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Stories in the Garden

2024-07-18 10:30:00 2024-07-18 11:15:00 America/New_York Stories in the Garden Ages 2-5. Join Loving Spoonful & KFPL in the Calvin Park Community Gardens (right outside the branch) to listen to stories/songs, followed by hands-on gardening fun! All tools supplied. Calvin Park Branch -

Thursday, July 18
10:30am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2024-07-18 10:30:00 2024-07-18 11:15:00 America/New_York Stories in the Garden Ages 2-5. Join Loving Spoonful & KFPL in the Calvin Park Community Gardens (right outside the branch) to listen to stories/songs, followed by hands-on gardening fun! All tools supplied. Calvin Park Branch -

Ages 2-5. Join Loving Spoonful & KFPL in the Calvin Park Community Gardens (right outside the branch) to listen to stories/songs, followed by hands-on gardening fun! All tools supplied.

Registration is for the full four weeks:  

July 18 - soil 
July 25 - seeds
August 1 - water and weeds
August 8 - harvest

This program is outdoors so please dress and plan accordingly (hats, sunscreen, water, etc.) 

In case of rain or inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. 

Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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