Books and Brews

Building Block events are our way of joining together with our neighbors throughout Butler County to give back in a way that will build a solid foundation for the future. Each Building Block event is tailored to one of the building blocks for a good life: Healthy Community, Financial Security, Youth Opportunity, and or Community Resilience.

Our 'Books and Brews' event will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, where we will assemble literacy kits for young children. These educational kits will include the book If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff, illustrated by Felicia Bond. The literacy kits will include an activity for the children to do while reading the book.

The finished literacy kits will be provided to the Butler County Educational Service Center for distribution throughout their various early childhood education programs.

We invite you to join us by volunteering your time to build the kits. Municipal Brew Works has generously donated the space for our event; food and beverages are available for purchase.

This worthwhile event is sure to be enjoyable as we share food and drink while putting together a fun and educational kit!

Please join us Thursday, September 24, 2026
from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at:

Municipal Brew Works
20 High Street
Hamilton, OH 45011

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Tonya

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