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] [#17] 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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[Ended] [#19] SRRFM @ National Library Events Plaza

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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[Ended] [#22] 15-16 Aug Book Swap @ One Raffles Quay

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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[Ended] [#25] Until Oct 30: Donate to the Sustainable Christmas Market

The Sustainable Christmas Market's is back for another year!<h3>What items are accepted?</h3><ul><li>Luxury branded goods</li><li>Kids Books</li><li>Hard and Soft Toys</li><li>Tech devices</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn.recyclopedia.sg/strapi-assets/xmas_market_donate_this_23022376b6.png" alt="Pictures of items that can be donated: Icons of a teddy bear, book, dress with diamond, and tech devices labeled as toys, kids books, luxury, and tech devices."></figure><h3>Drop off</h3>Where: See list of dropoff locations <a href="https://sustainablemarkets.sg/pages/declutter-donate-2024">here</a>.When: Donations accepted until November 1st 2024<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://sustainablemarkets.sg/pages/declutter-donate-2024">https://sustainablemarkets.sg/pages/declutter-donate-2024</a>Donated items unsold at the Sustainable Christmas Market's straight to RED CROSS SHOP+. All sales proceeds at SHOP+ go toward supporting Singapore Red Cross' local humanitarian efforts.

A flyer for a "Sustainable Christmas Market" on November 16-17, 2024, at South Beach, featuring vintage postage stamps.

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Until Nov 1: Donate to the Sustainable Christmas Market

Gek Poh Ville CC (Jurong West) is calling for donations to it's fundraising bazaar.“Our Neighbour's Bazaar” will be held on December 7&amp; 8 at Gek Poh Ville community club. The event includes a Textbook and Storybook recycling section.Collections for the event are taking place from October 20-November 30.<h3>What items are accepted?</h3><ul><li>Textbooks and Story Books</li><li>Working Condition electrical appliances</li><li>Good condition clothes, bags,&nbsp;</li><li>Good condition household goods</li></ul><h3>Drop off</h3>Book Recycling Drive: see dropoff locations <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GekPohVille/posts/pfbid02dnY7HHqkoimLVxiZU5XcRgtQTinnQX27sLuiwVCQJfG8x5ycwCLR9hYxCuoiNY7Xl?__cft__[0]=AZWPHCLZ4e3W_VDI--Sxz71VYdXnhLlQR8OVwDwDyfpDkAv_RHo_vQbdFqAPlvORsZDUsQFh4AvSNh4GHng22VQh4SkuvQofzIaU3ggvuNLepBfOhtTZmNzg3pTJRj7DLzBS2xNm4-t7oSGRY4sx3wdjFyYANvw__5Kz6G90wcrzC6Msr3PqHGewSxxQqfYyLEo&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R">here</a>For other items: see instructions <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GekPohVille/posts/pfbid02ReEv93v5uqYGMmqkVSZdT4wr7UpbSPC9nsNx9u5JtbAMepkRouYJALWMGcu5yN5tl">here</a>&nbsp;

Poster for "Our Neighbours Bazaar" with collection from 21/10 to 30/11 and bazaar on 7-8/12 at Gek Poh Ville CC

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Until Nov 30: Gek Poh Ville Bazaar Drive

The annual Textbooks and Storybooks Recycling Project is back, marking it’s 9th year in action. This project aims to give your cherished books a new owner to love at an affordable price!&nbsp;Between November 23rd-29th, &nbsp;10am-8pm, please donate your used textbooks and story books at the drop-off point detailed blow.&nbsp;And of course come back for the Bazaar at the end of the month!<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=564731009269523">More Info (via Facebook)</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn.recyclopedia.sg/strapi-assets/tjyn_flyer_2024_437c327d8a.jpg" alt="Flyer for "></figure>&nbsp;

Flyer for "Textbooks & Storybooks Recycling Project 2024" by Taman Jurong Youth Network.

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Until Nov 30: Gek Poh Ville Bazaar Drive

Until Nov 1: Donate to the Sustainable Christmas Market

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[Ended] [#22] 15-16 Aug Book Swap @ One Raffles Quay

[Ended] [#19] SRRFM @ National Library Events Plaza

[Ended] [#17] SRRFM @ Ground Up Initiative

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