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  There’s no better way to welcome a new season than sitting down with your favorite drink. We're collecting all the Sip & Steep recipes into one Take Home Kit! Every kit has a booklet with all the instructions to make the drinks covered in the Sip & Steep series, as well as some delicious samples. Sip & Steep Take Home Kit: 1 vial of coffee 1 tea bag 2 Coffee sachets 1 Sip & Steep booklet 1 Sachet recipe  Kits will be available at the Gibson, Green Valley, and Paseo Verde locations starting Tuesday, March 23. Have fun and happy brewing!

In our last meetup we learned that kitten season was upon us. Starting in late February, we see the rise of kittens being available for adoption in shelters and other animal organizations. If you were one of those people who adopted one of those lucky kittens, then you’re in for a treat! In their first year of life, kittens go through many growth stages. There are several resources available that can help you understand these growth stages. Going to your local veterinarian is the most important resource that you can have for any pet. Your vet can explain those first year of life changes in your new kitten. They can also provide you with great reading resources and a kitten wellness check.   Books that provide information on kitten care:  Tiny but Mighty: Kitten Lady’s guide to saving the most vulnerable felines  by Hannah Shaw Kitten Lady’s Big Book of Little Kittens  by Hannah Shaw Kitten Care: A Guide to Loving and Nurturing Your Pet  by Kim Dennis-Bryan Do yo...

Join our "No-Pressure" Senior Book Club virtual meetings on Zoom!  This book club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.  Questions?  Contact Cristi Burroughs at  cburroughs@hendersonlibraries.com . Our next meeting will be  March 17th  and we'll be discussing  " Afterlife " by Julia Alvarez . You can download the eBook from Hoopla . We ’ve added "No-Pressure" to this book club title. We want our senior patrons to feel welcome joining the discussion -  no pressure! Even if you haven't had the chance to read the chosen title for the month, or perhaps you've been reading a different title that you'd like to share with the group...we hope you'll join us for the conversation. After discussing the chosen book club title, patrons can have a few minutes (limited to 10 minutes per person) to share with the group other titles they've read.  We hope this will be a great opportunity  for everyone to connect with each ...

Spring is almost here  (March 20,  to be exact)  and what better way than to  welcome it  than by setting up a garden in the beautiful Nevada desert?  There are some great benefits from gardening .  For example, exposure to vitamin D which increases your calcium levels  which   helps with your bones and your immune system.  It boo sts your mood and helps to alleviate stress levels. Gardening can also help  combat loneliness and is also a good fam ily bonding moment if you are with other people.    This upcoming kit is good way to start your own garden. With a little pot, a little dirt, and a seed, you are  starting your  new activity in a whole new world. You don’t have to have a perfect garden, but you can learn as you go.    Henderson Libraries is offering a little garden starter kit March 8th to get you started this spring. Little Garden Kit includes:  1 clay pot   1 bag of dirt   1 sa...

  Welcome to Cats & Coffee! A new year is a good time to reset to a healthy, stress-free environment for yourself and your fur babies. In our first virtual meeting, we discussed cat-related challenges during the pandemic, and how to identify and decrease stress in cats . We also learned the many ways cats communicate through sound, tail, and facial gestures.    Cat communication can be a mystery to owners, regardless if you have a new member in your family or have had one for many years. Fortunately, there are resources to help us understand the way cats communicate through their behavior:     Books: The Cat Behavior Answer book by Arden Moore Total Cat Mojo by Jackson Galaxy What Cats Want: An illustrated guide for truly understanding your cat by Dr. Yuki Hattori Think Like a Cat: how to raise a well-adjusted cat-not sour puss by Pam Johnson-Bennett   Understanding Cat Behavior: A compassionate guide to training and communication by Beth Pasek   C...

Women's History Month was created to commemorate, celebrate and encourage the study of the accomplishments and advancement from women in history. Originally in 1978 as week of celebration in Sonoma County, to honor women, it eventually gained popularity nationally and In 1981 Congress passed the Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” Eventually in 1987 Congress would then recognize it as Women's History Month. What better way than to learn more about women in history than getting it from their perspective and others? Take a look at these suggested biographies.  Kamala's way: an American life by Dan Morain  - Get to know the first woman Vice President in history of the United States of America in this biography by Dan Morain as he analyzes her start working in the Alameda District Attorney's office to her historic win with President Joe Biden.  A lab of one's  own:  one wo...

Starting off the new year can be overwhelming. Why continue to set resolutions every year? Let's set some goals! Setting goals allows you to work on them throughout the year and you can track them in a journal.  One way that you can track and monitor your goals is by working in a bullet journal.    Designed by Ryder Carroll, bullet journaling is used with the intent to have an organized personal system. This system helps organize scheduling, reminders, to do lists, brainstorming, and other organizational tasks in a notebook. Working on goals, it's good to create spreads that map out what you're working towards.  One example is a habit tracker.  A simple habit tracker keeps track of your goals for the year.             Henderson Libraries is offering a bullet journal starter kit to help you get  started!  This kit offers the following essential materials:  Journal   Pen   Ruler   "How-To" pamphlet ...

First is the Pour Over method. Just like the French Press, the Pour Over has a lot of history. The Pour Over was created in 1908 and was known as one of the best ways to make a flavorful cup of coffee. It eventually fell out of popularity but has had a resurgence recently. You can now order a Pour Over at almost every coffee shop. Recipe for Pour Over Coffee: Ingredients 2 Tablespoons of ground coffee (20 grams) 1 ½ cups of freshly boiled water (330 grams) Pour Over cone Pour Over filters Here are some favorite containers: Ceramic – Classic and simple (ex. the Hario v60) Metal – Versatile and easy to clean  Glass – Well made and creates a clean cup of coffee (ex. Chemex) Instructions Insert the filter into the Pour Over cone Add ground coffee Pour enough water over the coffee to wet the grounds Let the coffee absorb the water for about 30 seconds (this is called “Blooming”) After 30 seconds, pour the rest of the water over the grounds in steady controlled circles. Making the target...

  When I think of feeling cozy, I can almost smell the warm cinnamon of a chai tea. For many of us the joy of reading comes with a cup of our favorite tea. No matter your taste of preferences, there is probably a tea just for you! If you have ever wondered what you might like or felt overwhelmed on the tea aisle of your local grocery store, look no further! Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world. With an infinity of possible flavors and an especially easy recipe, tea is one of those drinks that appeals to nearly everyone. Whether you prefer sweet iced or a hot tea latte, you have hundreds of options to choose from! Health in a Cup Tea has many medicinal properties. From antioxidants to lowering the risk of long term disease, tea is a lower caffeine replacement for coffee and a flavorful way to start the day. Herbal teas can be soothing as well as aid in sleep and finding a sense of calm. Add honey or lemon to a tea for a cold weather remedy or try steeping tea ble...

Join our "No-Pressure" Senior Book Club virtual meetings on Zoom! This book club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Questions?  Contact Cristi Burroughs at  cburroughs@hendersonlibraries.com . Our next meeting will be  February 17th  and we'll be discussing  " The Last Flight " by Julie Clark . You can download the eBook version from  Hoopla . We ’ve added "No-Pressure" to this book club title. We want our senior patrons to feel welcome joining the discussion -  no pressure! Even if you haven't had the chance to read the chosen title for the month, or perhaps you've been reading a different title that you'd like to share with the group...we hope you'll join us for the conversation. After discussing the chosen book club title, patrons can have a few minutes (limited to 10 minutes per person) to share with the group other titles they've read.  We hope this will be a great opportunity  for everyone to connect w...