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Toy Swap & Free Gift Wrapping Table

Part of the Going Green Series

Let's swap toys and make this holiday season more sustainable, frugal and fun!

Join us for a fun-filled Toy Swap at our Crown Library Branch! Clear out your closets and bring your gently used toys to trade with others. It's a fantastic way to refresh your toy collection and promote sustainability by giving pre-loved toys a new home. This event encourages community connections and eco-conscious choices. 

How It Works:

• Value Categories: To ensure a fair and enjoyable experience, we will categorize toys into three groups – Amazing, Brilliant and Cute.
• Equal Access: Every participant has equal access to all toys, regardless of the number or quality of toys they bring.
• Selection Rules: Choose one high-value toy (Amazing), two medium-value toys (Brilliant), and three low-value toys (Cute) within each time slot to help distribute toys fairly.
• Cleanliness & Working Condition: We kindly request that all toys you bring to the event be clean and in good working order. This ensures that the toys are safe and enjoyable for their new owners.
• Rotation System: We'll have a rotation system in place to make sure everyone has a chance to explore all value categories. No need to rush – we want everyone to find the perfect match for their child!
• Donate and Share: Leftover toys will be donated
  
• Drop-off Hours: Bring your toys during these times to receive your tickets for the swap:

Monday, Nov 13th from 5-8pm
Tuesday, Nov 14th, from 12-4pm
Monday, Nov 27th from 5-8pm
Wednesday, Nov 29th from 10-2pm

• Ideas on Accepted Items:

Complete puzzles
Clean stuffed animals
LEGO sets
Construction toys
Wooden toys
Educational toys
Board Games
Physical activity and dexterity toys
Action figures and dolls
Dramatic play (fake food, doctor kits…)

Please Note: The swap event is only for adults, so we request that you do not bring children with you.

What is the "Going Green Series"?

This ongoing series includes workshops, community events, presentations, DIY kits and other activity formats aimed at getting participants of all ages and walks of life excited about being more sustainable while having fun, learning new skills, building community and enjoying Nature.

Register to one or more of our programs and see what this is all about!

The Evanston Public Library invites all of us to become everyday environmentalists by learning how to make our own stuff and reduce waste, strengthen our communities by making new friends in swapping events, gain money-saving sustainable habits that make our lives more joyful, and promote wellness by connecting with Nature. 

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