Are you taking part in a Halloween costume swap?

The costume swap event is running until 31 October

You may have heard of book swaps, but have you ever done a costume swap?

A library in Dudley is doing just that - running a Halloween costume swap event this year.

The big swap event is taking place at Brierley Hill Library until 31 October.

"It is an outfit exchange where you can bring a costume that you don't like anymore or have grown out of and swap it for a different one.

If you don't have one to swap though, don't worry, we'll find you one that you can take anyway," Rocco De Gregorio, Library manager, told Newsround.

"Swaps like this are important as they are a way of recycling and protecting the planet as well as being a way of making sure that everyone can take part, supporting children and families who may otherwise find it hard to be able to afford a new costume," said Mr De Gregorio.

Lots of other libraries, schools and local community spaces across the UK have also been holding similar costume swaps.

A similar costume swap event was held for World Book Day too.

What do you think of costume swaps? Do you think they're a good idea? Would you try one out? Let us know in the comments below!