DIY is definitely in







For some it's a new thing. For others it's something they've been doing for years. For our grandparents in the 30's and 40's it was a way of life. No doubt about it. DIY is in.






At the end of Sept. over 70,000 people attended the World Maker Faire in NYC.

Adrianne Jeffries from the Verge (www.theverge.com) said this about the maker or diy movement:
"The maker movement covers bicycles that generate electricity, art projects that light up when you press a button, and the enormous genre of how-to videos on YouTube. It’s in line with the eco-friendly and buy local movements, the back-to-artisanal aesthetic, and the geek worship that are also part of the post-aught zeitgeist".





Are you interested in raising your own chickens, growing your own food, making your own clothes or doing your own remodeling or house repairs? You are part of the DIY movement.





The library can help you get started. Check out some of these new titles from the last couple of months. If there's something you're interested in and we don't have anything on it LET US KNOW. We're here to help!!


  



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Consumer Reports from Home with your library card!!

Just a reminder as we get into that "holiday" season time and you start thinking about gifts....
You can access Consumer Reports full text from home 24/7 with your library card!
Just go to www.northfieldmn.info
1. Click on E-Library
2. Scroll down to EBSCO
3. Type in your library card #
4. Choose EBSCO Web Host
5. Scroll down to MasterFILE Premier
6. Click on Publications at the top of the page
7. Type in Consumer Reports

The index covers full text articles (PDF of the actual magazine articles)  1991 to the present date. You can search for articles on all types of products.

And there are lots of other magazines and journals indexed on EBSCO. Check that out if you are doing research on anything.

Questions? Call the reference desk at 645-1802.

Learn how to download library eBooks!

Come to the library on Saturday November 9 from 3-4 PM and learn how to download library eBooks to your iPad or Kindle. We'll be using the library eBook collection using Overdrive. If you haven't seen it check it out at www.northfieldmn.info - click on E-Library. The collection includes eBooks and Audiobooks for adults, young adults and children. Bring your library card and your device. If you have a Kindle make sure you have an Amazon account. We'll have some volunteers to help you get started.
This program is free and open to the public. Best of all, this service is FREE with your library card!!
See you on Nov. 9th!
Questions? Call the library at 507-645-6606