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WIN PRIZES THIS APRIL WITH THE LIBRARY HOP!

1) Pick up your library passport at
the front desk.
 
2) Visit participating libraries to collect stamps. Check out suggested area attractions while you're there.
 
3) Win Prizes!
The Library Hop runs throughout the entire month of April.
 
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
 
An Evening of the Blues with Leonardo Gianola
Tuesday, April 21, 6:30pm

Discover the history of the blues
with acclaimed musician Leonardo Gianola. Beginning with some of the first recorded blues songs, Leonardo illustrates the evolution of this
great musical form through to the late 1930s using a combination of
narrative and music.
 Grab your seat now before it's gone!
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Straw Bale Gardening 
Tuesday, April 7, 6:00 – 7:00 PM 
 
John Keast, Advanced Master Gardener and Certified Straw Bale Garden Instructor, will teach you how to get started with Straw Bale Gardening. Straw bale gardens offer many advantages: you spend less time weeding, you can put them anywhere there’s sun, and as raised beds, they’re very accessible. Grow your vegetables, herbs, and flowers in a mobility-friendly way!
 
  Registration required.
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Spring Craft Swap
 
 
 
April 13-18 Drop off your unused or gently used craft items and get your ticket at the front desk.
 
April 21 The swap is open to ticket holders during open hours.
 
April 22-25 Non-ticket-holders can shop during open hours.
 
EVERYTHING IS FREE
 
MORE DETAILS CAN BE
FOUND HERE
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April 25 10am-12pm
The Library is celebrating Earth Day by hosting an electronic recycling day. Electro-Cycle will be in our parking lot accepting your old electronics, including computers, cell phones, scanners, and more. Small items should be in a box. A full list of items accepted and not accepted is available online or at the Library.  
WHAT'S NEW?

Woman Crocheting a Blanket
Learn Crochet! Free, One-on-One Appointments Available Upon Request All Month Long

Discover the joy of crochet with personalized, hands-on instruction! Whether you’re picking up a crochet hook for the very first time or looking to build confidence, we’ll tailor an hour-long, one-on-one lesson just for you. We’ll teach you the basics, giving you the skills to begin a simple project, like a scarf.
 
All supplies will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own yarn if you prefer. Email crochet@ssldl.info or ask at the Reference Desk to request an appointment!
 
To ensure everyone has a chance to request an appointment, patrons are limited to one, hour-long appointment per month.
 
 
 
SPOTLIGHT ON SERVICE

Notary Service
 
 
Every Wednesday 10:00-11:00 AM
 
Please bring a photo ID and do not sign your documents before arrival.
 
 No appointment required. 
 
MORE LIBRARY EVENTS
 
 
Tap the calendar to
be taken to the 
full list of adult April events.
FUN FROM LAST MONTH
 
A pair of adorable furry friends enjoyed treats at our drive-up window.
Patrons learned how to make punch-needle coasters at one of our craft programs.
Patrons learned Morel-picking tips from expert Anthony Williams.
MAY SNEAK PREVIEW
Gardening for the Birds: Strategies for Optimizing Habitat
 
Thursday, May 7, 6:00 – 7:00 PM 
LIBRARY ON-THE-GO


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