Happy Spring!

Looking out the window you might not know that spring is officially here.  Yes, Mother Nature seems to be at her spring cleaning and is sweeping out all the remaining snow from every nook and cranny but we are Mainers and have come to expect a good spring snow storm.  We are not about to let it stop us from celebrating!

There is much to look forward to at the library and some great events that will take place in the library's lovely gardens.  Be sure to keep an eye out for details so you can join the fun...

Until then, here are some inspirations for spring activities that you and your children can enjoy no matter what the weather conditions:

DIY Terrariums

Forcing Forsythia

Sprout Egg-Heads

DIY Seed Tape

Happy Spring!

Dyes From Nature

With spring just around the corner, many of us may be having visions of bright colors, budding trees, and lovely flowers fluttering through our minds.  Here at the library, we are anxiously awaiting seeing the beauty of our gardens in bloom!

This month provides many opportunities to brighten our lives and homes and celebrate the renewal of life.  Some of us may also be thinking about egg decorating.  

Source: Spoonful

We suggest experimenting with some natural dyes that you can make yourself at home.

In our neck of the woods, we may not be able to harvest from our gardens this time of year, but there are plenty of items available to use to get some beautiful colors.  You may even have some already in your spice cupboard or refrigerator.  Just click on the following links for some inspiration:

source: Eco Crazy Mom

source: PCC Natural Markets

source: Martha Stewart

You can also find some ideas in these lovely books that you can find at our library or through interlibrary loan:

Happy egg dyeing!