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Home, Garden, and DIY May 2019
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| Seasonal Flower Arranging: Fill Your Home with Blooms, Branches, and Foraged... by Ariella Chezar with Julie Michaels; photos by Erin KunkelWhat it is: a beautifully written guide arranged by season that encourages the use of locally grown flowers and provides flexible, step-by-step instructions for 39 floral projects.
Don't miss: the eye-catching color photos and the section about creating a cutting garden.
Reviewers say: "a delightful companion for gardeners, florists, or armchair naturalists" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). |
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| Where Cooking Begins: Uncomplicated Recipes to Make You a Great Cook by Carla Lalli MusicWhat 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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| The Inspired Houseplant: Transform Your Home with Indoor Plants from Kokedama... by Jen StearnsWhat it is: a "stellar" (Library Journal), beginner-friendly book that demystifies house plants, especially for those with brown thumbs.
What it does: walks readers through plant selection (with profiles of common houseplants), plant care (potting, watering, pruning, and more), and several special plant projects (bowl gardens, kitchen gardens, etc).
Don't miss: the color photos and the section on incorporating plants into your home's style, be it minimalist, rustic, or eclectic. |
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| Container Gardener's Handbook: Pots, Techniques, and Projects to transform... by Frances TophillWhat it is: a creative book that encourages recycling and will inspire and educate readers about the ins and outs of container gardening.
Topics include: choosing the size, shape, and material of containers; refreshing soil; repotting; feeding; watering; deadheading; pruning.
Author buzz: Author Frances Tophill appears on BBC's Gardeners' World and ITV's Love Your Garden. |
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| Dinner Illustrated: 175 Meals Ready in 1 Hour or Less by America's Test KitchenWho it's for: busy people who want a meal kit in book form and would enjoy dinners like Crispy Skillet Turkey Burgers with Tomato-Feta Salad; Rice Noodles with Crisp Tofu and Cabbage; and Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Green Beans and Potatoes.
What's inside: 175 recipes for fast meals (including sides and salads); illustrated, step-by-step directions; ingredient lists that work as shopping lists; nutritional information; gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. |
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| The Less Is More Garden: Big Ideas for Designing Your Small Yard by Susan MorrisonWhy you should read it: It takes a lifestyle-based approach to garden design that'll help aspiring gardeners turn their modest-sized yards into personalized spaces.
What's inside: inspiring color photographs, thoughtful questions, and suggestions for livable, low-maintenance designs using appropriate plants, furniture, and hardscaping. |
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| Learn to Paint in Acrylics with 50 Small Paintings by Mark Daniel NelsonWhat it is: an accessible how-to book for beginners that cleverly drops the intimidation factor by having readers paint on small (5x5) canvases, boards, or pieces of paper, working their way through 50 paintings, which start simple and progress as skills are acquired.
Want more? Try Claire Watson Garcia's Painting for the Absolute and Utter Beginner or Annie O'Brien Gonzales' The Joy of Acrylic Painting. |
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| Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism by Fumio SasakiWhat it is: a contemplative memoir and guide to minimalism with color photos by a Japanese book editor who got rid of all of his books.
Topics include: what minimalism is and why it's grown in popularity; tips on decluttering; why we own so much stuff; the positive changes in the author's life since going minimalist.
Other decluttering options: books by Marie Kondo, Peter Walsh, Joshua Becker, Francine Jay, or Dana K. White. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books! May & June Home, Garden & DIY Programs for Adults |
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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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Learn to Knit, Crochet and More at Walkertown Branch Library Every Tuesday at 6 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 Every Wednesday at 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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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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Southside Cookbook Club at Southside Branch Library Wednesday, May 1 and June 5 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 Crafters at Lewisville Branch Library Thursday, May 2 and June 6 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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Wonderful Watercolor Art Workshop at Lewisville Branch Library Monday, May 6, at 11 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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Color & Coffee at Lewisville Branch Library Friday, May 10 & 24 and June 14 & 28 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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Coloring Club for Adults at Walkertown Branch Library Friday, May 10 & 24 at 10:30 a.m. 2969 Main St, Walkertown, NC 27051 Relax and relieve stress by dropping in to do some coloring with provided sheets and pencils or bring your own. No registration required. Call the library at 336-703-2990 or visit http://forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=21452 for more info.
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Homesteaders Series: Japanese Spring Cleaning & Organizing at Lewisville Branch Library Monday, May 13 at 11 a.m. 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 Japanese Outreach Initiative Coordinator at Wake Forest University and Certified Organizer Nana Watanobe will teach us how to tidy up with a Japanese twist. Through talking about the Japanese housing system and recent decluttering trends in Japan, Nana will introduce us to some useful tips for spring cleaning. Come learn how people live (and clean) where the KonMari® method was born. Please call 336-703-2940 to register.
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Paper Craft DIY at Kernersville Branch Library Tuesday, May 14 and June 11 at 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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Makerspace Sewing at Paddison Memorial Branch Library Tuesday, May 14 & 28 and June 11 & 25 at 6 p.m. 248 Harmon Ln, Kernersville, NC 27284 Learn how to sew on our new sewing machines (someone will be on hand to help) or bring your own sewing machine to work on your project. All skill levels welcome! To register, call 336-703-2930.
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Quilting Club at Rural Hall Branch Tuesday, May 14 and June 11 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, May 14 and June 11 at 6:30 p.m. 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 Come to our monthly evening craft club. All supplies are provided by the instructor. In March we will work on an Easter craft, and in April we will make a beaded ring.
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Adult Coloring Club at Carver School Road Branch Library Thursday, May 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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Yarn for Everyone at Paddison Memorial Branch Library Tuesday, May 21 and June 18 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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The Basics of Composting at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center Branch Library Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. 1110 E, 4215, 7th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Come learn the basics of composting and organic gardening from building healthy soil to proper watering, managing weeds, insects & diseases - all in environmentally friendly ways.
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Sewing Club at Rural Hall Branch Library Tuesday, May 21 and June 18 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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Handcraft Happy Hour at Lewisville Branch Library Wednesday, May 22 and June 26 at 3 p.m. 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 Calling all beaders, weavers, knitters, crocheters and handcrafters of any kind! This group meets every 4th Wednesday of the month. Please see upcoming meetings above. Supplies are very limited, so please bring your own if you can. Bring your current handcraft project and let's create beauty together in community. No registration required. Please call 336-703-2940 for more information.
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Coloring & Coffee at Reynolda Manor Branch Library Thursday, May 23 and June 27 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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Scientific Lecture Series: The Amazing Honey Bee at Lewisville Branch Library Thursday, May 23 at 4 p.m. 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 Have you ever considered the importance of the honey bee? Learn the science behind this most crucial of tiny creatures and how you can contribute to its continued sustainability and ability to thrive.
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Stitching Circle at Rural Hall Branch Tuesday, May 28 and June 25 at 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.
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Homesteaders Series: Wire Wrap Jewelry Making at Lewisville Branch Library Monday, June 10 at 11 a.m. 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 Learn how to craft a semi-precious stone pendant with the wire wrapping technique. All supplies provided. Please call 336-703-2940 to register.
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Forsyth County Public Library 660 West Fifth Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 336-703-2665www.forsythlibrary.org |
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