Whether doing clothing alterations or making something fun, having a sewing machine opens new horizons of possibilities. Even an old machine can make things new! We all eventually need things a bit smaller or larger, and we all hate paying for it. Both the cost and the simplicity of doing many of the things yourself… read more >>
Happy New Year! Are you one of the many that has made a New Year’s Resolution? A popular goal many people choose to do is to learn something new. If you are interested in picking up new skills or crafts, we have many online resources to help you succeed! To make them easy to find, we have… read more >>
Save Money doing Alterations Yourself Clothing alterations. We all eventually need things a bit smaller or larger, and we all hate paying for it. Both the cost and the simplicity of doing many of the things yourself will be exciting. Even if you have never sewn, you can get professional looking results by following some… read more >>
Our Adult Take & Make Craft for December is a Poinsettia Window Cling. Pick up your kit at any library branch or through curbside! (While supplies last.) Materials paper pattern sheet protector glue based paint: green, red, black and yellow paint brush Instructions 1. Insert the paper pattern into the sheet protector. Using the black… read more >>
Quarantine and isolation got you down? Are you finding it difficult to relax or calm your nerves in these trying times? Are you looking for a little pocket of space you can control and relax in? Learn how to make your very own tabletop Zen garden with affordable materials that will give you a mini–oasis… read more >>
Have you always wanted to learn to bake bread at home but never had the time? Master the very simple no-knead method and you’ll feel like a professional baker! Today is the perfect day to try this recipe, because November 17 is National Homemade Bread Day! My go-to recipe has been adapted from one I… read more >>
This November 14th marks the start of Diwali! Diwali is a 5-day Indian holiday known as the Festival of Lights. The word comes from Sanskrit dīpāwali meaning “row of lights.” This celebration is significant for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Newar Buddhists. Each religion has different teachings surrounding the holiday, but for all it is a time to celebrate the light of… read more >>
Our Adult Take & Make Craft for November is a Pointallism Painting. Pick your kit up at any library branch or through curbside! (While supplies last.) In this art method, you will NOT be mixing your paint. Instead, you will be filling your canvas with dots. You will be placing different sized dots closely together… read more >>
Celebrate Your Feline Friends on “National Cat Day”! National Cat Day is October 29. It is a day to celebrates the cats we love, and to raise awareness on the importance of cat adoption. So many of us love our pets tremendously! Why not pamper our Feline Friends with some homemade love? The internet… read more >>
If you are looking to make a good impression, wrinkled clothes are not the way to go. A clean, ironed outfit conveys positive attributes and a polished image. Whether you need to look your best for work, a job interview, or a special occasion, learning how to iron is a must have skill. If you were… read more >>