Friday, November 14, 2008

Holiday Celebrations on a Budget

Can't spend as much as usual during the holidays this year? Then head on over to the Lane Memorial Library and get some ideas for homemade gifts and delicious new holiday recipes.

Some books you might like to borrow:

Christmas gifts of good taste, by Anne Van Wagner Childs

Decorating for the holidays : recipes, gifts, decorations, and entertaining ideas for the holidays, by the editors of Martha Stewart Living

Gifts from your scrap basket : 25 patchwork, appliqué and quilting projects for special occasions, by Gail Lawther

Last-minute fabric gifts: 30 hand-sew, machine-sew & no-sew projects, by Cynthia Treen

Omiyage: handmade gifts from fabric in the Japanese tradition, by Kumiko Sudo

One-hour Christmas crafts, by the editors of Leisure Arts

Presentations: a passion for giftwrapping, by Carolyne Roehm

Simply green giving: create beautiful gift wrapping, tags, and handmade treasures from everyday materials by Danny Seo

Holiday food, by Mario Batali 

Tried and true Thanksgiving and Christmas: top 200 recipes

We also have lots of books on woodworking, beading, knitting, baking and crocheting to get you started on your holiday gifts this year. Start your holiday 'shopping' at the Lane Memorial Library!

Marija Sanderling, 
Head of Reference Services

THE POLAR EXPRESS PARTY IS ON ITS WAY!!

Please join us at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 4th in the Lane Room for our annual Polar Express party! We will read the picture book The Polar Express, sing a few carols, eat yummy snacks, AND have a "surprise guest" drop by.

This event is especially appropriate for children ages 3-6. Admittance is free, but sign-ups are required to ensure we have enough space and adhere to fire safety codes. Parents must stay with their children at all times.

Youngsters, please feel free to come in your pajamas.

For further information, or to sign up, please call the Children's Room at 926-4729.