Green Read Share:
Guildford's Community Library
Borrow or share books you love in our community library
to save money whilst improving your mind...
500 books
in the collection for you to borrow free!
715 loans
by Guildford residents
£7,422
saved by residents vs. buying new
1792 litres
of water and 1425kg CO2e avoided in manufacturing
community library...
What Is Green Read Share?
Green Read Share is a community run library dedicated to books on the environment, economy, geography, and society - everything we need to build a fairer, greener future together.
You can borrow books for free, saving money and resources by sharing instead of buying. Paper production is one of Europe's most energy intensive industries, so community share schemes like this help reduce waste and emissions.
Our goal is to inspire conversation and local action on issues such as air pollution, river health, and home energy efficiency. The collection is shaped by the community, and you can donate your own books to share with others.
Run entirely by local volunteers, Green Read Share complements public libraries by offering a space for learning, connection, and climate positive thinking.
