One of the best parts about a library is the variety of materials and topics available to browse; to be informed and inspired. While I spend much of my time reading and reviewing fiction, I have always found exploring the nonfiction areas of the library a great way to discover new interests. Over the last few years, I have pursued a number of hobbies and areas of activity with varying degrees of success, mostly from books that I’ve checked out from the library. It’s easy to click on the internet to find the quick answer to a question, like what shrubs are Zone 3a or what temperature is best for baking a pie but it’s much harder to use the internet to develop a in-depth knowledge base. What are your areas of passion? We probably have a wide variety of materials and information that will meet those needs; and the best part is you can borrow them for free, whilst deciding if your latest notion really is you.
I must admit that I’m more of a fantasy gardener than an actual one. I spend hours planning huge garden projects which end up getting scaled down massively due to space, time and financial restrictions. Our most recent and fun books on gardening include two great titles: Cultivating Garden Style: Inspired Ideas and Practical Advice to Unleash Your Garden Personality by Rochelle Greayor, and Plantiful: Start Small, Grow Big, with 150 Plants that Spread, Self-sow, and Overwinter by Kristin Green. The first title helps you to plan your gardening projects based on the amount of time, money, work and space you want to devote to your growing so that you can make informed decisions rather than biting off more than you can chew and giving up. The latter book is a great lazy man’s gardening title. It works for big or small spaces to ensure you get the maximum pleasure with the minimum amount of work.
Are you a knitter or other type of crafter? We have a plethora of books to instruct and excite your creativity. Colorwork Knitting: 25 Spectacular Sweaters, Hats, and Accessories by Sarah E. White or First Frost: Cozy Folk Knitting by Lucinda Guy are the juicy type of books that knitters love with a variety of patterns for numerous skill levels. Artists and painters will love The Painting Workbook: How to Get Started & Stay Inspired by Alena Hennessy.
Foodies and aspiring chefs will love the breadth of the collection at the library. Mastering My Mistakes in the Kitchen: Learning to Cook with 65 Great Chefs and over 100 Delicious Recipes by Dana Cowin, or Extra Virgin: Recipes & Love from our Tuscan Kitchen by Gabriele Corcos and Debi Mazar are a couple of new titles that will have any cook salivating. If you are a baker or simply have a sweet tooth, the book Ovenly: Sweet & Salty Recipes from New York’s Most Creative Bakery by Agatha Kulaga, is a sweet dream come true.
If this is your year to improve your outer self through physical fitness or your inner self, there are shelves full of just the right item to get you on the correct path. A great new fitness title is Women’s Health Lift to get Lean: A Beginner’s Guide to Fitness & Strength training in 3 Simple Steps by Holly Perkins. It will encourage anyone to take control of their health, while Do Your Om Thing: Bending Yoga Tradition to Fit Your Modern Life by Rebecca Pacheco, blends fitness with spirituality to create a healthier and happier you. So whatever interests you, we’re here to help.
Lori Kauzlarick
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