Adult Programs

Black Deaths Matter, Too
Thursday, February 27th at 6:30pm

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The weather will soon be “cool” and the sales “hot”. As the autumn colors change, you can make some spectacular changes to your home landscape. If you are tired of cutting and maintaining your turf grass, Kathleen Obirek, landscape designer and educator, will teach you how to remove some lawn without digging it up. Then get creative! Each attendee will receive two issues of the Gardener’s Idea Book (to inspire you) and a “Magic Lily” Lycoris bulb that blooms in late summer with a fragrant lilac-pink flower (to enchant you). You’ll also have a chance to win other unusual plants that will be given as door prizes!

From Garden to Table
Thursday, March 26th at 6:30pm

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Growing fruits and vegetables make mealtime fun, flavorful, and “foodie fresh”. Kathleen Obirek, landscape designer and educator, will teach you how to grow edibles the bio-diverse way in a small area amongst your existing ornamentals. Learn how to plant an edible plant next to flowering plants to attract pollinators and alongside herbs to deter pests. You’ll love this polycultural method. Plants and seeds will be given away at this motivating lecture – each attendee will go home with something

Black Bird, Black Bird
Saturday, April 11th at 1:00pm

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Shari Pontillo will help these sweet and mischeivious little birds grace your heart and home. You’ll craft them out of clay and use recycled materials to accent and display them. All materials will be provided. Ages 12 and up, Limit of 20 attendees, so sign up early!

Saving Sadie
Thursday, April 16th at 6:30pm

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Sadie was found in the mountains of Kentucky by strangers after she had been injured by her former owner and left for dead. Through a series of events, Sadie was transported to a few shelters and ended up in one in Wisconsin where Joal Derse Dauer was only donating blankets… not looking for another dog. But fate intervened and Joal found herself taking Sadie to vets to see if they could get her to walk again. The vets told her to do the “kind thing”, but she saw something in Sadie’s eyes that told her differently. Sadie is now known in 60 countries and across the United States for her bravery in the face of adversity. Sadie says “Think about what you CAN do and not what you CAN’T do, just like me!” Come and meet this inspiring, beautiful dog that no one wanted. You can also purchase a copy of her book and get it PAWTOGRAPHED by Sadie herself!

Make a Small Herb Container for Your Home
Saturday, May 16th at 1:00pm

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Join Kathleen Obirek, landscape designer and educator, as she guides you in planting an attractive, fragrant, and useful culinary herb in a cute small container with an attached drip tray. You’ll select the color of your container and choose a whimsical character that will live in your herb garden. All materials will be provided. (limit of 10 participants)

Dear Mr. Sears
Thursday, June 4th at 6:30pm

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It all started with a one page catalog… Join us for a look back at the onetime mega superstore, but now floundering Sears empire. Bob Trzeciak will share many humorous (and some not so) letters that were actually addressed to “Dear Mr. Sears”, even after he had long since passed away.

Ocean Life Pastels
Thursday, July 11th at 1:00pm

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Young (and young at heart) artists are invited to render their favorite sea creature in oil pastels, guided by Terri Murphy! Add a simple or complex
background and discover your deep-sea creature in all its glory. Ages 8 and up, Limit of 25 attendees, so sign up early!

 

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You must register for any or all of the above programs!  Register by calling, visiting the library, or e-mailing us at jplonline@yahoo.com.  You do not need to be a Justice resident or have a library card to attend our programs!

(Programs are always free, unless noted!)

 

Have an idea for a great program? Call the Justice Public Library at (708) 496-1790 or e-mail us at jplonline@yahoo.com  (Be sure to include a subject line in your e-mail or it may end up in the Spam folder!)