New Books and Magazines

Enjoy these new knitting resources available at your Guelph Public Library. Place your requests by clicking on the book or magazine cover image. To request a specific magazine edition, please phone 519-829-4401 for assistance.

This is the cover image for Modern Crocheted afghans, throws and pillows. 35 colorful cozy and comfortable patterns. The cover image is of a colorful crocheted throw which is draped over a rattan chair.

This is the cover image for Knit simple spring summer magazine. The model is wearing a shawl in a ripple pattern. The articles include 30+ easy knits for warm days ahead. Cool cardis hot colors! 6 comfy classics. Cute kids honey bunnies for new babies plus whimsical watermelons. Fun flowers to knit & crochet.

This is the cover for A Stash of one's own, kintters on loving, living with and letting go of yarn. The cover image is a graphic of a box divided into nine different boxes with balls of yarn in each box. There are people sitting on the yarn, reading, knitting or typing.

This is the cover image for guys knit the instruction manual. The image is of a man sitting on a bench in the city knitting long cable scarf.

This is the cover image for Vogue Knitting magazine spring summer 2019. The articles include, here comes the sun lovely lace and delicate eyelets for summer. Color waves bold hues make a big statement. Top of the list cool, casual tanks and tees. Whats trending embroidery on knitting. The model is wearing a lace knit sweater.

This is the cover image for Head-to-Toe winter knits 100 quick and easy accessories to knit. The image is a display of mitts, hats, carves and headbands laying on a plank wood table.

Upcoming Library Events

This is the poster for Meet Elizabeth Baird History of food and cookbooks. On Wednesday May 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Main Library, meet former Canadian Living Food editor Elizabeth Baird.

This is the poster for How to listen to audiobooks & podcasts. It will be held on Thursday June 13 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Main Library. Register at www.guelphpl.ca or phone 519-824-6220.

Community Events

Fibrefest is on Saturday May 25, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $8.00 and it will be held at the Picton arena and community centre.

This is the poster for Guelph Public Library summer market. It will be held Friday May 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Main Library.

Guelph Public Library is hosting a Summer Market on Friday May 31, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join us at the Main Library to shop for handcrafted goods from local artisans at this after-hours market.

The 2019 Kawartha Yarn and Fibre Festival will be held Saturday June 8, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $5.00. This event is held at the Fenlon Falls community centre.

The 2019 Fibre Spirit will be held August 24, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Barrie Curling club. Admission is $6.00.

Knitting Smiles

This is a painted image by Thomas Joseph. This image is of two sheep standing in front of a stone wall. Behind the wall, there are three horses. The caption is Nag, Nag, Nag.

Did You Know?

This is an image of a knooking hook. There is a crochet hook at one end and a darning needle eye at the opposite end.

Knooking is thought to have originated in Japan. Created by an occupational therapist, this knit/crochet technique allows for one-handed crafting and is an alternate technique for folks with limited mobility. Known in Japan as the Magic Needle, this hook/needle tool arrived in America had the name Knooking dubbed over it's original name. Interest in this technique has been growing over the past ten years. Check out the library's copy of Get Knooking or search for ideas and patterns through Ravlery's website.

Sourced from "the Knook" mamapenses blog.

Charity Knitting Projects

This is an image of three knitted newborn baby hats in white, light blue and dark blue.

We'd like turn our charity knitting efforts towards the Guelph General Hospital for the next few months. If you'd like to knit newborn baby hats for the birthing unit or tackle a larger project by making a blanket for the oncology unit, either would be graciously received at the Bullfrog Mall Branch. Please remember the blankets need to be about 3.5' by 5.5'.

Visit the Guelph Public Library's Bullfrog Branch at 380 Eramosa Road in Guelph, ON for more information about the library's knitting resources.