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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 2, 2008
Contact:
, Austin Public Library, (512) 974-7379
Fax: (512) 974-7442
Why buy when you can DIY?
Austin has never had a shortage of innovative artists, makers, crafters and creative types with a DO IT YOURSELF attitude. As the economy becomes bleaker by the minute, more and more Austinites are embracing the DIY credo. It not only saves money, but it feels good too.
Whether you are new to the game or an old hand looking for new ideas, the Austin Public Library has an incredible selection of How To and Do It Yourself books and magazines to help you master any project. Be your own wedding planner, landscaper, and interior designer. Install your own appliances. Make your own clothing, crafts, gifts, and more.
Too busy to browse the stacks? Get online and use FindIt to locate the books you need. With one click you can place materials on hold for pick-up at a branch near you.
Once you have the books you need for reference, throw a DIY party. Invite your friends to share their know-how with the group. Ask each participant to bring a few supplies. You’d be surprised how much you can accomplish when you pool your resources!
The Austin Public Library regularly hosts workshops for writing, jewelry making, gardening, knitting and other DIY oriented endeavors. Call 512-974-7400 or visit www.cityofaustin.org/library to find out about upcoming events.
If you don’t have a Library Card, just complete an application and present it at the circulation desk of any Austin Public Library location with a current photo I.D. and proof of your current residence address.
A Few of the Many Resources at APL for the DIY Minded
Fabric Craft Research Guide
Magazines for the Do-It-Yourselfer:
DIY
Make
Ready Made: Instructions for Everyday Life
Family Handyman
Mother Earth News
Crafts
Beadwork
Creative Knitting
Fine Woodworking
Jewelry Making
Clothing Design
Threads
Interior Design
Real Simple
Gardening
Fine Gardening
Texas Gardener
Weddings
Martha Stewart Weddings
A few Do-It-Yourself books recently received:
629.28722 A 2008 Lauren Fix's guide to loving your car: everything you need to know to take charge of your car and get on with your life 1st ed.
Fix, Lauren Jonas.
Guide to loving your car
643.6 WI 2008 DIY guide to appliances: installing & maintaining your major appliances
Willson, Steven.
Do it yourself guide to appliances
643.52 CO 2008 The complete guide to dream bathrooms: design yourself & save: features new products & materials: step-by-step instructions New revision of a bestseller.
Creative Publishing International.
Dream bathrooms
781.640688 CH 2008 The indie band survival guide: the complete manual for the do-it-yourself musician 1st ed.
Chertkow, Randy.
643.7 FA 2008 The complete guide to DIY projects for luxurious living: adding style & elegance with showcase features you can build
Farris, Jerri.
694.6 MA 2008 The complete guide to carpentry for homeowners: basic carpentry skills & everyday home repairs
Marshall, Chris, 1967-
641.8653 SH 2008 Picture yourself decorating cakes
Shonk, Linda.
Decorating cakes
395.22 PI 2007 Picture yourself planning your perfect wedding : step-by-step instruction for planning, organizing, and personalizing your wedding
746.432041 TU 2007 Knitting: teach yourself visually
Turner, Sharon, 1962-
745.926 CO 2008 The DIY bride: 40 fun projects for your ultimate one-of-a-kind wedding
Cochran, Khris.
712.6 HI 2007 Grounds for improvement: 40 great landscaping & gardening projects 1st ed.
Hill, Dean.
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