Create Community Through Shared Learning
The Book Swap is devoted to promoting sustainable living, literacy, and community connection by sharing books. Our mission is to create a welcoming space where reading is celebrated while fostering environmental awareness and social engagement.
Turning Book Ownership into a Shared Experience
Meet the passionate individuals driving our community forward.
Lily Edelman-Gold
Founder, Event Coordinator
Lily has been a passionate reader her whole life. With a background in climate policy and environmental justice, she loves to connect with the more-than-human world around her through the work of authors such as Robin Wall Kimmerer, James McBride, and Richard Powers.
Noah Mayes
Logistics Coordinator
Noah’s favorite books include the Percy Jackson series, the Harry Potter series, and cookbooks. When he’s not reading, Noah spends his time baking, working at his local natural foods cooperative, and exploring.
Discover the Joy of Sharing Books and Building Community
At the Book Swap, we foster community through no-cost events, where readers can come together and enjoy from a wide selection of books.
Sustainable Book Sharing
Promote environmentally conscious reading habits by sharing books, reducing waste, and encouraging a culture of reuse within local communities.
Community Engagement Events
Join our events to meet fellow book lovers, exchange stories, and support initiatives that enrich our neighborhoods.
Accessible Book Exchange
These low-barrier events are meant to be easily accessible to all. Everyone can participate — it’s free and fun!