Gladstone Public Library Foundation Nonprofit
Focused on the literary and cultural needs of our community. GPLF advocates for education and literacy for everyone.
Annual Plant Sale is April 30, 2022
At Gladstone Nature Park, Webster Road and Cason Road 10 am to 2 pm
Come and see the wide variety of plants we have for sale at our annual plant sale. Prices are $2 each or 3 for $5. 100% proceeds benefit our new library, coming soon to our Gladstone Community.
Here is a list of some of the varieties we will have available at the sale:
Tomato Glacier. one of your first ripe tomatoes of summer, and one of your last tomatoes in the fall! This 30" tall plant sets fruit earlier and in cooler temperatures than other varieties, and continues to produce throughout the season. 2" flavorful slicers are the perfect size for sandwiches.
Roma Prized for its use in tomato paste and sauces, produces a large harvest of thick-walled, meaty, bright red, egg-shaped tomatoes about 3 Inches Long and with few seeds.
Mangold heirloom These yellow tomatoes with beautiful red streaks taste as good as they look. They have a soft flesh, sweet flavor, and tend to be less acidic.
Best Boy Med red
Red Cherry
Gold Nugget yellow cherry
Pear Yellow yellow pear shaped
Blush Tiger This is a great tasting oblong cherry type tomato. "blushed" looking tomato is great on salads or eaten fresh. One of the early season tomatoes.
Early girl. Med red Early. pik med red
Beefsteak large, meaty red fruit over a long season on indeterminate plants. Because it matures late compared to many other tomatoes, it will provide a fresh harvest in the latter part of the season.
Oregon Spring med red
Amish Paste heirloom Giant, blocky, Roma type tomatoes have delicious red flesh that is perfect for paste and canning. It has world-class flavor
Peppers Mini Bell rainbow bell rainbow Cayenne.
Hot Basil
Green and purple Zucchini
Cocozelle bush. Productive, tasty Italian variety with attractively striped fruits.
Black Beauty Bush. Glossy black-green zucchini with creamy, white flesh. Plants have an open habit which makes for easy picking. Best picked when 6 to 8" long.
Rheinang gold produces high quality, thin-skinned squash on vigorous, bush (compact) plants.
Golden sunset-yellow zucchini stand out against dark green foliage making them fun and easy to find.
Early White The bush type plants on this scallop squash produce tender fruits that are best when harvested at 4"-6" in diameter. These deliciously mild white squash are low in calories and a good source of vitamin A.
Cucumbers Tender green burpless. Excellent for slicing, these cucumbers are very smooth and sweet. Skin is not bitter and the entire cucumber can be eaten without peeling. This heavy yielding cucumber variety should be picked when 3"-5" long.
Muncher no pollinators necessary for this stellar burpless cuke, making it perfect for greenhouse cultivation! Without insects, the vines produce seedless fruits that remain tender and tasty for longer. This tender, dual-purpose variety makes great pickles and is excellent for fresh eating right out of the garden! Nearly spineless fruit mature at 6 to 8 inches long and plump to 3 inches wide. Produces abundantly on strong vigorous vines. For pickling, harvest at 4 to 6 inches long.
Parsley Italian flat leaf
Please bring any empty 3" pots you may have to recycle for the 2023 plant sale!
Thank you to Gladstone Business Partners
Happyrock Coffee
Happyrock Coffee Roasting Co was established in 1999.
They have won a couple awards in that time. Small, but mighty batch coffee roasting company hidden in the heart of a small town.
465 Portland Ave, Gladstone OR 97027
Monday-Saturday 7am-12pm Sunday 8am-12pm
(503)650-4876
Thank you to Gladstone Business Partners
Bound to Happen
You can now pick up your book orders from Bound to Happen. Simply place your book order and select "pick up" as your method of shipping.
Herbal Remedies and Herbs
Registered Herbalist on Duty, metaphysical supplies, wellness, herbal and safety classes.
455 Portland Ave, Gladstone, OR 97027
Wednesday to Saturday 11 am to 6 pm & Sunday 12 noon to 6 pm
503-850-6623
About GPL-Foundation
Our Projects
The goal of GPL-Foundation is to provide the opportunity to all for lifelong education and development. We seek to not only help build the library and its programs, but also increase cultural awareness and pride in our community, find common ground for dialogue, and interaction among one another.
Foundation Directors
The foundation is independent of city and county government, with a 12 member all-volunteer board consisting of citizens of Gladstone, Clackamas, Oak Grove, Oregon City, and Milwaukie.
Donate
The GPL-Foundation, with the help of the community via gifts and donation, provides the library and community with support not only for reading and education programs, but also provides opportunities for enrichment. These include the popular summer reading program, and cultural passes.
Donate for Literacy in 2022
When giving this year, don't forget that our Foundation supports the local Gladstone library. Donations benefit our community, children, and supporting the new library coming soon to Gladstone. Make a difference today and open a door to the future!
Gladstone Library Foundation Calendar 2022
New Library link
Seed Library is Available
Seed Library is Available
Thank you for your YES votes, passing Measure 3-530 to build a new library. If you want to know more, click here to see what comes next.
Seed Library is Available
Seed Library is Available
Seed Library is Available
The Gladstone Public Library has a seed library available for you. Click here to find out how to get your seeds.
Sign up online for Cultural Passes
April 3-9, 2022 - National Library Appreciation Weeks
April 3-9, 2022 - National Library Appreciation Weeks
Now available for library holders in good standing. Click here for information
April 3-9, 2022 - National Library Appreciation Weeks
April 3-9, 2022 - National Library Appreciation Weeks
April 3-9, 2022 - National Library Appreciation Weeks
We now offer free pick up at one of our Gladstone Business partners, Bound to Happen. Come see what we have to offer on our online book sale!