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Free Vegetable and Flower Share

2024-06-20 13:00:00 2024-06-20 15:00:00 America/Chicago Free Vegetable and Flower Share Share extra vegetables, flowers and recipes with your community by registering for a table, or pick up some goodies from a neighbor at this free community event. Everyone is welcome! EVPL Stringtown - Lower Level Foyer, Meeting Room

Thursday, June 20
1:00pm - 3:00pm

EVPL Stringtown

Lower Level Foyer, Meeting Room

Share extra vegetables, flowers and recipes with your community by registering for a table, or pick up some goodies from a neighbor at this free community event. Everyone is welcome!

**Please note food will be present. If you have a food allergy, please contact 812-428-8233 for more information.

Due to the historic nature of the EVPL East, West and Stringtown buildings their meeting rooms are not fully ADA accessible. If you are interested in participating in a program that is not accessible please contact that location to arrange alternate accommodations. For current information on programming, please visit events.evpl.org.

Procedures for Stringtown’s Vegetable and Flower Share

  • For anyone sharing, we ask that produce and flowers be fresh and usable. Bring items for others as though you are sharing with a favorite family member or friend. 
    Spoiled or overly ripe items are not suitable for the share. If you’re not sure if an item is suitable, do the self test: Would I feel comfortable and content eating this as it is or allowing my child to consume it?
  • All participants who are sharing vegetables or flowers are asked to remain on-site throughout the share. If they need to leave early, we ask that they take any items they brought with them. Items for sharing may not be left unattended. Anything not taken, needs to be taken away by the person who brought it.
  • Prepared foods are not able to be shared.
  • Recipes may also be shared in addition to vegetables and f flowers. Other items such as seeds, clothing, canned goods, toys, equipment or diapers may not be shared. EVPL Stringtown reserves the right to restrict exchanges made on EVPL property without prior notice to the community, should issues arise.
  • Items will not be sold at the vegetable and flower share. No money may exchange hands.
  • Individuals are asked to take what they need, remembering that others have needs as well. While individual maximums will not be imposed (ue to differences in household composition and family size) the spirit of respectful sharing with one another should guide all interactions.
  • Any items left at the Flower and Vegetable Share will be discarded by the library the same day or distributed as EVPL deems most appropriate. Sharers who leave items behind despite being asked not to (and signing an agreement to take back what they bring) will be advised that they are not allowed to return to the share for subsequent events in the 2024 season.
  • All sharing must occur downstairs in the meeting room. Distributions and exchanges in the parking lot or green space are not allowed, due to safety issues for all patrons.
    Each adult participating will be asked to sign a copy of the procedures. This will be kept on file at EVPL Stringtown. 

Series event

6/20, 7/11, 7/25, 8/8 and 8/22 from 1-3 pm

Registration is required for anyone bringing items to share.

EVPL Stringtown

Phone: 812.428.8233

Hours
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We're closed Wednesday November 11 due to Closed for Veterans Day
Mon, Nov 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 Closed
(Closed for Veterans Day)
Thu, Nov 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 Closed

About the branch

Opened in 1939, EVPL Stringtown is located at 2100 Stringtown Road and anchors the Stringtown Herndon Drive neighborhood. Renovated in 2003, this neighborhood location boasts a meeting room that can be utilized by the public.

Upcoming events

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Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us at EVPL Stringtown and play Magic: The Gathering!

Mon, Nov 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through... more
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Play bingo, eat donuts, and drink coffee!

Thu, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Gobble into Stringtown today and tomorrow to create a turkey from a wine cork.

Sat, Nov 21, All day
Use supplies provided to be creative, show gratitude and celebrate the Thanksgiving season.

Sat, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us at EVPL Stringtown and play Magic: The Gathering!

Mon, Nov 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through... more
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Mon, Nov 30, All day
Create cute and fun holiday gift tags from supplies we provide. Supplies will be available... more
Create cute and fun holiday gift tags from supplies we provide. Supplies will be available all week, through Saturday, December 6th.

Mon, Nov 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play... more
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Tue, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Create a holiday gift with us! We will be getting out supplies from leftover programs so... more
Create a holiday gift with us! We will be getting out supplies from leftover programs so you an create a wonderful heartfelt gift!

Wed, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Deck the halls with a personalized ornament just in time for the Holidays.

Thu, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Santa is excited to visit EVPL again this year! Please join us for stories, crafts,... more
Santa is excited to visit EVPL again this year! Please join us for stories, crafts, pictures, and treats. Storytime will start at 10:00 am with pictures, activities, and snacks to follow.

Mon, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through... more
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Wed, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
No games? No Problem! Come learn how to play a new board game each month at the library.... more
No games? No Problem! Come learn how to play a new board game each month at the library. There will be a step-by-step explanation for each game followed by a playthrough.

Thu, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Come hang out and learn how to make a pony bead tapestry! Choose between a snowman, the... more
Come hang out and learn how to make a pony bead tapestry! Choose between a snowman, the grinch or try to create your own! All materials will be provided.