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Upcoming Events at Ladd Library
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Zumbini
<p>Get ready to move, dance and wiggle along to the music during these free Zumbini classes held every other week at Ladd Library.</p><p>Created by Zumba and BabyFirst for kids ages 0-4, the Zumbini program combines music, dance, and educational tools for 30 minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun!</p> 2022-10-27 10:30:00 -0500
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Less Work Plants and Planting Methods
<p>Mulch is your friend and groundcovers are your best friends. Why are they so wonderful? What mulch is best for what situation? How do you apply it correctly and most effectively? What groundcovers grow the fastest in sun or shade and which look the best? What plants, shrubs and trees can I plant and pretty much forget while they go on being gorgeous? Linn County Master Gardener Maeghan MacDougall will answer these and any other questions you might have!</p> 2023-01-04 19:30:00 -0600Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Linn County Master Gardeners: Less-Work Plants and Planting Methods
<p>Join the Linn County Master Gardeners at Ladd Library to learn about a different gardening topic each week.</p><p>February 2 - Less-Work Plants and Planting Methods - Maeghan MacDougall LCMG - Mulch is your friend and groundcovers are your best friends. Why are they so wonderful? What mulch is best for what situation? How do you apply it correctly and most effectively? What groundcovers grow the fastest in sun or shade and which look the best? What plants, shrubs and trees can you plant and pretty much forget while they go on being gorgeous?</p><p>February 9 - Tree Selection and Maintenance - Mike Anderson LCMG - Discover the key to selecting the best tree for your sight and how to care for it once it’s planted. Topics include: tree selection, planting, staking, mulching, fertilizing, protection from the elements and pruning.</p><p>February 23 - Spring Garden Maintenance - Wil Carew LCMG - Wake your landscape up. It’s spring. Time to get your yard, landscape and gardens ready for another growing season, but how do you start? Join Master Gardener Wil Carew as he covers what to do, when to do it, and why!</p> 2023-01-10 19:30:00 -0600
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Early Learning Story Time
<p>Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.</p><p>Tuesday, Dec. 6 & 13 & Jan. 3-Feb. 21, 10-10:30 am<br>Downtown Library, Children’s Program Room</p><p>Monday, Dec. 5 & 12, Jan. 9, & Jan. 23-Feb. 27, 10-10:30 am<br>Ladd Library, Community Room</p> 2023-02-06 10:30:00 -0600
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Book Lovers Book Club
<p>Newcomers are always welcome to this general interest book club that meets the second Tuesday of each month.</p><p>Dec. 13: "News of the World" by Paulette Jiles</p><p>Jan. 10: "Sharp Objects" by Gillian Flynn</p><p>Feb. 7: "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas</p><p>All titles available as Book Club Kits at Ladd Library the month before the discussion.</p> 2022-11-11 11:00:00 -0600
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Tree Selection and Maintenance!
<p>Discover the key to selecting the best tree for your sight and how to care for it once it’s planted. Linn County Master Gardener Mike Anderson will discuss tree selection, planting, staking, mulching, fertilizing, protection from the elements and pruning.</p> 2023-01-04 19:30:00 -0600
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