February Programs Coming Soon!!

Alright, you naughty little patrons. I have been slaving away at coming up with lots of new programming for a new year, and what happens?! You don't show up!!! So...here's my threat...either you start showing up to my programs or I'm going to quit doing them! (Okay, not really, but I like to threaten people...it makes me feel empowered!)

So...for your perusal (and required attendance), here are our adult programs for February:


Cold Nights, Hot Reads--Adult Winter Reading Program

Join us for our Adult Winter Reading Program from February 1-February 28!

First In Flight: The Tuskegee Airmen

In honor of Black History Month, join us for a fascinating look at the Tuskegee Airmen! This presentation, on February 12th at 2pm will include historical information and artifacts, as well as a question and answer session.

This program is in conjunction with the African American Museum of Iowa.

Master Gardeners Series

They're back! We are excited to once again be offering a series of gardening classes from the Linn County Master Gardeners. All classes meet on Wednesdays in the Community Room from 6-7pm.

Topics are as follows:

February 9th-Daylilies: The Perfect Perennial This class covers the basic information needed to grow perfect daylilies.LCMG and American Hemerocallis Garden Judge Zora Ronan will talk about selection, planting, and maintenance. This class is for those who are just beginning to take an interest in daylilies.

February 16th-Gardening in Small Yards and Containers Not having an acreage or a large yard is not an excuse for not raising some of your own vegetables and fruits. In fact a small yard and several containers may be the more efficient way to garden for the busy gardener. Join Master Gardener Judy Stevens, and learn techniques and share ideas with other classmates for an informative and fun class. Bring your experiences to share.

February 23rd-Edible Mushroom Orientation Learn about edible mushrooms other than the morel. Marty Augustine is a member of the Prairie States Mushroom Club.

March 2nd-New Perennials for 2011 Garden catalogs are full of amazing perennials. How do we select the right perennials for our garden? Which Perennials are the best for Iowa gardens? Even if you have been growing Perennials for years, Deb Walser will show some of the newest and coolest perennials available in Nurseries near you. Deb will also talk about her favorite plants that grow in her gardens.