The Quarryville Library, 357 Buck Road, Quarryville, offers a large array of programs year-round, with options constantly expanding. The library's program director, Sharon Roche, is always looking for ways to invigorate the program schedule and is heading into spring with a fresh set of ideas.

On March 20, Roche hosted the library's first "walking book club." Participants prepared by reading "Black Food" by Bryant Terry, a book that was selected by the Longwood Gardens Community Read program. "Black Food" features recipes, poetry, essays and artwork that explore different aspects of Black culture. Walkers met at the Enola Low Grade Trail and strolled as they discussed the book, and Roche invited participants to bring food prepared with the book's recipes to share with each other. After the event, Roche gave away two prizes: a family pass to Longwood Gardens and a copy of "Black Food." "I was trying to think of ways that I could fit more exercise and more reading into my schedule; I thought this would be a great way to do that," Roche said.

The Quarryville Library participates in PA Forward, a literacy initiative from the Pennsylvania Library Association. The initiative highlights five literacies: basic literacy, health literacy, civic and social literacy, financial literacy and information literacy. When exploring ideas for new programs, Roche said that she tries to focus on at least one of the literacies. The walking book club promotes health, social and basic literacy. Roche added that she hopes to make the club a monthly activity.

On Wednesday, March 29, at 1 p.m., the library will host "How to Spot a Scam," a program that will focus on information literacy. Josh Gastineau, a graduate student at Millersville University, will give a presentation on topics that relate to safely using technology and the internet, such as how to spot red flags in fraudulent emails. Gastineau is present at the Quarryville Library three days a week as an extra staff member through a grant from Millersville University. On days that he is at the library, Gastineau assists patrons with other aspects of technological literacy and basic computer use. "You always have to be on your toes. There are always new tricks and scams online," Roche said. "We put together a basic first path to avoid these things and teach people to recognize the red flags."

On Thursday, March 30, at 4:30 p.m., naturalist Lisa Sanchez with Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a demonstration of how to make compost and will offer gardening tips to attendees. Patrons will be able to take home soil and seeds from Longwood Gardens to start their own gardens at home.

For more information on the library's programming and to register for an event, visit https://quarryvillelibrary.org/events.