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Model Railroading and More

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This is a wonderful hobby for those who love trains and/or big projects. This can be a personal hobby or a family one and easily scales to fit a variety of spaces depending on your vision and goals. I’ve seen a range of magnificent displays that included grand waterfalls (real water not included) down to the more traditional cozy towns scattered across the landscape. If you’re afraid you don’t have the space then perhaps you could build your track more vertical than horizontal? And if trains aren’t quite your thing or you don’t have the space for a functioning track, then repurposing the skills and ideas from this hobby might still be for you. Maybe you could make smaller dioramas of your favorite train or book scenes, create your own fantasy landscapes, or similar purposes like a display for collectables such as Breyer models.
If you’re interested in finding out more about this hobby, the National Model Railroad Association’s Beginner’s Guide is a good starting point (https://www.nmra.org/beginners-guide). If you would like to see actual model railroad displays, then the perfect opportunity is coming up on Aug. 17th from 10-2 at the Rock Quarry House. If you would like to find out more about the upcoming Train Show & Open House you can visit this site: https://www.como.gov/CMS/webcal/event.php?id=6952676.

Looking For A New Podcast?

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If you’re looking for a new podcast to enjoy, then this link (https://electricliterature.com/13-literary-podcast-for-every-type-of-reader/) has a wide variety of podcasts related to books and writing for you to chose from. I found some of the topics unique and hope you will find something new to listen to from their list as well.

Some Home Library Inspiration

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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

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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

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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

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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