Upcoming Events
Children’s Journaling with Youth Author, Nylla Anumbor - Virtual Event
Child Author Nylla Anumbor will join for virtually for Q&A and writing activity. Your family can be inspire to write your own story!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876651075
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Midwest Youth Choir Open House
Interested in Singing? Join a group of enthusiastic students in the Midwest Youth Choir Level 1 or 2. The open house is a free event to get to know the choir directors and other students. Please RSVP here.
BBB4E 24th Birthday
Join us at the Merge Building to celebrate 24 years of community arts education. We will be distributing free books from the Book Brigade as well as back to school supplies. RSVP Here.
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.
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.
Book Brigade Ambassador Meeting
Be a part of the story every third Tuesday! The Book Brigade Ambassadors group meets from 6-7 pm to discuss new ideas and upcoming events for the Book Brigade. All are welcome, please RSVP with give@BBB4E.org.
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!
Book Brigade Ambassador Meeting
Be a part of the story every third Tuesday! The Book Brigade Ambassadors group meets from 6-7 pm to discuss new ideas and upcoming events for the Book Brigade. All are welcome, please RSVP with give@BBB4E.org.
Spring Concert 2024
Join us at the Watson Blackbox Theater at Hammond Central High School. The Midwest Youth Choir will perform work from their fall/winter season.
Winter Concert 2023
Join us at the Watson Blackbox Theater at Hammond Central High School. The Midwest Youth Choir will perform work from their fall/winter season.
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.
23rd Birthday
Join us at the Merge Building to celebrate 23 years of BBB4E and the return of the Book Brigade: A Call to Action.