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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: Newport Beach’s Oldest Attraction
Member Mondays: Newport Beach’s Oldest Attraction
Come join us for a visual tour of Newport Beach’s history from the Sherman Library archives. From artifacts to photographs to scrapbooks, you will have the opportunity to learn the importance of Newport Beach’s unique harbor. Members only event. Free, pre-registration required. Register Now
Talk and Q&A: Native Plants in the Garden
Talk and Q&A: Native Plants in the Garden
Go native and get inspired to go green! Take a tour, with Horticulturist Amy Dolim and learn about environmentally friendly, drought-tolerant plants at the Sherman Gardens. Learn about the benefits of local native plants and how they can be a great addition to any home garden Free with Garden Admission. Registration required. Register Now
Sherman Library Open House: Turning Pages for 50 Years
Sherman Library Open House: Turning Pages for 50 Years
Please join us for a Library Open House on October 22 at 5 pm as the library celebrates 50 years since its construction by Sherman’s founder Arnold Haskell. In 1974, Haskell actualized his vision for Sherman Library & Gardens when the library stacks and archives building was completed. Utilizing precious real estate, he built a... 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.
Chrysanthemum Flower Show
Chrysanthemum Flower Show
Chrysanthemum Show Presented by the Southern California Chrysanthemum Society Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 10:30 am – 4 pm A flower show that concentrates on displaying the beauty and variety of the Chrysanthemum, a flower referred to as the “Queen of the Fall”. Chrysanthemum blooms come in a myriad of shapes, sizes, and... Read More »
Free Talk: The 13 Chrysanthemum Classes
Free Talk: The 13 Chrysanthemum Classes
Learn all about the 13 different chrysanthemum classes that are grown in the United States.
Chrysanthemum Flower Show
Chrysanthemum Flower Show
Chrysanthemum Show Presented by the Southern California Chrysanthemum Society Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 10:30 am – 4 pm A flower show that concentrates on displaying the beauty and variety of the Chrysanthemum, a flower referred to as the “Queen of the Fall”. Chrysanthemum blooms come in a myriad of shapes, sizes, and... Read More »
Free Talk: The History of the Chrysanthemum
Free Talk: The History of the Chrysanthemum
Take a comprehensive look at the interesting 2,500 year history of the Chrysanthemum.