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Home, Garden, and DIY July 2019
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| Milk Soaps: Making Milk-Enriched Soaps, From Goat to Almond by Anne-Marie FaiolaWhat's inside: step-by-step directions for creating 35 soaps (labeled beginner, intermediate, and advanced) using a plethora of milks, including cow and camel, coconut and rice, as well as details about the soapmaking process and the chemistry behind it all.
Recipes include: Shea and Aloe Bars with Yogurt; Cupcake Soaps with Whipped Cream; Layered Coffee and Cream Bars; Shampoo Bars with Hemp Milk and Apple Cider Vinegar; Super Rainbow Swirl. |
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| Perfect Pan Pizza: Square Pies to Make at Home, from Roman, Sicilian, and Detroit... by Peter Reinhart; photos by Johnny AutryWhat it is: a beautifully photographed, creative guide to making delicious pan pizza at home, written by an obsessed pizza expert who offers clear explanations as well as tools, tips, tricks, and techniques.
Recipes include: Naturally Leavened Dough; Crushed Tomato Pizza Sauce; The Classic Red Stripe Pizza; Veggie "Pepperoni" Pizza; Bacon and Egg Pizza; Herbed Tomato and Pesto Focaccia. |
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| A Way to Garden: A Hands-On Primer for Every Season by Margaret RoachWhat it is: an updated version of the gardening expert's 1998 book, which offers many tips and is arranged by a plant's life cycle over the course of a year; it also thoughtfully explores how both the author and the gardening world have changed over 21 years.
Reviewers say: "a compelling book to read straight through that is also useful as a reference for particular details" (Booklist, starred review). |
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| Backyard Ballistics: Build Potato Cannons, Paper Match Rockets, Cincinnati Fire... by William GurstelleWhat's inside: historical facts, scientific explanations, illustrations, and step-by-step instructions for making amateur ballistic devices, including a catapult, a tennis ball mortar, and a hydro pump rocket.
For fans of: DIY science projects.
Don't miss: the safety advice (please!), ideas for further study, and tips for acquiring materials. |
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| The Backyard Homestead by Carleen MadiganWhat's inside: the basics of adapting a variety of agricultural activities to city or suburban conditions: vegetable gardening (in yards, balconies, or windowsills); growing wheat and hops (for home-brewed beer); keeping poultry, livestock, or bees; cultivating fruit and nut trees; making butter and cheese; preserving your bounty, and more.
Read this next: Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen's The Urban Homestead. |
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| Keep Out! Build Your Own Backyard Clubhouse: A Step-by-Step Guide by Lee MothesWhat it is: a cheerful, family-friendly guide to building your own clubhouse that includes basic plans for several types of treehouses and playhouses, with guidance on everything from how to use basic hand tools to how to build with inexpensive or recycled materials.
Read this next: For crafty outdoor activities this summer, check out Sew a Backyard Adventure by Susan Maw and Sally Bell. |
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Edible DIY [electronic resource] : simple, giftable recipes to savor and share
by Lucy Baker
What it is: In the down economy there is a huge do-it-yourself market and Edible DIY is the perfect solution for making inexpensive edible gifts in your own kitchen. The author writes a column by the same name for SeriousEats.com, the James Beard Award-winning website with more than 12 million unique hits per month.
What's inside: Edible DIY is the perfect solution for making inexpensive edible gifts in your own kitchen with everything from Chocolate-Peppermint Marshmallows and Coconut Granola to Homemade Sriracha and Espresso Barbeque Sauce
Digital Formats: available as an ebook with OverDrive.
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The edible herb garden [electronic resource]
by Rosalind Creasy
What it is: Explore the world of fragrant and savory herbs and get tips on how to grow them abundantly. Learn how to use herbs in cooking as well as in blends, herbed oils and vinegars, and even herb-flavored vodka! Includes interviews with Carole Saville, an herb specialist, and Rose Marie Nichols McGee, an herb gardener.
Read this next: The Homesteader's Herbal Companion: The Ultimate Guide to Growing, Preserving, and Using Herbs by Amy K. Fewell, Joel Salatin (Foreword by)
Digital Formats: available as an ebook with OverDrive.
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Edible : An Adventure into the World of Eating Insects and the Last Great Hope to Save the Planet
by Daniella Martin
What it is: Edible offers a fascinating look into the world of entomophagy and how eating bugs may save the planet. Martin takes readers to the front lines of the next big trend in the global food movement. She argues that bugs have long been an important part of indigenous diets and cuisines around the world, and that insects are an efficient and sustainable food source.
Author buzz: Daniella Martin is a certified entomophagist, or bug-eating expert. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, The New Yorker, the Wall Streeet Journal, SF Weekly, and AOL News.
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The complete guide to edible wild plants [electronic resource]
by Army
What it is: This book has details on how to locate, identify, and prepare edible wild plants, as well as information on their specific nutritional benefits and other handy uses and also includes a section on which plants to avoid and how to test for edibility.
Reviewers say: "Very good book. The color pictures are very helpful for identifying plants that are found all around us. If you are trying to build your outdoor survival skills this book is a must." (Amazon, starred review)
Digital Formats: available as an ebook with OverDrive.
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Try These Great Resources!
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Always Available eBooks
These eBooks are always available so you'll never have to wait on a holds list for a title! You can read titles in your browser without having to worry about a checkout period or you can download these eBooks to your computer, laptop, or mobile device and borrow them for a period of 1-21 days, you choose!
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Audiobooks & eBooks
Enjoy audiobooks and eBooks for all ages and from all genres on your computer or mobile device. These titles can be checked out for 7 or 14 days (you choose!) and when the checkout period expires, they check themselves in so there are never any late fees!
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Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
Offers detailed how-to instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Topics include beer and wine making, model building, scrapbooking, gardening, genealogy, and much more. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines, including Bead & Button, Creative Knitting, FineScale Modeler, Quilter's World, and more.
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Home Improvement Reference Center
Looking to do it yourself? The Home Improvement Reference Center provides detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.
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hoopla
Hoopla allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! Titles are ALWAYS AVAILABLE and can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. NOTE: When creating a hoopla account, use your last name as your PIN.
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Kanopy
Kanopy offers over 30,000 films, TV shows, and documentaries that you can stream in your browser or watch on iOS, Android, Chromecast, AppleTV, Kindle Fire, or Roku. From The Criterion Collection, PBS, and World Cinema to The Great Courses, Independent Film, and Pee-Wee's Playhouse, Kanopy has something for everyone. You can check out 6 titles per month. Once a title is checked out, you have unlimited viewing of it for the next 3 days.
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Summer Reading
June 1st - July 31st,
all day
All Metro Library Locations
Come join us for a fun summer of learning! Summer Reading is free and for all ages. Count reading of any kind: books, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics, and more! Do fun reading-related activities to earn more points to count towards your goals! Check with library staff for more ways to get involved. Registering for Summer Reading is easy. Just go to the link above and create an account. Be sure to enroll in “Summer Reading 2019” and then click on “log reading and activities” at the top of the screen to track how many points you’ve earned. You can also use a paper reading log available at your library!
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Coffee and Dominoes
Wednesday, July 10,
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nicoma Park
Join us for conversation and some friendly rounds of dominoes. Don't know how to play? We'll teach you! Just stop by and join in the fun. This is a recurring club event and takes place every Wednesday. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.
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DIY Nebula In a Jar Thursday, July 11, 6:00PM - 7:00 PM NorthwestCreate your own nebula in a jar!
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Essential Oils In Summer
Thursday, July 11,
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Warr Acres
Join us for a fun and informative time about a favorite trend, using essential oils to support your health! Learn about how to properly use oils in summer, what to look for and avoid, and fun blends that will boost your summertime fun! All supplies provided, so please register.
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Coffee and Crafts
Friday, July 12,
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Southern Oaks
Enjoy knitting, crocheting, needlework, or working with fabric? Bring your project and meet other members of your community who enjoy working with fibers of all types! Curious to learn more about fiber arts? Let our staff help you explore our expansive collection or electronic and print resources about fiber arts.
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Family Art and Story Time with Ntu Art
Saturday, July 13,
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Ralph Ellison
Family Arts & Crafts inspired by the stories that make us who we are. Join us as we create amazing, fun projects and crafts to take home! This is a recurring event and takes place on the second Saturday of each month.
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Stenciled Botanicals On Canvas
Sunday, July 14,
2:00 Pm - 3:00 PM
Choctaw
Learn the art of stenciling! We’ll use acrylic paint and stencils to make beautiful botanical prints on canvas panels. While you’re here check out some books to inspire your art and imagination. Registration is required.
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Quilting Club
Monday, July 15,
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Midwest City
Perpetuate the quilting art form. Join the Soldier Creek Quilting Group with your willingness to learn and share all forms of quilting. No experience is necessary. This is a recurring event and takes place very Monday.
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Quilting Club
Monday, July 15,
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ralph Ellison
This beginner-friendly quilting group meets weekly to share their expertise and work on various projects. This is a recurring event.
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Knit and Stitch
Saturday, July 20,
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Warr Acres
Whether you enjoy knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, or other types of handiwork, bring it in and join us for conversation and creativity. Bring a friend or make new friends while sharing projects, tips and advice with fellow crafters. This is a recurring event and takes place the third Saturday of each month.
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Bullet Journaling
Tuesday, July 23,
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Choctaw
Have you seen those beautiful bullet journals online? Want some help organizing your life? Need a new, relaxing creative outlet? Come bullet journal with us! We’ll teach you the basics of the bullet journal and help you get started with a beautiful and creative new hobby. Participants need to bring their own journal. Registration required.
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Community, Coffee, and Conversation
Friday, July 26,
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Almonte
Join us for coffee and conversation. Meet some of your neighbors and community members while connecting through conversation, creativity, and sharing. Enjoy books, board games, puzzles, dominoes, and cards. Looking for your next great read? Take this opportunity to share recommendations with other avid readers and make new book discoveries.This is a recurring event that will take place every 4th Friday.
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Coffee and Coloring
Saturday, July 27,
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wright
Warm up with a cup of Joe and relax with fun adult coloring sheets at Metropolitan's most historic library.
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Tailored Titles
Looking for what to read next? We can help. Complete a reading interest survey and one of our reading experts will use your responses to build you a personalized reading list. Tailored Titles is your reading list, made to fit!
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