Arts & Crafts Supply Swap - Donation Days
Friday, October 02
10:00am - 5:00pm
Donations accepted for Maplewood Library's first Arts & Crafts Supply Swap from 9/28-10/5!
Bring new or gently used arts and crafts supplies to Maplewood Library between September 28th and October 5th. Both the Main Library and the Hilton Branch will be collecting donations.
- For Main Library: Bring items to the Info desk during regular library hours!
- For the Hilton Branch: Bring items to the Circulation desk during regular library hours!
The Supply Swap will be on Tuesday, October 13th from 6:00-7:45pm.
Donation Guidelines:
- Donations cannot be left outside or anywhere other than
- All items should be clean and new or very gently used. (When in doubt, use the "bestie" rule: Ask yourself, "Would I give this item to my best friend?")
- Please keep small items, like buttons and beads, or sets of items, like markers and pencils, bagged.
- Small items should be bundled into clear bags and grouped by size, style, theme or color. Ideally, items should have an accompanying description when the original packaging is absent.
- If items (such as fabric or yarn) have been exposed to smoke or pet hair, they must be labeled as such.
- Fabric must be clean and dry.
- Papers (such as scrapbook papers or books) should be clean and free of water damage.
Acceptable Items:
- Colored pencils, crayons, markers, chalk, and pastels
- Paint brushes and unopened paint
- Drawing paper, colored paper, watercolor paper, tissue paper, cardstock, construction paper, cardstock, butcher paper, etc.
- Scrapbooking materials
- Glitter, glue, stickers, stamps, ink, and tape
- Sewing, knitting, weaving, needlework supplies, including yarn, fabric, and thread (no scraps)
- Buttons, zippers, ribbon, felt, foam, and beads
- Glue guns and glue sticks
- Toothpicks, popsicle sticks, googly eyes, etc.
- Sewing and fiber arts patterns in good condition
Unacceptable Items:
- Supplies that are hazardous, flammable, or toxic
- Expensive, heavy, and/or large tools or items
- Items that are broken, missing pieces, or need repairs
- Spray paint or any other aerosols
- Fabric that is dirty, stained, moldy, or contains odors
Maplewood Library reserves the right to refuse or recycle items.
Please contact Carolyn Quimby (programs@maplewoodlibrary.org) if you have questions.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Creative Arts/Crafts | Community Event |