Guilderland Library Notes for Friday, February 26, 2016

Spring is rumored to be just around the corner, so it’s time to “think gardens.” With that in mind, two garden-focused events are coming up at the Guilderland Public Library.

The first, is a discussion of rain gardens led by Sue Pezzolla, a horticulture educator from Cornell Cooperative Extension, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 10:30 a.m.  Rain gardens are small, shallow depressions that collect storm water run-off, allowing the water to be cleaned as it filters down through the soil to the local aquifer. These gardens use native plants that can withstand the extremes of drought and excess water, and work well with our local environment, offering food for birds and pollinators.

Then on the following Saturday, March 5, at 10:30 a.m., organic vegetable gardening is the focus of discussion. Ms. Pezzolla will give you all you need to know to get started growing vegetables. This class will also be a good review for seasoned gardeners who want guidance on the best approach to growing great vegetables organically. Following that, there’s “The Nitty Gritty of Soil: Beyond the pH,” with CCE master gardener Mary Carol White, on Saturday, March 12, at 10:30 a.m.  All are fascinating programs, full of practical guidance and information.

These classes are registered events: Please call 456-2400, ext. 2 to let us know you’re attending.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday

Kids, come to GPL to help celebrate Dr. Seuss’s special day with crafts and games and lots of fun on Wednesday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. (By the way, Dr. Seuss was born in 1904, so this would’ve been his 112th Birthday! Imagine the candles!)

Born Theodor Seuss Geisel, the American Poet Laureate of Nonsense wrote and illustrated more than 40 books, each one a delightful tour through imagination and a stepping-stone to millions upon millions of children learning to read.

What’s your favorite?  “The Cat in the Hat”? “Fox in Sox”?  How about “Green Eggs and Ham”?  Or something else? We want to know, so be sure to tell us when you come to the party. And remember:  “Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!” – Dr. Seuss

                                                              GPL Pops Up at the Y!

GPL comes to you, this time at the Guilderland YMCA on Wednesday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., so stop by the Y.  You'll be able to get a library card, borrow books and DVDs, download the latest eBooks, and register for programs.

The history of tea

Join Matthew, of Short and Stout Tea Room, at GPL on Thursday, March 3, at 7 p.m., as he shares anecdotes and tips from the world of tea with us. Tasting included.  Please register by calling 456-2400, ext. 2.

Teen Legos

GPL’s Tween and Teen Lego Club is a great place for tweens and teens to show off creations from home, or to work on a great project with friends and fellow Lego fans. The next meeting, it’s not really a club:, is on Monday, Feb. 29, at 6:30 p.m.