Republic Branch Library Homesteading Basics Mondays,

6–8 p.m. in the Oak Room.

Discover practical skills for living sustain ably and making the most of your home, garden and local resources. Provided in partnership with the Backyard Pantry. Registration required; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-732-7284. •

• May 18: Foraging the Ozarks. Chef Dyllan, owner of Wild Foods by Dyllan, will guide you through the basics of foraging in our region, including what grows here, when to harvest it and how to identify wild foods safely and sustainably