Events

  • October at 18 August Ave

    Celebrate October with 18 August Ave! This month, we’re bringing books, creativity, and community together through pop ups, family literacy experiences, and opportunities to connect across Brooklyn. Whether you’re shopping for your family, building your home library, joining us for an event, or supporting a local Black woman owned independent bookstore, we’d love to see you. Browse our October event schedule, mark your calendar, and spend the month reading, creating, and connecting with 18 August Ave.

  • Free the Books: A Virtual Banned Books Read In

    Join 18 August Ave for a virtual Read In celebrating Banned Books Week and the freedom to read. Bring a banned or challenged book, settle in for some quiet reading time, and connect with fellow readers as we share what we’re reading and why access to stories matters.

    Wednesday, October 7 | 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET | Virtual via Zoom

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  • The Next Chapter: Stories We Carry

    The Next Chapter: Stories We Carry
    Join 18 August Ave for an afternoon of books, creativity, and connection designed for children and the grown ups who love them. Families will explore the stories we carry through shared reading, painting, and a bookmark bar, while discovering new ways to make literacy meaningful at home. Each participating family will also select two books to take home and add to their home library.

    Date: October 18
    Time: 2:00 PM
    Location: Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn, NY

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  • Booked Till August Book Club

    Join 18 August Ave’s adult book club, a space for readers to discover new stories, connect with community, and have thoughtful conversations about the books we can’t stop thinking about. Each month, we select a new read and come together for a relaxed discussion about the characters, themes, and moments that stayed with us. Whether you finish every page or simply want to join the conversation, there’s a seat for you.

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Book Club

  • Poster for the 'Voices Between the Lines' teen book club, showing four teens reading together, with decorative elements like stars, swan, and torn paper effects, providing event details including date, time, location, and contact information.

    Voices Between the Lines (Teen Book Club)

    Third Wednesday of the Month* (subject to change -please check below)

    Each month, a small group of teens comes together to read a powerful book, share honest conversations, and record a podcast episode that amplifies their voices beyond the book club circle.

    With snacks, books, and microphones, Voices Between the Lines is more than a book club — it’s a platform for the next generation of storytellers.

    Next meet up: To Be Announced this Fall

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  • Booked Til August BC

    Booked Till August is a monthly virtual book club for adults who believe great stories deserve great conversations. Each month, members read a thoughtfully selected book and gather online to connect, reflect, and engage in meaningful discussion. Whether you're an avid reader or looking to rediscover your love of books, Booked Till August offers a welcoming community where stories spark connection, curiosity, and conversation. Join us from anywhere and make reading part of your monthly routine.

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