You never know what you will find when you browse a library's shelves. From adventure to philosophy to romance, traditional books to board games, puzzles and video games, we have at least a little bit of everything. So why don't you come with me as we explore a new and interesting find. All are available for checkout at the time of publication.
This week's titles are seasonally appropriate. With a good chunk of the population heading to family, it seemed more than reasonable to gift you with some titles for some last minute activities for you and your loved ones.
Homemade Holiday: Craft Your Way Through More Than 40 Festive Projects
by Sophie Pester & Catharina Bruns
Bring the magic of a handmade Christmas into your home with 40 projects for gifts, decorations, and homemade wrapping paper.
Save time and money with the festive craft projects in Homemade Holiday. Clear, step-by-step instructions guide readers to create fresh flower garlands, bake edible gift tags, make homemade bath salts, and paint authentic tree ornaments. With last-minute ideas and lots of inspiration, this book will help you wrap up gift-giving and decorating for the holiday season. -- Publisher Description
Holiday Crafting & Baking with Kids: Gifts, Sweets, and Treats for the Whole Family!
by Jessica Strand
Holiday Crafting & Baking with Kids will bring the whole family together for some good holiday fun. Children ages four and up will love selecting their own materials and digging into these cheerful projects. There is something here for everyone and every winter occasion Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, New Year's, and Boxing Day! Step-by-step instructions, helpful templates, and color photos make it a cinch for little ones to follow along. Best of all, the materials and ingredients for these projects are inexpensive, easy to find, and even easier to turn into amazing gifts, decorations, and treats. -- Publisher Description
The Ultimate Book of Holiday Kid Concoctions : More Than 50 Wacky, Wild & Crazy Concoctions
by John E & Donita Thomas
A collection of crafts and food with which to celebrate fifteen holidays, including Cinco de Mayo corn chips, pumpkin candle holders for Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa kabobs, and an Emerald Isle shamrock for St. Patrick's Day. -- Publisher Description
Celebrate Every Day : Recipes for Making the Most of Special Moments With Your Family by Jaime Richardson
A warm, inviting, and heartfelt collection of recipes and celebrations to re-create and share with your own family.
Organized by season, the book offers ideas for such gatherings as: Welcome Spring Brunch, Berry Picking Party, Back to School Breakfast, Fireside Supper, and a Rainy Afternoon Feast.
In this cookbook, Jaime focuses on the heart and soul of her blog: recipes for making the most of special moments with your family. According to Jaime, celebrating really isn’t about the events but about the moments. And big or small, these are to be enjoyed with great food and lovely, simple touches of sophistication that everyone in the family can appreciate. Featuring twenty unexpected, wonderful celebrations that any family can enjoy, the book offers original ideas for making the most of time spent with children, including suggestions for activities, books, and music that go along each theme. Some 150 full-color photographs showcase the approximately 100 finished recipes as well as the author’s three adorable children. -- Publisher Description
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