Some Home Library Inspiration

I hope those of you who like looking at home libraries in general, or are looking for ideas to incorporate in your own will enjoy the following article. It covers a variety of situations such as small spaces, oddly shaped rooms, and interesting features. https://www.thespruce.com/home-library-design-ideas-4129190 My favorite was #13 but that’s probably because I never have enough bookshelves. Have any of you converted a part of your house to be a library?

Cookbook Reminder

Don’t forget that the deadline for the MULSA cookbook is approaching. Has someone brought a dish to a work event in the past that you really enjoyed? Let them know that you would love to see their recipe in the new cookbook! All library staff and student workers are welcome to turn in their favorite recipes regardless of whether they work in Ellis, a branch location, or from home. Please share the link with your student workers and let them know they can turn in recipes as well since they might not know they can participate in this or how.  No one is limited to turning in only one recipe. Recipes can be submitted using this form (https://forms.gle/pAoTjzJCzs7CuPzn9) or emailing them directly to Rachel. Thank you to everyone who has already shared their recipes.

Kick Urban Sketching Challenge

July will be here soon and here’s a fun art challenge especially if you’ve never tried Urban Sketching before. It can be as simple as sitting in your front yard or in a cafe. These drawings aren’t about winning the State Fair or being in an art gallery so don’t worry about how “perfect” you’re sketches will be. If you like keeping things simple or are trying it out for the first time, all you need is paper and a pen. Urban sketches can make great additions to travel journals even if it’s just a day trip to someplace else. To find out more about this challenge please go here) https://kickinthecreatives.com/kick-urban-sketching/

MULSA 75th Anniversary Edition Cookbook Reminder

Please don’t forget to collect your favorite recipes and turn them in by the end of July. You can either use this form (https://forms.gle/pAoTjzJCzs7CuPzn9) or email them directly to Rachel. All categories need more recipes and people can turn in more than one. Rachel particularly encourages recipes you either have or want to use at a work event, and recipes that have some special story or personal significance for you. The current break down of recipes is as follows)
Main Courses – 11
Salads – 2
Snacks – 2
Desserts – 4
Seasonings – 3
Sides – 1
Beverages – 2

Grants Farm’s Summer Nights

Their Summer Nights show sounds like fun with music, food, and a drone show. This only happens on certain nights including this Friday and Saturday. If you want a different day then please visit their calendar (https://grantsfarm.com/your-visit/#calendar) for future available dates. By clicking on the Summer Nights link for the day you want to visit, you will find information specific to that day as well as information about the event itself. During the day they have a variety of animals you can see besides the Clydesdales, and plenty you can pet. Please don’t forget to brighten the day of the alpacas, goats and llamas by feeding them.

DIY Dog Toys

If you know a dog who needs toys, and have some spare time and old t-shirts, you can go here (https://dfwcrafts.com/blog/easy-to-make-diy-dog-toys/) to find out how to make them. Once you’re done, you can either watch your dog have all the fun or join in. Just be careful if you decide to research more DIY toys. Some will clearly be bad ideas but did you know that tennis balls aren’t good either? This article (https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/are-tennis-balls-safe-for-dogs/) explains the dangers, and how to manage them with your dog.