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Sherman Library & Gardens offers an inspired line-up of classes and events every month for you to enjoy! With offerings ranging from wellness workshops and children’s activities, to floral design classes, lectures in the library, and plant shows, there is something for everyone to experience.
Week of Events
Member Mondays: The Herbal Garden
Member Mondays: The Herbal Garden
When you close your eyes, can you smell the scent of eucalyptus after a rain or lavender on a hot summer day? There are so many plants at Sherman Library & Gardens that inspire an herbal awakening for the senses. Explore both culinary and therapeutic herbs in the garden and make some aromatic creations to... Read More »
Evening Lecture & Film: Newport & Me – Seymour Beek
Evening Lecture & Film: Newport & Me – Seymour Beek
Video history film featuring life and times of our friend and neighbor Seymour Beek. Learn about Seymour's ancestry, how and where his parents met and the developement of Balboa Island, Harbor Island and "Beek-un" Bay. We'll travel through his school years, swimming at NHHS and Pomona College, working years at Ford, retirement, and taking on... Read More »
Guided Imagery in the Garden
Guided Imagery in the Garden
Enjoy the calming power of nature in our serene gardens through Guided Imagery. Gain a mindfulness skill to bring peaceful inner awareness to any moment of your life. Guided Imagery creates time to center yourself away from technology, schedules, and the endless demands for attention from an overwhelming outside world. Guided imagery helps align your mind,... Read More »
The Garden Revealed
The Garden Revealed
Ever wonder about the inner workings of horticulture at Sherman Library and Gardens? Come explore the gardens with one of Sherman’s horticulture staff. Learn more about the designs, maintenance, and variety of plants we work so hard to display. Each tour will focus on highlights at that time and will be led by a different... Read More »
Little Seedlings Story Time
Little Seedlings Story Time
Explore nature through the wonderful world of books. Join us every Friday at 10am as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Free of charge for preschool children and their caregivers.
Watercolor Class: Wildflower Basket
Watercolor Class: Wildflower Basket
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes. This month Erna takes inspiration from a wildflower basket. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and on-painter. Each participant will take home their own charming painting. Register Now
Watercolor Class: Peony
Watercolor Class: Peony
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes. This month Erna takes inspiration from a peony. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and on-painter. Each participant will take home their own charming painting. Register Now
Member Appreciation Picnic
Member Appreciation Picnic
Sherman will open for an exclusive members only picnic. You bring the picnic and we’ll provide the fun: from music to lawn games we have you covered! Sherman Library & Gardens sincerely appreciates your support as a member. Every membership matters in supporting our small non-profit garden and library and our mission to share history,... Read More »