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Enjoy a poem while strolling through the late winter garden at the Canton Branch. The library's Giving Garden is located up the hill behind the library. For more information, email Jennifer at jennifer.stuart@haywoodcountync.gov

The Seed Library of Waynesville, located in the upper floor of the Waynesville Library opens March 1st and remains open until all seeds are gone. We offer up to 10 free seed packets to anyone with an NC Cardinal Library card. Library hours are 9-1, M-F. Check out our inventory at https://www.haywoodlibrary.org/670/Waynesville-Seed-Library-Canton-Giving-G. The Seed Library welcomes seed donations that are clearly marked with name and variety, and your contact information. We offer only open-pollinated vegetable or herb seeds (no hybrids and no flowers). For more information contact Kathy at kathleen.olsen@haywoodcountync.gov

Read, write, talk, sing & play your way through Ms. Deanna's Virtual Storytime Room! Shaker Egg Take & Make kits available beginning February 25. A link to the Virtual Storytime Room will be shared beginning March 4 at https://www.haywoodlibrary.org/644/Childrens-Storytimes and on Facebook. For more information, email Deanna at deanna.lyles@haywoodcountync.gov or call 828.356.2563.

Join in for an engaging look at the history of Harris Chapel AME Zion Church. Located next door to the Canton Branch Library, Harris Chapel has been a staple of the Haywood community for many years. Access this virtual program video beginning March 9 at https://haywoodlibrary.org/696/Virtual-Programming and on the Haywood County YouTube Channel. For more information, email Jennifer at jennifer.stuart@haywoodcountync.gov or call 828.356.2561.

Ms. Lisa and Ms. Erika present another fun storytime adventure. Access this virtual program video beginning March 11 at https://haywoodlibrary.org/696/Virtual-Programming and on the Haywood County YouTube Channel. For more information, email Lisa at lisa.hartzell@haywoodcountync.gov or call 828.356.2511

Self-care is more important than ever! Join us to learn how to take a few simple items to create a spinner that you can use to take a break from technology and just relax. This program is best suited for teens. A limited number of Take & Make Kits will be available beginning March 5 at the Waynesville or Canton branch. Access to this virtual program will be available beginning March 12 at https://haywoodlibrary.org/696/Virtual-Programming and on the Haywood County YouTube Channel. For more information, email Deanna at deanna.lyles@haywoodcountync.gov or call 828.356.2563.

Learn how to make paper beads and turn them into lovely earrings! Kits are limited and will be available (while they last) beginning March 8 at the Waynesville and Canton branches. Access this virtual program video and written instructions beginning March 16 at https://haywoodlibrary.org/696/Virtual-Programming and on the Haywood County YouTube Channel. For more information, email Kathy at kathleen.olsen@haywoodcountync.gov

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by making two paper crafts, a 3D Shamrock and rainbow twirler! This program is suitable for all ages. Limited kits will be available at the Waynesville and Canton branches. For more information contact lisa.hartzell@haywoodcountync.gov or call 828.356.2511

Wondering what to read next? Join Adult Services Librarian Kathy Olsen as she assists you in picking out your next favorite book! This months featured books are noteworthy debut novels of 2020. Access this virtual program video and reading list beginning March 17 at https://haywoodlibrary.org/696/Virtual-Programming and on the Haywood County YouTube Channel. For more information, email Kathy at kathleen.olsen@haywoodcountync.gov or call 828.356.2507.

Check out Ms. Lisa and Ms. Erika's Virtual Storytime Room! Get ready for Spring with books, songs and activities. A link to the Virtual Storytime Room will be shared beginning March 18 at https://www.haywoodlibrary.org/644/Childrens-Storytimes and on Facebook. For more information, email Lisa at lisa.hartzell@haywoodcountync.gov or call 828.356.2511.

Support your local birds! Learn to create a bird-friendly nesting helper for your yard. A limited number of kits will be available one week prior to the virtual program date at the Waynesville or Canton Branch. Great program for all ages. Access this virtual program video beginning March 23 at https://haywoodlibrary.org/696/Virtual-Programming and on the Haywood County YouTube Channel. For more information, email Jennifer at jennifer.stuart@haywoodcountync.gov or call 828.356.2561.

Learn about different types of clouds and what they can tell us about weather. Then learn how to make your own Cloud in a Jar experiment. There will be a limited number of Cloud Information kits available beginning March 17 at the Waynesville and Canton Libraries. Access this virtual program video and instructions beginning March 24 at https://haywoodlibrary.org/696/Virtual-Programming and on the Haywood County YouTube Channel. For more information, email Lisa at lisa.hartzell@haywoodcountync.gov or call 828.356.2511

Join Ms. Deanna for a fun filled storytime with stories and songs in a pre-recorded video format. Access this virtual program video beginning March 25 at https://haywoodlibrary.org/696/Virtual-Programming and on the Haywood County YouTube Channel. For more information, email Deanna at deanna.lyles@haywoodcountync.gov or call 828.356.2563.

Club meets virtually (MS Teams) and is full at this time. Email Kathy at kathleen.olsen@Haywoodcountync.gov to be placed on the waiting list.