Bacon Free Library

Join Heather Wolf, author of Find More Birds and Birding at the Bridge, as she shares her beautiful images of colorful birds.  We’ll discuss the birds, their colors, and the purpose of their colorful feathers, as well as evolutionary advantages they may have because of their plumage.  We hope you can join us for another great discussion! This […]

Whole grains are simple to incorporate into your dinners if you know the tips and tricks to coax out maximum flavor.  We’ll be preparing farro bowls and fall harvest quinoa.  Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, this class offers practical skills and tasty recipes to incorporate whole grains into your daily diet.  […]

Just in time for the fall, learn how to make some yummy comfort food!   Dietitian and chef Heidi McIndoo will walk us through making sloppy Joes and deep dish cookie pies.  The recipes will be sent out prior to the program so you can cook along in real time, if you’d like. This virtual program […]

Who Really penned all the works attributed to Shakespeare?  The doubts have been around for over 300 years.  How could William Shakespeare — a man who never sailed — have written with such accuracy about sailing in The Tempest?  Or how — without studying law — could he have written with such insight about lawyers, courts, and legal […]

It’s hard not to smile when there’s chocolate around, but behind the deep, rich taste, there’s a whole world of serious –and fascinating– issues.  Dive into the world of chocolate, exploring its entanglements with child labor; its aspirations with women-owned cooperatives and the Fair Trade movement; and its intrigues, including corporate espionage.  The experts at Cocoa […]