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Cookbook Club
Saturday, March 23 • 11am

Join us for the next installment of our Adult Cookbook Club! To join, simply pick up a copy of this month’s cookbook at the circulation desk. Then, make and bring a dish to share with others and let us know which recipe you used!

Cookbook Club


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):

Tuesday, Mar. 12 • Invasive Plants: Attendees will learn the official definition of invasive species and what differentiates an invasive species from a native species. The concerns surrounding invasive plants and the ecological characteristics common to invasive plants will be discussed. To assist attendees that have invasive plant issues, a number of practical control strategies will be presented, including helpful resources. 

Tuesday, Mar. 26 • Go Native!: Learn what native plants are and why they are important to add to your landscapes. Photos of native plants appropriate for various growing conditions will be shown as well as photos of native garden examples. Attendees will learn where to buy natives and how to use them successfully in their new and existing gardens. Ideas for creating a container native garden will be discussed. The instructor hopes to inspire the attendees to make small changes in their gardens with native plants. 

Tuesday, Apr. 16 • Pollinator Gardens: Insects such as bees and butterflies are helpful, and in some cases, essential, in pollinating many of our food crops such as apples, berries and vegetables. In recent years, there has been a significant decline in the population of these wild pollinators. Planting patches of flowers, wildflowers, grasses, shrubs and flowering trees with an emphasis on the use of native plants can encourage and support natural pollinators as well as enhance backyard landscapes. Recommendations will be presented on creating a pollinator habitat in your yard. 

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.

Master Gardener Series


Puzzle Swap
Saturday, April 13 • 11am

Join fellow puzzlers on Saturday, April 13th at 11am for a puzzle swap here at the library. Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Bring five, take five! Donations of puzzles are also welcome.

Historic Lighthouses


Spring Fling
Tuesday, April 23 • 5:30pm

Celebrate Springtime at the library! This fun-filled family program has something for everyone. No registration is required, but supplies are limited for certain activities.

Historic Lighthouses


Historic Lighthouses and Keepers of New Hampshire & Southern Maine
Tuesday, April 30 • 5:30pm

Join us as presenter Jeremy D'Entremont highlights the fascinating stories of the lighthouse keepers and their families who, beginning in 1771, maintained the lighthouses between Portsmouth, New Hampshire and York, Maine. This program is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities.

Historic Lighthouses


 

Movies at the Library
Every Friday at 2pm

Join us for a viewing of a great feature film! Upcoming titles include:

  • 3/1: Barbie 

  • 3/8: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny 

  • 3/15: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 

  • 3/22: Avatar:The Way of Water

  • 3/29: The Fabelmans

Movies at the Library

 

 Book Discussion Group

Next meeting: Tuesday, February 20 • 5:30pm

Book Discussion Group

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, Mar. 19--- Horse by Geraldine Brooks
Tuesday, Apr. 9 --- Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes
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


Coloring and Games for Adults and Young Adults

Coloring books and games on a library book cart
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.
 


 

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