The library is offering a new writing group for writers of all levels from a beginner wanting to get started to someone who is more seasoned and likes a workshop environment.

The first meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Becky Jeeves will facilitate the group with writing prompts and ideas to get the writing juices flowing, and participants can share their written work with the group.

It’s a positive writing and sharing environment! All styles of writing are accepted.

New daytime book club with Grounded Coffeehouse starting later this month

The library has started a new book club partnership with our neighbor across the street, Grounded Coffeehouse.

This monthly daytime book club will feature a wide variety of books and genres, so it’s perfect for the reader that wants to read it all.

Our first meeting will be 12:30 p.m. April 23 and the April book selection is “The Book of Lost Hours” by Hayley Gelfuso. There are copies to check out at the front desk and with the libby app.

Grounded is also offering a discount to all participants on their drinks! Just ask for the book club discount during our meeting.

It’s Plant and Garden Exchange time!

One of the library’s most popular yearly programs returns at the end of this month: the Plant and Garden Exchange.

Each year the exchange is different, and you never know what will be there. Anything plant or garden related is fair game, so it’s common to see divided plants, seedlings, houseplants, seeds, garden tools, accessories, vegetables, pots and so much more.

Everything is FREE to a new home! Everything goes quickly!

Here’s how it works: On April 24, drop off anything you’d like to donate to the exchange. Please label all plants and seeds so people know what they are. From 10-11 a.m. April 25, those who have donated to the exchange can check out the exchange. Starting at 11 a.m., anything that is still here is fair game for anyone to take home regardless of whether you donated. You can email Kim at kimd@tonganoxielibrary.org if you have questions about the exchange.

— Kim Downing is assistant director/circulation coordinator Tonganoxie Public Library. She can be reached at the above email or 913-845-3281.