“101 Things To Do With Ramen Noodles,” is just one of dozens of books students can trade for at the third annual book swap next week.
Michael Alex Mossey Library will host the swap in the Heritage Room Monday, Jan. 20, from 7-9 p.m. Anyone who attends can swap books one for one and enjoy light refreshments, according to Public Services Librarian Brenna Wade.
“This is a good way to swap out books that you no longer want and add some new titles to your personal collection,” Wade said. “It’s also fun to chat with other readers and discuss books in general.”
Wade, who organizes the event, said she is hoping interest will grow with each year. She said she collects books throughout the year to contribute to the book swap.
“People tend to bring fiction books, and most of the books I add are nonfiction, so we tend to have a good mix,” Wade said.
Library Director Maurine McCourry said she supports the effort, and this will be her first time attending the book swap.
“We hope that students will attend just for fun and fellowship, but also maybe to expand their reading world a bit,” McCourry said.
Wade said any books are welcome, but they should be brought during the event itself and should not come from the library’s free books shelf or the donation table in Delp Hall.
After the book swap concludes, Wade said she organizes the remaining books.
“I sort through all the books left over at the end of the book swap, keeping some for next year and donating the rest to Better World Books or the library’s free bookshelf,” Wade said.
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