May 18 Saturday
Learn to find and identify:Animal habitats and tracks Native and invasive plants Poisonous plants Bird speciesTree Fungus Find mud crabs & salamandersCollect woodland elements to make a natural bird feederGather interesting bits of nature to make your own earth Mandala.
Our tour is the full experience. Over 90 minutes, you’ll learn about the history of Rye Whiskey in Maryland, how (and why!) BSC first started, and where we fit in the pantheon of Maryland Rye distilleries. You’ll get a full production tour, learn about pot distillation, and learn the nuance of blending barrels. Finally, for the main event, you’ll try 4 different barrel finishes of Epoch Rye, and blend them the way you want into your own custom bottle for you to take home.
May 19 Sunday
Join us with your husband or wife at our upcoming Getting the Love You Want couples workshops featuring Imago Relationship Therapy May 19-20, 2024. We teach couples how to communicate without blame or shame, and more productively so that you can both feel heard and understood. Using the Imago dialogue script our communication coaches help couples find a deeper connection with their spouses so they can get back to the loving relationship they remembered before life got in the way. Rivka and Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin are certified Imago Relationship Therapists and Imago Workshop Presenters.
May 25 Saturday
Award-winning author Paul Lisicky will be conducting a hands-on writing workshop for a small number of attendees. Renowned for his deeply emotive memoirs, broad range of nonfiction, and expertise as a transformative teacher of writing, Paul will help advance attendees' creative vision in nonfiction and memoir.
The workshop will be conducted at the Writers Retreat at Good Contrivance Farm in Reisterstown. Lunch will be served. There is limited seating.
May 26 Sunday
May 28 Tuesday
In need of help with your technology? If so, come in to the library for free tech help.
The VLP Librarian will assist patrons with the following skills:
– Email Help.– Job application assistance.– Learn basic word processing.– Password reset help.– Making appointments online.– Help with online applications.– Printing applications, forms, and other paperwork.– Locating local services.– Learn a new phone or personal device.– Learn how to use search functionality.– Help locating information online.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3pm – 5pm
Appointments are recommended. Drop ins welcome, but may require a wait for patrons with scheduled appointments.