Hey teens! Do you need budget-friendly gift ideas? If so, the Pasadena Public Library subscribes to a really cool database called the Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center that can help you make your very own gifts without having to spend a grip of money or having to navigate the holiday crowds at the mall.
Here is how you can access the database:
- Log onto www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net
- Look for the “Research” box on the homepage and click on the “Databases” link
- Scroll through the alphabetical list of databases and click on “Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center”
- Note: If you are using this database from home, you will need your library card number. If you don’t have a library card, you can use the database from any Pasadena Library or apply for your very own library card at any library location [you just need to bring in your school ID and proof of address (i.e., a piece of mail) or a parent]
- When you log onto the database, browse the variety categories or search the database for specific items. There are tons of ideas that will show you how to a variety of things that include PDF instruction, pictures, and much more!
If you have any trouble accessing the database, don’t fret! Just contact any of the Pasadena Libraries and staff will gladly help you navigate the site. Happy Holidays and Happy Crafting!