Museums that offer free workshops, libraries that lend more than books, characterful homes with light footprints, and 11 other things we’re smiling about this week.

- How awesome is this? The Brooklyn Public Library has just launched a craft library! Patrons can check out crafting supplies like knitting needles, screenprinting equipment, crochet notions, even a metal stamping kit.
- Learn to make a hand broom—for free—at the Metropolitan Museum of Art today, from 1-4 pm. No need to register. (Hat tip: Annie.)
- Cool collab alert: St. Frank x Artifact Uprising photo albums.
- DWR’s semiannual sale is happening! Take 25% off everything, up to 40% off on select products.
- A willow basket-weaving class at Stissing House that includes a country lunch? Sign us up. Details here.
- The ghostly fabric-paneled pendant light trend continues. We recently spotted this version (by Ladies & Gentlemen) in a project by Landed Interiors.
- Another trend that has legs? Swagged fabric as headboard. Annie first wrote about it here and just spotted it again here.
- Maybe our wardrobe closets could all use a yellow stool?
- Ooh, a new Ikea collection.
- “The Latest Wealth Flex: Big Trees.” Discuss.
- Planning a wedding? We found the sweetest DIY for you.
- This tour of renowned landscape architect Dan Pearson’s inspired low-impact farmhouse in Somerset is a must-watch. (Hat tip: Fan.)
- Autumn lawn chores, sustainable edition.
- An artist’s illustrated guide to “East Hampton’s secret garden of unusual trees.” (Hat tip: Laura.)
- We’ll be revisiting this video over and over until summer returns next year.
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