Digital Photography Help

I seem to get overwhelmed when trying to manage my digital photos.  I think I save them and then can't find them!  I hope to pick up some tips and tricks on managing digital photos while attending our program on photosharing on Wednesday May 9 at 6:30 pm.  We also have lots of good digital photography books here at the library as well as books on digital scrapbooking, and much more.

Sew Lovely

March is National Craft Month. If your bent is sewing ( and even if it's not) Simple Modern Sewing by Shufu To Seikatsu Sha will inspire you to dust off your sewing machine. The author presents eight simple, elegant designs upon which to build a wardrobe. Two pattern sheets are included.

Geocaching is fun!

       Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices or mobile recievers (smartphones). The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online.



A typical cache is a waterproof container, ranging in size from nano, about the size of a shelled peanut, to large, which can be as big as a 5 gallon bucket. Most caches contain at minimum a log for finders to sign, and larger caches might contain items for trading.

We have several books in our system to help you get started geocaching. In fact, the Beaverton Main Library and the Hillsboro Shute Park Library both have actual geocaches on site!



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Crafters Rejoice!

Check out our new crafting and jewelry magazines.

Cloth Paper Scissors

Jewelry Artist

Step by Step Wire Jewelry

New Craft Magazines

We have added three new craft magazines to our collection. The subscriptions will start in 2011 and we're hoping that they will be popular with all of our crafters.

Cloth Paper Scissors covers all types of fiber arts and collage work, including mixed media, assemblage, altered books, art dolls, visual art journals, rubber stamping, creative embroidery, and book arts.

6 issues per year.

Step By Step Wire Jewelry includes detailed and illustrated how-to projects for every skill level. Each issue covers the newest wire trends and teaches creative techniques to make your own designer jewelry. Tips on using tools, wire and other jewelry items are also included.

6 issues per year.

Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist is a guide to the fine art of jewelry making using gemstones, metal sheet and wire and more. The latest trends in jewelry and gems are included in each issue as are spotlights on individual jewelry artists. Projects feature clear, concise, illustrated directions and many tips are included.

9 issues per year.

Let's Felt!

Needle felting is a fun and easy way to add color and texture to wool or knitted fabrics, or to create your own 3-dimensional sculptures. Here are some books to help you get started.


Fast, Fun & Easy Needle Felting
by Lynne Farris

A great beginner's guide to needle felting, with everything you need to know about tools, materials, and techniques.






Designer Needle Felting: Contemporary Styles, Easy Techniques
by Terry Taylor

This colorful guide shows just how easy it can be to get eye-catching results on everything from home accessories to your favorite clothing.

Fast and Easy Quilting

Want to try quilting, but you don't have a lot of time? Try these fast & easy quilting books.

Fast, Fun & Easy Scrapbook Quilts: Create a Keepsake for Every Memory
by Sue Astroth.

Turn vacations, family events, or favorite activities into one-of-a-kind keepsakes.






Fast, Flirty and Fun: Easy Quilts from Fabulous Fabrics
by Sarah Bisel


Novice and experienced quilters alike will find plenty of inspiration in the contemporary colors and fresh designs of these 11 exciting projects.





Quilting in No Time: 50 Step-by-Step Weekend Projects Made Easy
by Emma Hardy.

Packed with quick and clever ideas for using up scraps of fabric, this is the must-have guide for quilting items for the home.

Get Organized!

Take advantage of the wet weather to get your home or office organized. It's the perfect time to straighten out the inside so you can enjoy the outside when the weather improves. We have many books on organization, the following titles are just a few to get you started.

Eliminate Chaos: The 10-Step Process to Organize Your Home & Life by Laura Leist. Sasquatch Books, 2006.

Describing the organizing process and psychological reasons for clutter, Leist takes a room-by-room approach to organization. This colorful book is sure to inspire.

Check our catalog for this title.

Shelf Expression: 70 Projects & Ideas for Creative Storage & Display by Marthe Le Van. Lark Books, 2003.

Covering a wide array of shelving possibilities, Le Van creates not only practical but also visually attractive shelves for your home.

Check our catalog for this title.

Storage Solutions. Taunton Press, 2004.
Another title from one of the best publishers of home project books. This step-by-step guide shows the reader how to build a variety of cabinets, cubbies and other storage units.

Check our catalog for this title.