April is National Car Care Month and we have the resources you need to maintain and repair your vehicle or to explore your interest in automobiles. We offer two databases, Mitchell’s ProDemand (In Library use only) and Chilton Library (In Library or remotely accessible), for maintenance, repair and wiring diagrams of domestic and foreign cars, trucks and vans. If you do… read more >>
If you are like me, you probably have a trove of mason jars in various sizes taking up space in your basement or pantry. But beyond canning, there are a lot of great crafts that repurpose the humble jars into storage, décor, and organizational tools. These books will give you some ideas to put all… read more >>
Children do not need to be advanced mathematicians to celebrate Pi Day. This easy math art project is easily adaptable for kids of all ages. The only skills necessary are counting to 9, coloring mostly in the lines, and some creativity. Materials: ½ inch graph paper Black marker or crayon Crayons, markers, watercolors, chalk, or colored pencils … read more >>
Whether your child is back in school full-time, a combined virtual/school student or an all-virtual learner, you may be thinking of ways to build on their education at home. The following activities are a fun way to practice math, science, literacy, movement, and music on St. Patrick’s Day. Rainbow Shaker Wand To create this musical craft you will need the following supplies: Paper towel… read more >>
Looking for an easy, home-baked cookie to give your pooch? Try this 4-ingredient recipe that is sure to make your favorite furry friend smile: Canine Cookies Ingredients: 2 ½ cups flour ¼ cup peanut butter 2/3 cup pumpkin puree 2 eggs Steps: Add ingredients to a bowl and mix until combined. These can… read more >>
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 >>