DPPL Craft Swap

Start the new year right by cleaning house and giving away some crafts you don't use! AND get some new crafts for inspo! - no registration required!
Anyone who donates new or gently used crafting supplies to the 3rd Floor Information Desk between January 5, 2026 - January 20, 2026, will receive an early entry ticket to the Craft Swap! We will have bags for you to pack away your new materials (while supplies last). Please make sure that any loose supplies are in clean bags and/or containers, and that they are in good condition. Items for all ages will be accepted. Come back on January 24, 2026, to pick out brand-new-to-you crafting supplies!
All items are free! No registration required. Any items not taken will be used for library programs, donated to charity, or recycled.
CRAFT SWAP SCHEDULE:
Early Entry Access: 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Crafters with an early entry ticket | 1 bag per person
General Access: 2:30 – 4 p.m. | Crafters of all ages welcome! | No limits – take all that you can!
Craft Donation Areas:

• Beads & Jewelry Making Supplies
• Candle and Soap Making
• Craft Books
• Framing
• Holiday
• Painting
• Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Supplies
• Sewing, Fabrics, & Ribbon Supplies
• Storage
• Yarn, Embroidery Floss, Knitting, & Crocheting Supplies
• Unused Craft Kits
• Children’s Craft Kits and Supplies

Donations NOT Recommended:

• Equipment (e.g., sewing/embroidery machines, irons, etc.)
• Large Miscellaneous Items
• Open liquid items (e.g., paint, glue, nothing that leaks and is unsecured)
• Partially Finished Projects
• Scraps

**Questions? Contact us at the Readers’ Services Desk at 847-376-2840, or email us at ReadersServicesDesk@dppl.org.**