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Craft Supply Swap

2026-02-21 13:00:00 2026-02-21 16:00:00 America/Chicago Craft Supply Swap Join us for a craft supply swap at the library! Donate items from February 7 through February 15 and receive a 1 p.m. early entry ticket to the event. Doors are open to the public from 2-4 p.m. Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Saturday, February 21
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-21 13:00:00 2026-02-21 16:00:00 America/Chicago Craft Supply Swap Join us for a craft supply swap at the library! Donate items from February 7 through February 15 and receive a 1 p.m. early entry ticket to the event. Doors are open to the public from 2-4 p.m. Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Mount Prospect Public Library

Meeting Room A room 154

Join us for a craft supply swap at the library! Donate items from February 7 through February 15 and receive a 1 p.m. early entry ticket to the event. Doors are open to the public from 2-4 p.m.

All items are free to take. You do not need to make a donation to attend. 

Ticketholders: 1-4 p.m. (early entry for those who donate prior to the event) 
Public Entry: 2- 4 p.m. 
 
How to donate and get early access: 
Donation dates: Saturday, February 7 through Sunday, February 15. 
Drop-off: Information desk or Fiction/AV/Teen desk on the second floor. 
Limit: 4 boxes or bags per person. 
Condition: Items must be new or gently used, in good, usable condition. 
Donations will not be accepted during the craft supply swap. 
 
Suggested craft supplies for donation: 

  • Fabric, sewing/embroidery thread 
  • Paper crafting/scrapbooking/rubber stamps 
  • Craft kits, craft instruction books 
  • Canvas, drawing supplies, unopened paint or glue 
  • Beads, jewelry making supplies 
  • Yarn, hooks, needles 

Not accepted for donation: 

  • Open containers of paint, glue, or similar items 
  • Damaged items 
  • Premade seasonal décor 
  • Completed crafts 
  • Teacher/teaching supplies 
  • Office supplies 
  • Leftovers from home improvement projects 

Any items left at the end of the swap will be used by the library, donated, or discarded.  

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts & DIY |

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Mount Prospect Public Library

info@mppl.org
Phone: (847) 253-5675

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Mon, Jan 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Jan 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 18 11:00AM to 5:00PM

About the Location

The Main Library is located in downtown Mount Prospect, next to Village Hall. The building houses an extensive collection of materials, spaces for quiet and collaborative work, several program rooms, public computers, a dedicated teen space, and engaging play area for children.

 For a comprehensive list of all services available at the Main Library, please visit the library website.

Upcoming Events

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Wed, Jan 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room A room 119a,Youth Program Room B room 119b

Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Wed, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119
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Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room C (153)
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Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room B room 119b

Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Jan 15, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
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