Are you tired of what's in your closet? Do you want to pick up a few new wardrobe items this Fall but don't feel like it's in the budget? Do you enjoy the thrill of the fashion hunt? Do you love a good thrifted find? Do you hate the idea of fast fashion, or your old clothes going to the landfill? Are you trying to reduce your environmental footprint?

If one ore more of the above describes you, then please join us for our first ever Sustainable Clothing Swap at the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library on Saturday, October 18, from 10 am to 1pm.

Why swap instead of shop?

- Swapping is green! It keeps clothing items out of landfills.

- Thrifted clothes are often times so much more interesting!!!

- Swapping is smart, and good for your wallet! By swapping instead of shopping you are saving money!!! 

Here's how it works:

- Bring in 5 gently used clothing items on one of our 4 drop-off days (9/30, 10/2, 10/7, 10/9), from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.

- Receive a ticket for each item that you've donated. In other words, if you donate 5 items, you will receive 5 tickets. 3 donated items = 3 tickets, etc.

- Shop the Swap, using tickets as payment. Purchase 1 item with 1 ticket. 

FAQs:

When do I drop off clothing items? From 4:30 to 6:30 on the following 4 days; Tues 9/30, Thurs 10/2, Tues 10/7, Thurs 10/9.

Is there a limit to how many items I may bring? Yes, we are limiting everyone to drop off a maximum of 5 clothing items plus 1 accessory. 

What accessories are acceptable? Hats, gloves, scarves, belts, purses. 

Can I bring men's clothing? Yes, the swap is open to men's and women's clothing items.

Can I bring children's clothing? No, due to limited space and staffing, we are only accepting adult clothing for this swap.

Should I care about what season my clothes are? Yes, we would prefer that for our October 18, 2025 swap, that items be Fall and Winter only.

Will there be a Spring 2026 swap? We hope to be able to offer another swap in the Spring of 2026.

Are there any items that should not be donated? Yes, we will not accept undergarments, socks, bathing suits, slippers, or shoes. 

Do I have to register for the event? No, but you will need to have tickets to shop the swap. 

How do I get tickets to shop? You will receive one ticket for each item dropped off on our designated drop off days.

If you still have questions, please email pshauger@ccls.org. Thanks for your interest!