Princeton NJ Libraries Announcements

Princeton Public Library Seeking Yarn Donations for 'Knit for Others' Program

Princeton Public Library is seeking donations of yarn to be used in kits to be distributed as part of this year’s Knit for Others program. Donations of full, or nearly full, skeins of clean, untangled yarn will be collected Aug. 1-31.

All types of yarn, wool and acrylic, will be collected at the Welcome Desk on the first floor or second-floor Information Desk. Darker colors, rather than pastel or neon shades, are preferred. Bringing the yarn in a bag is appreciated. The kits will include yarn and a simple pattern for a winter hat or pair of mittens. They will be available while supplies last to those who would like to contribute to the library’s annual fall collection of hand-knit or crocheted winter wear items that are distributed to local organizations.

This year marks the library’s 16th annual Knit for Others program. Nealy 650 items, including hats, mittens, scarves, sweaters and afghans were distributed as part of the program in 2024.