Wanted – Craft Supplies – Hamden Public Library

Do you have a closet full of craft materials that you’re never going to use? Or do you want to try something new but don’t want to invest a lot in new supplies? Join in our Craft Supply Swap!

If you bring in one or more items to donate, you will get an early-bird ticket. Donations will be accepted at the Information Desk at Miller Library Monday, April 27th through Monday, May 11th during the library’s open hours. Swap Day is Monday, May 18th. Those with Early Bird tickets can choose craft supplies from 5-6pm.

Admission will be open to all from 6-7:30pm (or until all items are claimed).

The Library hopes this event will encourage creativity among residents, as well as reduce waste through reusing and repurposing.

Donation Guidelines

All donated items must be in good, usable condition. Suggested items to donate include:

Base Materials : canvas, watercolor paper, drawing paper, scratch boards, panels, sketchbooks, construction paper, newsprint

Mark Making: inks, pencils, unopen or barely used paints, brushes, pastels, erasers, chalks, charcoals, markers

Textiles & Fibers: yarn, fabric, thread, embroidery supplies, knitting needles/crochet hooks, thread, patterns, ribbon, quilting tools, dressmaking, sewing machines, sewing notions

Tools: scissors, glue guns, soldering irons, craft knives (must have protective covers), hole punches, easels, photo equipment, pottery tools, rulers

Books: art/craft instruction books, coloring books, art/craft magazines, patterns, and store bought crafting kits

Miscellaneous: beads, jewelry findings, containers of all sorts, artificial flowers, foam, felt, scrapbooking supplies, stamps & ink pads, stencils, popsicle sticks, google eyes, glue (unopen or barely used), tape, butcher paper, sandpaper

We will not accept:

Anything moldy, dirty, super heavy, or in need of repair.

Finished crafts (only crafting and art making materials and supplies are accepted).

Old clothing or small fabric scraps

Hazardous materials, including oil-based solvents, house paint, dry paint tubes, etc.

The Library reserves the right to reject any item deemed inappropriate.

Donations will not be accepted on swap day. Please save until next time.