SEEDS of Northeastern Pennsylvania is proud to announce the return of the Free Book Swap to the Wayne County Fairgrounds  October 8 and 9.

This is the only event in Wayne County that knows no limit! No requirements, no limitations, all books.

The rules? Bring as many as you want. Take as many as you want.

The goal is to see every book into a new home. Whether you bring ten, one, or none, you are welcome to browse the red metal building on the fairgrounds and fill your arms (bags and boxes) with literary loot.

The Free Book Swap invites everyone–community neighbors, families, visitors, organizations, agencies, businesses, groups, artists, collectors, anyone.

Create a home library, leave some in a waiting room or lobby, offer them in a Little Free Library, repurpose for arts and crafts projects…the possibilities are endless!

Free Books! |  No limitations

-- Saturday, October 8 from 9 am to 4pm

-- Sunday, October 9 from 10 am to 3pm

Over the past several years, this annual FREE event has relocated 100,000 pieces of media, and many went to new homes and families here in NEPA. It is one of the single largest recycling events in our area.

In 2019, the event broke records (again)! 20,000 books were donated; 11,000 were taken that day to new homes; and 3,000 pounds were sent to Better World Books to support global literacy efforts.

Some were recycled at our county center. None went to a landfill.

This event won an Environmental Partnership Award in 2019 given by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council.

Volunteers make this event possible! We welcome new volunteers to join in the sorting and story-sharing. New or returning volunteers, visit the SEEDS Volunteer webpage for a full list of opportunities.

Do you have “a whole bunch of books” to drop off? Box ‘em up and bring them early! Place the number of books on the outside of each bag or box for quick calculating!

The event tracks collection and distribution totals for bragging rights. Follow signs for Donations during these times:   Book Donations Accepted  |  Not required

-- Thursday, October 6 from 2 pm to 6 pm       

-- Friday, October 7 from 10 am to 3 pm      

-- Saturday, October 8 from 9 am to noon

For more information, visit the SEEDS of Northeastern Pennsylvania website.

Upcoming Events

-- September 7: SEEDS Annual Membership Meeting

-- September 10:  Wayne County DIY Solar Energy Tour

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[Posted: September 1, 2022]

9/5/2022