Intro to Dehydrating - Food Preservation
2022-03-22 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Tuesday 3/22/2022 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Repeated on Wednesay 3/23/2022 10:30 am – noon
Location: Lima Library meeting room
Cost: Free
Registration: No sign up needed.
Dehydrated foods are a great way to make snacks and also to preserve a garden’s harvest or a bounty from a farmer’s market. Vegetables such as kale, swiss chard, onion and tomatoes can be dried and used year round. Dried herbs are the best in recipes and homemade garlic powder is to die for! Beef can be dried into jerky or ground and dried for use in meals on a backpacking trip. We will explore what features to look for when buying in a dehydrator and how to dry various foods. This program is presented by Master Food Preserver, Barb Brenner. She has been teaching food preservation classes for many years and is a CCE certified Master Food Preserver. Food preservation is a passion of Barb’s and she loves to share her knowledge with others. Join us to hear how easy it is to dry various foods. Bring your questions.

Presented by the Friends of the Lima Public Library

Intro to Dehydrating - Food Preservation
2022-03-23 10:30 - 12:00
Wednesday 3/23/2022 10:30 am – noon
Location: Lima Library meeting room
Cost: Free
Registration: No sign up needed.
Dehydrated foods are a great way to make snacks and also to preserve a garden’s harvest or a bounty from a farmer’s market. Vegetables such as kale, swiss chard, onion and tomatoes can be dried and used year round. Dried herbs are the best in recipes and homemade garlic powder is to die for! Beef can be dried into jerky or ground and dried for use in meals on a backpacking trip. We will explore what features to look for when buying in a dehydrator and how to dry various foods. This program is presented by Master Food Preserver, Barb Brenner. She has been teaching food preservation classes for many years and is a CCE certified Master Food Preserver. Food preservation is a passion of Barb’s and she loves to share her knowledge with others. Join us to hear how easy it is to dry various foods. Bring your questions.

Presented by the Friends of the Lima Public Library.

Crossroads Crafters' Circle
2022-03-26 09:30 - 12:00, 2022-04-02 09:30 - 12:00, 2022-04-09 09:30 - 12:00, 2022-04-23 09:30 - 12:00, 2022-04-30 09:30 - 12:00, 2022-05-07 09:30 - 12:00, 2022-05-14 09:30 - 12:00, 2022-05-21 09:30 - 12:00
This is an informal group that gathers to set aside time to work on a craft project while enjoying the company of others. You are invited to come and craft in good company! Knit, crochet, quilt, braid, scrapbook, etc. All crafters are welcomed. Come for a short visit or for the entire time. Grab your supplies and join us. Every open Saturday at the Lima Library.

Friends of the Lima Public Library - Book Sorting Event
2022-03-28 18:30 - 20:00
Book Sorting (Monday 3/28)

Monday 3/28/2022 6:30-8:00 pm

Location: Lima Library Scutt room

Cost: Free

Registration: Please email Barb at bjabrenner@gmail.com if you are interested in helping us

Do you like books? The Friends are looking for 1-3 book lovers to help sort book donations on Thursday 11/18 at 6:30 in the library meeting room. Contact Barb at bjabrenner@gmail.com if you want to help. You never know, you might find a good book to enjoy

Friends of the Lima Public Library Meeting
2022-04-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-05-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-06-14 18:30 - 20:00
Friends Meeting

Easter Weekend Closing
2022-04-16 - 2022-04-18
From Saturday 4/16/22 through Monday 4/18/22. Re-open on Tuesday 4/19.

Food Preservation 101 - Intro to Canning
2022-04-27 10:30 - 12:30
Wednesday 4/27/2022 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Repeated on Thursday 4/28/2022 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Location: Lima Library meeting room
Cost: Free
Registration: No sign up needed.
Are you interested in preserving food by canning but don’t know where to start? This is a great program to hear what canning is all about and how to get started. Learn about the difference between high and low acid foods and when to use a boiling-water canner vs. a pressure canner. You will also see canning tools, learn about the process of preparing a jar for the canner and see many examples of canned goods. This program is presented by Master Food Preserver, Barb Brenner. Barb has been canning most of her life, starting out canning along side her mother and as a 4-H member. She has been teaching canning classes for many years. Food preservation is a passion of Barb’s and she loves to share her knowledge with others. Join us to hear how you can can. Bring your questions.
Hosted by Barb Brenner. Made possible by the Friends of the Lima Public Library.

Food Preservation 101 - Intro to Canning
2022-04-28 10:30 - 12:30
Thursday 4/28/2022 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Location: Lima Library meeting room
Cost: Free
Registration: No sign up needed.
Are you interested in preserving food by canning but don’t know where to start? This is a great program to hear what canning is all about and how to get started. Learn about the difference between high and low acid foods and when to use a boiling-water canner vs. a pressure canner. You will also see canning tools, learn about the process of preparing a jar for the canner and see many examples of canned goods. This program is presented by Master Food Preserver, Barb Brenner. Barb has been canning most of her life, starting out canning along side her mother and as a 4-H member. She has been teaching canning classes for many years. Food preservation is a passion of Barb’s and she loves to share her knowledge with others. Join us to hear how you can can. Bring your questions.
Hosted by Barb Brenner. Made possible by the Friends of the Lima Public Library.
Presented by Barb Brenner. Made possible by the Friends of the Lima Public Library.

Kids' Event - Paint Rocks
2022-04-30 10:00 - 12:00
Made possible by the Friends of the Lima Public Library.

Food Preservation 101 - Intro to Fermentation
2022-05-11 10:30 - 12:00
Wednesday 5/11/2022 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Repeated on Thursday 5/12/2022 6:30-8:30 PM
Location: Lima Library meeting room
Cost: Free
Registration: No sign up needed.
Are you interested in fermenting food but don’t know how to get started? Learn how easy it is to get started in making sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha and various other fermented foods. You will also see different fermentation containers, learn how to keep air away from the fermenting food and how you don’t need to spend money on gadgets to get started in fermentation. This program is presented by Master Food Preserver, Barb Brenner. She has been teaching food preservation classes for many years and is a CCE certified Master Food Preserver. Food preservation is a passion of Barb’s and she loves to share her knowledge with others. Join us to hear how easy it is to ferment various foods. Bring your questions.
Presented by Barb Brenner. Made possible by the Friends of the Lima Public Library.

Food Preservation 101 - Intro to Fermentation
2022-05-12 18:30 - 20:30
Presented by Barb Brenner. Made possible by the Friends of the Lima Public Library.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2022-05-18 10:30 - 12:00
Lima Public Library Board Meeting

Last Saturday until fall
2022-05-21
Saturday 5/21/22. Saturdays will resume after Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Memorial Day Closing
2022-05-30
Monday 5/30/22. We will re-open Tuesday 5/31 at 1:00 PM. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Friends of the Lima Public Library: Library Yard Clean-Up
2022-06-04 10:00 - 13:00
From the Friends:

We love our Lima Public Library …

Join the Friends of the Lima Library for the Spring Cleanup at the library …

Saturday June 4th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (or however long you would like to help)
How to help, you wonder? Rake a bit or move mulch or weed or trim or maybe even plant a bit. Every little bit makes our library shine a bit more and many hands make for light work.

Gardening Talk - Planting Deer-Resistant Perennials
2022-06-07 18:30 - 20:00
Made possible by the Friends of the Lima Public Library

Juneteenth Closing
2022-06-20
Monday 6/20/22

Food Preservation 101 - Intro to Dehydrating
2022-06-22 10:30 - 12:30
Wednesday 6/22/2022 10:30-12:30 PM
Repeated on Thursday 6/23/2022 6:30-8:30 PM
Location: Lima Library meeting room
Cost: Free
Registration: No sign up needed.
Dehydrated foods are a great way to make snacks and also to preserve a garden’s harvest or a bounty from a farmer’s market. Vegetables such as kale, swiss chard, onion and tomatoes can be dried and used year round. Dried herbs are the best in recipes and homemade garlic powder is to die for! Beef can be dried into jerky or ground and dried for use in meals on a backpacking trip. We will explore what features to look for when buying in a dehydrator and how to dry various foods. This program is presented by Master Food Preserver, Barb Brenner. She has been teaching food preservation classes for many years and is a CCE certified Master Food Preserver. Food preservation is a passion of Barb’s and she loves to share her knowledge with others. Join us to hear how easy it is to dry various foods. Bring your questions.

Presented by the Friends of the Lima Public Library
Presented by Barb Brenner. Made possible by the Friends of the Lima Public Library

Summer Reading Registration Begins
2022-06-23
Register for Summer Reading starting today. Join us for this year’s theme: Oceans of Possibilities!

Food Preservation 101 - Intro to Dehydrating
2022-06-23 18:30 - 20:30
Thursday 6/23/2022 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Location: Lima Library meeting room
Cost: Free
Registration: No sign up needed.
Dehydrated foods are a great way to make snacks and also to preserve a garden’s harvest or a bounty from a farmer’s market. Vegetables such as kale, swiss chard, onion and tomatoes can be dried and used year round. Dried herbs are the best in recipes and homemade garlic powder is to die for! Beef can be dried into jerky or ground and dried for use in meals on a backpacking trip. We will explore what features to look for when buying in a dehydrator and how to dry various foods. This program is presented by Master Food Preserver, Barb Brenner. She has been teaching food preservation classes for many years and is a CCE certified Master Food Preserver. Food preservation is a passion of Barb’s and she loves to share her knowledge with others. Join us to hear how easy it is to dry various foods. Bring your questions.

Presented by the Friends of the Lima Public Library

Presented by Barb Brenner. Made possible by the Friends of the Lima Public Library

Summer Reading: Oceans of Possibilities
2022-06-27 - 2022-07-29
Summer Reading 2022: Oceans of Possibilities

Registration starts Thursday 6/23 and our game starts on Monday 6/27. Keep track of your reading time and activities on your game board with stickers! Do ocean activities in the library and at home. Our game board can go with you on vacation so you can still participate if you’ll be out of town this summer! The game ends on Friday 7/29. Be sure to complete at least 25 simple activities (there will be lots to choose from) by Monday 8/1 to earn your prize bag!

Happy reading!
