BookGive

Summer Reading Book Give-Away
2022-05-21 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | BookGive Service Station, 4890 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO, 80221, United States
Come fill a bag with books to read over the summer. This outdoor event will take place at our service station, 4890 Lowell Blvd. The event is free and open to the public.
We’ll have bags and boxes you can use, and you’re welcome to bring your own. There is no limit to the number of books you can take.
Please invite your teachers and neighbors, family and friends.
Our vision is that every household in Denver has plenty of books for all the family to read. For children especially, book ownership is correlated with better educational outcomes, so we strive to place books into the hands of not just new readers, but new book owners.
This event is sponsored by Peak Resources, Denver’s leading technology solutions firm.

Read In Color Denver LAUNCH
2022-07-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Park Hill Station Apartments, 4055 Albion St., Denver, CO, 80216, United States
NEW ANNOUNCMENT: Launch event to take place at Park Hill Station Apartments, 4055 Albion St. Denver!
Check back here or follow us on Instagram or Facebook to stay informed about this exciting initiative.
BookGive has been chosen to launch Little Free Library’s Read In Color initiative to bring diverse books where they are needed in Denver. We will oversee the placement of 10 book-sharing boxes, choosing locations that will support diverse communities in Denver-area book deserts. Little Free Library supplies the boxes and 200 diverse books to launch each location. BookGive pledges to continue supplying books into the future.
Less than 25% of children’s books depict non-white characters. Only 3.4% of books have a main character with a disability and 3.1% have a main character who identifies as queer. (Stats here.*)
BookGive is firmly committed to making sure all readers see characters that represent marginalized groups and have access to authors bringing the full richness of human experience. The book industry has historically centered whiteness giving us all a skewed representation. We stand with Little Free Library’s strong pledge to read and share diverse books, lifting up marginalized perspectives in publishing.
Over the course of the summer, we’ll be identifying ideal locations and working closely with partner organizations like schools, community centers, churches, grocery stores and rec centers where diverse books would be most welcomed and needed.
To get involved, email us!

Back-to-School Book Give-Away
2022-08-27 09:00 - 12:00 | BookGive Service Station, 4890 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO, 80221, United States
It’s time to get ready for an awesome school year of READING!
(Don’t worry – it’s not just for kids! Grown-ups read all year too!)
Every book is free. There is no limit to the number of books you can take. Seriously.
This community event is outdoors, free and open to the public. Masks are optional. We request careful social distancing to protect our youngest guests.
Books for all ages, including babies and adults!
NEW this year – teacher materials! While supplies last.
No limit on how many books you can take. We have plenty of bags and boxes you can use.
If you’ve never been to a BookGive book give-away, you’re about to be wow’ed. You’ll find 10-12 tables placed in front of our adorable 1940’s era gas station headquarters with thousands of books for you to browse and pile into your tote, crate, box or wagon. Volunteers will be on hand to help you find what you need. You’ll be surrounded by lots of other book lovers. You’re bound to find some fabulous treasures to enjoy!
BookGive’s events are made possible by many donations from individuals, grant funding and sponsorship. This year’s Back-to-School Book Give-Away is sponsored by Fortis Law Partners.

Books & Bottles
2022-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | BookGive Service Station, 4890 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO, 80221, United States
Books & Bottles is an intimate gathering to sample several luscious wines while enjoying a sneak preview to upcoming book releases yet to hit the book stores.
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You’ll enjoy comments and suggestions from Paul Bonacquisti of Bonacquisti Wine Company who will talk us through a carefully chosen selection of wines to taste and discuss. Emily Smolarek of Penguin Random House offers a pre-preview of upcoming titles you’ll get to hear about before anyone else.
The setting is the BookGive Service Station, our renovated 1940’s era gas station filled with free books ready for donation to community organizations who need them. Imagine 20-foot ceilings and room to spread out among the stacks. Individually packaged charcuterie included.
Only 25 tickets available.
Tickets are $65 per guest and include three wine tastings, charcuterie selection and two hours of book and wine expertise and conversation with an intimate gathering of book connoisseurs.
Proceeds from this event support BookGive’s mission to increase access to high quality books in Denver metro.
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Refund policy: Full refunds will be provided (minus Eventbrite’s transaction fee) should this event be canceled due to weather conditions or if presenters need to cancel.

Holiday Book Give-Away
2022-12-10 12:00 - 14:00 | BookGive Service Station, 4890 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO, 80221, United States
Come choose fabulous books to give as gifts this holiday season – all books are FREE!
There is no limit to the number of books you can take. Everyone on your list wil be so grateful to have lovely books as gifts. Gifts for teachers, neighbors, favorite folks like hair dressers and baristas! All the books are free – be generous. Why not?
We’ll have the holiday music jamming and some of the North Pole’s elves will bring extra cheer and joy. Free gift wrapping will be provided while supplies last.

This outdoor event is free and open to the public. Dress for the weather.
If you think this event might be canceled due to inclement weather, check our social media (Instagram and Facebook) the morning of the event.

Service Station Closed During Snowstorm
2024-03-15 | BookGive Service Station, 4890 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO, 80221, United States

Spring Clean Book Drive
2024-03-25 - 2024-03-30 | BookGive Service Station, 4890 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO, 80221, United States
Spring is a great time for a refresh. Give your gently used books a new home. Drop them in our donation bins at any of the 8 participating locations. Or swing by The Service Station. We are open extended hours March 25th-30th to take books off your hands

Family Volunteer Day
2024-03-30 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-25 13:30 - 16:00 | BookGive Service Station, 4890 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO, 80221, United States
Trying to start a family culture of community service? Looking for ways to introduce your kids to volunteering? Join us at The Station to volunteer as a family!
Sign up for 30-minute slots for up to 2 adults and 3 kids (5 and older) to help process book donations and fill book orders. While here, take a few minutes to find some new books for your household.
Sign up HERE

Summer Reading Book Give-Away
2024-05-25 10:00 - 13:00 | BookGive Service Station, 4890 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO, 80221, United States
Come fill a bag with books to read over the summer. This outdoor event will take place at our service station, 4890 Lowell Blvd. The event is free and open to the public.
There is no limit to the number of books you can take.
Please invite your teachers and neighbors, family and friends.
Our vision is that every household in Denver has plenty of books for all the family to read. For children especially, book ownership is correlated with better educational outcomes, so we strive to place books into the hands of not just new readers, but new book owners.

Back to School BookGive-away
2024-08-31 09:00 - 12:00 | BookGive Service Station, 4890 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO, 80221, United States
Attention teachers and families! Stock your school and home libraries with gently-used FREE books.
*** For personal use only. Not for resale.

Spring Book Giveaway
2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 | BookGive Service Station, 4890 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO, 80221, United States
Please join us on Saturday, May 17, from 10am-2pm at BookGive, 4890 Lowell Blvd., for our Free Book Spring Giveaway! Tables will be set up with a large selection of books across all genres. Volunteers will be available to help you find just what you’re looking for. Stock up on summer reading for the whole family! We look forward to seeing you next month for this annual event.

Click HERE download a flyer – feel free to share it with family and friends!

Half A Million Stories Gala
2025-11-13 17:00 - 21:00 | 2475 W 26th Ave. Denver, 2475 W 26th Ave., Denver, CO, United States
Join us in celebration of 500,000 books gifted by BookGive!

The Half a Million Stories Gala will be held at the Denver Elks #17 lodge, located at 2475 W 26th Ave., Denver. Doors open at 5pm and the Gala and silent auction will begin at 6pm.
There will be a cash bar and dinner will be provided. Dress fancy or casual – we are just excited to have you join us as we share uplifting stories and celebrate volunteers, donors, partner organizations and supporters of BookGive!
Elks Lodge parking is limited, but there is street parking on the west and east sides of the lodge.
Silent auction categories include books (of course!), food and drink, entertainment, local goods and much more! Tickets and information can be found at: https://givebutter.com/c/BOOKGIVE500K

Here’s just a few of the book collections that will be available for bidding during the Silent Auction portion of the evening. Other auction items include:

A $50 gift card to Bao Brewhouse and 2 tickets to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts
2 tickets to the Denver Broncos game vs. the Green Bay Packers on December 14
A class for 2 at Stir Cooking School, a bottle of Meomi red wine, and a basket filled with kitchen and cooking goods
A set of Chateau Montelena wines
2 tickets to the Arvada Center for the Performing Arts and a gift certificate to Lady Nomada in Olde Town Arvada
An officially certified autographed jersey by Denver Nuggets legend Nikola Jokic

All-Out Fall Fest Run/Walk Benefiting BookGive
2026-09-19 07:00 - 12:00
Bust out your dolphin shorts and throw some new double A’s in your walkman for the 80’s-themed Fall Fest benefitting BookGive in Westminster mid-September. Register for a 5K, 10K or half-marathon and join us for an invigorating morning on the Big Dry Creek Trail. The race is an official BOLDERBoulder Qualifier event.
Bring a book to donate at the race and choose to support BookGive at registration. All-Out will generously match 100% of monetary donations made at registration. So rad.
If you’d like to join the BookGive team to walk the 5K portion, email kristi@bookdgivedenver.org to get the 411. We’ll C-YA at the race!
