Program Type:
Arts & CraftsAge Group:
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Event Details
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