The Care Catalog is a repurposed card catalog in Waidner–Spahr Library, stocked with free, everyday essentials that you can take when you need them. No questions asked.
We know that thriving at college is about more than coursework. Sometimes having access to floss, a pen, or stain wipes can make a big difference in your day. The Care Catalog is here to help with those small but important needs.
Here are some of the items you’ll find
♥ Soap ♥ Deodorant ♥ Combs ♥ Compressed Towels
♥ Mouthwash ♥ Floss Picks ♥ Hair Ties ♥ Community Resources
♥ Bandaids ♥ Sunscreen ♥ Nail Files ♥ Sexual Wellness
♥ Stain Wipes ♥ Pens & Pencils ♥Tissues
Have an idea for items you’d like to see in the Care Catalog? Share your suggestions with us!
We adjust what’s stocked based on student feedback and campus needs. Your ideas help us make sure the drawers are useful and welcoming for everyone.
Where: Main level of the library, near the inclusive restrooms
When: Available whenever the library is open — day or night
Accessible: Drawers are at wheelchair height for privacy and ease of reach
The Care Catalog is a project of the Waidner–Spahr Library, supported by donations and partnerships across campus. Some departments even “sponsor a drawer.” If you’d like to support the catalog, please email circ@dickinson.edu.
Each drawer in the Care Catalog is painted by library student workers and staff, turning a practical resource into a colorful, creative expression of our campus community.
The artwork makes the drawers stand out while celebrating the creativity and care that Dickinson students bring to our library. Next time you stop by, take a moment to enjoy the designs before you open a drawer.
