The Detroit Lakes Public Library invites t he community to participate in a craft supply swap on September 12th from 10:00 a.m.-3 p.m. If you&rsquo\;ve always wanted to try a new craft withou t investing a lot of money\, then this is the perfect opportunity to find supplies for your new hobby. \;
\nDo you have extra supplies or leftover materials from a past project? Bring them to our craft supply swa p and pick up new materials for your next endeavor. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome to join us!
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\ nHow to Participate
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1. \;Donate Craft Supplies
\n\; \; * \;Craft supply donations will be accepted f rom \;September 4th through September 12th.
\n\; \; * Donations should be brought to the front desk during regular library hours .
\n\; \; \; \;(See guidelines below for more in formation about donations).
\n\; \; * \;Anyone who don ates supplies will receive a ticket for early admission to the craft suppl y swap!
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\n2. \;The Day of the Swap
\n\; &nb sp\; \;* \;The swap will be held on \;Saturday\, September 12t h from 10:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. \;or until all supplies are gone.
\n& nbsp\; \; * Swappers will be given one shopping bag to fill when they arrive at the event.
\n\; \; *10:00-10:30 a.m. - The firs t 30 minutes of the event is limited to those who donated supplies. (Pleas e bring your ticket!)
\n\; \; * 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - The swap is open to the general public. Anyone may \;pick \;out craft items during this time.
\n\; \; * 2:00-3:00 p.m. - During the final hour of the event\, everyone is invited to take what they can u se.
\n\; \; * All remaining items will be considered a don ation to the Detroit Lakes Public Library.
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Guidelines:
\; \; * All items should be new or very g
ently used\, clean and dry\, free from damage and in good working conditio
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\; \; * Small items (such as beads) or sets of items (like markers) should be brought in a clean container or resealable bag.\n
\; \; * Please do not bring spray paint\, aerosols of any kind\, paint thinners\, additives or unfinished craft projects.
\n& nbsp\; \; * The Detroit Lakes Public Library reserves the right to re fuse any donated supplies deemed inappropriate for the swap.
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Suggested Items to Donate- \;include but are not limited to:
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\nYarn
Fabric and felt<
br />Ribbon
Knitting needles\, crochet hooks\, stitch counters\, etc.
Needlework kits (counted cross stitch\, embroidery\, etc.)
Embr
oidery/needlework supplies (hoops\, floss\, etc.)
Sewing notions (thr
ead\, trim/binding\, zippers\, buttons\, etc.)
Rubber stamps and usea
ble ink pads
Scrapbooking or card-making supplies\, scrapbook embelli
shments
Paper and cardstock for card-making/scrapbooking
Beads &
amp\; beading supplies
Jewelry making supplies and tools
Art sup
plies\, useable art paints\, brushes\, canvases\, art paper
Flowers/f
lorals/greenery and foam cores/shapes for silk floral arrangements
De
corative containers/baskets for floral arrangements
Instructional cra
ft books and pattern books&mdash\;knitting\, crochet\, quilting/sewing\, c
ross-stitch
Patterns&mdash\;clothing\, quilting\, home dé\;cor<
br />Small wood cutouts\, unpainted
Picture frames (empty)\, framing
supplies
Craft fun foam sheets or shapes
Stencils
Useable c
hildren&rsquo\;s crafts&mdash\;kits or supplies
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*Plea se contact the library if you have any questions about this event. Call us at 218-847-2168 or email detroit@larl.org.
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