Online Research > Home and Hobbies

All of these resources are available for use in the library and most of them are available for use from home with your Forest Park Library Card. If you are having problems with a resource, please contact us.

Home and Hobbies

Culinary Arts Collection

For recreational cooks and professional chefs alike, this tool provides access to recipes and other culinary information from trusted sources.

Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection

This collection provides information for gardening enthusiasts and professionals alike, with access to over 80 journals focused on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture, as well as over 20 subject-specific reference sources.

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

Includes detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast.

Home Improvement Collection

Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, here you can learn about such topics as architectural techniques, tool and material selection and zoning requirements.

Home Improvement Reference Center

Includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating home and garden, etc.