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DPPL Craft Swap

Drop-in event / Item drop off 3rd floor

2026-01-24 14:00:00 2026-01-24 16:00:00 America/Chicago DPPL Craft Swap Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B

Saturday, January 24
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-24 14:00:00 2026-01-24 16:00:00 America/Chicago DPPL Craft Swap Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B

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
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

Candle and Soap Making 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.

-Empieza el año nuevo con buen pie limpiando tu casa y regalando los materiales de manualidades que ya no usas! ¡Y consigue nuevos materiales para inspirarte! ¡No se requiere inscripción!

-Cualquier persona que done materiales de manualidades nuevos o en buen estado en el mostrador de información del tercer piso entre el 5 y el 20 de enero de 2026, recibirá una entrada anticipada para el Intercambio de Manualidades. Tendremos bolsas disponibles para que guardes tus nuevos materiales (hasta agotar existencias). Asegúrate de que los materiales sueltos estén en bolsas o recipientes limpios y en buen estado. Se aceptarán artículos para todas las edades. ¡Vuelve el 24 de enero de 2026 para elegir nuevos materiales de manualidades!

-Todos los artículos son gratis! No se requiere inscripción. Los artículos que no se recojan se utilizarán para los programas de la biblioteca, se donarán a organizaciones benéficas o se reciclarán.

-CALENDARIO DE INTERCAMBIO DE MATERIALES PARA MANUALIDADES:

Acceso anticipado: 2:00 - 2:30 | Artesanos con entrada anticipada | 1 bolsa por persona

Acceso general: 2:30 - 4:00 | ¡Artesanos de todas las edades bienvenidos! | Sin límites: ¡llévate todo lo que puedas!

-Áreas de donación de materiales para manualidades:
Cuentas y materiales para bisutería
Libros de manualidades
Enmarcado
Artículos navideños
Pintura
Manualidades con papel y materiales para scrapbooking
Costura, telas y cintas
Almacenamiento
Lana, hilo de bordar, materiales para tejer y ganchillo
Kits de manualidades sin usar
Kits y materiales de manualidades para niños

Materiales para hacer velas y jabones

-Donaciones NO recomendadas:
Equipos (por ejemplo, máquinas de coser/bordar, planchas, etc.)
Artículos grandes y variados
Líquidos abiertos (por ejemplo, pintura, pegamento, nada que gotee o esté sin cerrar)
Proyectos a medio terminar
Retazos

¿Preguntas? Contáctenos en el mostrador de Servicios para Lectores al 847-376-2840 o envíenos un correo electrónico a ReadersServicesDesk@dppl.org.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Program | Adult Program |

TAGS: | Art and Crafts |

Des Plaines Public Library

help@dppl.org
Phone: (847) 827-5551
Fax: (847) 827-7974

Hours
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Mon, Jan 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Jan 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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The 1501 Ellinwood Street library building is the realization of a longheld dream of the library board, staff and community partners. Located in the heart of downtown Des Plaines, the four story, 82,000 square foot building represents the community's commitment to reading, lifelong learning, and a center for family activities. A grand central staircase and large windows provide a wealth of natural light and illuminate the building at night.

Upcoming events

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Mon, Jan 19, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - 3rd Floor
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take home and make on your own time. Drop in to pick up your kit throughout the month! Available while supplies last. For teens in grades 7-12.

Tue, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Tue, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join us every other Tuesday to discuss a film from Hoopla or Kanopy.

Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Earn service hours by making bookmarks for incarcerated youth! Materials will be provided. For teens in grades 7-12.

Wed, Jan 21, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room C
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.

Thu, Jan 22, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room C
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.

Fri, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 8:10pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A free screening of the independent film Eleanor the Great.

Sat, Jan 24, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Need some service hours? Join us in The Commons where we will have different service options once a month. For teens in grades 7-12.

Sun, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
The Bourbon Aristocracy will play bluegrass classics as well as more recent bluegrass favorites.
This event is full

Mon, Jan 26, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - 3rd Floor
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take home and make on your own time. Drop in to pick up your kit throughout the month! Available while supplies last. For teens in grades 7-12.

Tue, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!

Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room A
Get tips on what makes an effective job search.Register

Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Canvas
Open maker workshop. Sample our featured technology or bring your own project to work on. January Spotlight: bags and buttons to show off your favorite fandom. For teens in grades 7-12.

Sat, Jan 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
THIS EVENT IS FULL.
This event is full

Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Canvas
Learn to draw the human body with a clothed model, located in The Canvas on the 4th floor. Drop in with no registration required; open to adults, seniors, and teens.  

Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.

Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Earn service hours by making uplifting cards for hospitalized kids! Materials will be provided. For teens in grades 7-12.

Wed, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A 20's and 30's program. Registration required. Please register online, by calling 847-376-2840, or by visiting the Readers' Services Desk on the 3rd Floor.

Sat, Feb 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A free screening of the feature film Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

Tue, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join us every other Tuesday to discuss a film from Hoopla or Kanopy.

Fri, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A free screening of the independent film Bugonia.

Sat, Feb 21, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Need some service hours? Join us in The Commons where we will have different service options once a month. For teens in grades 7-12.

Sat, Feb 21, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room A
Find out your starting score and identify your strengths and weaknesses by taking the SAT Practice Test presented by iAchieve Learning.

Sun, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
Pianist Matt Peterson will play selections from Debussy and Ravel.

Tue, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join us with the "most prolific author of children's horror novels," R.L. Stine, to discuss his illustrious and still-expanding body of work.

Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Earn service hours by making bookmarks for incarcerated youth! Materials will be provided. For teens in grades 7-12.

Thu, Feb 26, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room A
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.

Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Canvas
Learn to draw the human body with a clothed model, located in The Canvas on the 4th floor. Drop in with no registration required; open to adults, seniors, and teens.  

Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.