Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

Have you ever wondered how to crochet, knit, decorate cakes, brew beer, make wine, how to raise tropical fish? Well now you have access to a handy dandy resource database through the Colfax Public Library. This database can be accessed at the library or at home using your library card.

The Hobbies & Craft Resource Center, an EBSCO database funded through Indianhead Federated Library System for all their member libraries, can now provide you with electronic access to over 250,000 documents supporting full-text articles, patterns for projects, and how-to videos.

In our economic time of many financial cuts everywhere, the public libraries keep offering more and more resources to help you enjoy your daily life. Aren't public libraries wonderful?

Call the library (715-962-4334) if you need help accessing Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center.

We Have a New Library Database

LearningExpress - Job & Career Accelerator

Wow, I just checked out the new library database that our library system purchase for all the IFLS libraries. I absolutely love, love, love this new database. There's like over 700 practice exams that you can take such as, the GED, SAT, ACT, Civil Service etc. There's also useful information for job skills like mastering job interviews, writing cover letters and resumes.

My favorite part of this database is the section on computer skills. Oh my......you can view tutorials for Adobe programs and Microsoft program. I was sooooo excited when I saw all the computer programs. I've been telling myself for years that I need to learn Photoshop, and guess what program is listed on this database? Yup, Photoshop!!!!!! There's also Adobe Illustrator, which is another program I want to learn for my library & personal blog.

Thank you Indianhead Federated Library System........I approve and my library customers will benefit as well.

They Claim It's Easy To Use

The library is considering purchasing a Digital Camcorder, however, I've been hearing a lot of good things about this Flip Cam. Supposedly, this little video device is simple and easy to use.

After doing a Google search, the Flip Cam is available in 60 or 120 minutes of recording time. Prices range from $149.99 to $299.

Does anyone currently own a Flip Cam? Is it really that easy to use?

Lisa