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Looking to pick up a new artsy hobby but don't want to buy new supplies? Join us for our first ever Art Supply Swap! Bring your new or gently used non-hazardous craft supplies and swap with your fellow artists. For all ages.
Looking to pick up a new artsy hobby but don't want to buy new supplies? Join us for our first ever Art Supply Swap! Bring your new or gently used non-hazardous craft supplies and swap with your fellow artists. Items must be in good, working condition. Please be considerate of library space and staff and limit your donations to one bag of items. Donations may be turned away at staff's discretion.
Examples of what to bring:
1. Markers, pencils, chalk, pens, brushes and other drawing/writing utensils.
2. Yarn, thread, crochet hooks, twine and ribbon.
3. Beads, art supply containers, stamps, artificial flowers and jewelry making supplies.
4. Instructional materials such as crafting kits, patterns and art books.
5. Tools such as small easels, rulers, hole punches and clay molds.
Examples of what not to bring:
1. Please do not bring anything in need of repair, items must be able to be used immediately for crafting.
2. No fabric.
3. No hazardous materials such as house paint, fiberglass, etc.
4. No knick-knacks or antiques.
5. No extremely large or heavy objects.
For all ages.
Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. To sign up, see library staff, or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Preschoolers | Older Adults | Children | All Ages | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |
TAGS: | Art Activity |
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library was founded in 1954 - the same year that Lakewood officially incorporated as a city. Originally the library was located in the Faculty Shops in Lakewood Center near what was then the City Hall.
The library moved to a larger building in 1959 and was rededicated in 1965 as the Angelo M. Iacoboni Library, after Lakewood's first mayor.
The library moved to its present location in 1973. An active Friends of the Library group was formed in 1972 and supports the Angelo M. Iacoboni Library and the George Nye, Jr. Library, which is also in Lakewood.
On February 12, 2001, the Angelo M. Iacoboni Library reopened for service following several months of renovation. The project was a joint effort of Fourth District Supervisor Don Knabe, the City of Lakewood and the County of Los Angeles Public Library. The remodeled library has a different layout, improved lighting, technology upgrades, and a Friends of the Library Bookstore.
