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Home, Garden, and DIY March 2020
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The Lifelong Gardener: Garden with Ease & Joy at Any Age
by Toni Gattone
What's it is: a cheerful adaptive gardening guide by Master Gardener Toni Gattone that has readers assess where they are physically and then offers an array of methods, tips, and tricks to help eliminate the physical strain of gardening.
Who it's for: gardeners with back trouble, mobility issues, or plans to garden in their golden years, as well as those who help them.
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Where Cooking Begins: Uncomplicated Recipes to Make You a Great Cook
by Carla Lalli Music
What it is: a modern cookbook (ordering staples online is encouraged) showcasing the author's six most-used cooking methods, 70 flexible recipes, her shopping philosophy, and tips for a pared-down kitchen.
Author buzz: Though Carla Lalli Music is Bon Appétit's Food Director, this book focuses on her life as a home cook.
Try this next: new cooks should check out Mark Bittman's or America's Test Kitchen's clearly written books featuring well-tested recipes.
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Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking
by Toni Tipton-Martin
What's inside: historical details plus 125 newer recipes often matched with older ones from African American cookbooks, all pulled together by the author of the James Beard Award-winning The Jemima Code.
Recipes include: Sweet Potato Biscuits with Ham; Crab Cakes; Chicken and Dumplings; Braised Celery; Quick Eggnog; Pralines; Fruit Fritters.
Award buzz: Jubilee was named one of The New York Times' and NPR's best cookbooks of 2019.
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| Martha Stewart's Organizing: The Manual for Bringing Order to Your Life, Home & Routines by Martha StewartWhat it is: a practical, beautifully photographed how-to guide for organizing not only your home, but also your life, using routines and monthly checklists and offering hundreds of ideas, projects, and tips that cover cooking, home care, gardening, scheduling, and more.
Why is it a good thing? It's lovely to look at, wonderfully organized, and includes a few surprises, such as recipes and crafts. |
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| Beeswax Alchemy: How to Make Your Own Candles, Soap, Balms, Salves, and... by Petra AhnertWhat's inside: a short history of beeswax, information about the different types of beeswax, and instructions for making a variety of items, including candles, bars, balms, creams, home products, and art.
Projects include: Hand-Dipped Taper Candles; Lip Gloss; Rosebud Salve; Honey and Beeswax Soap; Solid Wood Polish; Waxed Fabric.
Did you know? Beeswax is made up of least 284 different compounds and, just like honey, varies based on location. |
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| The Bee Book by Fergus ChadwickWhat it is: a wide-ranging overview of bees that also provides instructions for starting backyard honeybee hives, plus details about bee-friendly plants, creating bee "hotels," and using beeswax to make items like home remedies, candles, and beauty treatments.
Who it's for: The accessible writing, color photos, and informative diagrams make this a good bet for both bee-loving adults and older kids. |
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| The Bee-Friendly Garden: Design an Abundant, Flower-Filled Yard That Nurtures... by Kate Frey and Gretchen LeBuhnWhat it is: a practical and insightful volume to creating your own bee garden that covers "super bloomers," seasonal progression, nest boxes, and more by garden designer Kate Frey and biologist Gretchen LeBuhn.
Read this next: Alethea Morrison's Homegrown Honey Bees, if you're ready to branch out to apiculture. |
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| The Fresh Honey Cookbook: 84 Recipes from a Beekeeper's Kitchen by Laurey MastertonWhat's inside: Grouped by season, the 84 featured recipes for appetizers, meals, and desserts highlight a delicious array of varietals, from tulip poplar honey in June to orange blossom honey in January.
Did you know? Even the non-honey ingredients in the delectable recipes found here, such as Bacon, Basil, and Tomato Bites or Strawberry-Rhubarb Cream, purposefully utilize foods that couldn't be sustained without the efforts of the valiant honeybee. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books! |
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Forsyth Creek Week March 21-29 - Special Events at all Library Locations
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American Innovative Beekeeper Academy at Paddison Memorial Branch Library
Sunday, March 1 & 8, at 1:30 p.m.
248 Harmon Ln, Kernersville, NC 27284
A free seminar on beekeeping presented by American Innovative Beekeeper Academy. Registration is not required for the free event. No handouts or other materials will be given out.
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Wonderful Watercolor Workshop at Lewisville Branch Library Monday, March 2 at 10 a.m. 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 Want to enhance or develop a new talent? Then join our free Wonderful Watercolor Art Workshop instructed by local artist Darlene Guerry. Darlene will show participants simple techniques that both seasoned and new artists can use. Please call the library at 336-703-2940 to register.
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Art Club at Rural Hall Branch Library Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. 7125 Broad St, Rural Hall, NC 27045 The club meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Come and enjoy basic to advance art skills with each other. Don't forget your paint.
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Vegetable Gardening with Johnell Hunter at Walkertown Branch
Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.
2969 Main St, Walkertown, NC 27051
Learn how to grow your own food. Get ready for spring and see how you can grow more produce with less work. Johnell Hunter is a member of the Walkertown Library Community Garden and has been gardening in the area for forty years. He will share his ideas and best practices of environmentally responsible gardening.
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Yarn for Everyone at Paddison Memorial Branch Library Tuesday, March 3 and Apr. 7, at 10 a.m. 248 Harmon Ln, Kernersville, NC 27284 Bring your yarnwork - or use some of our supplies - to knit, crochet and meet other people at this new knitting group, open to people of all skill levels. Meets the third Tuesday of each month.
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Learn to Knit, Crochet and More at Walkertown Branch Library
Tuesdays, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
2969 Main St, Walkertown, NC 27051
Join our group for a relaxing evening of knitting, crocheting and making new friends. Learn the basics or bring a project and share your skills and ideas. Ask questions, learn tips, and get inspiration from your fellow needle workers.
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Creative Needles : Quilt, Crochet, & Knit at Walkertown Branch Library Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 2969 Main St, Walkertown, NC 27051 Join the Creative Needles Group at Walkertown Library. The group meets every Wednesday at 10 am. Learn to quilt, crochet, and knit. Not crafty? We’ll teach you! Please bring your own supplies. No registration required. Please call 336-703-2990 for more information.
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Southside Cookbook Club at Southside Branch Library Wednesday, March 4 and Apr. 1 at 12:30 p.m. 3185 Buchanan St, Winston-Salem, NC 27127 Share delicious homemade food and culinary advice with your fellow library patrons. We meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 1:00 pm. Fair warning: You MUST bring a dish from one of our pre-selected cookbooks in order to attend! Ask at the front desk to sign up and pick out a recipe. Call Michael at 336-703-2985 for more information.
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Witchy-Washi Tape Crafters at Lewisville Branch Library Thursday, March 5 at 10 a.m. Thursday, Apr. 2 at 10 a.m. 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 Join us every first Thursday of the month at 10am at the Lewisville Branch to craft with Washi Tape! Don't know what Washi Tape is? Come and find out what it's all about. We promise you won't regret it! All supplies provided and you get to take your creations home with you! No registration required. Please call 336-703-2940 for more information.
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Crafternoons at Carver School Road Branch Library Every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. 4915 Lansing Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Join us every Thursday, where we make a take home craft for all the family to enjoy. All ages are welcome.
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Paper Craft DIY at Paddison Memorial Branch Library Tuesday, March 10 and Apr. 14, 10 a.m. 248 Harmon Ln, Kernersville, NC 27284 Did you know that paper is the most widely used material in arts and crafts? Dive into our craft supplies to create different themed pieces of art each month, all using paper craft. Some examples include greeting cards, collages, scrapbooks, paper flowers and using paper and glue on wooden objects.
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Sewing Meetup at Paddison Memorial Branch Library Tuesdays, March 10 & 24 and Apr. 14 & 28, at 2 p.m. 248 Harmon Ln, Kernersville, NC 27284 Monthly on the second and fourth Tuesday.
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Quilting & Stitching Clubs at Rural Hall Branch Tuesday, March 10 and Apr. 14 at 6 p.m. 7125 Broad St, Rural Hall, NC 27045 Bring a quilting project to work on at the library each month. Beginners are welcome to attend. No registration required. Please call 336-703-2970 for more information.
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Lewisville Craft Club at Lewisville Branch Library Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 Join us for our quarterly evening Craft Club. All supplies will be provided by the instructor. To register, please email siskaproperties@msn.com.
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Color & Coffee at Lewisville Branch Library Friday, March 13 & 27 at 10 a.m. Friday, Apr. 3 & 24 at 10 a.m. 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 Find your inner artist! Coloring has been linked to reducing stress as it refocuses the brain. Join us for some relaxation and socializing while you color. Coffee, coloring designs and color pencils provided. No registration required. Please call 336-703-2940 for more information.
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Papercrafturday at Clemmons Branch Library Saturday, March 14 and Apr. 18 at 10 a.m. 3554 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012 Join us at the Clemmons Branch Library all day to create papercrafts. Try your hand at origami, collage, or scrapbooking. Find inspiration from our collection of crafting books or create from your imagination. All supplies provided. All ages welcome.
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Homesteaders Series: Tiny Terrariums at Lewisville Branch Library Monday, March 16 at 11 a.m. 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 Get ready to celebrate Creek Week by creating your own little ecosystem in a tiny terrarium. Space is limited. Please call 336-703-2940 to register.
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Yarncraft Meetup at Paddison Memorial Branch Library Tuesday, March 17 and Apr. 21 at 10 a.m. 248 Harmon Ln, Kernersville, NC 27284 Bring your yarn - or use some of our supplies - to knit or crochet and meet other people. This stitching time is open to people of all skill levels. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month.
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Financial Series: Home Selling for Seniors at Lewisville Branch Library Tuesday, March 17 at 5 p.m. 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 What’s next? Are you thinking of selling your home to move to a senior supportive environment? Or perhaps you would prefer to continue living in your own home and age in place. Whatever your preferences, learn how to navigate the complex issues and unique situations you may encounter during retirement and beyond. Learn from Real Estate professionals, who have experience and designations in senior issues, as well as from a Financial professional, who can help you create your plan for the future, and a leader in senior living and care solutions, who can answers questions concerning independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
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Sewing & Stitching Clubs at Rural Hall Branch Library Tuesday, March 17 and Apr. 21 at 6 p.m. 7125 Broad St, Rural Hall, NC 27045 Join us to learn how to sew community projects and your personal items. This is a free club and everyone is welcome. For more information call 336-703-2970.
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Clemmons Cookin' Book Club at Clemmons Branch Library
Wednesday, March 18 and Apr. 15, 12:30 p.m.
3554 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012
Description:If you enjoy cooking, come join in our new kind of book club--Clemmons Cookin’ Book Club, We meet every month on the 3rd Wed. at 12:30 pm in the auditorium at the Clemmons Branch Library. Come in and choose a recipe from a pre-selected book and we’ll make a copy for you. Bring in the finished dish on the day of the meeting to share with other members. Expand your palate by tasting all the recipes, connect with people who enjoy cooking, and discuss the recipes. Call 336-703-2920 if you have questions. It will last about 1 hour.
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Adult Coloring Club at Carver School Road Branch Library Thursday, March 19 and Apr. 16 at 11 a.m. 4915 Lansing Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Relax and relieve stress by coloring and listening to soft jazz on the third Thursday of each month from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon. Coloring sheets, pencils, and pens are provided. Please join us.
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DIY Seed Bombs at Malloy Jordan / East Winston Heritage Center Branch Library Tuesday, March 24 at 3 p.m. 1110 E, 4215, 7th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Spring is nearly here- get ready by making wildflower seed bombs. Take this project home and throw the “bomb” into your yard or garden and wait for the seeds to grow! Ages 13+. For more information contact Brittney Barbour at 336-703-2952
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Bee and Butterfly Waterer at Clemmons Branch Library Tuesday, March 24 at 4 p.m. 3554 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012 Join us at the Clemmons Branch Library on Tuesday, March 24 at 4 p.m. to build a bee and butterfly waterer out of recycled and household materials. Place the completed bee waterer on a flat surface to provide access to clean water for our pollinator friends. All supplies provided. Open to families and adults of all ages.
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Trivia and Terrariums at Clemmons Branch Library Wednesday, March 25 at 2 p.m. 3554 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012 Join us at the Clemmons Branch Library for trivia hosted by the Village of Clemmons' Stormwater Division and then build a terrarium in a jar. All supplies provided. Open to adults and families of all ages.
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Creek Wee: Local Waterways at Reynolda Manor Branch Library Wednesday, March 25 at 4 p.m. 2839 Fairlawn Dr NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 In celebration of Creek Week, please join us to learn about our local watersheds, storm water runoff and what you can do to help keep our local waterways clean with the City of Winston-Salem Stormwater Division.
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Water Filtration System at Malloy Jordan / East Winston Heritage Center Branch Library Wednesday, March 25 at 4:30 p.m. 1110 E, 4215, 7th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Water is one of the most important substances on earth. Learn how to filter dirty water using materials in nature such as sand and rocks to see how this necessary process cleans our water. Ages 13+. All materials will be provided. For more information contact Zeinab Savage at 336-703-2954.
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Coloring & Coffee at Reynolda Manor Branch Library Thursday, March 26 and Apr. 23 at 11 a.m. 2839 Fairlawn Dr NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 Relax at the library with coffee, coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite coloring books or colored pencils.
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Creek Week - Scientific Lecture Series: The Yadkin Riverkeeper Thursday, March 26 at 4 p.m. 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 The Lewisville Branch welcomes Brian Fannon the Yadkin Riverkeeper. Learn about one of our most significant local waterways and natural habitats and what you can do to keep this river clean and beautiful to enjoy for generations to come.
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Mini Terrarium Ecosystem at Malloy Jordan / East Winston Heritage Center Branch Library Friday, March 27 at 4:30 p.m. 1110 E, 4215, 7th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 The ecosystem is one of the most important systems in the world, without it we wouldn’t be able to survive on our planet. It gives us oxygen to breathe, water to drink, and helps regulate the temperature around us. All materials and tools are included. Ages 13+ recommended. For more information contact Rodney Cline at 336-703-2955
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Stitching Circle at Rural Hall Branch Tuesday, March 31 and Apr. 28 6 p.m. 7125 Broad St, Rural Hall, NC 27045 Join our stitching circle of knitters and crocheters to work on individual projects, gain and give inspiration, as well as instruction. All skills levels are welcome. Please call (336) 703-2970 for more information.
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Poetry & Paint at Malloy Jordan / East Winston Heritage Center Branch Library Monday, Apr. 13 at 6 p.m. 1110 E, 4215, 7th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Browse through select poems and find your inspiration to paint a picturesque scene. All supplies will be provided. Class is limited to 12. RSVP to 336-703-2950 by Friday, April 10th.
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Home Fermentation Series: Sauerkraut at Malloy Jordan / East Winston Heritage Center Branch Library Monday, Apr. 20 at 6 p.m. 1110 E, 4215, 7th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Learn how to make your own delicious sauerkraut during the first installation of our Home Fermentation series. We will explore the science behind this probiotic powerhouse. Register to 336-703-2950. Future classes in the series will explore kimchi and kombucha.
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Forsyth County Public Library 660 W 5th Street Winston Salem, North Carolina 27101 336-703-3030www.forsythlibrary.org |
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