Book lovers, rejoice! The Michael Alex Mossey Libary is gearing up for its third annual book swap, a community event that promises to breathe new life into your reading collection.This year, the swap will take place on Monday, January 20, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the cozy Heritage Room. Attendees can trade books one-for-one while sipping on light refreshments—a perfect blend of literary exchange and social camaraderie.
“This is a good way to swap out books that you no longer want and add some new titles to your personal collection,” says Public services Librarian Brenna Wade,the event’s organizer. “It’s also fun to chat with other readers and discuss books in general.” Wade has been curating books throughout the year to ensure a diverse selection, noting that fiction tends to dominate the swaps, while her contributions lean toward nonfiction. “People tend to bring fiction books, and most of the books I add are nonfiction, so we tend to have a good mix,” she adds.
The event isn’t just about trading books—it’s about fostering a sense of community and broadening horizons. Library Director maurine McCourry, who will be attending for the first time, shares her enthusiasm: “We hope that students will attend just for fun and fellowship, but also maybe to expand their reading world a bit.”
Wade emphasizes that all books are welcome,with one caveat: “Books 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 swap concludes, Wade takes on the role of book curator, sorting through the leftovers. “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,” she explains.
Whether you’re looking to part with that copy of “101 Things To Do With Ramen noodles” or hunt for hidden literary gems,the book swap offers a unique opportunity to refresh your shelves. It’s more than just an exchange—it’s a celebration of reading, connection, and the endless possibilities that books bring to our lives.
How does Brenna Wade’s role as Public Services Librarian contribute to the planning and execution of the book swap event?
Table of Contents
- 1. How does Brenna Wade’s role as Public Services Librarian contribute to the planning and execution of the book swap event?
- 2. Exploring the Magic of Book Swaps: An Interview with Brenna Wade, Public Services Librarian
- 3. The Core of the Book Swap: A Literary Exchange
- 4. Curating for Diversity: Fiction Meets Nonfiction
- 5. Beyond Books: Building Community
- 6. Guidelines and post-Swap Efforts
- 7. A Thought-Provoking Question for Readers
Exploring the Magic of Book Swaps: An Interview with Brenna Wade, Public Services Librarian
As the Michael Alex Mossey Library prepares for its third annual book swap, we sat down with Brenna wade, the Public Services Librarian and event organizer, to delve into the details of this exciting literary exchange.Join us as we explore how this event breathes new life into reading collections and fosters a sense of community.
The Core of the Book Swap: A Literary Exchange
Q: Brenna, can you tell us a bit about the book swap and how it works?
A: Absolutely! The book swap is a one-for-one trading event where attendees bring books they no longer wont and exchange them for new titles. It’s a marvelous way to refresh your personal collection while enjoying light refreshments and chatting with fellow readers. This year, it’s taking place on Monday, January 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. in our cozy Heritage Room.
Curating for Diversity: Fiction Meets Nonfiction
Q: How do you ensure a diverse selection of books at the swap?
A: Throughout the year,I curate books to add to the swap.I’ve noticed that participants tend to bring fiction books, so I lean toward nonfiction in my contributions. This creates a good mix, ensuring there’s something for every reader’s taste.
Beyond Books: Building Community
Q: what broader goals does the book swap aim to achieve?
A: It’s not just about trading books; it’s about fostering a sense of community and broadening horizons.Our Library Director, Maurine McCourry, who will be attending for the first time, shares this enthusiasm.We hope attendees come for the fun and fellowship but also to expand their reading world a bit.
Guidelines and post-Swap Efforts
Q: Are there any specific guidelines for the books brought to the swap?
A: Yes, we welcome all books, but they should be brought during the event itself and not from the library’s free books shelf or the donation table in Delp Hall. After the swap, I sort through the leftovers, keeping some for next year and donating the rest to Better World Books or the library’s free bookshelf.
A Thought-Provoking Question for Readers
Q: Brenna, if our readers could bring one book to the swap, what would you suggest they choose and why?
A: A book that changed their viewpoint or sparked a new interest. It’s not just about sharing a book but sharing a piece of your journey. What book would you bring? Let us know in the comments!
Whether you’re looking to part with a quirky title like “101 Things To Do With Ramen noodles” or hunt for hidden literary gems, the book swap offers a unique opportunity to refresh your shelves. It’s more than just an exchange—it’s a party of reading, connection, and the endless possibilities that books bring to our lives.
