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The SPARK @ MPL: Spring Flora in Wisconsin<\/h2>\n

Saturday, May 9, 1:30 pm<\/span><\/h4>\n

Join Sarah Stuckey at the library for a talk on Spring flora, then head to the Bowers Lake segment of the Ice Age Trail for the opportunity to use your new knowledge. Please note that the library will not be providing transportation.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Monday, May 11, 3:30 pm<\/h4>\n

Make art by melting beads together with an iron!\u00a0For those ages 9-12 years old. Registration required.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Monday, May 18, 6 pm<\/h4>\n

Join Julie Hill, Rock County Horticulture Specialist, to discover the secrets of attracting the \u201cjewels of the garden.\u201d We will explore the challenges facing hummingbirds and learn how to make your yard hummingbird friendly. We will also get hands-on by creating a hummingbird perch for your yard. For Adults. Registration required.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Saturday, May 30, 9:30 am<\/h4>\n

Danielle Hayter-Johnson is a Minnesota-based author, speaker, and creative entrepreneur. Her book, River Shark<\/em>, is a memoir that chronicles her journey through grief, childhood trauma, addiction, and the long, uneven path toward healing. No registration required.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Learn about all of our Winter programs with our newly released Fall Program Guide! Join us anytime for a fun program, a good book, or a quiet place to read all season.<\/p>\n

To register for any of these programs, click HERE<\/span><\/a>!<\/p>\n

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