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Swap Shoppe - Books, Games & Tech

Books|DVDs|CDs|Magazines|Board Games|Puzzles|Tech

2019-06-15 13:00:00 2019-06-15 16:00:00 America/New_York Swap Shoppe - Books, Games & Tech Clean house with Dad, swap your old items for gently used ones. Borrow a fishing rod and participate in our board game challenge. Downtown Branch - Gathering Place

Saturday, June 15
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-06-15 13:00:00 2019-06-15 16:00:00 America/New_York Swap Shoppe - Books, Games & Tech Clean house with Dad, swap your old items for gently used ones. Borrow a fishing rod and participate in our board game challenge. Downtown Branch - Gathering Place

Downtown Branch

Gathering Place

Clean house with Dad, swap your old items for gently used ones. Borrow a fishing rod and participate in our board game challenge.

The swap is on!

Pass on things you don't use, like that board game you have outgrown or a recently read magazine for things that are new-to-you. For each item you drop-off you'll get a ticket, if you bring 2 puzzles, 1 DVD and 2 board games, you will get 5 tickets in return. Each item dropped off has equal value, book for book, tech for tech, etc. There is a maximum of 10 items per person present. Open to all ages!

Accepted items:

  • Books, DVDs, CDs, Magazines (current year), Board Games, Puzzles
  • Technology (Small items only):
    • Personal/Portable Audio/Video Systems: Includes mini-personal docking speakers, portable audio recorders, digital media (MP3) players, voice recorders, digital and video cameras, VR and wearable tech.
    • Portable Computers: Includes portable computers such as laptops, netbooks, notebooks and tablets, circuit boards, hard drives
    • Desktop Computers: Desktop computers (including those acting as servers) and all bundled keyboards, mice, cables and internal components, circuit boards, hard drives
    • Computer Peripherals: Includes both wired and wireless manual input devices such as keyboards, mice and trackballs, computer cables

Technology Not Accepted:

  • Small kitchen appliances, home appliances ex. lamps, power tools, batteries, VCR/DVD players, TVs, printers, stereos and receivers and speakers, printers, cell phones & home phones and personal care electronics

Swap Rules:

  • All items must be complete, gently used, clean, and functional
  • You must be present to drop off items; you cannot drop off items on someone else's behalf
  • You will be asked to bring additional items home. The library will accept any leftover technology donations on behalf of BRIX. Please abide by these rules as they help us reduce waste made from this event and keep it fair for all attendees!

Play a game or get active

Learn how to fish with Dad, borrow a fishing rod through our Tackleshare program and head down to the lake for some sun and fun.

Test your skills, team up with Dad to play another family during our drop-in board game challenge. Regular and life-sized board games!

The technology swap is run in partnership with BRIX.work

AGE GROUP: | Under 5 | School-Aged Kids | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Tinker Lab / Creative Spaces | Crafts, Games & Fun |

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Downtown Branch

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours

 

 
Mon, Apr 22 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 23 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 24 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 25 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 26 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 27 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 28 9:30AM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.

Upcoming events

Thu, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Thu, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oro Lions Room

Thu, Apr 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Sat, Apr 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Floor

Sat, Apr 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Apr 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sat, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Sun, Apr 28, 11:30am - 12:45pm
Angus Ross Room

Sun, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Apr 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Tue, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, May 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Angus Ross Room
This event is full

Wed, May 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Wed, May 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Thu, May 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, May 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Sat, May 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, May 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Sun, May 05, 11:30am - 12:45pm
Angus Ross Room

Sun, May 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, May 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gathering Place

Mon, May 06, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, May 07, 9:45am - 11:45am
Angus Ross Room

Tue, May 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, May 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Tue, May 07, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Gathering Place

Tue, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, May 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Wed, May 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Wed, May 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Thu, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Thu, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Angus Ross Room

Thu, May 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, May 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Fri, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Fri, May 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, May 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Sat, May 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sat, May 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Sun, May 12, 11:30am - 12:45pm
Angus Ross Room

Sun, May 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, May 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Mon, May 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Tue, May 14, 9:45am - 11:45am
Angus Ross Room

Tue, May 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Tue, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, May 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Wed, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Thu, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, May 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Thu, May 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sat, May 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, May 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Sun, May 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, May 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gathering Place

Tue, May 21, 9:45am - 11:45am
Angus Ross Room

Tue, May 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Tue, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, May 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Garden

Wed, May 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, May 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Thu, May 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oro Lions Room

Thu, May 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Sat, May 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, May 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, May 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm