Adult program

Gary Arnett of Yarmouth Natural will be at the library to talk about the principles of organic gardening. Both beginners and life long gardeners are welcome! Preregistration is preferred but not required. Please contact the library to register by March 17. This program is made possible by the Food Security Initiative Grant.

Book club members will discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality.

Many useful culinary plants grow around us in Nova Scotia. They are often unnoticed along roadsides, in fields, and even in our own backyards. This presentation introduces some of the most common local herbs that can support wellness and food security. Learn how to: Safely recognize a selection of plants How they are traditionally used in kitchens and home herbal practices Simple ways you can incorporate them into teas, broths, and basic remedies. The focus is on practical knowledge that helps people reconnect with the plants already present in their landscape. The session will include visual examples, discussion of safe use, and time for questions. No prior herbal knowledge is required. Please contact the branch by March 21 to register. Registration is preferred but walk-ins welcome! This program is made possible by the Food Security Initiative Grant.

Join Colleen Humbert for interesting and in-depth discussion of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Today's book of choice is The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Adults can join library clerk Jennifer for a lively discussion on how to cook and bake with whole grains. Register no later than Wednesday, March 18 by contacting the library.

Jennifer Spencer of Yellow Brick Road Farm will guide you though tips and tricks to make your dollars stretch when it comes to food! Included in this presentation are: The home economics of food costs Making good, nourishing food on any budget How to make homemade broth in just 40 minutes! You will leave with concrete ideas and action items you can put into place immediately to help reduce your food costs. Please register by contacting the branch by March 24. Registration is preferred but walk ins are welcome! This program is being funded by the Food Security Initiative Grant.

We will explore what diabetes is and how nutrition plays a key role in blood sugar management. Attendees will learn the following: Strategies to control blood sugar How to read and understand nutrition labels Grocery shopping tips to support healthier and sustainable food choices Please register by contacting the library by March 28. Registration is preferred but not required. This program is funded through the Food Security Initiative Grant.