Craft Swap

 

Bright, colorful assortment of crafting supplies. Beads, felt, buttons, scissors, threads. Text: Craft Swap!

Calling all crafters! Gather all the extra craft supplies that are taking over your house and bring them to the Niles-Maine District Library. Maybe you bought supplies for a project that never materialized. Maybe you grabbed some supplies last year and your eyes were bigger than your hands! 

The annual Craft Swap is a great way to clean house, share resources, and meet like-minded folks. 

This year, there are two main dates to mark on the calendar. 

 Drop-off day is on Thursday, November 13 and the big event is on Saturday, November 15. 

See below for additional details. 

Craft Swap Drop Off Information

Drop Off Day: Thursday, November 13, 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Donations are accepted today, during normal library hours in the Commons meeting room, on the main floor. Please bring items in original packaging or clear, labeled zippered bags. To help our patrons with allergies, please note if any fiber arts donations (such as fabric, yarn, or embroidery thread) are from a pet or smoking home. 

Those who make a donation will receive a ticket for Early Bird entrance to the Craft Swap event on November 15th. You do not have to make a donation to attend. All items are FREE! 

SUGGESTED CRAFT SUPPLIES FOR THE SWAP:

  • Fabric, sewing/embroidery thread, and notions 
  • Paper crafting/scrapbooking/rubber stamps 
  • Craft kit, craft instruction books 
  • Children’s craft kits and supplies 
  • Jewelry making 
  • Yarn, hooks, needles 
  • And more! 

DONATION GUIDELINES:

We kindly ask that all items be clean and gently used. Please do not donate the following: 

  • Half-finished projects 
  • Scraps 
  • Partial bottles of glue or glue-type liquids 
  • Spray paint 
  • Paint thinners or additives 

Craft Swap Event 

Craft Supply Swap Day – Early Bird: Saturday, November 15, 10-10:30 a.m. | Crafters with a ticket* | 1 bag* per person

Craft Supply Swap for All: Saturday, November 15, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Take all you can! | No limits | All welcome 

*Paper bags will be provided for each attendee. Those who donate craft items on Thursday, November 13th will receive a ticket for Early Bird entrance to the event. 

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