"Legend of the Banana Kid!" is a puppet show the likes you’ve never seen.
Bring the whole family for some “outrageous fun.”
Refreshments will be available for sale before and after the one hour show.
Costumes encouraged, mateys!
Library Special Events
Gardening Series at the Library
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 6:30 P.M.
SEED STARTING
Learn how to start your own seeds for the vegetable and flower garden. Learn how to make your own seed starting pots from newspaper. You’ll also see soil blocker technology to start seeds.We’ll show you how to supply bottom heat to get those seeds up and growing in record time.
AND
LIGHT STANDS
Learn how to build a tabletop light stand from PVC pipe and shop lights. Attach a simple timer and have all your seedlings' light needs satisfied without relying on the sun (or relying on you to remember to turn the lights on and off.
Those who wish may make a light stand to take home by depositing $15.00 with the librarian in advance so we can obtain parts.
Wednesday February 24, 2010 6:30 P.M.
COMPOSTING IS HOT!
Learn how to make compost that actually does heat up! It isn't as hard as you may think. With a simple wire fence enclosure and minimal tools you can make that compost bin you've been meaning to get around to. Learn which tools you need (one), which tools are nice to have, and which tools you don't really need.
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WORMS CAN EAT YOUR GARBAGE
Now's your chance to make compost with (eeeeww!) worms. With a simple inexpensive plastic bin and some shredded newspaper you can turn almost all your kitchen waste into compost. They don't smell, they don't make noise, and you don't have to take them for a walk. You can make compost through the cold months or all year round with worms.
BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE
MULCH
Do I need mulch? You do. Is it expensive? Not if you take this class.
Find out what mulch will do for your garden and you. Less weeding, less watering.
Find out what all those fall leaves are for and how to use other (hopefully) free natural substances to make your world in the garden a better place
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 6:30 P.M.
TOOL MAINTENANCE
This class will be held at the recycling barn on the Post Road in Bowdoinham.
Learn how to save money on hand garden and lawn tools by preserving the ones you have.
We’ll demonstrate how to sharpen everything from your lawn mower blades to your hoes, trowels and shovels.
Fix those splintery wooden tool handles and apply a preservative. Your grandparents will be proud
There will be a $5.00 donation request if you would like hands on instruction and use of our grinders and preservative for up to 3 of your hand tools.
Summer Reading Program 2010 "Make a Splash at the Library "...more details here
Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers - Free Family Puppet Show - June 25th, 6:30 pm, at the Town Hall
"Legend of the Banana Kid!" is a puppet show the likes you’ve never seen.
Bring the whole family for some “outrageous fun.”
Refreshments will be available for sale before and after the one hour show.
Costumes encouraged, mateys!
Sponsored by: Bowdoinham Public Library,
the Bowdoinham Recreation Department,
and Merrymeeting Arts Center
2008
Special evening event: Wednesday August 26, 2008 6:30pm at the library
Linda Gill of Kennebec Flower Farm will give a talk called
"Butterfly Gardens" for adults. All are welcome!