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Chess Club
Saturday, October 11, 2 – 4 p.m.
Stop by the meeting room for open play—classic, blitz, bullet, whatever style is your preference. For all ages!
Join our club on Chess.com – Albany Library Chess Club
Introduction to Mushroom Cultivation
Tuesday, October 14 @ 5:30 p.m.
Learn the essentials of growing gourmet mushrooms at home! This workshop covers DIY cultivation techniques, including sterilization, substrates, and ideal fruiting conditions, with tips to help you start your own backyard mushroom projects.
Speed Friending
Wednesday, October 15 @ 2 p.m.
Have quick conversations to discover shared interests while enjoying refreshments. This time we are doing things a little different and splitting into small groups instead of one-on-one.
Please note: This event is not for finding romantic connections and there is no pressure to give out contact information.
OSU Master Gardeners Fall Seed Swap
Saturday, October 18, 2-4 p.m.
Bring your labeled seeds and wrapped transplants/starts to share to share with your community.
OSU Extension Master Gardeners will be here to answer your gardening questions.
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Repair & Rewear Workshops: Sweaters, Socks, and Such
Fall back in love with your coziest sweaters and well-worn socks! Join us every third Tuesday this fall, for a three-part workshop series where you’ll learn how to mend holes and reinforce weak spots with three simple but snazzy darning techniques. Registration required. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own needles, thread or yarn, and a sweater/socks/other knit item in need of repair.
October 21 @ 5:30 p.m. – Honeycomb Darning: Perfect for mending small holes or areas that have worn thin on stretchy knits (think: bottom of your socks). Register here!
November 18 @ 5:30 p.m. – Scotch Darning: Adds strength and durability to stretchy, high-wear areas (think: elbows and sock heels). Register here!