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Toy Swap & Free Gift Wrapping Station

Evanston Public Library

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.

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Age: 2—65
Cost: FREE
Type: In Person
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Date + Time

Date(s): 12/04/2023 - 12/04/2023

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration deadline: 12/04/2023

Contact

Bea Echeverria

becheverria@cityofevanston.org

847-448-8101

Location


1801 Main St.
Evanston,IL 60202

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