As the air grows crisp and the leaves fall, autumn invites us to slow down, breathe a little deeper and find comfort in small, meaningful moments. Your NOLS library card is the perfect companion for this season of reflection. With it, you can escape into a good book, stream an uplifting film or relaxing music, and explore cozy crafts or new skills — all for free.
Let your library card be your key to something peaceful, hopeful and heartwarming right when you need it most. Looking for your next mindful read? Check out the selections below, each featuring a short description adapted from the publisher to guide you.
“Inspired Origami: Projects to Calm the Mind and Soothe the Soul” by John Morin and Camilla Sanderson: Discover how the peaceful pastime of creating papercraft art can calm the minds of crafters of all skill levels.
“Heirloom Wood: A Modern Guide to Carving Spoons, Bowls, Boards, and Other Homewares” by Max Bainbridge: Combining traditional techniques with contemporary design, learn to identify wood types, source timber and set up a basic toolbox. Follow step-by-step carving and cutting techniques to make your own pieces.
“Wear, Repair, Repurpose: A Maker’s Guide to Mending and Upcycling Clothes” by Lily Fulop: Reclaim your clothes and reduce fashion waste with illustrated instructions for mending and more.
“New Native Kitchen: Celebrating Modern Recipes of the American Indian” by Chef Freddie Bitsoie and James O. Fraioli: A showcase of the variety of flavor and culinary history on offer from coast to coast, providing modern interpretations of 100 recipes that have long fed this country.
“Quilting: 20 Mindful Makes to Reconnect Head, Heart, and Hands” by Elli Beaven: Learn the skills to get started with this fulfilling craft. The quilting process can foster a sense of satisfaction and benefit your wellbeing.
“Journal Sparks: Fire Up Your Creativity with Spontaneous Art, Wild Writing, and Inventive Thinking” by Emily K. Neuburger: Sixty interactive writing prompts and art how-tos will help expand your imagination and stimulate your creativity.
“Wild Edible Mushrooms: Tips and Recipes for Every Mushroom Hunter” by Hope H. Miller: Detailed descriptions and color photos of 40 edible mushrooms, including scientific and common names, habitat, odor, taste and fruiting time are accompanied by more than 100 recipes.
Explore the library catalog for more inspiring titles, or request a personalized reading list tailored to your interests by completing the form at NOLS.org/bookmatch.
If you can’t make it to the library, e-books, audiobooks, movies and music are available online anytime through the Libby, Hoopla and Kanopy apps with your library card.
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Emily Sly is library manager at the Sequim Library.
“Wild Edible Mushrooms: Tips and Recipes for every Mushroom Hunter” by Hope H. Miller is available through the North Olympic Library System.
