Winter Spring 2020 Island Tide

P O Q U O S O N P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Chair Yoga
Friday, Feb 7
Going Green
Boost Your Garden with Compost
Monday, Feb 17
Aging Gracefully
7pm
Want to learn the best way to get free high
quality soil in your garden? Learn the secrets of
composting from a York/Poquoson Master
Gardener and how to benefit from turning
organic waste into soil that will make your garden
more successful and productive.
Starting from Seed
Monday, Feb 24
7pm
Join us as a York/Poquoson Master Gardener
demonstrates easy techniques and secrets for
growing your own flowers, vegetables, and
favorite plants from seeds at home. Increase the
variety in your garden and find solutions that
work for you.
10:15am
Join Lian Mosher from Yoga with Lian to learn chair
yoga poses and discover the benefits of yoga: from
increased flexibility and reduced joint strain to
decreased stress.
Longterm Care Insurance 101
Monday, Feb 10
7pm
Protect your retirement savings from chronic
medical conditions by learning what long term care
insurance provides and how to put together a plan
to cover illnesses. Deborah Wells of Medicare Sage
will be on hand to teach you how to be protected as
you age.
Job Help
Need assistance with your job search, application
process, resume or interviewing skills? Call the
library to schedule an appointment.
The Friends of the Poquoson Public Library is a
non-profit organization that provides advocacy
and financial support for the library. The Friends
raised $13,000 for library programs and equipment
in Fiscal Year 2019. Join the Library Friends today.
Call 766-7931 for more information.
Spring Book Sale April 23-26
The sale is held in the library lobby with all
proceeds benefiting the Poquoson Public Library.
Donations to our book sales are accepted yearround
during normal library business hours.
Elizabeth Tai Scholarship
Thirty $1000 scholarships have been awarded to
deserving students since 2003 in honor of retired
Library Director, Elizabeth Tai. The scholarship is
open to graduating high school seniors who have
volunteered at the Poquoson Public Library.
Applications will be available at the library
circulation desk and at the PHS Guidance Office in
early February.
Essay Contest
Tech Help
Tuesdays and Thursday
1:30 - 2:30pm
Walk-in technology help is available for your internet,
computer and tablet usage questions. We can also
help you get started with our digital resources.
Among Friends
Open to all K-12th grade students. Entry forms
will be available in January 2020 at the Library and
in Poquoson Public Schools. Cash prizes will be
given at the Awards Ceremony, April 23, 2020.
Call 868-0728 for more information.
Books à La Carte
Poquoson Public Library
500 City Hall Avenue
Poquoson, Virginia 23662
757-868-3060
library@poquoson-va.gov
www.poquoson-va.gov/library
Jessica Hartley, Director
Denise Letta, Editor
Visit our ongoing used book sale located in the back
of the library. Shop for bargains on books, CDs and
DVDs. Gift cards and tote bags are also available.
Book Club
Members meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month
at 10 AM in a member’s home to discuss books they
have chosen. For more information call 766-7931.
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