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. 

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For more information, contact LibraryPrograms@arlingtonva.us

• Location campus 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
  • Sustainability and Environment