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ShopTalk

Library Programs and Services

Swap Talk: Bringing Your Community Together and Reducing Waste with Zero-Cost Swap Events

Sunday, January 21, 2024
4:40pm – 5:00pm EST
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, 314-315
On Demand
Take advantage of the popularity of Buy Nothing groups and little free neighborhood stations by hosting swaps at your library. Community swaps are easy, no-cost, popular events that promote reducing waste, allow guests to save money by picking up new-to-them items, and give your patrons the opportunity to make new connections.

This session will give you sample frameworks for different types of swaps. It will also include ideas for potential community partners and ways libraries can incorporate the items provided in swaps into related programming. Whether it's plants, costumes, books, or clothing, your library is the perfect place for guests to pick up something they didn't know they needed.

Learning Objectives:

  • Upon completion, participants will be able to generate a list of ideas for future swap events.
  • Upon completion, participants will be able to create a sample list of best practices for their community swaps.
  • Upon completion, participants will be able to come up with ways to cross-promote their swaps with local non-profits and community groups.