East Riding Libraries’ costume swap scheme is returning this Christmas.
The scheme gives children the opportunity to donate a costume for nativities or a Christmas jumper and collect a “new to you” costume or jumper to take home.
From Monday, 24 November until Saturday, 29 November, residents can visit any library to drop off old costumes and jumpers that they no longer have a use for.
From Monday, 1 December to Saturday, 22 December, residents will be able to visit a participating library to browse and pick up something new to them. Residents do not need to have donated anything in order to take part in the costume swap scheme.
Donations can be made throughout the entire scheme, not just during the first week, and can be taken to any East Riding Library. Pick-ups can only be made from 1 December to 22 December from participating libraries.
East Riding Libraries want to encourage recycling costumes rather than purchasing new ones. The costume swap scheme was introduced in 2024 to help reduce the need to buy brand new costumes for single use, this can help families with the rising cost of living whilst helping to reduce damage to the environment.
Libraries participating in the Christmas costume and jumper swap include Beverley Library, Bridlington Central Library, Goole Library, Haltemprice Library and Customer Services, Bridlington North Library, Snaith Library, Brough Petuaria Centre and Withernsea Library and Customer Services.
