By CADL Marketing Staff
If you’re like many other Michiganders this holiday season, your festive spirit may be dampened by economic woes. Never fear, that’s why your library is here.
One excellent method of saving money and having festive fun at the same time is having a do-it-yourself holiday this year. CADL has the resources to help in creating a unique and memorable holiday experience, without having to part with so much of your hard-earned cash.
Start by making your own gifts. CADL has countless books in our collection for crafts of all varieties and skill levels. From novice to expert and origami to quilting, you can find instructional books filled with ideas and inspiration.
If you have kids get them in on the fun as well. There are many different books available in our juvenile collection to help children craft their way to a happy holiday. Browse our catalog at opac.cadl.org to see what we have available, place a hold, and have the book sent to your local CADL branch.
To get started, here are a few fantastic titles:
o Martha Stewart’s Handmade Holiday Crafts: 225 Inspired Projects For Year-Round Celebrations
o The Big Book of Holiday Paper Crafts
o Holiday Knits: 25 Great Gifts from Stockings to Sweaters
o Have Yourself a Very Vintage Christmas: Crafts, Decorating Tips and Recipes, 1920-1960
Finally, another great way to save money this holiday season is to take advantage of the many free and fun events taking place at all of our 13 CADL branches. We offer everything including drop-in crafts for kids, visits with live reindeer and holiday concerts. Visit CADL’s events calendar at cadl.org/events for details and events near you.
This was printed in the November 18, 2012 – December 1, 2012 Edition
