Grow With Inglenook Cultivates Community and Food Access Ahead of Inglenook Branch Library's 47th Birthday
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As the Inglenook Branch Library prepares to celebrate its 47th birthday on July 17, Branch Manager Tonya Clarke is inviting residents to participate in a program that is helping grow more than vegetables.
One of the
branch's signature initiatives, Grow with Inglenook, brings community members
together through gardening, education, and hands-on learning experiences while
addressing an issue that affects many urban neighborhoods across the country:
access to fresh, healthy food.
For many
residents, grocery stores and affordable fresh produce can be difficult to
reach. Grow With Inglenook encourages participants to explore practical ways to
grow food at home, learn sustainable gardening practices, and discover how
local gardening efforts can contribute to healthier communities.
The
program also serves as a gathering place where neighbors can share knowledge,
build relationships, and strengthen community connections.
"Grow
With Inglenook reflects the library's commitment to serving as a hub for
learning and community engagement," Clarke said. "By bringing people
together around gardening and food access, we're helping residents develop
skills that can benefit their families while strengthening neighborhood
ties."
Upcoming
Grow With Inglenook sessions will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. on the following
dates:
• June 12
• June 26
• July 10
• July 24
• August 7
The
programs are free and open to the public.
Grow With Inglenook is among several Summer Reading programs Inglenook Branch is hosting throughout June and July.
For more
information, visit the Inglenook Branch Library at 4100 40th Terrace North,
Birmingham, AL 35217, or call (205) 849-8739.
About
Inglenook Branch Library
For 47
years, the Inglenook Branch Library has served as a neighborhood gathering
place for lifelong learning, literacy, and community engagement. The library
was built on the site of a former Inglenook Fire Station. Through programs such
as Grow With Inglenook, the branch continues to connect residents with
resources, educational opportunities, and experiences that help strengthen the
community.
Written by Roy L. Williams, Public Relations Specialist - Birmingham Public Library
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