Books n' Blooms
Schedule
Sat May 10 2025 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library | Ishpeming, MI
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Join us for our second annual Books n' Blooms here at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, in collaboration with Hope-Dreams Art! From 11am-3pm on May 10th, there will be events happening throughout the library to celebrate spring, gardening, plants, flowers, and more during Mother's Day Weekend! Program Lineup:
-Flower Painting Class with Hope-Dreams Art from 11am-12pm (the only event that requires registration-call the library at 906-486-4381 to register)
-Craft for Kids: Seed Bombs from 11am-1pm
-How to Gift Plants Presentation from 12:30pm-1pm
-Spring Foraging Presentation from 1:15pm-2:15pm
-Planty Poetry Workshop from 2:30pm-3:30pm
Throughout the library there will also be other things going on! We will have refreshments and coffee/tea donated by Rare Earth Cafe. There will be a photo booth, plant swap, coloring, and the opportunity to "Ask a Master Gardener." Don't miss out on this fun-filled day!
Program Lineup Descriptions:
-Flower Painting Class with Hope-Dreams Art from 11am-12pm
Kitty from Hope-Dreams Art will lead a guided painting class on mini canvases! Located in the Ray Leverton Community Room. For adults and teens. Registration required. Call the library at 906-486-4381 to register.
-Craft for Kids: Seed Bombs from 11am-1pm
Meg Holeva will show kids how to make seed bombs used for gardening! All supplies will be provided. Ages 8+. Located in the children’s room of the library!
-How to Gift Plants Presentation from 12:30pm-1pm
As plant-lovers, it is important that we choose a plant that will be successful in someone's house, for the benefit of the plant, the person, and sustainability efforts. There are three main aspects that will be emphasized in a presentation by Averi Fier: the importance of the style, watering requirements, and light requirements of the plant. Examples will be brought along! Located in the Ray Leverton Community Room.
-Spring Foraging Presentation from 1:15pm-2:15pm
Join us for a presentation by an MDARD Certified Wild Mushroom Expert Identifier for an overview of a few commonly found spring mushrooms and foragables in our area! Located in the Ray Leverton Community Room.
-Planty Poetry Workshop from 2:30pm-3:30pm
Interested in exploring your senses through poetry? Interested in exploring those senses through nature and poetry? Come join us for a workshop where we will write into a natural scene with our five senses. We will do a free write and write to a prompt. Sharing your work is not required, it is okay to just write! Olivia Kingery has a Master of Fine Arts in environmental creative writing from NMU, and owns a local small farm. She looks forward to jumping into these scenes with you. Located in the Ray Leverton Community Room.
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Where is it happening?
Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N Main St,Ishpeming, Michigan, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
