Kids learn about gardening while enhancing Library Park

JONES COUNTY LIBRARY

  • Last week’s Summer Reading Program became hands-on, assisting with the planting of raised beds at the library. Contributed
    Last week’s Summer Reading Program became hands-on, assisting with the planting of raised beds at the library. Contributed
  • The library planting crew line up with Gray Garden Club members to display the finished product. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
    The library planting crew line up with Gray Garden Club members to display the finished product. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
  • Volunteers work with garden club members to plant the raised beds. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
    Volunteers work with garden club members to plant the raised beds. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

    Final touches are complete for the Jones County Library Park that will enhance the experience of library patrons for years to come.

    The outdoor area of the library, which is located at 146 Railroad Street, has been a joint effort that began two years ago under the leadership of Branch Manager Julie King.

    The Library Park project was funded with special purpose sales tax funds and bid out with other …