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Seed Starting 101

2025-04-07 19:00:00 2025-04-07 20:00:00 America/Denver Seed Starting 101 Learn what seed starting is and how to grow your garden from seed with Amy Talbot. Whitmore - Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)

Monday, April 07
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-07 19:00:00 2025-04-07 20:00:00 America/Denver Seed Starting 101 Learn what seed starting is and how to grow your garden from seed with Amy Talbot. Whitmore - Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)

Whitmore

Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)

Learn what seed starting is and how to grow your garden from seed with Amy Talbot.

Learn which seeds should be started indoors, when to start them, supplies needed, best practices for good germination and healthy starts, and tips for transplanting. Then check out the Seed Library at Whitmore and other participating libraries.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Class |

TAGS: | SeedLibrary | gardening | garden |

Whitmore

Phone: 801-943-4636
Branch manager
Maggie Mills

Hours
Mon, Mar 31 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 Closed

Upcoming events

Tue, Apr 01, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.

Tue, Apr 01, All day
Pick up a fun activity kit designed for adults and teens with intellectual disabilities.

Tue, Apr 01, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Wed, Apr 02, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham.

Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!

Thu, Apr 03, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.

Thu, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s).

Thu, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Discover the 10 basics of square foot gardening and grow delicious, fresh, totally organic produce.

Fri, Apr 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Enjoy a fun puppet show, presented by the Utah Puppet Theater!

Cancelled
Fri, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the end of the school week by having some fun!! Each week we'll have a unique combination of STEAM activities, crafts, games, movement, and more!

Mon, Apr 07, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Learn what seed starting is and how to grow your garden from seed with Amy Talbot.

Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wear comfy pajamas, bring a favorite bedtime buddy and a caring adult and let's have fun! Join us for stories, songs and crafts that support early literacy development.

Tue, Apr 08, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.

Cancelled
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!

Thu, Apr 10, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.

Thu, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s).

Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Learn how to make the best fertilizer utilizing free ingredients from your home and kitchen—you can't buy it as good as you can make it, with no cost.

Fri, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Read your favorite book to Aussie, a trained Pet Partners therapy dog who loves being read to! For kids of all ages. Stop by the children's desk to sign up on the day of the activity.

Mon, Apr 14, All day
Come in the 2nd Monday of each month for a new origami project! Includes folding instructions and paper.

Mon, Apr 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wear comfy pajamas, bring a favorite bedtime buddy and a caring adult and let's have fun! Join us for stories, songs and crafts that support early literacy development.

Tue, Apr 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Tue, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Celebrate Spring with a Sock Bunny Craft!

Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!

Wed, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
Joins us for a discussion of new and noteworthy nonfiction books. This month's book is Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Wood. New readers are always welcome!

Thu, Apr 17, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.

Thu, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s).

Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
The Babcock Performing Readers present a dramatic reading of a play or poetry every month.

Cancelled
Fri, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the end of the school week by having some fun!! Each week we'll have a unique combination of STEAM activities, crafts, games, movement, and more!

Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite book to Geo, a trained therapy dog who loves being read to! For kids of all ages. Stop by the children's desk to sign up on the Saturday of the activity.

Mon, Apr 21, All day
Drop off your excess craft supplies and see what others have provided to swap. Find new creative inspiration and save your items from the landfill by sharing with others. Celebrate Earth Day all week!

Mon, Apr 21, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Mon, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wear comfy pajamas, bring a favorite bedtime buddy and a caring adult and let's have fun! Join us for stories, songs and crafts that support early literacy development.

Tue, Apr 22, All day
Celebrate Earth Day by decorating your own reusable bag!

Tue, Apr 22, All day
Drop off your excess craft supplies and see what others have provided to swap. Find new creative inspiration and save your items from the landfill by sharing with others. Celebrate Earth Day all week!

Tue, Apr 22, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.

Wed, Apr 23, All day
Drop off your excess craft supplies and see what others have provided to swap. Find new creative inspiration and save your items from the landfill by sharing with others. Celebrate Earth Day all week!

Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!

Thu, Apr 24, All day
Drop off your excess craft supplies and see what others have provided to swap. Find new creative inspiration and save your items from the landfill by sharing with others. Celebrate Earth Day all week!

Thu, Apr 24, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.

Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s).

Fri, Apr 25, All day
Drop off your excess craft supplies and see what others have provided to swap. Find new creative inspiration and save your items from the landfill by sharing with others. Celebrate Earth Day all week!

Cancelled
Fri, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the end of the school week by having some fun!! Each week we'll have a unique combination of STEAM activities, crafts, games, movement, and more!

Sat, Apr 26, All day
Drop off your excess craft supplies and see what others have provided to swap. Find new creative inspiration and save your items from the landfill by sharing with others. Celebrate Earth Day all week!

Mon, Apr 28, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Mon, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wear comfy pajamas, bring a favorite bedtime buddy and a caring adult and let's have fun! Join us for stories, songs and crafts that support early literacy development.

Tue, Apr 29, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!

Thu, May 01, All day
Pick up a fun activity kit designed for adults and teens with intellectual disabilities.

Thu, May 01, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.

Fri, May 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Enjoy a fun puppet show, presented by the Utah Puppet Theater!

Wed, May 07, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham.

Mon, May 12, All day
Come in the 2nd Monday of each month for a new origami project! Includes folding instructions and paper.

Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.

Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
The Babcock Performing Readers present a dramatic reading of a play or poetry every month.

Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
Joins us for a discussion of new and noteworthy nonfiction books. This month's book is I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara. New readers are always welcome!

Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.

Mon, Jun 02, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Study Room B (Capacity 4)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Tue, Jun 03, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Wed, Jun 04, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham.

Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Enjoy a fun puppet show, presented by the Utah Puppet Theater!

Mon, Jun 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Study Room B (Capacity 4)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Tue, Jun 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.

Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Come enjoy a fun and interactive presentation all about adventures in Science!

Tue, Jun 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Ever wondered how AI can help you write, brainstorm, and boost productivity? In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create your own AI chatbot using OpenAI’s GPT Builder.

Wed, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
Joins us for a discussion of new and noteworthy nonfiction books. This month's book is The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. New readers are always welcome!

Thu, Jun 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Come enjoy a fun and interactive Magic Show with Magician Mont Duston!

Mon, Jun 23, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Study Room B (Capacity 4)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Tue, Jun 24, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.

Mon, Jun 30, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Study Room B (Capacity 4)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.