Free bookswap in Tooting
Howden Insurance Tooting’s free book swap is going from strength to strength since launching in 2024, helping everyone in the local area experience the joy of reading!
Matthew Hillier, Centre Manager at Howden Tooting, said, “We really want to give back to our community. The book swap is one of several local initiatives we’re running – and there’s plenty more to come.
“The book swap started as just for kids, but adults started to donate books and get involved, so we’ve now expanded it for all ages!”
The Howden book swap initiative is supported by Wandsworth reading charity, Learn to Love to Read.
Kirsty Hall, Learn to Love to Read Fundraising Manager, said, “In the UK, fewer than half of parents read daily with young children, and only 1 in 3 kids enjoy reading for pleasure — with long-term consequences for literacy and life chances.
“We work across the borough of Wandsworth to make ‘every child a reader’ by working within schools, children’s centres and libraries to engage children and parents with reading, and initiatives like this one are a great addition to our community.”
Pop into your local Tooting branch to meet the friendly team and pick up, donate or swap books you’ve read and loved. All ages welcome!
Howden Tooting is located at 149-155 Mitcham Road, Tooting SW17 9PG. More info via their website.