Craft Supply Swap

Craft Supply Swap


Saturday, October 19th | 10:30 VIP early entrance, 11:30 open to all public – 1:30 pm or until all supplies are gone | Lower Level | All Ages

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, October 19th. The Swap begins at 11am and ends at 1:30 pm, or until all supplies are gone. VIP ticket holders enjoy early entrance at 10:30 am.

Call 269-683-8545 for more information and the list of suggested craft supplies donations. The Niles District Library reserves the right to reject; and or dispose of any donated supplies deemed inappropriate.

How it works:

• Donate new or gently used craft supplies starting Monday, September 30th through Thursday, October 17th from 10am – 6pm. All items must be clean and usable. 

• Individuals who donate craft supplies will receive one VIP ticket for early entrance to the swap. 

• You will need to bring a bag to collect your newly found treasures. 

• All items are free. 

• Any remaining supplies will be donated to a local donation center. 

Items not accepted:

• liquids (paint, paint thinner, or additives)

• spray paint

•  unfinished craft projects

• dirty, unidentifiable items. 

Who can participate: 

Anyone, you do not have to donate to attend.

What is accepted:

Sewing 

• fabric

• rulers

• patterns

• ribbon

• thread

• notions (seam ripper, measuring tape, scissors, needles, cutting mats, bobbins) 

• felt

Yarn 

• yarn

• crochet hooks

• knitting hooks

• stitch counters

• patterns 

• embroidery floss 

• embroidery needles

• embroidery hoops

• looms

Scrapbooking 

• paper (card stock for card-making, decorative)

• tools

• rubber stamps

Painting 

• canvases

• paper (sketch, watercolor)

• paint brushes

• easels 

• sketching pencils

• pastels

Jewelry 

• tools (pliers, beading needles, etc.)

• beads

• Wire

Miscellaneous 

• Silk flowers, florals

• wreath making supplies

• greenery 

• foam cores

• decorative containers

• baskets 

• Stencils

• Small wood cutouts, unpainted

• craft fun foam sheets or shapes

•  Instructional craft books and pattern books—knitting, crocheting, quilting/sewing, cross-stitch etc.

For more information email programming@nileslibrary.net or call the library at 269-683-8545.