Craft Supply Swap Donations Accepted
2027-04-20 09:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Craft Supply Swap Donations Accepted
Donations will be accepted from Monday, March 2, through Thursday, April 30, during regular library hours. All donated items will support the Craft Supply Swap on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Please see details below.
How It Works

New or gently used craft supplies only; all items must be clean and usable.
VIP Access: Donors receive one VIP ticket for early entry to the swap.
Bring a Bag: You’ll need your own bag to collect your new craft treasures.
Everything Is Free! Any leftover supplies will be donated to a local charity.

Craft Supply Swap
Do you have craft supplies you are no longer using? Are you looking for new creative ideas? Join us for the Craft Supply Swap on Saturday, May 2nd. The Swap begins at 11:30 am for the general public and ends at 2:30 pm, or until all supplies are gone. VIP ticket holders enjoy early entrance at 10:30 am.
Call 269-683-8545 ext. 116 for more information or email programming@nileslibrary.net
The Niles District Library reserves the right to reject, and or dispose of any donated supplies deemed inappropriate.
🕥 VIP Entry: 10:30 a.m – 11:30 a.m.
🕚 General Admission: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (or until supplies run out)
Who Can Participate
Everyone is welcome!
You do not need to donate to attend.
Items Accepted
Sewing & Fabric:
Fabric, felt, rulers, patterns, ribbon, thread, notions (scissors, seam rippers, measuring tapes, etc.)
Yarn & Needle Arts:
Yarn, crochet hooks, knitting needles, patterns, embroidery floss, hoops, needles, and looms, etc.
Scrapbooking:
Cardstock, decorative paper, tools, and rubber stamps, etc.
Painting & Drawing:
Canvases, sketch/watercolor paper, brushes, easels, pencils, pastels, etc.
Jewelry Making:
Beads, wire, tools (pliers, beading needles, etc.)
Miscellaneous Crafts:
Silk flowers, greenery, wreath supplies, foam cores, decorative containers, baskets, stencils, unpainted wood cutouts, craft foam sheets, instructional craft or pattern books, etc.
Items Not Accepted

Liquids (paint, paint thinner, additives)
Spray paint
Unfinished craft projects
Dirty or unidentifiable items

No registration required. You do not need a library card to attend this FREE event.
For more information, please contact Niles District Library, at programming@nileslibrary.net or 269.683.8545.
