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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.
Step into an evening of sensory renewal as we gather among the lush pathways and vibrant spring blooms of Sherman Library & Gardens for a sunset sound healing experience inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. Surrounded by flowering botanicals, gentle ocean air, and the golden light of dusk, this outdoor immersion invites... Read More »
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.
Join us for a morning of pet painting as you're instructed through a beginner paint your pet on canvas class using acrylic!This month we're celebrating Dog Days at Sherman by painting our beloved dogs.
Discover the power of your breath as a simple, effective tool for relaxation, stress relief, and emotional balance. In this guided breathwork experience, you’ll be led through a gentle yet impactful breathing practice designed to calm the nervous system, release built-up tension, and bring you back into a grounded, centered state.
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.
Bring your dog and enjoy art, music, and drinks in the Gardens! A live musician provides upbeat, garden-friendly music. Bar service offers wine, beer, champagne, and non-alcoholic options. Ticket includes one drink. Dog-friendly amenities include water stations, and rest areas. We will have photo opportunities near the mosaic sculptures. Get your tickets now for these... Read More »
Sherman Library & Gardens 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! Space is limited. Reservations required. SOLD OUT
Join us for an illustrated evening that explores the fragile journey of the Western Monarch and the powerful role local gardeners can play in its survival. This evening program will begin with an understanding of monarch biology, life cycle, food plants, and migration. An update on current population challenges facing the western monarch will lead into clear, practical guidance on how home gardeners can play a vital role in monarch recovery.
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.
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 Cactus. Classes are designed for all levels of painter. Each participant will take home their own charming painting.
Come and enjoy the Dog Days of Sherman summer art in the garden exhibition of world-famous artist, Elizabeth Laul Healey!Experience Hazeltine’s Afternoon Tea at The GardensHazeltine’s Afternoon Tea is an... Read More »
Join Sherman for a rare experience touring the enchanting gardens of Mission San Juan Capistrano led by John Bishop, former Manager of Horticulture at Sherman Library & Gardens.
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.
Learn how to make a brass himmeli with a handmade tassel for air plants. Himmeli is a traditional Swedish ornament meaning heaven or sky. Hang your himmeli as a decoration or decor piece to bring joy to your personal space. Each participant will receive an air plant. Workshop will be led by Stacy Wong, a working artist. Since 2015, she has taught numerous creative making workshops in a variety of mediums as a way to give back and share with the community.
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.
Discover the wonder of the Staghorn Fern—one of nature’s most striking and unusual plants! These sculptural epiphytes (aka "air plants") don’t need soil to grow, making them a perfect living work of art for your home or garden.