Friends of the Macon Library

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

🌿🍸 Thank You, Brooklyn! 🍸🌿

On behalf of the Friends of the Macon Library, thank you to everyone who joined us for our Garden Party Happy Hour Fundraiser at Cocktail Bed-Stuy!

Because of your generosity and community spirit, we exceeded our fundraising goal of $1000 and raised over $2400 to support programs and initiatives at the Macon Library while supporting our local businesses! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and helped spread the word.

A special thank you to our local business partners, Cocktail Bed-Stuy and Julia Gin, for helping make this event such a success while showcasing the best of our neighborhood.

Missed the fundraiser? You can still support the Friends all month long! Stop by Cocktail Bed-Stuy and order the delicious Literary Spritz, crafted with locally distilled Julia Gin. A portion of the proceeds from every Literary Spritz sold throughout the month will benefit the Friends of the Macon Library.

Thank you for helping us strengthen our library and our community, one book, one event, and one cocktail at a time. Cheers to community, literacy, and local businesses! 📚❤️🥂

06/09/2026

📚✨ Friends of Macon Library Community Book Sale & Book Drive! ✨📚

It’s time to clear your shelves and support your neighborhood library!

📖 BOOK DONATION DROP-OFF PERIOD
🗓 June 1–12, 2026
📍 Macon Library, 361 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
⏰ During regular library hours

We are accepting gently used books in good condition for readers of all ages.

❌ Please do not donate:
• Textbooks
• Encyclopedias
• Magazines
• Damaged books
• VHS tapes
• CDs/DVDs

📚 FRIENDS OF MACON LIBRARY BOOK SALE
🗓 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Macon Library, 361 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Come discover great reads for all ages while supporting library programs and community initiatives. Every purchase helps strengthen the Macon Library and the services it provides to our neighborhood.

Please share with friends, family, neighbors, book clubs, and fellow readers. We look forward to seeing you there!

📚❤️

06/04/2026

For TEN years, The Friends of The Macon Library has been working hard to support our local Brooklyn Public Library Branch Macon Library! Please come out and support us this Sunday! June 7th, from 3-6PM at Cocktail Bedstuy, 305 Halsey St for our Happy Hour Garden Party Fundraiser featuring speciality drinks by Julia Gin! Each ticket is just $25 and come with a cocktail of your choice or mocktail! There will be food for purchase by the amazing Chef Segun as well! See you this!

05/15/2026

The Macon Library 10th Annual Mom-A-Thon made the paper! Thank you to the Brooklyn Eagle for featuring our amazing event celebrating mothers and mother figures in the community! Check out the article!

Brooklyn Public Library’s Macon Branch held its annual Mom-a-thon celebrating mothers and mother figures in the community.

04/21/2026

MOVING TO THE MACON LIBRARY DUE TO WEATHER! See you there! Happening this Saturday at the Hancock Community Backyard Garden Park on Hancock Between Tompkins and Throop! The Friends of the Macon Library will be hosting a special storytime and seed planting event from 11-12:30. Kids of all ages are welcome! If there is inclement weather we will be at the Macon Library at the same time! See you there!