Neighbourhood book swap
Bring a book you've finished, take one you haven't. Everyone welcome — no sign-up needed.
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Before you pin it
- Ask whoever looks after the board. Many boards have rules or a sign-in sheet.
- Put a date on your notice so people know it's current.
- Take it down when the event is over or the item is gone.
- Never cover someone else's notice. Make room, or come back later.
- Make it readable from a few steps away: one big headline, short details.
Where boards live
Look for boards in places where neighbours wait or linger:
- Libraries
- Cafés
- Laundromats
- Community centres
- Grocery stores
- Campuses
- Co-working spaces
- Places of worship
Every board belongs to someone. Check who, and ask first.
Privacy check
- Anyone can take a tab. Consider a separate email address or number for notices.
- Don't put your home address on a notice. Meet in a public place.
- Avoid photos of children or of anyone who hasn't agreed.
- Remove the notice when you're done, so old details don't linger.
Why offline?
A notice on a board reaches the people who walk past it every day — neighbours who aren't in your group chats and don't follow your feeds. It's slow, local, and surprisingly effective.
Ideas or a board to recommend? boards@appl.dev