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2nd Annual Toy Swap!

Ages 0-17
2025-12-06 11:00:00 2025-12-06 13:00:00 America/New_York 2nd Annual Toy Swap! Drop off your new and used toys, find some to take home! Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room

Saturday, December 06
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-06 11:00:00 2025-12-06 13:00:00 America/New_York 2nd Annual Toy Swap! Drop off your new and used toys, find some to take home! Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room

Drop off your new and used toys, find some to take home!

Back for the second year!

Bring your new or gently used toys for ages 0-17 and take home a new-to-you treasure! Toys will be arranged in 0-6, 7-12, and 13+ areas! Don't have toys to donate but want to take something home, that's okay!

Want to donate but won't be coming to the swap? A toy donation box will be available at Beatley Central Library starting Saturday, November 29th.

This program was created and organized by Alexandria Teen Volunteers. For more information on volunteering, click here.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Teens | Special Event | Children |

TAGS: | toy swap | teen volunteers | kids | children |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
dprice@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Branch manager
Diana Price
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