SINGAPORE: You find that your cupboard is bursting with a
mountain-load of books that you have already read. No, you will never
throw them away but you are clueless as to what to do with them.
If this situation sounds familiar to you, just like how it does to me, good news is on your way.
Come April 25, the Public Libraries Singapore will be launching the
first-ever Book Exchange at The Plaza, National Library Building.
This would enable you to exchange your used books with other book
lovers and share the love for reading with one another. It will also
give your “old” book a new lease of life.
Dr N Varaprasad, Chief Executive, National Library Board, said:” We
encourage all Singaporeans to take part in this event and continue to
read and broaden their perspectives. With nationwide initiatives like
the Book Exchange, we hope to bring Singaporeans together to share
resources with one another and cultivate a passion for continual
learning, especially during this economic downturn.”
To participate, members of the public can drop off their used books at
any public library from 11 to 24 April, in exchange for book exchange
coupons. These coupons will permit you with a one-for-one exchange.
So it’s all books galore on 25 April, where the public can bring
their coupons to the Book Exchange to redeem used books dropped off by
other book lovers.
Each person can exchange up to a maximum of 30 used books at the
event, which will be held at The Plaza, National Library Building, from
10.30am to 6pm.
Books accepted for participation include children’s and adults’
fiction and non-fiction books in any of the four official languages.
Textbooks, magazines and audio-visual items are excluded.
A reminder: Be sure to bring along your own bags as no carrier bags
will be provided at the Book Exchange to complement this recycling
intent.
For more information on Book Exchange, members of the public can visit www.pl.sg, send an email to: [email protected] or call NLB helpdesk at 6332 3255.
- CNA/vm