This Week's Adult Programs

Join us this week for two exciting Adult Library Programs. If you like travel or gardening, then you are in for a treat! To register or to inquire, call (317) 852-3167 option 2, or e-mail us at askus@brownsburg.lib.in.us. As always, check out the informative books below that go right along with these events!

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Insight Guide South Africa is a indispensable guide to one of the world's most diverse destinations. Our inspirational Best of South Africa section highlights unmissable sights and experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the practical information you need to plan your trip. Our selective listings for hotel and restaurants are the personal recommendations of our local authors and direct visitors to authentic establishments with local character. Lavish Photo Features offer a unique insight into the country's art, music, flora and fauna, the burgeoning wine industry and spectacular rail journeys. 

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Learn how to collect, save, and cultivate the seeds from more than 300 vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers, trees, and shrubs. It's easy, and it's fun! Authors Robert Gough and Cheryl Moore-Gough thoroughly explain every step in the seed-saving process. Descriptions of seed biology; tips on how to select plants for the best seeds; and advice on harvesting and cleaning, proper storage and care, and propagating and caring for new seedlings are all presented with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. Chapters dedicated to individual plants contain species-specific directions and detailed information. Gardeners of any experience level will find all the information they need to extend the life of their favorite plants to the next generation and beyond.

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Vertical gardening guarantees a better outcome from the day the trowel hits the soil - by shrinking the amount of "floor" space needed and focusing on climbing plants that are less prone to insects, diseases, and animal pests. Notable author and gardener Derek Fell has tried and tested thousands of varieties of vegetables, flowers, and fruits and recommends the best plants for space-saving vertical gardening. His grow-up, grow-down system also shows which ground-level plants make good companions underneath and alongside climbing plants. Best of all, many of Fell's greatest climbers and mutually beneficial plants are available in seed packets in every local garden center. With a mix of DIY and commercially available string supports, trellises, pergolas, raised beds, skyscraper gardens, and topsy-turvy planters, the vertical garden system reduces work, increases yields, makes harvesting easier, and can be practiced in spaces as small as a container or a one-by-four-foot strip. 

Take a Trip to Antarctica!

If you like to travel or learn about new places, then join us on the last Wednesday of every month for Armchair Travel Club!! Join us on October 26th at 1pm as we travel to Antarctica, as well as Chile & Argentina, with Hendricks County resident Ron Stoner, as he recounts his journey with a dvd of still photos. There will be time to ask questions, and we'll also enjoy food!! Registration required. Ages 18+.
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In the meantime, check out these books our library has about Antarctica, Chile, and Argentina!
March of the Penguins by Luc Jacquet
Call number: 598.47 JAC
Learn all about the unique behaviors of penguins in Antarctica.
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The Endurance: Shackleton's legendary Antarctic expedition by Caroline Alexander
Call number: 919.8904 ALE
Read about Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition where the ship, Endurance, became trapped by ice.
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Antarctica: Exploring the Exteme: 400 Years of Adventure by Marilyn J. Landis
Call number: 919.8904 LAN
Learn about voyages taken by past explorers, as well as the geography and wildlife of the area.
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Chile & Easter Island by Eyewitness Travel Guides
Call number: 918.30466 CHI
Includes detailed maps of towns and regions, lists of hotels and restaurants, and information about festivals and outdoor activities.
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Argentina by Lonely Planet
Call number: 918.20464 ARG
Introduces the best of Argentina, including the best city eating, shopping, and nightlife, along with info on hiking, cycling, and skiing.
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