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Adult Expert Presentation on Beekeeping by Sully Carter

Main Library 146A Madison Road, Orange, VA, United States

Beekeeping 101 Saturday July 22, 2023 at 11:00 am Join us in the library meeting room as we welcome local resident and bee expert, Sully Carter , as he educates us on the fun and rewarding hobby of beekeeping. Learn the basics of starting a hive and the importance of beekeeping for the environment. Take home a special gift for our pollinator friends for attending! Pre-register to reserve your spot ... Read More

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Adult Take-Home Craft – Decorative Tray Door Hanger

Fall Door Decoration Pick up this kit to craft your very own fall inspired door decoration. Kits are free and are limited to 1 per adult, while supplies last starting on September 18, 2023. Chalkboard paint, then and stencil your silvertone tray and then use the provided garland to accent and hang your tray. The stencils provided vary. This project requires significant drying time. Each branch has a fixed supply ... Read More

Adult Take & Make – recycled frames and art

Main Library 146A Madison Road, Orange, VA, United States +1 more

Pick up a kit today to make your own display frame Fill it with your own pictures, the provided art or some of each! 4 art cards and a selection of backing paper are provided. A fun and stylish way to recycle. Available free while supplies last. .

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Spice is Nice: Thyme spice and recipe kit take home

Gordonsville Library 319 N. Main Street, Gordonsville, VA, United States +2 more

Pick up a Spice is Nice Kit to try cooking with Thyme. Recipes feature Potato & Egg bake, Blueberry-Thyme yogurt cake, Carrot Lemon-Thyme Soup, Blueberry-Thyme Chicken Thighs, and Chicken Thyme Penne Salad Kits are free and available while supplies last.

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Summer Beach Sign Craft at Main Library

Main Library 146A Madison Road, Orange, VA, United States

Come Craft With Us - make your own beach inspired sign. Sat. June 8th at 11:00 a.m. in the Main Library meeting room. Free and open to the public. Teens and adults are welcome. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration is requested to ensure we have enough supplies for all attendees. Register in person or by calling (540) 672-3811.

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Library Bingo for Adults – pick up a card and complete activities by 10-31

Gordonsville Library 319 N. Main Street, Gordonsville, VA, United States +2 more

Celebrate the coming of fall with library bingo! Pick up your bingo card starting Sept. 9th and play through Oct. 31st. Choose your activities and get each stamped by our staff as you complete them. A Bingo! earns you bragging rights, a small prize, and entry for a larger prize at your branch. 2 participants at each branch will win a custom book themed thermal cup and tote bag.

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In-person Craft program – Apple Shadowbox

Main Library 146A Madison Road, Orange, VA, United States

Join Robin to craft your own apple shadowbox. Take home a completed piece of fall decoration to display or gift. All supplies are provided and the program is free of charge. Attendance is limited to the first 11 persons age 16 and up to register. Register in person at the Main Library or by phoning (540) 672-3811