Wednesday, November 13th, 6-7:45pm | Main Library | Adults | Esteemed local poet, Pam Baggett hosts an evening of poetry readings by well-known Triangle Poets. Pam Baggett, Florence Nash, Garrett Sharpe, and Caren Stuart will read work that focuses on the beauty and interconnectedness of the natural world, the tragedy of climate change, humans as … Continued
The Hillsborough Classic Film Society hosts a series of classic, foreign, and independent film screenings one Sunday a month at 3pm. Each screening is accompanied by short discussions of pertinent themes with local scholars and artists. This series is FREE and open to the public; light refreshments will be served. A short list of dates … Continued
“TUCKING YOUR GARDEN BED IN FOR FALL” Join us to review the results from a survey of local Master Gardeners about their top fall activities plus information about how these practices are the foundation of a thriving year-round garden. Two gardeners will share their personal garden interests and how their goals influence their approach to … Continued
Join us for a special, after hours screening of the film, Braveheart (1995, Rated R) accompanied by a discussion of the factors that led to multiple uprisings of Scots in their homeland throughout history and their subsequent settlement in North Carolina. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. … Continued
”LOVE THE LAWN” Lawns are smooth, living carpets that add beauty and recreational space to a home. As grass grows, it helps the environment by stabilizing soil and reducing air pollution, noise, heat, dust and glare. Surveys show that an attractive, well-landscaped lawn can even add to a home’s value. By choosing well-adapted grasses and … Continued
”PIEDMONT PERFORMERS” Hot and dry summers, cold and wet winters, late spring freezes, ice storms, clay soil and Japanese beetles! What is a gardener to do? Don’t throw in the trowel! There are attractive, resilient plants that you can use to create a beautiful garden. Learn about well-behaved trees, shrubs, vines and perennials for sun … Continued