Happy Holidays to everyone!!

As the holiday season is fast approaching, many people need ideas for quick and creative gifts. The library has a number of great Christmas gift-giving books that will inspire even the most craft-phobic. Come on into the library to browse our craft section or go online to http://countycat.mcfls.org to see what all the Milwaukee county libraries have to offer.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Spirit of Christmas: creative holiday ideas book nineteen
Call # 745.59412 S759
This beautiful book covers everything for the holidays: decorations, gifts, and great menu ideas for all sorts of holiday parties!

Vintage Christmas Crafts by Sara Toliver
Call # 745.59412 T649
This book is loaded with crafts for any taste, whether it be glamorous or fun and whimsical, these crafts will make great presents for all the ladies on your list!

Christmastime Treats: recipes and crafts for the whole family
Call # 745.59412 P465
Sometimes when you just can't find the right gift, nothing else works better than some delicious, sweet treats wrapped up in a pretty box. This book has some great ideas for giving food as gifts.

Simply Handmade: 365 easy gifts & decorations you can make
Call # 745.5941 S612
This book has some of the best ideas for holiday crafts all year round, not just Christmas. The crafts range from very simple and elegant to more advanced and elaborate. Anyone looking for a quick, but meaningful gift, need look no further.

Happy Holidays!

Keri Miller
Adult Librarian