between the
covers at your public library
party planning
| by Carolyn Murray
... by the Book
Planning parties can sometimes be so stressful that you, as hostess, never really get to enjoy the good food, specialty drinks or have the opportunity to truly admire the decor. Fort McMurray Public Library can help you plan, create and pull off the perfect summer party from casual backyard affairs to over the top weddings and other celebrations.
Wedding planning in particular, can cause stress for a number of months or even years leading up to the actual wedding date and whether you want to save on budget, save the earth, or savour time with friends and family, you will undoubtedly find useful guides, tips and resources in the library collection. Even though plenty of resources are available online, collecting and checking out material from the public library will allow you to browse multiple resources at once and share with friends and family in a group setting. Passing a book around the room is much simpler than reading out a URL for everyone to enter in their own Internet connected device, isn’t it? Many planning books contain checklists and charts that can be used from the engagement announcement right up to purchasing souvenirs for loved ones while on honeymoon. If copying charts is too time consuming for you, then know that by viewing each of the books available, you can make a more informed decision about the book’s contents and then purchase the best book to suit your needs. Party Planning – Engagement and wedding parties, are not the only parties where you can explore your creativity with food and decoration. Planning a get together surrounding a sports event, special picnic or fire pit party will provide you with numerous recipes and ideas for décor that your guests will marvel over yet still allow you to enjoy the event. Celebrate: A Year of Festivities for Families and Friends by Pippa Middleton, editor of The Party Times, an online party magazine from the UK’s leading online party supply company, luxury brand event organizer, and corporate party planner outlines an entire year of celebrations for every age. Give this book a look when considering themes and dishes for your next party. For party planners who are a little more relaxed, The NFL Gameday Cookbook provides tasty food and delicious drink recipes for the sports loving party goers. The book even has themed recipes for each NFL team!
best book suggestions for
party planning:
David McCord
Celebrate, A Year of Festivities for Families and Friends – Pippa Middleton
The NFL Gameday Cookbook – Ray Lampe a.k.a. DR. BBQ Outdoor Entertaining – Williams-Sonoma Party Confidential, New Etiquette for Fabulous Entertaining – Lara Shriftman and Elizabeth Harrison The Best Wedding Reception… Ever! Your guide to creating an unforgettably fun celebration Bridal Bargains Wedding Planner: The Dollars & Sense Guide to Planning Your Wedding – Denise Fields and Alan Fields e-Plan Your Wedding: How to Save Time and Money with Today’s Best Online Resources – Crystal and Jason Melendez
The Library also has a large selection of magazines available to help you on your quest to host the perfect party. Search the library catalogue by typing “magazine” as your General Keyword search. Then, limit the results by Adult Magazine and sort results by Title. Staff at the Adult Help Desk are happy to walk you through these steps over the telephone or in person. Come to the Fort McMurray Public Library on MacDonald Island for all your party needs!
F O R T M C M U R R AY
Public Library o n M a c Donald Island
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A place for community! We offer: Library Programs for kids, teens and adults Programs for adult English learners Summer reading club Computer Use, iPad loan, kobo loan We’ve also got games and puzzles for children and adults for use inside the library. A great way to spend an hour while waiting for kids in hockey/skating or the pool!
Library hours Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm Saturday 9am to 5pm Sunday 12 noon to 5pm Databases and library catalogue (including downloadable audio and ebooks) available 24/7
(780) 743-7800