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Books in the Park - 2025
May
20
to Aug 19

Books in the Park - 2025

Book Brigade events are free and open to all. 4-6 pm

May 20 - Washington Park East Chicago, RSVP HERE

142nd and Parrish Avenue

May 27 - Harrison Park Hammond, RSVP HERE

June 17 - Veterans Park East Chicago, RSVP HERE

June 24 - Pulaski Park Hammond, RSVP HERE

July 15 - Nunez Park East Chicago, RSVP HERE

July 28 - Edison Park Hammond, RSVP HERE

Sign up to volunteer and view the full calendar here: Upcoming

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BBB4E Community Day
Jun
21

BBB4E Community Day

Pre-REGISTER For the free day here: June 21 RSVP

All day - free books drop-in

9:30-10:15 Parent and Me Story Hour (newborn-7)

10:30-12:30 Open Art (all ages)

1-2 pm Bite by Bite (ages 16 and up)

2:30 - 3 pm Musical Strokes (ages 16 and up)

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Munster 4th of July Parade Book Brigade
Jul
4

Munster 4th of July Parade Book Brigade

BBB4E is seeking walkers to join in the Munster 4th of July Parade.

WALK WITH BBB4E. The Parade will take place Friday, July 4 from 1-3:30 pm. Gather your family and friends and reach out to give@BBB4E.org to sign up.

All walkers will receive a free BBB4E shirt.

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Volunteer Appreciation Day
Jul
8

Volunteer Appreciation Day

All 2024-2025 volunteers are invited the BBB4E Volunteer Appreciation Cookout, Tuesday July 8. BBB4E Families and Alumni are also invited! RSVPs to give@BBB4E.org are appreciated before July 4.

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7th Spring Tea
Apr
27

7th Spring Tea

Join us for a delightful afternoon filled with music, prizes, and supporting our children and their families.

BBB4E encourages families to explore, experience and engage with the arts and their communties! Be inspired by joining us on Sunday, April 27, 2025 for the 7th Annual Spring Tea, luncheon sponsored by the Hammond Urban Enterprise Association. The theme "Brought to You by the Letter 'E'," emphasis the importants of EDUCATION. 

Foundational education transforms into flowering futures filled with art, storytelling and a more compassionate view of the world. 

Your gift today supports a more creative and peaceful tomorrow by connecting students to free books, writing and poetry workshops and NWI’s premier Midwest Youth Choir.

Date: Sunday, April 27
Time: 11:45 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Halls of St. George, - 905 E Joliet St., Schererville, IN 46375
Cost: $65/person or $500/table of 8.

Please consider sponsoring a student ticket.

When students come to BBB4E, many have had little to no experience in arts education beyond their school education. Students come from public, private, and parochial schools and are homeschooled. With different levels of education and experience, our classes are designed to meet the needs of each student where they are.

With smaller class sizes, students can set individualized goals and receive more personal, one-on-one attention from our instructors. We can place students exactly where they need to be and help them move forwards with their education.

Everything that we can accomplish is from the generous support of people like you. Thank you.

Questions: Call 219-932-3232, Email Give@bbb4e.org

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Read-a-Palooza 2025
Mar
8

Read-a-Palooza 2025

Join BBB4E to Celebrate Read Across the Region at the Hammond Public Library for an afternoon of Free Family Fun! Enjoy Art, Writing and Reading Activities for All Ages.

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Family Art Aftenoon
Dec
3

Family Art Aftenoon

BBB4E is hosting an afternoon of book-based art projects. Hosted at the Hammond Public Library Community Room. All participants will be able to select a book and leave with a take home art project. This event is Free and Open to ALL Students and Families.

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Family Art Afterschool Pop-Up
Nov
12

Family Art Afterschool Pop-Up

BBB4E is hosting an afternoon of book-based art projects. Hosted at the Hammond Public Library Community Room. All participants will be able to select a book and leave with a take home art project. This event is Free and Open to ALL Students and Families.

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Family Literacy Month Kick-off
Oct
30

Family Literacy Month Kick-off

Join us at the Hammond Public Library for an afternoon of Free Book and art activities. In partnership with the Hammond PTA, Halloween Costumes based on your favorite book character are encouraged!

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Homeschool Art Afternoon
Oct
29

Homeschool Art Afternoon

Calling all Homeschool Families! BBB4E is hosting an afternoon of book-based art projects. All participants will be able to select a book and leave with a take home art project. This project is appropriate for all ages and cost $5 per student to support supply costs.

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MYC Karaoke Night
Oct
25

MYC Karaoke Night

Social Event for Midwest Youth Choir students and families to spend time together. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. This event is free and will take place at the Merge Building.

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Book Brigade Walk - Lew Wallace
Sep
10

Book Brigade Walk - Lew Wallace

Join the Book Brigade to distribute free books around the former Lew Wallace elementary school building. After the walk, volunteers and friends are invited for an ice cream social at Delicia Elita on Conkey Ave.

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Book Brigade Walk - Morton ES
Sep
3

Book Brigade Walk - Morton ES

Join the Book Brigade to distribute free books around the former Morton Elementary school building. After the walk, volunteers and friends are invited for an ice cream social at Delicia Elita on Conkey Ave.

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Book Brigade Volunteer Day
Jun
22

Book Brigade Volunteer Day

Delivery Day is almost here! We will be taking the books to Books, Brushes & Bands for Education! Ambassadors for the Book Brigade will be in attendance to help collect.

We will be sorting and labeling all of the Harry Potter books and getting them ready to be distributed. Books will be sorted by type and they all get an official Book Brigade sticker inside!

This is a great opportunity for anyone to come out and meet the staff of BBB4E, learn about the Book Brigade and how the books will go out to kids, learn about the Ambassadors program, and more!

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Book Brigade
Sep
12

Book Brigade

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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