Craft Supply Swap

Celebrate National Hobby Month with a Craft Supply Swap!

Calling all crafters! Visit the Ada Public Library to pick out free craft supplies for your next project!

The Ada Public Library invites the community to participate in a craft supply swap on January 16th from 2-5 p.m. If you’ve always wanted to try a new craft without investing a lot of money, then this is the perfect opportunity to find supplies for your new hobby. 

Do you have extra supplies or leftover materials from a past project? Bring them to our craft supply swap and pick up new materials for your next endeavour. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome to join us!

How to Participate

1. Donate Craft Supplies

    * Craft supply donations will be accepted from January 2nd through January 15th.

    * Donations should be brought to the reference desk during regular library hours.

       (See guidelines below for more information about donations).

    * Anyone who donates supplies will receive a ticket for early admission to the craft supply swap!

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2. The Day of the Swap

    * The swap will be held on Thursday, January 16th from 2- 5 p.m. or until all supplies are gone.

    * Swappers will be given one shopping bag to fill when they arrive at the event.

    * 2:00-3:00 p.m. - The first hour of the event is limited to those who donated supplies. (Please bring your ticket!)

    * 3:00-4:00 p.m. - The swap is open to the general public. Anyone may pick out craft items during this time.

    * 5:00-6:00 p.m. - During the final hour of the event, everyone is invited to take what they can use.

    * All remaining items will be considered a donation to the Ada Public Library.

Guidelines

    * All items should be new or very gently used, clean and dry, free from damage and in good working condition.

    * Small items (such as beads) or sets of items (like markers) should be brought in a clean container or resealable bag.

    * Please do not bring open, or partially used, containers of glue, paint, etc.

    * Please do not bring spray paint, aerosols of any kind, paint thinners, additives or unfinished craft projects.

    * The Ada Public Library reserves the right to refuse any donated supplies deemed inappropriate for the swap.

Suggested Items to Donate- include but are not limited to:

• Yarn
• Fabric and felt
• Ribbon
• Knitting needles, crochet hooks, stitch counters, etc.
• Needlework kits (counted cross stitch, embroidery, etc.)
• Embroidery/needlework supplies (hoops, floss, etc.)
• Sewing notions (thread, trim/binding, zippers, buttons, etc.)
• Rubber stamps and useable ink pads
• Scrapbooking or card-making supplies, scrapbook embellishments
• Paper and cardstock for card-making/scrapbooking
• Beads & beading supplies
• Jewelry making supplies and tools
• Art supplies, useable art paints, brushes, canvases, art paper
• 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—clothing, quilting, home décor
• Small wood cutouts, unpainted
• Picture frames (empty), framing supplies
• Craft fun foam sheets or shapes
• Stencils
• Useable children’s crafts—kits or supplies

*Please contact the library if you have any questions about this event. Call us at 218-784-4480 or email ada@larl.org.

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