Booksgiving

BOOKSGIVING

United by a passion for volunteering and a love of books, friends and families come together at local Booksgiving events across Bernie’s Book Bank Chapters.

Enjoy a fun and meaningful day of giving, with opportunities to volunteer, activities, entertainment, and light refreshments.

Each year, Booksgiving pays tribute to a beloved book that inspires our past, present and future generations of readers and leaders. The theme of Booksgiving 2025 is inspired by The Wizard of Oz  by L. Frank Baum.

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BOOKSGIVING, CHICAGOLAND

Friday, November 7, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 8, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Bernie’s Book Bank, 917 N Shore Drive, Lake Bluff, IL

PURCHASE TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS

BOOKSGIVING, GREATER MILWAUKEE

Wednesday, November 19, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and Thursday, November 20, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Ivy House, 906 South Barclay Street, Milwaukee, WI

PURCHASE TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS

2025 BOOKSGIVING SPONSORS

Newbery Medal Sponsors

Caldecott Medal Sponsors

Continental Electrical Construction Company G E M Realty Capital

Event Activity Sponsors

Special Thanks

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Woman donating books and a book giving event

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Two kids at a book giving event

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