Holiday Gift Nook
 

An economical and sustainable approach to holiday shopping!
The Library is hosting a free shopping experience for the holidays. Developed from community donations, the Holiday Gift Nook is open to all and free for all.
Shopping Hours:
- Sat., Dec. 2: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Sun. Dec. 3: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
How it works:
- Pick up a free ticket before entering the shop and exchange it for one item.
- The number of people in the Gift Nook spaces at any one time may need to be limited. Please anticipate the possibility of waiting in line.
- Visit the gift wrapping station to personally wrap your gift(s).
- This event is great for children and people on tight budgets.
How to donate:
- The Library is accepting small giftable items in excellent condition.
- We will accept donations throughout the month of October at all library locations.
- Look for the donation box at all library locations during the specified donation period.
- We are accepting:
- items smaller than a breadbox
- giftable items in excellent condition
- If you wish to donate books please direct them to the Friends of Arlington Library (FOAL)
- We cannot accept items in less-than-excellent condition.
Invited Community Partners:
- Any leftover items in good condition will be donated to local nonprofits.
RSVP to receive an event reminder email.
For more information, contact LibraryPrograms@arlingtonva.us
- Date:
- Saturday, December 2, 2023
- Time:
- 10:00am - 4:30pm
- Location:
- Lobby
- Library:
- Central Library
- Audience:
- Events for Adults Events for Babies and Preschoolers Events for Elementary Schoolers Events for High Schoolers Events for Middle Schoolers Good for Caregivers of Adults Good for Families
- Categories:
- Maker & DIY Sustainability & Environment
- Calendar:
- Arlington Public Library
Registration has closed.
Accommodations in the Library
Arlington County provides accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact us at least five days in advance to discuss accommodations for both online and in-person events.
- Phone: 703-228-5993
- Email: Jberg@arlingtonva.us
Learn about other available accommodations when visiting the library.