A physically distant, pop-up event on September 26th for reusing books
Salem, Massachusetts – On Saturday, September 26, 2020, the City of Salem encourages residents who had planned to attend or donate to the popular free Book Swap event normally held at the Salem Community Life Center to instead participate in Salem’s Free Book Day and share their free books with neighbors curbside in front of their home on Saturday, September 26th between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Books should not be “swapped” – do not drop off books at other residents’ tables, only pick them up from others’ tables. Participating residents are not required to be physically present their free book table or box outside of their residence. To keep participants and the community safe, masks or face coverings should be worn, and participants should follow physical distancing guidelines by staying at least six feet apart.
“SalemRecycles has struggled this year with so many of our events canceled, especially the Book Swap, which was started in early 2009 in response to the last economic downturn. We wanted to find a way to share books in a responsible way during the pandemic,” states Liz Vago, a member of SalemRecycles.
Please visit greensalem.com for more information, including details on how to participate, a list of participating addresses, a downloadable flyer to attach to your table or box, and information on where to donate unclaimed books at the end of the day.
To learn more, please contact: Micaela Guglielmi, mguglielmi@salem.com or 978-619-5672.
Salem’s Free Book Day
When: Saturday, September 26, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Rain Date – Sunday, September 27, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Various residences around the City of Salem.Visit GreenSalem.com for a list
Why: To promote the re-use and recycling of books, greeting cards, and other related media. Books available for swapping only, no drop offs.
About SalemRecycles
SalemRecycles is the City of Salem’s volunteer recycling committee, which works to increase recycling and encourage positive recycling and reuse practices through educational outreach and special events. For more information about SalemRecycles, please call (978)-619-5679 or visit www.salem.com/recycling or GreenSalem.com Find SalemRecycles on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ SalemRecycles/.
