Open to ages 3-5. Registration required. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games and movement while building language and literacy skills. All materials and snacks are provided.
Open to adults. Registration required. Learn in-depth how to use a computer. Each session will focus on a different computer program class. All programs are subject to change or cancellations
Open to ages 6-12. Registration required. STEAM stands for Science Technology Engineering Art and Math. We'll be doing a STEAM-focused activity that will make you think creatively and have fun doing it. Guardians must remain with children aged 9 and under. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Yarnbenders Crochet and Knitting Club. Open to all ages (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult). Enjoy your craft with friendly folks. All skill
levels welcome. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Suggested for ages 6-14. Registration required. Read a story to therapy dogs, Erin, Kody, Fritz, and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children. Guardians must remain present.
Open to ages 5 and older. Registration required. Join our Lego Club and create your own Lego designs. All supplies are provided. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.;
Open
to all ages. Registration required. Songs, stories, and oh so much
fun! We ask that guardians please remain present with children during
the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Open to ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required, space limited. Gather together for a few quick stories, songs, an easy craft, plus a treat. We ask that guardians please remain present with children during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellation. Please inform staff of any food allergies.
Open to ages 5 and older. Registration required. Come meet up with other LEGO enthusiasts and build your own LEGO creations. All materials provided. Guardians must remain with children 9 and under. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to adults and interested teens and children, ages 8 & older.
Registration required.
Do you love chess? Have you always wanted to learn?
Our chess club is for all ages and levels of experience. Feel free to bring your own chess board or use one of ours. Guardians must remain present. Face masks are optional, however, social distancing guidelines are still
in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Open to all ages. Drop by the children's area to make your own Lego creations. This is a self-guided activity. Ask for Legos at the front desk. Please remember to clean them up when you're done! Guardians must remain with children aged 9 and under during the event.
Open to children & teens, aged 10 and older. Registration required. Stop by with your friends for a fun afternoon at the library for pizza and a variety of exciting board games. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Open to children and teens,10 and older. Stop by with your friends for a fun afternoon of board games and puzzles. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Author: White, Andrew Joseph, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: Y WHITE
Format: Books
Summary: Set in an alternate Victorian England where mediums control the dead, sixteen-year-old autistic transgender boy Silas must expose a power-hungry secret society while confined to a cruel finishing school designed to turn him into the perfect wife.
Author: Coastal Kitchen, issuing body.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 641.6382 ENCYCLOP
Format: Books
Summary: Craving something spicy or sweet? With 500 chili sauces, citrus-y marinades, smoky rubs, and more, you can find something for every appetite. These versatile recipes are perfect for meats, vegetables, and seafood alike. Build your own signature seasonings or mix and match flavor profiles to create mouthwatering dishes.--
Author: Ryland Peters & Small, publisher.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 641.5884 SLOW
Format: Books
Summary: Slow cookers are the answer to all your kitchen problems-save money, time and energy with over 65 delicious recipes for affordable family food. The Slow Cooker Cookbook has over 65 recipes to suit all your family's needs. From hearty soups, such as Italian Pasta and Bean Soup; light bites, such as Spinach and Ricotta Timbales; succulent meat dishes, such as Vietnamese Beef and Chicken and Lentil Curry; not forgetting irresistible vegetarian dishes, such as Winter Vegetable Tagine and Smoky Bean Hotpot. Slow cookers can be used day or night, and you don't even have to stay in to keep an eye on the pot while you produce deliciously flavorful food for all the family.
Author: Lindgren, Shelley, author. Leahy, Kate, author. Hennequin, Valentin, photographer.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 641.22 LINDGREN
Format: Books
Summary: "An introduction to the wines of Italy by region and grape, focusing on how the history of the country shaped Italian wines today and how modern winemakers are looking to the past to revive the industry. Italian Wine explores each of Italy's 20 regions and details the history, land, grape varietals, food pairings, and suggested producers for each region"-- Journey through all twenty regions of Italy to discover the grapes, terrain, and historical techniques that have influenced modern Italian wine-making in this accessible and stunning guide to Italian wines. From award-winning sommelier Shelley Lindgren, who has long been recognized (and now knighted!) for her promotion of lesser-known Italian wines, and acclaimed cookbook author Kate Leahy comes a user-friendly and charming guide to Italian wines two decades in the making. The dynamic storytelling duo takes you through a beautifully photographed and delightfully comprehensive journey to understand what Italian wine looks like today: the makers shaping the industry, the innovative ways farmers are adapting to climate change, and the history that paved the path for this current movement. Travel vicariously through all twenty regions with Leahy and Lindgren and expand your palate beyond Chianti, Pinot Grigio, and Lambrusco. Immerse yourself in the untold stories of how ancient wine-making techniques, the shifts of power and the movement of families, and the terrain and climate have influenced modern Italian wine-making. The curiosity and passion Lindgren and Leahy have is infectious and inviting, and you'll leave with a buzz and a richer understanding of the country's wines.
Author: Tschiesche, Jenny, author. Whitaker, Kate, photographer.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 641.77 TSCHIESC
Format: Books
Summary: 101 delicious, time-saving and economical recipes from your air fryer for all the family to enjoy. Following Jenny Tschieshe's Sunday Times bestselling Air-Fryer Cookbook, this new book offers nutritious and budget-friendly recipes. Each recipe aims to reduce the amount of energy used to cook food by using the air fryer instead of the oven. Using an air fryer cost from a third to half less than using an electric oven, so the savings could make a big dent in your bills if you swap to this nifty gadget. The popularity of air fryers looks set to last, and why not with its amazing list of benefits not just to the household budget, but for the time-poor cook too. Using an air fryer drastically cuts down on cooking times, making these recipes fantastic for anyone cooking in a hurry too. The recipes in this invaluable book cater for a wide range of tastes and needs, exploring ideas for using cans, jars, and cartons, cooking from frozen, using up leftovers, using cheaper cuts of meat, grains and legumes, vegetable-based dishes, and much more. Jenny Tschieshe's first book taught us that an air fryer doesn't just have to be for beige food, but can be used for all manner of cooking from roast chicken to perfect sweet bakes. Now it's time to take things a step further by focusing on making the most of your air fryer in terms of flavor as well as keeping your energy and food costs as low as possible.
Author: Strasdin, Kate, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 381.0094
Format: Books
Summary: Through the discovery of one Victorian woman's textile scrapbook, a fashion historian and museum curator unravels the secrets within its pages and the lives of the people within, charting, piece by piece, the whole of human experience in the most intimate of mediums: the clothes people wear.
Author: Sarah, Rachel, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 333.72
Format: Books
Summary: "These 15 contemporary climate champions are on the frontlines of science to create a sustainable future on Earth. They are climate scientists, journalists, professors, academics, researchers, and policy makers from around the world who draft policies with real-life solutions, run science labs to find new solutions to old problems, and lead organizations at the forefront of change. These women do not shy away from showing how racial and social injustices lie at the root of so many climate-related issues. Their stories are accessible and energetic, with spotlights on the triumphs and struggles of women who are working to protect the planet. As young readers learn how these champions are rising up around the world, they will learn how to be part of the solution"--
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