Summer Community Craft Swap

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Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone
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Program Description

Event Details

Community members are invited to bring in their new & gently-used arts & craft supplies to share & trade with others. So why swap?

Get ready for summer vacation by refreshing your craft supplies!

Help divert reusable material out of the waste stream!

Try a new craft for free!

Categories accepted:

New or gently used art supplies:

  • Canvases and paper
  • Paints, brushes, palette knives
  • Pencils, chalks, etc

New and gently used fiber arts:

  • Yarn
  • Knitting needles or crochet hooks
  • Notions like tapestry needles, threaders, cable needles
  • Embroidery and cross-stitch thread, fabric, and hoops
  • Latch-hooking materials
  • Macramé supplies

New and gently used fabric supplies:

  • Fat quarters or larger (no scraps, please)
  • Sewing notions: buttons, pins, fabric pens, scissors
  • Ribbons

New and gently used jewelry making supplies:

  • Beads
  • Cording
  • Notions: crimps, clasps

New and gently used kid-friendly supplies:

  • Crayons, markers, chalk, clay
  • Activity or coloring books
  • Craft kits
  • Rubber stamps

Swap guidelines

  • If you can't attend the event but have supplies to donate, please drop them off between Feb 20th and Feb 24th, whenever the library is open.
  • If you have a special item, you may hold onto it until you find someone to swap with or arrange a trade before the event.
  • Instead of a strict 1-for-1 limit, take thoughtfully!
  • There is no buying or selling!
  • All ages welcome!

What will happen to leftover materials?

Depending on what is left after the swap, leftovers will be handled in one of a few ways:

  • Used in library programming
  • Held in library storage until the next craft swap
  • Donated to other local non-profits that offer creative programs

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.