SALEM – Mayor Dominick Pangallo is pleased to announce that SalemRecycles will host the City of Salem Free Book Swap at the Community Life Center, at 401 Bridge Street on Saturday, September 20 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm! Attendees will find an impressive collection of donated books, CDs, DVDs, records, puzzles, and greeting cards – all FREE! Browse the tables for great reads to enjoy through the fall and winter.
Swapping isn’t necessary, but donations are welcome. TO DONATE, bring items to the Community Life Center on Friday, September 19, between 4:00 and 7:00 pm or Saturday, September 20, between 9:00 am and noon. Items should be clean, dry, and mildew-free. (Sorry, no magazines, binders, VHS or cassette tapes.)
Because Book Swap is busiest at the beginning, we encourage you to join us during the second half if you’re able. There will still be plenty of books to choose from!
All leftover materials will be donated or recycled.
Bring your TerraCycle items! SalemRecycles will also be collecting used, dried Swiffer pads; razors, blades, cartridges, and their packaging; toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes, floss containers, and toothbrush packaging; Brita dispensers, pitchers, bottles, filters, and packaging; and packaging for Burt’s Bees products.
Volunteers: We’d love to have your help on Saturday! To learn more or to volunteer, please contact Alisa Cherkasova at acherkasova@salem.com or 978-619-5672.
Free Book Swap Specifics:
When: Saturday, September 20, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Community Life Center, 401 Bridge Street, Salem, MA
Why: To promote reuse and recycling of books and other materials and provide Salem residents with a fun, community-building shopping experience.
SalemRecycles, the City’s volunteer recycling committee, works to reduce waste, increase recycling, and encourage positive reuse practices through educational outreach and special events. For more information about this committee, please call (978)-619-5672 or visit greensalem.com.
