Two people are planting seeds in a planter box with visible herb seed packets.
Instructor Maria Olivera, left, helps Efren Mendoza, right, plant seeds at the Maya Angelou Branch Library in Stockton, California on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (Photo by Annie Barker/Stocktonia/CatchLight Local/ Report for America)

Every Friday during the month of October patrons are able to join the garden club at the Maya Angelou branch library. At a recent meeting, activities included planting seeds, watering them and moving soil.

Three people gardening, with a reflection in a window.
Left to right, Natalie Franco, Joseph Franco, and Efren Mendoza plant seeds at the Maya Angelou Branch Library in Stockton, California on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (Photo by Annie Barker/Stocktonia/CatchLight Local/ Report for America)
Seed packets for cilantro, sage, and basil with corresponding plant markers in a garden bed.
Two children watering a garden bed with buckets.

More information can be found at https://www.ssjcpl.org/.