Hosting a book swap

Jan 31, 2019 hosting a free book swap final thoughts putting on a free book exchange is a very easy community event to organize. Lots of families here kind of scatter for summer vacation so i wanted to try and catch them before they left on vacations. Your house doesnt have to be a showplace, but tidy up and create as much space as you can. As far as the actual swap goes there are a couple of options. Make it a point to welcome all subjects to ensure a greater turnout. Sep 08, 2011 an evening swap or genre swap you can vary it any way you like. The invite inspired by a hair product swap party i attended in 2019 and a convo i had with a bookish friend, i decided to host a book swap party with a galentines day theme and used the hashtag. At the swap ask swappers to sort their books onto the tables using the labels youve set out. You could give out tickets for each book donated, and then guests pay one ticket per book.

The way i figure, if you want to purge some books off your shelves, you might as well make an afternoon of it. Schools, workplaces, libraries, universities, book clubs, individuals and all kinds of organisations can host one. I havent heard of this kind of book swap but i love it. Ideas for hosting a book swap send out invitations. Thats great because the city of kennesaw is hosting a book and cd dvd swap for the next few days, according to the city. Simply show up with a preferably used book of any genre that you really love, and that you are willing to part with. Ive found there are only three things you need to host a bangup summer book swap. The rules to hosting a book swap are as varied as the books youll find at one, but the basic format is simple. We book lovers are a fair and modest bunch, so most people arent going to be greedy and take far more than they brought. My school is always looking for interesting and engaging ways to get families into the school. My goal, however, was to clear out my shelves, pass on wellloved books, and get several new books in return, so i allowed gals to bring up to 5 books to swap that they already. Kennesaw to host its annual book swap cobb county courier. Well, you know how i feel about throwing a party, so i didnt take much convincing. Set a timeline, an agenda, and let attendees know what they are.

Book free meeting spaces early so you wont be disappointed. Up book book club books book nerd book lists book clubs i love books books to read book exchange party swap party. Feb 11, 2020 if you love to read and want a creative way to share or get rid of the too many books you may have, heres how to host a fun book swap party. Of course, a book swap also a convenient excuse to hang out with your book club besties on the patio. Apr 03, 2018 ideas for hosting a book swap prev next you know that for a book swap to work you need books and a group of book loving folks who dont mind expanding their literary horizons. Aug 27, 2019 so, the combo of the new book and our desire to find new books we thought we should host a book swap party. I usually invite 40 people to my swaps, and about 58 show up. Nov 04, 20 mystery playground provides its readers with book ideas, author information, craft projects, and even television updates. How to throw a book swap party hosting what matters. Apr 01, 2019 in february, my friend kim from talk wordy to me mentioned that shed always wanted to host a book swap party. Host a book swap party for a really fun and easy way to get together with friends and fellow book lovers.

Book swaps are a simple, worthwhile way of getting kids excited about reading during the long months of homeworkfree afternoons, and they are a great reason for getting friends together. We will talk incessantly about how much we love reading, and then do a fun, possibly competitive, book swap. We had quite a varied book selection and i think everyone found something to go home with that interested them. I feel so much better when there isnt so much stuff around. Also, contacting local friends of library groups and asking if they have any kids books leftover after sales. This may not be a wedding, but sending out a formal announcement is polite and practical. Start by inviting friends and neighbors to your house or other location community center, school library, public library. How to host a book swap party anne of green gables l. As an introvert, im a big fan of parties with a purpose, and my recent book swap party perfectly fit the bill. By the end of the night, youll have extra space on your shelves as well as some surprise additions that may become new favorites. How to organize a book exchange party put all the books on a table, either in one pile or in girlboy piles.

Then have each guest pick one book each time around until everyone has reached their book quota. Give a child a token or ticket for each book they bring to swap. This would be a great edition to the literacy events in our school. It can be a simple afternoon undertaking, or with more time and effort, a fun event that will become an annual tradition. Heres how to host a kids book swap start by inviting friends and neighbors to your house or other location community center, school library, public library, church fellowship hall to share in your book swap. Pair some good books with a few delicious appetizers and a nice cocktail and you will have yourself a fantastic evening, especially if you are a book worm like me. Below is a list of 22 mustread books on my personal summerreading list this year.

How to throw a book swap, book party happy family blog. A few weeks ago, i invited some friends over to exchange books, create some bookish crafts, eat some book themed food and just talk books. Apr 04, 2019 how to host a book swap ive dreamed of gathering fellow bookworms for a book swap for years. If you love to read and want a creative way to share or get rid of the too many books you may have, heres how to host a fun book swap party. Part of the beauty of hosting a book swap is introducing each other to new concepts and stories. A book swap is a great chance to freshen up your kids picture book and chapter book titles and even get your hands on some fiction and biographies that youve had on your reading list.

How to host a book swap party one good thing by jillee. The point is, for a perfect book swap you need a wide variety of books from a well read crowd, which means inviting guests wholl give as good as they get. Oct 24, 2019 so, they were the natural partner for our first soiree of the seasona book swap party featuring our favorite fall titles. It must be time for cleaning, but what do to with those books. How to host a book swap party this fall inspired by this. Host a book swap book swap, family literacy night, literacy. At a book swap, you can do all three with no bittersweet goodbyes. Our book swap party was a few weeks ago and it would be wrong for me not to share all the details because it was such a fun and easy party to throw. Consider organizing one for your neighborhood or block. For a fun, memorable, litfilled evening, follow our 7 simple rules below. Only invite hardcore book nerdsor significant others of hardcore book nerds who are staging an intervention by cleaning out their beloveds overflowing shelves. Otherwise, putting this event together monthly is painless. Lawton public library hosting book swap for kids news break. Most swaps are book for book, which means if you bring 5 books, you take 5 books.

Then take turns letting everyone choose a book until they run out of tickets. Have the children sit in circle and pass the gifts around. Limit the size of the group instead of sending an open invitation. I chose to host my book swap just before school got out for the summer. A book exchange is a very natural nospend event because books also increase in value as they age. Jun 17, 2018 im hosting a book swap on june 23 at 7pm.

Would you like to host a literacy event at your school here are the materials to help you host a book swap for your students and families. And the partay can be done in the backyard, basement, or playroom. Who are you hoping will participate people living in your building, your. Join me each week on my blog and channel as i share tips for simple living, creating memorable gatherings, and pre. You can make it a freeforall where guests can take as many books as they would like. Or, if you prefer to be a bit more organized, give guests a raffle ticket for each book they bring to the party. If working with a larger group, i would suggest picking numbers out of a hat. The lawton public library will host a book swap for children from 11. In february, my friend kim from talk wordy to me mentioned that shed always wanted to host a book swap party. My research turned up all different ways to host a book swap some people do a yankee swap, or a yankee swap with wrapped books for extra mystery. Seattle activities for kids, parenting articles and resources for families. Below are some suggestions for organizing a book swap for kids. I have to admit, it went so well and the kids walked away so excited to have new books.

Jun 15, 2017 ive made book swaps a little more complicated than they need to be, but after several gos at this, here are my top suggestions to hosting an easy, fun, rewarding swap. Even howto bookscooking, organizing, gardeningcan be a thrill for the right reader. The last year or so ive been making a concerted effort to declutter. The hardest part is transporting the books to and from the swap. How to host a childrens book exchange party books and giggles. Host a book swap book swap, library activities, family. Everyone was asked to bring up to five books they wouldnt miss if they were gone from their bookshelf for awhile. How to host a book swap howstuffworks lifestyle howstuffworks. The idea is to swap a favourite book in exchange for a gold coin donation.

When they were babies and toddlers we read the same favorite books over and over until the spine fell to pieces. End of year book swap teaching in the elementary library. Mar 20, 2021 the great book swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading, and raise muchneeded funds for remote communities. Send an evite, post on facebook, or just text a group of book loving friends. As my kids have gotten older, their interest and use of books has changed. As the hostess, youll want to make sure that theres enough of a book selection to start things off. This would also be a great way to catch up with friends over the summer or even over a winter break too. Nov 21, 2014 some considerations if you would like to host a book swap. Feb 14, 2021 schedule your book swap on a weekend or a day when school is out it sounds obvious, but youll give yourself a leg up by scheduling your book swap on a day when visitor numbers are already likely to be high. A great activity to get kids excited about reading. The may, 20 post provided me with a must have party idea. Aug 30, 2019 book swap party hosting is a wonderful way to unite your fellow bookworm friends in one room. Your friends will have varied interests, and the books they bring may surprise you. Jan 20, 2019 books theres no need to limit your books to a single genre.

But you see theres not that much to it and its a great way to recycle your books and hear about what others are enjoying. If the goal is to thin out your bookshelves, you could do a bring two, pick one policy. How to run a successful book swap international book giving. Aug 07, 2015 instead of trying to think of ideas for all the pages and all the materials you need for each page, hosting a quiet book swap is a perfect way to accomplish your task, save some money and sanity while providing a great new crafty toy for your child. Determine if employees are interested in a book club. Why you should host a virtual book swap what is that book about. Discovers london childrens book swap always runs on the first saturday of the weeklong february half term school break. Here are the guidelines we followed for a successful book swap. Send out an email to gauge employees interest in reading a book on their own time and then meeting at lunch once a week to discuss the book. Free stuff aside, hosting a community book swap is a wonderful lowwaste community event.

Each family set out a picnic blanket and enjoyed a meal together. Free stuff actually always is, per the buyerachy of needs by sarah lazarovic. It is a great way to get families into the school and new books into the hands of your students. Jun 05, 2017 an ad in a local paper or on local parent facebook groups would be good. Because of our tiny living rooms, my friends and i used to keep these events pretty small. Need more room for all the summer books youre picking up this month. All you need are some eager friends and a few books. Book swap party hosting ideas vintage kitchen vixen. Ive been thinking about this party since last spring. The cool thing is that anyone can host a summer reading book swap. During the book swap, children can bring their likenewgently used books to the lawton public library. Host a great book swap and join us in celebrating the unesco international year of indigenous languages. I decided to make a pack that includes all that i will need to host the event at school. Libraries and bookstores are great options for building a home library.

If you have a smaller crowd with fewer books, try a ticket system. Organizing a schoolwide book swap megan dowd lambert. On thursday, 31 may 2018, i threw a book swap and cocktail party. The keplers mystery book swap event sounded like so much fun, that i decided to have a similar party in my home this past week. Since most of bs favorite friends are born in august and september we turned the book party into a book exchange birthday party for one of her friends. We hosted our first book swap party and had such a great time that i bet it will become a yearly tradition. I also saw the idea of turning the swap into a whiteelephantlike exchange where guests can steal books that someone else has already chosen.

It can be in the beginning of the summer, middle, or even the end of summermorning, afternoon, or evening. Organising an event doesnt have to be timeconsuming or expensive, and can. Ideas for hosting a book swap you know that for a book swap to work you need books and a group of book loving folks who dont mind expanding their literary horizons. A book swap brings together the community to share books theyve. The fact that my friend and favorite book blogger, janssen bradshaw from everyday reading, was willing to co host with me was a dream come true.

How to host a book exchange create your guest list send invitations encourage variety schedule sharing time make it a party leave a. Sep 09, 2011 therefore, the decision to host a book swap was an easy one. Guests bring books to share, and the accumulated books are then redistributed to new owners. If you collect a lot of books, let the swap be a freeforall. I love hosting cocktail parties but i have never tried a book swap.

Theres a huge adult book swap in chicago every year and that was fun to go to. How to host a completely awesome book swap book riot. Bookshelves groaning under the weight of too much paper. Students bring in unread books from home and get to take newtothem.