Adult Programs
September’s Adult Programs
Book Club
Friday, September 12th | 1-2 PM | Marion Branch
Book Club is always a good time!
Come hang out, eat free snacks , and chat about The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods.
Adult Craft & Create: Hobbit Wreaths
Tuesday, September 16th | 4:00 PM | Marion Branch
Back by popular demand! Come craft your own Hobbit door wreath and bring a bit of Middle-earth charm to your home.
Supplies are limited, so this program is first come, first served. Open to adults ages 18 and up.
Spice Club: Parsley
Friday, September 26th | 1-2 PM | Marion Branch
Spice Club is back this month with a focus on parsley!
Since our August meeting was cancelled, there will be no new spice pickup for September, we’ll be using August’s featured spice instead.
Join us to discover new recipes, share cooking ideas, and meet new friends!
Food Preservation Made Easy
Tuesday, September 30th | 1-2:30 PM & 5:30-7 PM | Marion Branch
The Fall Harvest of Apples and other produce is in full swing.
Come learn how storing and preserving the fall produce extends the bounty so you can enjoy them throughout the year.
There are many methods of preserving vegetables and fruits-some easy and some a bit more involved.
We will focus most on the boiling water bath canning and pressure canning, but will touch on dehydrating and freezing as well during this 1 1/2 hour class.
To make it easier for everyone to attend, we’re offering two session times, 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM. Choose the time that works best for you (no need to attend both, unless you want to!).
This is free and no registration is needed.
Hands On Sauerkraut Class
Tuesday, October 7th | 1-3 PM & 5-7 PM | Marion Branch
Fermentation is one of the oldest forms of food preservation.
Come learn more about how it works to preserve our food while starting a jar of Sauerkraut made from fresh cabbage.
The class size is limited so you must register a head of time by calling North Carolina Cooperative Extension, McDowell County Center at (828) 652-8104.
To make it easier for everyone to attend, we’re offering two session times, 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Choose the time that works best for you
There is no cost but again registration is required due to limited spaces.
Outreach
Maker Monday: Crochet Book Worms
Monday, September 15th| 11 AM-12 PM | YMCA Multipurpose Room
Join us and learn some crochet basics to create an adorable book worm bookmark!
You DO NOT need to be a YMCA member!
Community Events
Visit the Bookmobile at these local events
WNC Bigfoot Festival
Saturday, August 23rd | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Downtown Marion
Join us at this year’s Bigfoot festival! Check out local vendors, food trucks, games, and your local Bookmobile!!
Festival of Culturas Unidas
Saturday, September 13th | 1:00 – 6:00 PM | Downtown Marion
CULA says: “This year’s theme, “United After Helene,” centers around healing, unity, and cultural pride
in the aftermath of the storm that impacted so many in our community.”
Marion Tailgate Market
Saturday, September 27th | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Marion Tailgate Market
MTM says: “Our roster of local vendors offer you seasonal fruits & vegetables, local meats & eggs, honey,
fresh cut flowers & herbs, plant starts, breads, bagels, sweets & baked goods, holistic health products, locally crafted
goods and hand painted art!”
