Handmade for the Holidays

Add a personal touch to the holiday season! Get inspired with book recommendations, watch online tutorials, and download crafting magazines, all free with your library card. Stop by the library for upcoming crafting events and the chance to connect with other makers.

Find all the inspiration you need for thoughtful, creative gifts and decor.

Craft Your Perfect Reading List

Spark inspiration for handmade gifts, creative crafts, cozy cards, and festive decorations for your home. Unwrap creativity with these titles:

Homemade Holiday - Bring the magic of a handmade holiday into your home with 40 projects for gifts, decorations, and homemade wrapping paper.

Martha Stewart's Handmade Holiday Crafts - Find clever projects, tips, and inspiration to celebrate holidays all year long.

Holiday Crafting & Baking With Kids - Gather the whole family together for some holiday fun. Children ages four and up will love selecting their own cheerful projects.

80 Handmade Gifts - Make handmade gifts anyone would love for holidays, birthdays, and year-round gifting. 

First Card Making - Access step-by-step directions and helpful tips to guide you in creating cards for all occasions.

Deck the halls with additional ideas from digital magazines! Download full issues of popular crafting magazines to your device, no subscription needed.

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Festive Fun

Take your seasonal creations and terrific treats to the next level with Hoopla's streaming video collection, Craftsy. Bring custom candies to holiday parties. Decorate delicious cookies. Create poinsettia decorations. Sew your own tree skirt, and more.

More holiday magic awaits with videos, patterns, and printables on CreativeBug. Keep kids entertained with winter coloring sheets. Learn to crochet your own peppermint garland. Make clay ornaments, and other creative crafts.

Crafting Starts Here

Join us for a bright and cheerful time at an in-person or online art event. Skill share, discuss your latest project, ask questions, or find dedicated time to work.

Discover the basics of woodcarving. Paint a winter wreath. Make a 3D snowflake. Bring holiday cheer to your creations and get inspired by others.

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Consult your library card for festive tips and endless inspiration!