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Book exchange at Greenpoint library

College students have been swapping books for years. Tomorrow, folks who use the Greenpoint Public Library will have a chance to get in on the action.

From 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, visitors are invited to the Greenpoint branch's first book swap. They may bring in their own books and exchange them for books other visitors bring in.

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"Since we have people who speak many other languages here, books in all languages will be welcome," said Mel Gooch, who has been in charge of the Greenpoint branch for two years.

Polish, Spanish and Italian are among the languages spoken in the neighborhood.

"We're also hoping to find out from readers what kinds of books they are looking for and get them to visit the library more often," said Gooch.

"I think people forget about the library sometimes."

The atmosphere at the book swap will be informal, Gooch said.

Tables will be set up in the library's program room so that visitors can leave their gently treated books and browse for others.

"It's hard to tell who will come. We'll see and tailor the event in the future," said Gooch, who has attended book swaps among friends.

"It's a chance for people to make recommendations to others," said Gooch. She also hopes to encourage visitors to sign up for library cards.

The event also will serve as a reminder that the Greenpoint branch is now open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Greenpoint branch of the Brooklyn Public Library is at 107 Norman Ave.

Books that are brought in but not swapped will be donated to Better World Books for distribution.

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