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Organic
Gardening with Kathleen Obirek
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
@
7
p.m.
Eat healthier by growing your own organic produce –free of
pesticides. Learn how to grow all types of edibles in the ground and in
containers.
Creative
Cookbook Class with Penny Geigner
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 @
6:30 p.m.
Join Penny from Stampin’ Up and cool down at the library! We will be making
an Envelope File Cookbook for all those summertime recipes.
Limit of 15 participants. PTPLD patrons have priority.
Good Food Fast with David Clark
Thursday, June 14, 2012
@
7
p.m.
Award-winning author, David Clark, tells the story through words, photos,
and music of how our favourite dining establishments evolved from
railroad dining cars and urban lunch counters. Learn how some trends began
in urban areas, such as Chicago and how they spread throughout the country
first along rail lines and later along the highways.
Breakfast
at Tiffany’s with Chef Kate Bradley
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m.
Join Chef
Kate for some new ideas for an upscale breakfast or brunch.
Limited of
50 participants. PTPLD patrons have priority
Wild Prairie Book Club
Thursday, June 21, 2012 @ 7 p.m.
New members are always welcome. Join us, we
will be discussing The
Paris Wife
by Paula McLain
Coupons
101: Plan, Clip, and SAVE!!!!
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m.
Sick of
ever-rising food bills? Discouraged about ever saving any real money with
coupons? Coupons 101 takes the guesswork out of the process. Rachel
Singer
Gordon from Mashupmom.com shows you how to save money!
Chicago
Beat Cop’s Guide to Chicago Eats with Sgt John Haynes
and Chris
Garlington
June 28, 2012 @
7
p.m.
When the Beat Cop pauses from taking a bite out of crime, he takes a bite
out of donuts, polish sausage, fried chicken, enchiladas, and omelettes. Sgt
David J. Haynes of the Chicago Police Department and his partner-in crime,
blogger, Christopher Garlington
discuss the best mom-and pop food bargains in Chicago. They will have
their book,
The Beat Cop’s Guide to Chicago Eats
available for purchase.
Tea For Me,
Tea For You Chef Kate Bradley
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m.
Chef Kate
explains some fun recipes and rituals from tea rooms and cafes.
Limit of 50
participants. PTPLD patrons have priority.
Breakfast Bingo
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 @ 10 a.m.
Have some fun and coffee!! Prizes will be awarded to game winners.
Limit of 40 participants. PTPLD patrons have priority
Wild Prairie Book Club
Thursday, June 21, 2012 @ 7 p.m.
New members are always welcome. Join us, we
will be discussing
In the Defense of Food: an Eater’s
Manifesto
by Michael Pollan
Career
Paths and Coffee: First Step to a New Future
Moraine
Valley Community College
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
@ 7 p.m.
Are you an adult thinking about your future? Join us for a cup of coffee at
an information session to learn more about: preparing for high- demand jobs;
exploring a new career; Earning a college degree; and more!!
Chicago’s
Sweet Candy History with Leslie Goddard
Thursday, July 26, 2012
@
7
p.m.
For most its history, Chicago produced about one-third of the nation’s
candy. You probably know some candies made or invented here—Brach’s
caramels, Mars, Snickers Bars, Wrigley’s Gum, Cracker Jack, Baby Ruth Bars,
Tootsie Rolls, Frango Mints. Learn the history of these tasty treats and
explore what made Chicago such an ideal location for candy makers.
Delicious!
Super
Supper Salads with Chef Kate Bradley
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m.
Is it too
nice out to spend your entire evening cooking? Get some great ideas for
summertime salads.
Limit of 50 participants. PTPLD patrons have priority.
End of
Summer Reading Party
Thursday, August 2, 2012
@
7
p.m.
Read or
listen to any five books checked out on your PTPLD card and get reservations
for our end of summer reading party.
This special event is for patrons 18 and over.
Wild Prairie Book Club
Thursday, June 21, 2012 @ 7 p.m.
New members are always welcome. Join us, we
will be discussing The
Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
by Aimee Bender
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