See the images below for a rough guide to what should and should not be left at the Book Exchange Corner (Library Free Shelves).This list also applies to the Little Libraries and Free Shelves you may find around Singapore.&nbsp;<img src="https://recyclopedia.ap-south-1.linodeobjects.com/strapi-assets/no_01_guide_oldbooks_e7fc2a1c7f.png" alt="no-01-guide-oldbooks.png"><img src="https://recyclopedia.ap-south-1.linodeobjects.com/strapi-assets/yes_02_guide_magazines_dcf8bdc115.png" alt="yes-02-guide-magazines.png"><img src="https://recyclopedia.ap-south-1.linodeobjects.com/strapi-assets/yes_03_guide_comics_1f1315e402.png" alt="yes-03-guide-comics.png"><img src="https://recyclopedia.ap-south-1.linodeobjects.com/strapi-assets/no_08_guide_newspapers_1f455adf9e.png" alt="no-08-guide-newspapers.png"><img src="https://recyclopedia.ap-south-1.linodeobjects.com/strapi-assets/no_11_guide_brochure_542fdff25f.png" alt="no-11-guide-brochure.png"><img src="https://recyclopedia.ap-south-1.linodeobjects.com/strapi-assets/no_10_guide_textbooks_3721e73994.png" alt="no-10-guide-textbooks.png"><img src="https://recyclopedia.ap-south-1.linodeobjects.com/strapi-assets/no_07_guide_photocopies_d2c3a84f85.png" alt="no-07-guide-photocopies.png"><img src="https://recyclopedia.ap-south-1.linodeobjects.com/strapi-assets/no_06_guide_flyers_78049a1d86.png" alt="no-06-guide-flyers.png"><img src="https://recyclopedia.ap-south-1.linodeobjects.com/strapi-assets/no_04_guide_religious_8aa00e6a6e.png" alt="no-04-guide-religious.png"><img src="https://recyclopedia.ap-south-1.linodeobjects.com/strapi-assets/no_03_guide_worksheets_8ef4315f90.png" alt="no-03-guide-worksheets.png">(same goes for assessment books)<img src="https://recyclopedia.ap-south-1.linodeobjects.com/strapi-assets/no_05_guide_catalogues_fd30496537.png" alt="no-05-guide-catalogues.png"><img src="https://recyclopedia.ap-south-1.linodeobjects.com/strapi-assets/no_02_guide_manuals_19d4fdb223.png" alt="no-02-guide-manuals.png"><img src="https://recyclopedia.ap-south-1.linodeobjects.com/strapi-assets/no_09_guide_tapes_ca4200a37f.png" alt="no-09-guide-tapes.png"><img src="https://recyclopedia.ap-south-1.linodeobjects.com/strapi-assets/no_12_guide_everything_else_de958b2810.png" alt="no-12-guide-everything-else.png">&nbsp;

Books in good condition are welcome at NLB free shelves

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Join the Singapore Really Really Free Market at at GUI’s kampung kampus before they move!&nbsp;Ground-Up Initiative, <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/91+Lor+Chencharu,+Singapore+769194/@1.4137861,103.828283,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x31da140eda51daad:0xbb0ffc6c0ef2e70f!8m2!3d1.4137861!4d103.828283!16s%2Fg%2F11fl7f6ln_">91 Lor Chencharu, Singapore 769201</a>ABOUT SRRFMThe <a href="/freecycling/singapore-really-really-free-market-srrfm">Singapore Really Really Free Market</a> is a temporary market based on the concept of giving and building a community based on sharing resources, caring for one another and improving the collective lives of all.Everything is free! Come share your stuff (books, cds, toys, food, etc) or skills (tarot card reading, hair cutting, poetry writing, singing, etc) by giving them to others who need them!By sharing, we are reducing consumption and waste of our natural resources, re-using what we don't need anymore by passing it on, and most importantly, showing everyone that there are more sustainable and loving ways to live.More info here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/200326789500750?mibextid=Z0UBBX&amp;paipv=0&amp;eav=Afb5dkhM28i82E6_e6V2a9S3iayIOUDNM3i_Tt9cYtLJa9N3IKGxDS6W8vykSIacl2U&amp;_rdr">Announcement&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;

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[Ended]  SRRFM @ Ground Up Initiative

Join the Singapore Really Really Free Market at the National Library.9th July (Sunday) 2-6pm100 Victoria Street National Library Building Singapore 188064ABOUT SRRFMThe <a href="/freecycling/singapore-really-really-free-market-srrfm">Singapore Really Really Free Market</a> is a temporary market based on the concept of giving and building a community based on sharing resources, caring for one another and improving the collective lives of all.Everything is free! Come share your stuff (books, cds, toys, food, etc) or skills (tarot card reading, hair cutting, poetry writing, singing, etc) by giving them to others who need them!By sharing, we are reducing consumption and waste of our natural resources, re-using what we don't need anymore by passing it on, and most importantly, showing everyone that there are more sustainable and loving ways to live.More info here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2008538306157657/">Announcement&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;

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This lunchtime Farmer's Market at One Raffles Quay includes a book swap“Spread the love of reading by joining our Book Swap! As we commemorate our nation's birthday, we are honoring our rich local history by filling our bookshelves with stories of our forefathers and unique heritage.” 15-16 August 2023, Tues &amp; Wed 11:30am - 2:30pm One Raffles Quay, 1 Raffles Quay Between North and South Tower More Info <a href="https://citysprouts.com.sg/products/one-raffles-quay-farmers-market">https://citysprouts.com.sg/products/one-raffles-quay-farmers-market</a>

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The Sustainable Christmas Market's 100% Impact Bazaar is accepting items for their upcoming sale.<h3>What items are accepted?</h3><ul><li>Luxury branded goods</li><li>Fashion and Accessories</li><li>Kids Wear</li><li>Hard and Soft Toys</li><li>Children's Books</li></ul>Please only donate items EXCELLENT OR NEW &nbsp;condition suitable for resale.<figure class="image"><a href="https://sustainablechristmas.sg/pages/declutter-donate"><img src="https://cdn.recyclopedia.sg/strapi-assets/bazar_donate_ad65b275da.png" alt="Items to Donate"></a></figure><h3>Drop off</h3>Where: Drop off at SG Red Cross Drop Off, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/CmdMokunvCfpX2Eg7">51 Cuppage Road #07-23, S229469</a>When: Donations accepted until Oct 30th<h3>The Beneficiaries</h3>This fundraising bazaar is organised by <a href="https://peace-of-art.sg/pages/100-impact">Peace of Art</a> with proceeds given to the <a href="https://redcross.sg/young-hearts.html">Red Cross Young Hearts</a> initiative.Young Hearts is a programme run by Red Cross empowering children and young persons living in public rental accommodation.More details here: <a href="https://sustainablechristmas.sg/pages/declutter-donate">https://sustainablechristmas.sg/</a>Donated items unsold at the Sustainable Christmas Market's 100% Impact Bazaar head straight to RED CROSS SHOP+. All sales proceeds at SHOP+ go toward supporting Singapore Red Cross' local humanitarian efforts.

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