Library Programs
Adult Programs
Master Gardener Series
From February through June, the library will be hosting informative sessions involving important topics of gardening - including how-tos, best practices, and current trends. This program is presented by Somersworth Community Gardens in conjunction with the UNH Masters Gardeners Program.
Schedule (all sessions start at 6pm):
Wednesday, May 8 • Spring Garden Prep: In this presentation attendees will learn some best practices for getting their vegetable and flower gardens ready for Spring, ensuring that both plants and planting areas are properly prepared for a bountiful harvest. In addition to covering the vegetable and perennial gardens, attendees will learn best practices on how to bring the lawn out of hibernation, how to care for trees and shrubs, dealing with aggressive weeds, the benefits of composting, managing pest and diseases, and tending to tools and supplies.
Wednesday, May 15 • Container Gardens: During this presentation attendees will learn the benefits and drawbacks of gardening in containers, the different types of containers and how to select the proper size and type for situations, the the proper way to assemble a container gardener, the various factors to consider (such as environment, plant types, design characteristics, etc), proper care and maintenance of container gardens, and finally how to trouble shoot and solve problems from pest and disease.
Tuesday, Jun. 4 • Herb Gardens: This presentation is for those at any level of gardening who are interested in incorporating herbs into a new or established space or in containers. Attendees will learn about the propagation and growing habits of readily available herbs, as well as some which are harder to find. An overview of environmental conditions necessary to grow herbs will also be addressed. The use of culinary herbs is included in this presentation; the medicinal usage of herbs will not be addressed.
Being in the Moment
Wednesday, May 29 • 6pm
Join Life Coach Shawn Bradbury for an intimate conversational program about how to live life in the present and avoid dwelling in the past.
Movies at the Library
Every Friday at 2pm
Join us for a viewing of a great feature film! Upcoming titles include:
5/3: Swing Time
5/10: La La Land
5/17: The Color Purple
5/24: Singin' in the Rain
5/31: The Greatest Showman
Book Discussion Group
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 14 • 5:30pm
Book Group meets once a month, generally on the second Tuesday of the month (exceptions: February and March). Bring a snack, bring a friend! Books can be picked up at the circulation desk. Curious about which books the group will read next? Check out our schedule here:
Tuesday, May 14 --- The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan
Tuesday, Jun. 11 --- Bangalore Detectives Club by Harina Nagendra
Tuesday, Jul. 9 --- The Bear by Andrew Krivak
Tuesday, Aug. 13 --- People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Coloring and Games for Adults and Young Adults
We have coloring books, card games, and board games available for fun & relaxation any time!
Find them on the lower level, and take them anywhere in the library to enjoy.
Unwind, relax, meditate, create.
Please visit our pages about Hoopla & OverDrive, Borrowing Information, and Library Databases to learn more about the physical and digital resources available to you with your library card!
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