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We apologize but due to the heat advisory in effect the Adult Summer Reading Challenge: Vertical Herb Garden is canceled.

Save your 28 oz tomato cans, because we’re going to need them for our last program. Using old
cupboard doors, tin cans and a bit of wire, we’re going to make a vertical herb garden. Participants can choose from a variety of herb starts.

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 from 6-7pm.  Rain or shine: rain we'll see you on the porch, sunny we'll see you in the courtyard.

We’re miniaturizing cornhole! We’ll be making tabletop-sized cornhole games using recycled cardboard  boxes and will also supply the materials for a set of bean bags.  Who will be the cornhole champ in your family?

Wednesday, August 04, 2021 from 6-7pm.  Rain or shine: rain we'll see you on the porch, sunny we'll see you in the courtyard.

Do you get frustrated trying to light your campfire or that backyard fire pit? We’ll we’re here to help! We’ll be using egg cartons, paraffin, and stove pellets to create firestarters this week. Never struggle to start a fire again!

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 6-7pm.  Rain or shine: rain we'll see you on the porch, sunny we'll see you in the courtyard.

Using just a few of the many tools available from our Library of Things, you can learn how to make a colorful botanical print designed to hang
on your wall.

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 6-7pm.  Rain or shine: rain we'll see you on the porch, sunny we'll see you in the courtyard.

We’re sticking with the plant theme, but this week we turn to succulents. Tie your very own hanger for a two-inch pot that contains a tiny succulent or a nest for an air plant.
String, pot, and succulent provided.

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 from 6-7pm.  Rain or shine: rain we'll see you on the porch, sunny we'll see you in the courtyard.

Air plants are easy to raise and beautiful, too. They can live almost anywhere they get a bit of light. Join us to learn how to make a geometric holder for your plant, or create something cool out of wire. Air plants will be provided.

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 6-7pm.  Rain or shine: rain we'll see you on the porch, sunny we'll see you in the courtyard.

We’ll be using 2 liter bottles to make birder
feeders. Lightweight, easy to refill, and made from items you can find in your recycling, these bird feeders will attract your favorite feathered friends all year long!

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 6-7pm.  Rain or shine: rain we'll see you on the porch, sunny we'll see you in the courtyard.

Make your own waxed paper then use it for jewelry, decorative window hangings, or pastry pouches. We’ll provide the wax and paper, you bring the creativity!

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 6-7pm.  Rain or shine: rain we'll see you on the porch, sunny we'll see you in the courtyard.

Take trail walk at McCormick Park and enjoy reading a picture book as you go! Pages of the book are posted at stations along the path, and our book selection will change throughout the summer.