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Join us in April for: In-residence visits: Wednesday mornings 10:30-noon Apr 2 Elder Diane Apr 8 Gardener Jackie - clinic: seed starting, planting Apr 22 Historian Mat Apr 29 Environmentalist Nikki Wednesday Drop-in Knitting Club for adults Thu, Apr 9 - Native Plant Container Design & Planting Thu, Apr 9 - Cardmaking I with Bonnie (NEU) Wed, Apr 15 - Feathered Architects: Feeder Birds with Nikki Sat, Apr 18 - Chair Yoga with Jessica Thu, Apr 22 - From Scratch: Nut Milks with Kimm Thu, Apr 23 - Cardmaking II with Bonnie (NEU) Tue, Apr 28 - Trivia Night in Durham Library fundraiser Thu, Apr 30 - Gearing up for spring: bike maintenance with Kevin Adult Booklovers' Challenge Adult Bookmark Challenge Adult Scavenger Hunt (DUR) Ingredient of the Month Club - celery salt Take & Make craft kits - tissue flowers Pre-registration is required unless program stipulates 'drop-in'. Please let us know if you sign up but are unable to attend. We use online registration through our website for all adult programs requiring pre-registration. You can still register at the Durham Front Desk, at 519.369.2107 or at adultprograms@westgreylibrary.com *Please contact the Branch in the event of severe weather to ensure your program is running. |
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Knitting Club every Wednesday, 2:30-3:30pm Durham Join the knitters for a few laughs, interesting conversations - and a chance to get ahead on your knitting project! Drop-in, no charge. |
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Cardmaking with Bonnie Thu, Apr 9, 4:45pm; Thu, Apr 23, 2:30pm - (NEU) Note the new time for the second session of cardmaking! Your chance to make 2 or 3 seasonal greeting cards at each session (let us know how many when you register); all materials provided. $6/card materials fee Bring pencil, eraser, ruler and double-sided tape. Pre-register by the Tuesday before your session. (Instructor makes up materials kits). |
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Chair Yoga with Jessica Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am Durham
Join Jessica for another relaxing and rewarding session. Register early: this popular program fills fast. |
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Native Plant Container Design and Planting Demo with Ann, Grey County Master Gardeners Th, Apr 9, 2:30pm Durham The Grey County Master Gardeners are back! Beautiful and ecologically valuable native perennial plants in containers are great for small spaces or seasonal displays. See how to choose suitable native plants, containers and soil, and how to care for them. |
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Butterfly Planter with Kimm Thu, Apr 16, 5:30pm Durham We'll fashion a delicate planter from a recycled tin can, and plant a butterfly-friendly flower. Materials provided. |
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Feathered Architects: feeder birds with Nikki Wed, Apr 15th, 2:30pm Durham Nikki takes on feeder birds, offering insights and practical tips to attract these little gems. |
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From Scratch: Nut Milks with Kimm Wed, Apr 22, 2:30pm Durham This new food series looks at some popular foods and how to create them at home. Materials supplied. |
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Gardener-in-residence Seed Starting Clinic with Jackie, Gardener-in-residence, Master Gardener Emerita Wed, Apr 8, 10:30am Durham Bring your questions on starting your garden from seed - herbs, vegetables, flowers - you name it, Jackie's grown it! No charge. Drop in. |
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Getting in Gear: spring bicycle maintenance with Kevin Wed, Apr 29, 2:30pm Durham
Kevin demonstrates how to get your bike set up for the spring!
This session is for adults (14+). |
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Trivia at Country Corner 357 Durham Rd W Tue, Apr 28, 7pm (6pm if dining) fundraiser for West Grey Library $15/pp
The Library's trivia series is back: this month we're at Durham's Country Corner Eatery! Grab your team, grab your spot, come up with a snappy team moniker and be prepared to show your smarts! Teams of 2-6; $15/pp. Space is limited so register now! Pre-registration a must: If you want to eat, plan on getting to Country Corner by 6pm. For food reservations, call 519.369.3000. The fun starts at 7pm! |
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Ingredient of the Month kit
available to registered club members (sign up!) Pick up at preferred branch starting the first week of the month This month: celery salt Celery seeds, the base of the seasoning, have been used in Eastern medicine (such as Ayurveda) to treat ailments ranging from colds to liver disease. Sign up, then pick up your kit, with information on this month's ingredient. You'll get information, history, stories and recipes, along with a sample! Email adultprograms@westgreylibrary.com or call 519.369.2107 for more information. |
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Take & Make available week of Apr 1 tissue flower A tiny peek at spring! At all branches, while supplies last. No charge. |
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Take 10 adult activity bundles available from Fri, Apr 10, all branches, while supplies last This month's theme: fool
Mid-month, pick up your small bag of modest delights including a puzzle, a recipe, some reading suggestions, a poem or two and a couple of surprises, for a peaceful space in your day.
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Adult Monthly Booklovers' Challenge
A book-focused scavenger hunt - find books that check off one of 9 challenges for that month (like 'find a book with a title you love' or 'find a book with a green cover'). Perfect if you're at the Library for your kids' program - have a little fun, return the completed sheet and collect a little prize! New challenges every month! Pick up your free sheet at the front desk. |
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Adult Monthly Bookmark Challenge
Challenge yourself! Pick up this month's bookmark from the front desk, complete 4 out of 5 challenges , return your bookmark and earn a dip in the Adult Treasure Chest.
No cost; no registration! |
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Adult Monthly Scavenger Hunt available Apr 1 DUR
On your next visit, enjoy the Library in a whole new way!
Your scavenger hunt form shows 9 images of items in the Branch. Find them all and return your form to the Front Desk for a foray into the Adult Treasure Chest. No cost; no registration! |
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From our Adult Services, Digital Services teams
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Visit our Digital Local History Our website is host to your local history: digitized! Browse digital versions of past local publications, including the Durham Standard, Chronicle, and Review. Visit our website for more details: westgreylibrary.com
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