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Beth Totten<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

by Beth Totten<\/em><\/p>\n

In late April and early May, many area residents are planning and planting their\u00a0gardens. Many of us start our seedlings inside and then once the nights are warmer, we\u00a0plant our gardens. Hopefully, many local folks have been able to borrow their seeds\u00a0from our Seed Exchange at the library. There are still seeds available\u00a0if you haven\u2019t\u00a0had a chance to do so yet. The Canastota Public Library is a free seed exchange site\u00a0committed to increasing the capacity of our community to eat wholesome foods. Our\u00a0seeds are non-genetically modified seeds and many are heirloom seeds.<\/p>\n

Additionally, beginning Monday, May 9, we will hold our Annual Plant Exchange. Bring your seedlings, divisions, tubers, plants or bulbs to exchange and\/or share with\u00a0others. Our Plant Exchange will be located near our Main Entrance of the library. Stop\u00a0by that day or soon after for the best selection of our newest seedlings and plants.<\/p>\n

Get your bike ready for the season with our \u201cBike Basics and Beyond Workshop\u201d\u00a0with David Pratt. This workshop will be held Wednesday, May 18,\u00a0at 7 p.m. on the\u00a0second floor of the library. In this course, you will learn what bicycle is right for you, how\u00a0to tune up your bike, how to correctly ride in traffic and how to use the gears. Bike\u00a0Basics and Beyond is for anyone who plans to ride a bike this spring and summer!<\/p>\n

David Pratt has a wealth of bike knowledge. He started riding bikes at age 8. His first\u00a0solo journey took him across his yard and sidewalk and directly into a No Parking sign.\u00a0He has worked tirelessly on mastering this vehicle and was even employed by a bike\u00a0shop. Currently, Pratt is the owner of four bikes.<\/p>\n

The Perra Comings Art Sale will continue for the month of May. Many of you\u00a0have already had an opportunity to stop by and see the beautiful work of the late Perra Comings here at the library. On Saturday, May 7 from 2 to 3 p.m., we will host a Family\u00a0Reception where you can meet Perra\u2019s family in the Lawson Room.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, May 31, at 1 p.m., the Book Chat will meet to discuss \u201cThe Inheritance\u00a0of Loss\u201d by Kiran Desai. This is a book which about the rigid class system that still exists in India today.<\/p>\n

We love to hear from our patrons. If you have ideas for classes and workshops\u00a0you would like us to\u00a0offer, please let us know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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