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Photograph of a hummingbird flying towards a tall orange flower

Gardening for Hummingbirds

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Educational Lecture, Garden & Environment, World & Wildlife
Age Group:
Adult

Would you like to transform your yard into a haven for hummingbirds? Naturalist Kevin Walsh will share all he has learned from his many years hosting these flying jewels.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational Lecture, Garden & Environment, World & Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you like to transform your yard into a haven for hummingbirds? Naturalist Kevin Walsh will share all he has learned from his many years hosting these flying jewels.

Brilliant pink dahlias growing in a well-lit garden

Growing Dahlias

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Educational Lecture, Garden & Environment
Age Group:
Adult

Dahlias provide stunning color, a wonderful supply of cut flowers and architectural interest. Learn how these deer-resistant tubers can grow in your garden. Tips on preparation, planting and storage will be covered.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational Lecture, Garden & Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dahlias provide stunning color, a wonderful supply of cut flowers and architectural interest. Learn how these deer-resistant tubers can grow in your garden. Tips on preparation, planting and storage will be covered.

Memorial Day

Monday, May 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Person gardening

Volunteer at Hobbs Farm

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Service, Garden & Environment
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Bethel Hobbs Community Farm is a volunteer-run farm that provides fresh, wholesome produce to those in need, through a network of local food pantries and soup kitchens.  Teen & Tween Volunteers are needed to help cultivate the produce.&nb

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Community Service, Garden & Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bethel Hobbs Community Farm is a volunteer-run farm that provides fresh, wholesome produce to those in need, through a network of local food pantries and soup kitchens.  Teen & Tween Volunteers are needed to help cultivate the produce.&nb

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite Program

This program is taking place offsite, not in the Library.  If minors are attending the program, a parent/guardian who is 18 years old or older must stay with the minor at all times.  Minors are not allowed to be dropped off at offsite programs without a parent/guardian.  Minors may share a parent/guardian.  All minors must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Photography Notice

Pictures/Videos taken at or for library events or activities may be posted online, printed in our newsletter or other print media, or displayed in-house.

If you do not want yourself and/or your minor child photographed, please notify the librarian/photographer at the time of the event.

Photograph of a small screech owl looking into the camera with wide yellow eyes

Caring for Wildlife

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Educational Lecture, Garden & Environment, World & Wildlife
Age Group:
Adult, Teens & Tweens

Sweetbriar Nature Center is a wildlife rehabilitation facility that takes care of injured, sick, and orphaned animals.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Educational Lecture, Garden & Environment, World & Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sweetbriar Nature Center is a wildlife rehabilitation facility that takes care of injured, sick, and orphaned animals.

Photograph of a woman standing in a garden holding a wicker basket full of vegetables (cauliflower, red peppers, cabbage, carrots, corn, etc.)

Quick and Easy Vegetables for New Gardeners [ZOOM]

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming
Program Type:
Educational Lecture, Garden & Environment
Age Group:
Adult

Despite all the hype, starting your own garden need not be a difficult endeavor!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational Lecture, Garden & Environment
Event Details:

Despite all the hype, starting your own garden need not be a difficult endeavor!

Bee Houses ( Time Change, 5-6pm)

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service, Garden & Environment
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Time Changed from 6-7pm to 5-6pm

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service, Garden & Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Time Changed from 6-7pm to 5-6pm

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Notice

Pictures/Videos taken at or for library events or activities may be posted online, printed in our newsletter or other print media, or displayed in-house.

If you do not want yourself and/or your minor child photographed, please notify the librarian/photographer at the time of the event.

Juneteenth

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Person gardening

Volunteer at Hobbs Farm

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Service, Garden & Environment
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Bethel Hobbs Community Farm is a volunteer-run farm that provides fresh, wholesome produce to those in need, through a network of local food pantries and soup kitchens.  Teen & Tween Volunteers are needed to help cultivate the produce.&nb

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Community Service, Garden & Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bethel Hobbs Community Farm is a volunteer-run farm that provides fresh, wholesome produce to those in need, through a network of local food pantries and soup kitchens.  Teen & Tween Volunteers are needed to help cultivate the produce.&nb

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite Program

This program is taking place offsite, not in the Library.  If minors are attending the program, a parent/guardian who is 18 years old or older must stay with the minor at all times.  Minors are not allowed to be dropped off at offsite programs without a parent/guardian.  Minors may share a parent/guardian.  All minors must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Photography Notice

Pictures/Videos taken at or for library events or activities may be posted online, printed in our newsletter or other print media, or displayed in-house.

If you do not want yourself and/or your minor child photographed, please notify the librarian/photographer at the time of the event.

Independence Day

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

Labor Day

Monday, September 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

Thanksgiving Eve - Early Closure

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

*Early closure - library open until 3pm

Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Description:

*Early closure - library open until 3pm

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

Christmas Eve - Early Closure

Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

*Early closure - library open until 3pm

Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Description:

*Early closure - library open until 3pm

Christmas Day

Friday, December 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

New Year's Eve - Early Closure

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

*Early closure - library open until 3pm

Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Description:

*Early closure - library open until 3pm