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Adult Programs May 2024 - Date Errors Corrected |
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World Migratory Bird Day is May 11 Join us in May for Seed Library - seeds, tips sheets and learning videos Take & Make - Decoupage pot Ingredient of the Month Club - salt Wednesday Drop-in Knitting Club for adults Wed, May 1 - Elder-in-residence drop-in with Diane
Sat, May 4 - Ethical Foraging with Misty and Bryce Tue, May 7 - Drop-in Knitting Help for all ages with Patti Tue, May 7 - Painting for Newbies with Pat Wed, May 8 - Gardener-in-residence drop-in with Jackie Thu May 9 - Wild for Warblers with Nikki Thu, May 9 - Cardmaking IN NEUSTADT with Bonnie Wed, May 10 - Take 10 - gardens Fri, May 10 - How to Choose a Dog Trainer with Pam Wed, May 15 - Author/Publisher-in-residence with Alanna Thu, May 16 - Daytime Book Club: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Wed, May 22 - Historian-in-residence drop-in with Mat Thu, May 23 - Six Essential but Not-so-Common Herbs with Pat Tue, May 28 - Ayton Book Club: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson Wed, May 29 - Environmentalist-in-residence drop-in with Nikki Thu, May 30 - In-person crafts - Tie-Dyeing with Kimm Pre-registration is required unless program stipulates 'drop in'. Please let us know if you sign up but are unable to attend. Please note: we are now using Eventbrite for registrations for all adult programs requiring pre-registration. You can still register at adultprograms@westgreylibrary.com or call us at 519.369.2107. |
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Sustainability Series: Ethical Foraging with Bryce and Misty Sat, May 4, 2:30pm OFF-SITE
Misty and Bryce return for a lovely spring walk to point out the ins and outs of foraging responsibly. Pre-registration essential. No charge. Location details sent after registration. . |
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Sustainability series: Wild for Warblers with Nikki Thu, May 9, 2:30pm Durham
Ontario's spring songbirds are centre stage this month, with Environmentalist-in-residence Nikki as your guide.
Then check out Saugeen Nature's Birds and Flowers outing at Riverstone Retreat on the 11th of May for International Migratory Birds Day (register on their website). |
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How to Choose a Dog Trainer with Pam Friday, May 10, 3pm Durham Does your Wild Thing need some better manners? Worried about keeping your dog safe from traffic, predators and other threats? It might be time for a little schoolin' - and Pam, a vet tech and certified dog trainer, can offer pointers for finding the perfect choice for your and your pooch! |
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Six Essential but Not-so-Common Herbs with Pat Thu, May 23, 10:30am Durham
Once you're past parsley, sage, rosemary, and other great song herbs, what are some other great choices for bees, teas and other needs? Popular cookbook author, culinary herbalist and home economist Pat Crocker (you can check out her books in our collection) joins us to share her love of healthy food and herbs - the helping plants. |
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Painting for Newbies Tue, May 7, 4:30pm Even if you don't know one end of a brush from another, Pat will be your guide - gently and with a sense of humour! |
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Take & Make craft kits, available at all branches May's craft: Decoupage flower pot Everything you need to create a pretty pot for seeds from the West Grey Library's Seed Library (hint) - and another lovely Mother's Day gift (hint, hint). |
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Knitting Help Tue, May 7, 3:15-4pm Durham Newbie knitter or need a refresher? Patti can help - all ages. Drop in for pointers - bring your project if you have one! Great for homeschoolers, too! Drop-in, no charge. |
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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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Seed Library now available Durham The Library's seed library has taken off, with the support of, and generous donation from, the Grey County Master Gardeners. You can "borrow" up to 3 packages of seeds at Durham Branch, grow them and then pay it forward in the fall with seeds from the adult plants or return your leftover, labelled seeds. We have hand-outs to help get you started, the Master Gardeners have donated a book on starting seeds, and our Gardener-in-Residence Jackie has worked with staff to prepare brief 'how-to' videos as well, available on our YouTube channel. Next up: growing heritage seeds. Let us know how you've used this seed library - and send photos of what you grow! |
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Cardmaking with Bonnie Thu, May 9, 5pm NEW: IN NEUSTADT Join Bonnie and other crafters to make your own greeting cards - no session charge, but materials are $6 per card; your choice of making 2 or 3 cards. Pre-registration required by Tuesday, May 7. Eventbrite, 519.369.2107 or adultprograms@westgreylibrary.com Please note: this instructor needs time to prepare kits - walk-ins cannot be accommodated, but newcomers always welcome! |
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Take 10 adult activity bundles Available May 10, all branches This month's theme: gardens
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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6Daytime Book Club Thu, May 15, 2:30pm Durham
This month the group takes on The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. Set in 1954, it tells the story of four young men on a road trip from Nebraska to New York City over ten days. If you'd like to join the Book Club, you can sign up at Durham Branch and borrow a copy of this month's selection. |
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Ayton Book Club Tue, May 28, 6pm AYTON Meet other fans of romance, fantasy or dystopia at this newcomer to the book club world in our Ayton Branch. For readers aged 18-25; new members welcome. |
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In-person crafts: Tie-Dyeing Thu, May 30, 2:30pm Durham
This month, do your own take on the Swinging 60s with a psychedelic tie-dyed bag! |
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Photo Scavenger Hunt - In Plain Sight (for adults)
For all of you who've been doing the kids' scavenger hunt on the sly every month - we see you! And here's your own! Drop by any branch and pick up a hunt sheet with photos of items in that branch. Cross them off as you find them and return the completed sheet to get a small prize. New hunt monthly at all branches. |
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