Craft Supply Swap

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

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. Anyone who donates materials will receive a ticket for early entry to the event. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome to join us!

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How to Participate
 

1. Donate Craft Supplies

• Craft supply donations will be accepted from January 2nd through January 16th.
• Donations should be brought to the reference desk during regular library hours. (See below for more details)
• 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 22nd from 2- 4 p.m. or until all supplies are gone.
• Shopping bags will be provided during the event. 
• 2:00-2:30 p.m. The first half hour of the event is limited to those who donated supplies. (Please bring your ticket!)
• 2:30-4:00 p.m. The swap is open to the general public.

    * All remaining items will be donated.

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Donation 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 donations include, but are not limited to the following supplies:

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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