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Come share some artistic conversation and get some goodies! Help us divert materials from landfills while encouraging environmentally friendly creation! To make the Swap a success, follow the "bestie rule": Would I give this to my best friend?
Items may be dropped off at the Malaga Cove & Miraleste Libraries April 7 - April 24. Do not put Swap items in the book drop.
Recive a VIP entry ticket when you donate!
10am-11am: VIP entry: anyone who donated items can enter the Swap by showing the entry ticket they received when dropping off donations.
11am-2pm: Doors open to all participants.
Please note: donations may be turned away based on staff discretion.
What to Donate
Of course we can't possibly know all the awesome stuff you may bring in, but if you're wondering what kind of Swap this is, let this be your guide:
New or gently used arts & crafts supplies including, but certainly not limited to:
MARK MAKING: inks, pencils, paints, brushes, pastels, erasers, chalks, charcoals, markers
FIBER: 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, hole punches, easels, photo equipment, pottery tools, rulers
SUBSTRATES: canvas, watercolor paper, drawing paper, scratch boards, panels, sketchbooks, construction paper, newsprint
EXPENDIBLES: glue, tape, butcher paper, sandpaper, cotton swabs, toothpicks, popsicle sticks, google eyes,
CRAFTS: beads, jewelry findings, containers of all sorts, artificial flowers, foam, felt, scrapbooking supplies, stamps, ink pads
BOOKS: art/craft instruction books, art/craft magazines, patterns, and store bought crafting kits
What NOT to Bring
If it stinks, we don't want it.
Please don't bring anything moldy, dirty, super heavy, or in need of repair. We love the old, cool, vintage stuff, but if it isn't functional, please leave it at home.
This Swap is not for antiques or curios, it's about usable crafting and art making materials and supplies.
Art supplies for kids - all supplies donated towards the Swap should be for adults.
We do love fabric but we can't use your small scraps (less than a fat quarter), cut up t-shirts, stuffing from your sofa, old pillows or clothing.
We also ask that you leave the hazardous materials in your garage, including oil-based solvents, house paint, dry paint tubes, stuff that is crazy heavy, etc.
If it cannot be used immediately and without rehabilitation as a crafting material, supply, or tool, please don't bring it.
Opening as the Palos Verdes Public Library & Art Gallery on June 3, 1930, the Mediterranean Revival architectural style building was designed by Architect Myron Hunt, a local resident. The five-level, 16,550-square-foot building is constructed of hollow-cast double-walled reinforced concrete covered by stucco with a red mission tile roof. The surrounding landscape was designed by well-known landscape architect, Frederick Olmsted, Jr in 1930.
In 1962, an addition was completed on the south side of the building, and in 1997 the stone patio on the east side of the building was remodeled to provide improved handicapped access. Library furnishings include reproductions of original hand-carved walnut Italian Renaissance tables, chairs, and couches from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vanderlip. The Library completed a DOLLAR renovation of the interior restoring it to its original.
The library has been designated as a Historic Landmark and it is listed on the California Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places.
