Book Exchange for Good
Literary Ladies Book Club is partnering with Speciation Cellars for a community book exchange open to everyone!
Bring a few gently used books, discover new to you reads, and help us support a wonderful local organization.
For Good: Care Resources
We're excited to feature Care Resources, a Grand Rapids-based organization providing all-inclusive care and support for elderly adults.
While this event is free, we encourage attendees to bring a new item to help stock Care Resources Bingo Store!
Suggested donations include:
Personal care and oral hygiene items
Puzzles and recreational activities
Household essentials and cleaning supplies
Denture adhesive and cleaning tablets
Other everyday necessities
A QR code will also be available at the event for anyone who would prefer to make a monetary donation.
Learn more about Care Resources at careresources.org
How the Book Exchange Works:
6:00–6:30 PM | Book Drop-Off & Check-In
Bring between 1 and 5 gently used books to exchange!
Upon arrival, guests will:
Drop off their books at the designated genre tables.
Draw a number at random to determine their shopping group.
Have an opportunity to mingle with fellow readers before the exchange begins!
6:30–6:40 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
We'll kick off the evening with a brief introduction to Literary Ladies Book Club, our community partner Care Resources, and an overview of the book exchange rules.
6:40 PM | Let the Book Exchange Begin!
Shopping groups will be called in their randomly assigned order.
Each group will have approximately 5 minutes to browse and select books.
Guests may take home one book for every book they contributed, up to a maximum of five.
Please wait until your shopping group is called before browsing.
After All Shopping Rounds | Final Browse
Once every group has had an opportunity to shop, we'll open the tables for a final browsing round before wrapping up the exchange.
Book Exchange Rules & Guidelines
1. Bring a Book, Take a Book
Each participant may bring 1–5 (max) books to exchange. For every book you contribute, you may select one to take home.
2. Books Must Be in Good Condition
Gently used and well-loved books are welcome! Please avoid books with missing pages, excessive markings, significant damage, or covers that are falling apart.
3. All Genres Welcome
Fiction, nonfiction, romance, fantasy, mystery, thrillers, and more! We ask that you do not bring textbooks, magazines, or children’s books.
4. Be Considerate While Browsing
Please respect your assigned shopping round, browse thoughtfully, and avoid setting aside or hiding books for later.
5. What Happens to Leftover Books?
Any books remaining at the end of the exchange will be donated. Guests are also welcome to reclaim any of their own books that have not been selected before donations are collected.