Family Storytime
Apr
5
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Tuesday Night Book Group
Apr
8
6:30 PM18:30

Tuesday Night Book Group

In-person - No registration required.

Our April selection is The Island of Lost Trees by Elif Shafak.

Synopsis:  Two teenagers, a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot, meet at a taverna on the island they both call home. In the taverna, hidden beneath garlands of garlic, chili peppers and creeping honeysuckle, Kostas and Defne grow in their forbidden love for each other. A fig tree stretches through a cavity in the roof, and this tree bears witness to their hushed, happy meetings and eventually, to their silent, surreptitious departures. The tree is there when war breaks out, when the capital is reduced to ashes and rubble, and when the teenagers vanish. Decades later, Kostas returns. He is a botanist looking for native species, but really, he's searching for lost love. Years later a Ficus carica grows in the back garden of a house in London where Ada Kazantzakis lives. This tree is her only connection to an island she has never visited -- her only connection to her family's troubled history and her complex identity as she seeks to untangle years of secrets to find her place in the world.

We also have a Thursday (April 10) afternoon discussion meeting. This will be our last afternoon meeting until fall.

This event is free / This event is for adults

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Family Storytime
Apr
9
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Afternoon Book Group
Apr
10
1:00 PM13:00

Afternoon Book Group

Our April selection is The Island of Lost Trees by Elif Shafak.

Synopsis:  Two teenagers, a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot, meet at a taverna on the island they both call home. In the taverna, hidden beneath garlands of garlic, chili peppers and creeping honeysuckle, Kostas and Defne grow in their forbidden love for each other. A fig tree stretches through a cavity in the roof, and this tree bears witness to their hushed, happy meetings and eventually, to their silent, surreptitious departures. The tree is there when war breaks out, when the capital is reduced to ashes and rubble, and when the teenagers vanish. Decades later, Kostas returns. He is a botanist looking for native species, but really, he's searching for lost love. Years later a Ficus carica grows in the back garden of a house in London where Ada Kazantzakis lives. This tree is her only connection to an island she has never visited -- her only connection to her family's troubled history and her complex identity as she seeks to untangle years of secrets to find her place in the world.

We also have a Thursday (April 10) afternoon discussion meeting. This will be our last afternoon meeting until fall.

This event is free / This event is for adults

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Digital Navigator - Tech Help appointments
Apr
10
3:00 PM15:00

Digital Navigator - Tech Help appointments

Do you need one-on-one assistance with your digital questions? A trusted guide can help you learn about home connectivity, devices, and digital skills. Register for a slot. Bring your device or use a library computer. Registrants will be contacted for more details.  

Slots are 30-40 minutes long. Sign up for your preferred time slot: 3:00, 3:45, 4:30, or 5:15. Once you register a staff member will contact you for additional details. 

Each slot has waitlisted spot available, in the event of cancellation or no-show. If you sign up for the waitlist, you may be contacted at the last-minute on the day of the event if we have an appointment available. 

The Digital Navigator Program (DNP) is a free service made possible by a partnership between Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) and the Washington County Broadband Action Team. The DNP is funded in part by American Connections Corps, an AmeriCorps program dedicated to advancing economic prosperity by bridging the digital divide. This project is being supported, in part, by federal award number SLFRP0228 awarded to Washington County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. 

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Family Storytime
Apr
12
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Senior Living Roadmap
Apr
12
12:30 PM12:30

Senior Living Roadmap

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Space is limited. Registration is required.  (2 date options - April 12 or April 26)

A free conversation and a safe place for authentic conversations about making lifestyle changes. This presentation is great for family members or individuals who are considering or needing to make such a change. Questions and concerns are welcomed. 

Advisor, education and speaker, Belinda Godin, has worked as a seniors specialist and director of outreach at retirement villages and assisted living centers. She also spent many years in the real estate industry. And she has personal experience helping family members who have needed to make lifestyle changes. She now owns her company - "Aging Stages Senior Services".

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Puzzle Exchange
Apr
15
5:00 PM17:00

Puzzle Exchange

Come and get a new to you jigsaw puzzle. We’ll put out puzzles for all ages, and of all sizes.

For puzzles you bring, please make sure they are are in good condition, in their original box, and have all their pieces.

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Family Storytime
Apr
16
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Marhaba Arab Celebration hosted by THPRD’S Garden Home Recreation Center
Apr
19
11:00 AM11:00

Marhaba Arab Celebration hosted by THPRD’S Garden Home Recreation Center

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Hosted by THPRD’s Garden Home Recreation Center, in the Rec Center Gym. Join us for a bustling community celebration with Arabic music, local vendors, henna art, balloon art, face painting, kids’ activities, arts & crafts, free books, raffles, THPRD resources & services, community resources, photo booth, Arabic food for purchase, and more!   

انضموا إلينا يوم 19 نيسان من الساعة 11 صباحًا حتى 3 مساءً للاحتفال بشهر التراث العربي الأمريكي! سيكون هناك موسيقى عربية ، بازار، نقوش الحناء، بالونات، رسم على الوجه، أنشطة للأطفال، فنون وحرف يدوية، كتب مجانية، وسحبات وجوائز، موارد وخدمات مجتمعية، وخدمات THPRD، كابينة الصور، لطعام العربي للشراء، والمزيد! 

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Garden Gnomes du Plume:  A Writer's Group - Return To Flow with Imagery & Journaling
Apr
22
6:30 PM18:30

Garden Gnomes du Plume: A Writer's Group - Return To Flow with Imagery & Journaling

Registration required (registration closes 1 hour before this event)

Whether we are writers, or living as humans on the earth, we will reach moments of stuckness.Something is blocking us and is wanting our attention. Using images and writing, we can discover what is needing to speak.Satisfying the need to give it voice, we can then return to flow. This event will be facilitated by Diane Karen Born. 

About our guest speaker: Trainer, Facilitator, Writer, and Career Coach, Diane has been leading workshops and retreats for 20+ years. Holding sacred space for groups and individuals, she meets you where you are at. It is your North Star that she honors and reflects back as we look to understand, accept, and thread together the patchwork of our lives.

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Art Club: Make a Banner!
Apr
23
3:30 PM15:30

Art Club: Make a Banner!

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Join us on the fourth Wednesday of every month for an art project that everyone in the family will enjoy making.

This month, make a banner! Banners are like giant jewelry for your room. They add personal flair and bling. They are perfect for special occasions like birthdays and holidays. This is a free drop-in program, and everyone in the family is invited to join in. 

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Family Storytime
Apr
26
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Senior Living Roadmap
Apr
26
12:30 PM12:30

Senior Living Roadmap

  • Garden Home Community Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Space is limited. Registration is required.  (2 date options - April 12 or April 26)

A free conversation and a safe place for authentic conversations about making lifestyle changes. This presentation is great for family members or individuals who are considering or needing to make such a change. Questions and concerns are welcomed. 

Advisor, education and speaker, Belinda Godin, has worked as a seniors specialist and director of outreach at retirement villages and assisted living centers. She also spent many years in the real estate industry. And she has personal experience helping family members who have needed to make lifestyle changes. She now owns her company - "Aging Stages Senior Services".

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Día de los Niños y Día de los Libros
Apr
29
5:30 PM17:30

Día de los Niños y Día de los Libros

Hosted by THPRD’s Garden Home Recreation Center. Join us for "Dia de los Niños y Dia de los Libros" (Children's Day and Book Day) where we will celebrate kids and reading. Drop by the Library during the event to choose your very own free book to take home and keep!

Acompáñanos en Garden Home para el "Día de los Niños y Día de los Libros," donde celebraremos a los niños y la lectura. Este es un evento gratuito diseñado para promover la alfabetización y la diversidad cultural entre los niños. 

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Family Storytime
Apr
30
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Family Storytime
May
3
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Family Storytime
May
7
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Inclusive Art Event: "Art Without Limits"
May
10
10:00 AM10:00

Inclusive Art Event: "Art Without Limits"

Hosted by Garden Home Recreation Center. A free, inclusive art event that celebrates creativity and community! Open to all ages and abilities, this event offers hands-on art activities, access to community resources, and plenty of recreational fun. Drop by Garden Home Community LIbrary’s programming room during the event to choose your own free book you can take home and keep!

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Family Storytime
May
10
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Family Storytime
May
14
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Teen Craft Kit: Sam the Sleepy Strawberry
May
15
9:00 AM09:00

Teen Craft Kit: Sam the Sleepy Strawberry

Make your own Sam the Sleepy Strawberry, a sewing and embroidery kit created by Heron Hill Stitch Company. Great for beginners!  

Follow this link to reserve a luxe craft kit teens can make at home. Pick up the kits at Garden Home Community Library the second half of the month, any time between May 15 and May 31. 

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Family Storytime
May
17
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Family Storytime
May
21
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Family Storytime (Copy)
May
24
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime (Copy)

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Family Storytime
May
28
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Family Storytime
May
31
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Family Storytime
Apr
2
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Virtual Nerd Night: Trivia for Adults
Apr
1
6:30 PM18:30

Virtual Nerd Night: Trivia for Adults

Zoom meeting – Registration required

Test your smarts at our monthly Trivia Night. Playing with a team is recommended; but you can also play solo. Team sizes are limited to 5. See how much you know about the four themed sets of questions. Themes vary monthly. Prizes awarded to the team or individual with the most points, AND the team or individual with the least points.

Meeting details will be emailed the afternoon of the event around noon and to any last minute registrations around 6 pm.

This event is free / Suggested age: 18+ 

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Family Storytime
Mar
29
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Digital Navigator - Tech Help appointments
Mar
27
3:00 PM15:00

Digital Navigator - Tech Help appointments

Do you need one-on-one assistance with your digital questions? A trusted guide can help you learn about home connectivity, devices, and digital skills. Register for a slot. Bring your device or use a library computer. Registrants will be contacted for more details.  

Slots are 30-40 minutes long. Sign up for your preferred time slot: 3:00, 3:45, 4:30, or 5:15. Once you register a staff member will contact you for additional details. 

Each slot has waitlisted spot available, in the event of cancellation or no-show. If you sign up for the waitlist, you may be contacted at the last-minute on the day of the event if we have an appointment available. 

The Digital Navigator Program (DNP) is a free service made possible by a partnership between Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) and the Washington County Broadband Action Team. The DNP is funded in part by American Connections Corps, an AmeriCorps program dedicated to advancing economic prosperity by bridging the digital divide. This project is being supported, in part, by federal award number SLFRP0228 awarded to Washington County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. 

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Seek-and-Find Art Class
Mar
26
3:30 PM15:30

Seek-and-Find Art Class

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Learn to make seek-and-find art, similar to Where’s Waldo or I Spy books... but with a fun twist! We’ll use red tinted decoders to up-level our creations and make extra amazing art! This drop-in workshop is ideal for school-aged kids and their families, and all ages/abilities are welcome to join in the art making!

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Family Storytime
Mar
26
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Garden Gnomes du Plume:  A Writer's Group - Introduction to the Writing Process
Mar
25
6:30 PM18:30

Garden Gnomes du Plume: A Writer's Group - Introduction to the Writing Process

Registration required (registration closes 1 hour before this event)

Our March meeting topic is "introduction to the writing process".  Carol Imani will lead us in a workshop that covers free writing, brainstorming, clustering, drafting, revision, and editing. During this meeting you will get to practicing free writing, clustering and editing. 

About our presenter: Imani is a retired writing instructor with 25 years of college and continuing ed teaching experience who has recently moved to the neighborhood and would welcome the opportunity to be teaching again.  I teach classes which include talking about readings (of short stories, poetry and essays) as well as learning a method for writing without anxiety and sharing writing in class. 

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Puzzle Exchange
Mar
22
10:00 AM10:00

Puzzle Exchange

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Come and get a new to you jigsaw puzzle. We’ll put out puzzles for all ages, and of all sizes on a cart out in the hallway full of puzzles for you to peruse.

If bringing puzzle(s), please make sure they are are in good condition, in their original box, and have all their pieces. Also, please make sure that pieces are in a bag inside the box. Turn in puzzles that you are bringing to library staff at the check out desk. All ages and all sizes of puzzles welcome!

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Family Storytime
Mar
22
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Family Storytime
Mar
19
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Seeds and growing plants
Mar
18
6:30 PM18:30

Seeds and growing plants

Registration requested so we know how to set up [Click Here]

“We know we cannot plant seeds with closed fists. To sow, we must open our hands.” – Adolfo Perez Esquivel

Get ready for spring planting as OSU Extension Service Master Gardener™, Terri Rottman, shares information about seeds and growing plants!

Attendees will learn about selecting and storing seeds. Terri will cover container and seeding media choices, and when and how to sow them. She will also discuss requirements for seed germination and seedling care.

Terri Rottman has been serving as an OSU Extension Service Master Gardener™ since 2024. She has also volunteered with the Washington County Master Gardener Association in their Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate, as well led a “Nature Journaling” workshop.

OSU Extension Master Gardeners™ are volunteer educators, neighbors, and on-the-ground researchers who serve their community with solid training in science-based, sustainable gardening and a love of lifelong learning.

This program is part of GHCL's Garden Home Green Thumbs, which hosts quarterly events to inspire gardeners. We host an annual spring seed swap (Sat., March 15) and other special events. If you’d like to be on the email list for future events, please contact Heather W.

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Seed, Seedling and Plant Swap
Mar
15
1:00 PM13:00

Seed, Seedling and Plant Swap

Get ready for gardening season by meeting fellow gardeners and get some seeds, seedlings and plants for your garden. Please bring ready-to-grow plants. Avoid wilted, newly dug, bare root, pest-ridden, and dormant bulbs. Depending on the number of participants we may limit the number each attendee can take.

Gardeners of all levels and abilities are welcome. We'll have experienced gardeners here to answer questions!

This program is part of GHCL's Garden Home Green Thumbs, which hosts quarterly events to inspire gardeners. We host an annual spring seed swap and other special events. If you’d like to be on the email list for future events, please contact Heather W.

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Family Storytime
Mar
15
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Digital Navigator - Tech Help appointments
Mar
13
3:00 PM15:00

Digital Navigator - Tech Help appointments

Do you need one-on-one assistance with your digital questions? A trusted guide can help you learn about home connectivity, devices, and digital skills. Register for a slot. Bring your device or use a library computer. Registrants will be contacted for more details.  

Slots are 30-40 minutes long. Sign up for your preferred time slot: 3:00, 3:45, 4:30, or 5:15. Once you register a staff member will contact you for additional details. 

Each slot has waitlisted spot available, in the event of cancellation or no-show. If you sign up for the waitlist, you may be contacted at the last-minute on the day of the event if we have an appointment available. 

The Digital Navigator Program (DNP) is a free service made possible by a partnership between Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) and the Washington County Broadband Action Team. The DNP is funded in part by American Connections Corps, an AmeriCorps program dedicated to advancing economic prosperity by bridging the digital divide. This project is being supported, in part, by federal award number SLFRP0228 awarded to Washington County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. 

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Afternoon Book Group
Mar
13
1:00 PM13:00

Afternoon Book Group

In-person - No registration required.

Our March selection is Once There Were Wolves. 

Synopsis:  Inti Flynn arrives in Scotland with her twin sister, Aggie, to lead a team of biologists tasked with reintroducing fourteen gray wolves into the remote Highlands. She hopes to heal not only the dying landscape, but Aggie, too, unmade by the terrible secrets that drove the sisters out of Alaska. Inti is not the woman she once was, either, changed by the harm she's witnessed-inflicted by humans on both the wild and each other. Yet as the wolves surprise everyone by thriving, Inti begins to let her guard down, even opening herself up to the possibility of love. But when a farmer is mauled to death, Inti knows where the town will lay blame. Unable to accept her wolves could be responsible, Inti makes a reckless decision to protect them. But if the wolves didn't make the kill, then is something more sinister at play?

We also have a Tuesday (March 11) afternoon discussion meeting.

This event is free / This event is for adults

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Family Storytime
Mar
12
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Tuesday Night Book Group
Mar
11
6:30 PM18:30

Tuesday Night Book Group

In-person - No registration required.

Our March selection is Once There Were Wolves. 

Synopsis:  Inti Flynn arrives in Scotland with her twin sister, Aggie, to lead a team of biologists tasked with reintroducing fourteen gray wolves into the remote Highlands. She hopes to heal not only the dying landscape, but Aggie, too, unmade by the terrible secrets that drove the sisters out of Alaska. Inti is not the woman she once was, either, changed by the harm she's witnessed-inflicted by humans on both the wild and each other. Yet as the wolves surprise everyone by thriving, Inti begins to let her guard down, even opening herself up to the possibility of love. But when a farmer is mauled to death, Inti knows where the town will lay blame. Unable to accept her wolves could be responsible, Inti makes a reckless decision to protect them. But if the wolves didn't make the kill, then is something more sinister at play?

We also have a Thursday (March 13) afternoon discussion meeting.

This event is free / This event is for adults

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Family Storytime
Mar
8
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Family Storytime
Mar
5
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Family Storytime
Mar
1
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Digital Navigator - Tech Help appointments
Feb
27
3:00 PM15:00

Digital Navigator - Tech Help appointments

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Do you need one-on-one assistance with your digital questions? A trusted guide can help you learn about home connectivity, devices, and digital skills. Register for a slot. Bring your device or use a library computer. Registrants will be contacted for more details.  

Slots are 30-40 minutes long. Sign up for your preferred time slot: 3:00, 3:45, 4:30, or 5:15. Once you register a staff member will contact you for additional details. 

Each slot has waitlist spot available, in the event of cancellation or no-show. If you sign up for the waitlist, you may be contacted at the last-minute on the day of the event if we have an appointment available. 

The Digital Navigator Program (DNP) is a free service made possible by a partnership between Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) and the Washington County Broadband Action Team. The DNP is funded in part by American Connections Corps, an AmeriCorps program dedicated to advancing economic prosperity by bridging the digital divide. This project is being supported, in part, by federal award number SLFRP0228 awarded to Washington County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. 

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Beaded Bracelets
Feb
26
3:30 PM15:30

Beaded Bracelets

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Choose from an assortment of beads of all colors, shapes, and sizes and make beaded bracelets for yourself, to give as gifts, or to trade. Ideal for ages 4+, and everyone in the family is invited to get creative with our selection of beaded bracelet making supplies.

 

 

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Family Storytime
Feb
26
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Garden Gnomes du Plume:  A Writer's Group - Showing rather than telling
Feb
25
6:30 PM18:30

Garden Gnomes du Plume: A Writer's Group - Showing rather than telling

Registration is requested but not required. This is in an in-person meeting.

In February, our writer's group is thrilled to host writer James Bryne, who will speak about: "showing rather than telling," pacing in the mystery/thriller genre, and book launches. 

About the speaker: James Byrne writes under various names and has published 13 other novels in the realm of thrillers and mysteries. Byrne's newest book - Chain Reaction - was published at the end of January. Find out more about James and “The Gatekeeper” at jamesbyrnethriller.com.

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Family Storytime
Feb
22
10:00 AM10:00

Family Storytime

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Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.

Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

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Puzzle Exchange
Feb
22
10:00 AM10:00

Puzzle Exchange

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Come and get a new to you jigsaw puzzle. We’ll put out puzzles for all ages, and of all sizes on a cart out in the hallway full of puzzles for you to peruse.

If bringing puzzle(s), please make sure they are are in good condition, in their original box, and have all their pieces. Also, please make sure that pieces are in a bag inside the box. Turn in new puzzles you want to swap to library staff. All ages and all sizes of puzzles welcome!

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Virtual Presentation: Lost Treasures of the Titanic
Feb
20
6:00 PM18:00

Virtual Presentation: Lost Treasures of the Titanic

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Virtual Program - Registration Required

James Cameron’s Titanic told the invented story of the Heart of the Ocean; a fictional blue diamond necklace lost tragically in the ship’s famous sinking. But what about the real treasures that were lost when the Titanic sank? For over a century, the world has been intrigued by the story of the Titanic. When tragedy struck on April 14, 1912, in addition to the incredible loss of life, a nearly incalculable amount of goods plummeted into the ocean, never to be seen again. This lecture takes a closer look at and tells the stories of some of the more interesting and valuable treasures lost on that fateful night.

Mallory Mortillaro is an art historian and educator. She has ten years of teaching experience and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. She studied at Drew University.

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