Free Art & School Supply Swap
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AUGUST 2, 2025 | 10:30 AM – Noon
(10 – 10:30 AM early bird)
MAIN LIBRARY LARGE MEETING ROOM
Have extra art supplies in good condition? Help us divert materials from landfills while encouraging environmentally friendly creation!
How it works: Community members can donate their new or gently used art supplies they no longer need to the Main Library during July 1 – 17 Donation Days.
Patrons who donate supplies will get a “30-minute early-bird ticket” to the Giveaway Day from 10 – 10:30 am on July 18 to get new or different supplies.
Donation Rules: Arts and craft materials only, must be fit for reuse (new or gently used), must fit in your car, and be of the following categories:
• sewing materials, fabric, threads, needles, etc
• yarn, crochet and knitting tools
• paintbrushes, tubes and bottles of paint
• canvases and drawing pads
• stringing and beads
• paper, card stock, scrapbooking
• stickers, stamps, and stencils
• frames or easels, art project kits
• fun crafty items, pom poms, pipe cleaners, glitter etc.
Materials to leave at home: Broken or dried out materials, electric equipment, lumber, wood, or loose boards, in-progress art works, smelly materials like solvents and gallons of paint.
For more info or to check if an art material is acceptable for donation, email Cierra Hughes at [email protected] or call 985-876-5861 ext. 240.
(10 – 10:30 AM early bird)
MAIN LIBRARY LARGE MEETING ROOM
Have extra art supplies in good condition? Help us divert materials from landfills while encouraging environmentally friendly creation!
How it works: Community members can donate their new or gently used art supplies they no longer need to the Main Library during July 1 – 17 Donation Days.
Patrons who donate supplies will get a “30-minute early-bird ticket” to the Giveaway Day from 10 – 10:30 am on July 18 to get new or different supplies.
Donation Rules: Arts and craft materials only, must be fit for reuse (new or gently used), must fit in your car, and be of the following categories:
• sewing materials, fabric, threads, needles, etc
• yarn, crochet and knitting tools
• paintbrushes, tubes and bottles of paint
• canvases and drawing pads
• stringing and beads
• paper, card stock, scrapbooking
• stickers, stamps, and stencils
• frames or easels, art project kits
• fun crafty items, pom poms, pipe cleaners, glitter etc.
Materials to leave at home: Broken or dried out materials, electric equipment, lumber, wood, or loose boards, in-progress art works, smelly materials like solvents and gallons of paint.
For more info or to check if an art material is acceptable for donation, email Cierra Hughes at [email protected] or call 985-876-5861 ext. 240.
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Main Branch Houma Library, 151 Library Blvd, Houma, LA 70360-5938, United States
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Host or PublisherTerrebonne Parish Library System
