#Missouri: #JoplinMO #PublicLibrary Shares Spring Ideas of Books and Things

by: Wendi Douglas

Posted: Mar 10, 2025 / 04:41 PM CDT

"SPRING" LIBRARY RESOURCES - Cleaning/Organizing, Gardening & Donating!

SPRING CLEANING

"With Spring around the corner, Joplin Public Library can help you get your home and garden prepped for the new season!

"Spring is the time to tackle the cleaning and repairing you've put off all winter. Check out a book on decluttering, a complete guide to cleaning the whole house, or handy hints on storage, repairs, and maintenance.

"Need a tool for spring cleaning? Check out the #LibraryOfThings for a professional carpet cleaner, a household tool kit, or a dryer vent cleaning system.

"Just need something to listen to while you clean? Libby and hoopla have great audiobooks you can stream from your devices!

SPRING GARDENING

"If you have a garden you want to get ready for Spring, you'll want to be certain to use Library resources as well!

"The annual plant swap on March 29 is a great place to meet fellow plant lovers and get new plants, cuttings, and seeds!

"Browse the book selection for instructions on vegetable gardening, flower gardening and more. If you're more of a visual learning, stream Great Courses How to Grow Anything on Kanopy using your JPL card!

"Just dipping your toes into gardening? Check out our gardening set from the Library of Things and try before you buy!

DONATIONS ACCEPTED

"Also, if you`re decluttering and wondering where to go with your gently used books, movies, and magazines. Bring them to the Library.

"The Joplin Public Library accepts donations of GENTLY USED books, DVDs, CDs and recent issues of popular magazines. As part of their volunteer duties, Friends of the Joplin Public Library manage the donated items and the sale shelf. Funds raised will help to support the Friends in their mission of enhancing and supporting the Library. They would love to have your items to sell."

https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/living-well/joplin-public-library-shares-spring-ideas-of-books-and-things/

For details: Joplin Public Library | www.joplinpubliclibrary.org/

#Texas: #GreenThumbs, #BookWorms team to create free seed library at #LongviewPublicLibrary

by Jordan Green Mar 6, 2025

"Something seedy is happening at the #Longview #PublicLibrary.

"The Gregg County Master Gardeners Association has partnered with library to create the #SproutAndShare #SeedLibrary, which will allow novice and experienced gardeners alike to pick up free seeds to plant in their own gardens.
The library and gardening association will host a grand opening and educational event at 10:30 a.m. Saturday [yesterday].

"A member of the association sprouted the idea for the seed library, according to Shaniqua Davis, agent for the Texas AgriLife Extension Office in Gregg County. The seed library will be open to the public during the library’s operating hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

"Leah Shreves, technical services supervisor for the Longview Public Library, said the seed library will help people learn to produce their own food, whether they live in a home or in an apartment.

"'It’s a way to kind of try and help provide fresh and healthy foods that people can grow on their own to decrease their grocery bill and could also be a relaxing and rewarding hobby,' Shreves said.

"'We’re wanting to give back to the community and give them options and learn that they can grow their own food.'

"The library will have 16 varieties of plant seeds to start with, ranging from green beans and snap peas to watermelon and flower seeds. More than 800 seed packets will be stocked in the library when it opens. Patrons can pick up seven packets per visit. Each packet will have a QR code on it that people can scan, directing them to more information about the plant.

"Master gardeners association members plan to offer at least one educational class per quarter that will be free to the public, Shreves said. During Saturday’s grand opening, gardeners will discuss some of the basics of gardening.

"The library is at 222 W. Cotton St. For more information, call (903) 237-1350."

Original article:
https://www.news-journal.com/news/local/green-thumbs-book-worms-team-to-create-free-seed-library-at-longview-public-library/article_cdc24ff8-fa04-11ef-a4c1-bbb2f34935f4.html

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/91Eav#selection-3227.0-3236.8
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedBanks #SeedLibrary #LongviewTexas #SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule! #SeedSharing #SeedExchange #Gardening #CommunityAgriculture #SeedSharing #FoodSecurity

#Colorado: #Gardening fair, free #Seed Library returns to #Longmont #PublicLibrary

Sunday, Feb. 23 · 1 pm - 4 pm
Longmont Library
409 4th Ave., Longmont, CO 80501

- Library Meeting Rooms / Salas de reuniones
- No registration required / No es necesario registrarse
- This program is in English / Este programa será presentado solo en inglés

"Join the Library and various community organizations to learn about and explore gardening in Colorado.

"The Longmont Public Library is excited to announce its highly anticipated 4th Annual Gardening Fair, set to take place from 1-4 pm on Sunday, Feb. 23 in the Longmont Library Meeting Rooms, 409 4th Ave. Free seed packets will be available! Community members can kickstart their spring planting endeavors by choosing up to six seed packets for free. The Free Seed Library continue upstairs near the Reference Desk after the Fair.

"The Gardening Fair will be a wonderful time to connect with local organizations and businesses to learn more about gardening, ask questions, and start planning your gardening season.

"With a huge thank you to the Friends of the Longmont Library for their donations and support, all attendees will be able to start their home garden at with information to help make gardening a great success this season.

"The #FreeSeedLibrary is a community-driven initiative allowing individuals to access a wide variety of free vegetable, herb, and flower seed packets."

"La Biblioteca Pública de Longmont se complace en anunciar su tan esperada 4.ª Feria Anual de Jardinería, que marcará la apertura oficial de la Biblioteca de Semillas Gratuitas 2025, brindando a los miembros de la comunidad la oportunidad de comenzar su temporada de siembra de primavera al elegir hasta seis paquetes de semillas de manera gratuita.

"La Feria de Jardinería será una excelente oportunidad para conectarse con organizaciones y negocios locales, aprender más sobre jardinería, resolver dudas y planificar su temporada de jardinería de 2025.

"Agradecemos profundamente a los Amigos de la Biblioteca de Longmont por su apoyo, ya que todos los asistentes podrán comenzar su jardín en casa con la información necesaria para una temporada exitosa. La Biblioteca de Semillas es una iniciativa comunitaria que permite el acceso gratuito a una amplia variedad de semillas, incluyendo vegetales, hierbas y flores. Se espera que la Feria de Jardinería de este año sea la más grande hasta la fecha, con un enfoque en recursos y apoyo para cultivar en el área de Longmont, destacando opciones sostenibles y amigables con los polinizadores.

"La Biblioteca de Semillas Gratuitas estará abierta a todos los residentes de Longmont."

https://longmontcolorado.gov/event/gardening-fair-free-seed-library/
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #FreeSeeds #GardeningAdvice