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Planted herbs and mocktails.

Plant a Mocktail Garden
2026-07-18 10:00:00 2026-07-18 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Plant a Mocktail Garden Drop in and plant seeds to grow fresh ingredients for the perfect mocktail.  Forks Branch Library - Fireplace

Saturday, July 18
10:00am - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-18 10:00:00 2026-07-18 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Plant a Mocktail Garden Drop in and plant seeds to grow fresh ingredients for the perfect mocktail.  Forks Branch Library - Fireplace

Drop in and plant seeds to grow fresh ingredients for the perfect mocktail. 

Pick three herb seeds and start planting your mocktail herb garden. Mocktail recipe cards for each seed choice will be available.

Seeds and materials provided. 

Drop-In Schedule
Forks Branch Library: Saturday, July 18, 10am-4:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library: Friday, July 24, 10am-4:30pm

Summer Reading Program
This event is part of the Summer Reading Program, generously supported by local Friends of the Library groups.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature, Science & Tech |

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