Summer Book Bash – Honoring Apollo
Saturday, July 11, 2026
12pm – 3pm
Kids’ Book Bank

FREE Family Fun Event!

Our Summer Book Bash is an open-house style event, so come and go when it’s best for you!

The event and activities are free, and all ages are welcome.

Activities include

  • Music from DJ Lily Jade: 12pm – 3pm
  • Sweet treats: 12pm – 3pm (while supplies last)
  • Free books from the Cavs Book Bus presented by KeyBank: 12pm – 3pm
  • Partner resources: 12pm – 3pm
  • Ribbon cutting and honoring Apollo: 12:30pm – 12:45pm
  • Face painting: 12:30 – 2:30pm
  • Balloon twisting: 12:30 – 2:30pm
  • Constance Alexander, local author, book purchase / signing: 1:00pm
  • Fire truck visit
  • Cleveland Public Library On the Road to Reading Van: 12pm – 3pm
  • Giant Eagle gift card raffles: hourly

and more!

Parking
Parking is available first-come, first-served in our adjacent lot. Street parking is also available.

Please do not park in the CGX lot across the street, as they are open for business this day. 

Event Sponsor

Event Partners

The Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank distributes an average of 50,000 free books every month
to children and families in Greater Cleveland through collaboration with community partners.