On Wednesday, July 19, 2-3 p.m., Jessica Strickland, with the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Service will teach a basic vegetable gardening class at Steele Memorial Library in Mount Olive. The class is free and open to any interested adults.(Kathy Grant Westbrook|mountolivetribune.com)
Paige Newcomb, right, leads a cardio drumming class at Steele Memorial Library that will meet every Thursday in June and July—with the exception of the second Thursdays — from 3-4 p.m. The class is free and open to any interested adults.(Kathy Grant Westbrook|mountolivetribune.com)
Want to learn how to grow culinary mushrooms? Curious about making your own herbal teas? Interested in finding out more about Habitat for Humanity? Steele Memorial Library’s Adult Summer Learning Program covers these topics (and more!).
Following is a list of summer programs (including an exercise class and a book club) that are for adults only, except where otherwise noted. They are held at the library and are free to the public, although patrons are asked to call 919-299-8105, ext. 2 to register for any programs in which they are interested.
And…keep an eye out for a new monthly column soon to be launched on MountOliveTribune.com, where you can learn more about these programs and other library happenings throughout the year.
June Adult Summer Learning Programs
Cardio Drumming
Thursdays, June 1, 15, 22, & 29; 3-4pm
Cardio drumming is an adult class that brings together drumsticks and an exercise ball and stand to create one of the most fun workouts you’ll ever do.
Summertime Book Club
Thursday, June 8; 3-4pm
We will be discussing The Good Neighbor: The Life & Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King. This club is for adults.
Growing Culinary Mushrooms
Wednesday, June 14; 3-4pm
Patrons will be introduced to growing edible mushrooms, which requires a very different technique from growing leafy plants.
Carver High Historical Legacy (For All Ages)
Thursday, June 15; 6-7pm
Carrie Kornegay, Carver Alumni President, will be presenting a program on the historical legacy of Carver High School.
Herbal Heating Pads
Wednesday, June 21; 3-4pm
Patrons will learn how to benefit their health by making a “knock your socks off” herbal heating pad.
Habitat For Humanity (For Adults & Teens)
Wednesday, June 28; 3-4pm
Matthew Whittle, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, will talk about Habitat and lead some fun activities.
July Adult Summer Learning Programs
Cardio Drumming
Thursdays, July 6, 20 & 27; 3-4pm
Cardio drumming is an adult class that brings together drumsticks and an exercise ball and stand to create one of the most fun workouts you’ll ever do.
Summertime Book Club
Thursday, June 8; 3-4pm
We will be discussing The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg. This club is for adults.
Creating Herbal Tea Blends
Wednesday, July 12; 3-4pm
Participants will smell, taste, and learn about various tea herbs and make some into tea bags to take home.
Vegetable Garden Basics
Wednesday, July 19; 2-3pm
Jessica Strickland, with the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Service, will be teaching a basic vegetable gardening class.
