodega!

NOTE: There are two separate events. The first is on Friday for nonprofits and educators only. The second is on Saturday for all ages. Please be sure to select the appropriate event when registering!

FRIDAY, MAY 8 - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Educators and nonprofit professionals interested in gathering books for their communities
This session is for adults 18+. (If you wish to bring a child, please join us at our Saturday event which is all ages.)

SATURDAY, MAY 9 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Anyone interested in gathering books for their home libraries and/or communities
This session is all ages. Anyone under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

What: Select well-loved and overstock books for kids and adults from the Book Hub

Where: Brooklyn Book Bodega Book Hub - 141 Flushing Ave, Suite 606

Why: To increase literacy, encourage reuse, and increase book ownership. Having easy access to books that you or your community wants to read will help develop lifelong readers. Reading is transformational—with an impact on educational advancement, financial attainment, and mental health.

After: Please click "register" to sign up for a 45 minute appointment to pick out books at our Book Hub at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 77, 141 Flushing Avenue.

During your 45 minutes, you will be able to select as many books as you can carry (approximately 100 books) from the varied selection of (used, like new, well-loved, child, YA, and adult) books that we have for this giveaway. Please bring your own bag or luggage to take them with you. (If you will have someone join you to help, please select a ticket for them as well during the registration process.)

Once you have received your books, please complete our impact survey (it will be sent to you shortly after the event).

Although our books are free, Brooklyn Book Bodega operates on a slim budget. Please consider making a donation to help support our operational costs. Brooklyn Book Bodega is a 501(c)3 and your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. More info here: https://www.brooklynbookbodega.org/donate.

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.

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

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This program is generously supported by the Guru Krupa Foundation.

Info: This session is open to individuals 18+ selecting books for schools or nonprofits.

Info: This session is open to anyone interested in gathering books for their home libraries and/or communities. Anyone under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

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