Upcoming events set for libraries

Summer Gardening

Tuesday, April 11, 2-3pm 

Randleman Public Library

142 W. Academy Street, Randleman

“Summer Gardening” is the topic of an intermediate gardening workshop at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, presented by N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Randolph County Center. Topics include bed preparation, seed starting, pest control and more. Call 336- 498-3141 to sign up.

Master Gardner Informational Session:

Wednesday, April 19, 2-3pm

Randleman Public Library

142 W. Academy Street, Randleman

The Randolph County Cooperative Extension is having an informational session at the Randleman Public Library for those interested in it. Master Gardeners help residents of their counties learn about a myriad of gardening topics, answer questions, conduct demonstrations and workshops, maintain community gardens, distribute gardening information at community events, and participate in gardening initiatives in their communities. 

Declutter Your Life

Thursday, April 13, 6:30pm

Asheboro Public Library

201 Worth Street, Asheboro

Are you thinking about downsizing, but don’t know where to start? Do you spend too much time looking for your keys? Miss deadlines because your schedule is out of control?

Learn how to “Declutter Your Life” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Asheboro library with Jeannie Leonard, Family and Consumer Sciences agent with North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Randolph County Center. Clutter, whether it’s mental, digital or physical, can be a frustrating barrier to a fulfilling and functional home, office and personal life — and it can get in the way of peace of mind. 

Leonard’s workshop will help you get control of your possessions and enjoy a newfound sense of space and freedom. The process and tools you will learn can be applied in any area, from closets to email inboxes and sentimental items.

Craft & Learn: Make Plastic Bags into so Much More!

Monday, April 24, 4-6pm

Asheboro Public Library

201 Worth Street

Create beautiful art and useful objects from plastic bags in an Asheboro Community Craft & Learn event, 4-6 p.m. Monday, April 24. Join mixed media fiber artist and art educator Cassandra Liuzzo to transform single-use materials that would otherwise be thrown away. The project is inspired by compassionate work being carried out by local resource center Keaton’s Place, which is reusing plastic bags to make bedrolls for people experiencing homelessness.

All ages and abilities are welcome, and no registration is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own crochet hooks and scissors to supplement those provided.

 

Liuzzo is founder of Shelf Life Art & Supply Co., a new and used art supply store in Greensboro. Her work has been exhibited in galleries such as the Center for Visual Artists in Greensboro, the Catherine Smith Gallery in Boone and Brooklyn Fireproof in New York. She holds a bachelor of science in art education degree from Appalachian State University.