Fall Community CRAFT SWAP at the Kiln Library

Calling all crafters! Need to make room in your craft area? Want to try out a new craft without making a big investment? Want to donate items in a sustainable way?

Bring new or gently used arts and crafts materials to swap for new-to-you supplies! Donations are not required to participate. Only arts and crafts-related items will be accepted (please, no office supplies). Suggested items include yarn, decorative paper, fabric, paints, beads, crafting tools, etc. Please read FAQs below for important guidelines!

Bring a reusable bag to take home your new treasures!

Donations accepted:

September 15 – October 2, 2025

Bring donations to the front desk at the Kiln library. Please do not put in the book drop.

FAQs

What supplies/donations will be accepted?

• Needlepoint/cross stitch supplies
• Crochet/knitting supplies
• Paper/stationery supplies and scrapbooking items
• Art pencils/pens/markers (that work)
• Beads and beading supplies
• Buttons, sewing notions, thread
• Unopened/labeled craft paint and glue, clean paint brushes
• Googly eyes, stickers, pipe cleaners
• Ribbon
• Jewelry making supplies and tools
• Models/kits
• Rubber stamps and pads
• Silk flowers/florals/greenery and foam cores/shapes for silk floral arrangements
• Decorative containers/baskets for floral arrangements
• Instructional craft books and pattern books – knitting, crochet, quilting/sewing, cross-stitch
• Patterns and stencils
• Diamond gem painting supplies
• Fabric

What we can’t take:

• Office supplies (binders, file organizers, etc.)
• Wall paint/spray paint/household items or anything toxic
• Glass or tile
• Broken/dangerous items
• Games and puzzles
• Mardi gras items/beads

Where can I donate or recycle things the library can’t take? Check with:

• Goodwill, Salvation Army, local thrift stores
• Local schools and daycare centers, after school programs
• Women’s shelters

Conditions:

• Must be able to be reused (new or gently used, not expired, dried out, crusty, dirty, broken)
• When in doubt, use the best friend rule—would I give this to my best friend?
• Donations may be turned away based on staff discretion
• We ask each household to limit donations to two grocery bags worth of items—contact us in advance if you have an unusual item or quantity.

I have a couple of small boxes full of random supplies. I don’t have time to sort it all out. Can I just drop it off and be done with it?

• Please make sure craft supplies have containers (no handfuls of beads, please bag it or box it). All items must be clean and free of damage.

Do I need to bring supplies to participate? Do I have to donate crafts in order to participate in the swap?

• Nope! You do not need to donate to participate, but we will have a greater variety when more people donate. All items are free.

If I bring donations, do I have to take home unclaimed items?

• Nope! Unswapped items will be used for library programs or donated to local nonprofits, or recycled.

Can I bring donations the day of the Swap?

• Yes! A library employee or volunteer will help you when you arrive.

How much can I take at once?

• We ask that everyone be respectful and take no more than two bags of items. Please select thoughtfully.

If you have questions about a donation, contact the Kiln library at 228-255-1724