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I’ve never been a good cook. I WANT to be, but I’m just not. I’ve certainly seen my fairshare of cooking shows, and I’ll admit that Gordon Ramsay is a guilty pleasure of mine. Hewould most definitely chew me out if he tasted any of my food.The thing that’s most frustrating is that I know how to cook. I know what flavors gotogether. I know how the techniques should be performed. It’s just that my execution ispoor. And, as I get older, it seems to be getting worse.At the end of a long day at work, the last thing I want to do is cook. I’m not above fast foodor frozen food, but I feel guilty when I eat it. All I want is good food that’s not tooexpensive, easy to make, with minimal prep, short cooking time, and simple clean-up. Isthat too much to ask?? I think maybe.Enter the library.I was at the front desk the other day, and somebody returned a book with a picture of somekind of baked meatball dish on the cover. It looked delicious! I opened the book and flippedto three different pages. All three recipes on those pages looked good. The instructionswere uncomplicated, and the ingredients were accessible. I selected three things to makethe next week, and one of them (yes, only one) actually turned out okay!So, I’m trying to mix it up a bit. I’m trying to find that magic cookbook that seems tailoredjust to me, and we have quite a collection of cookbooks for me to make my way through.It’s like a little project, and I’m a sort of excited about it…for now. But, let’s be honest. Inabout two months, I’ll probably be right back there in the Arby’s drive-thru.Lynn HobbsLibrary DirectorLynn HobbsFROM THE DIRECTOR
CHILDRENEV E NT SStorytime is aimed for children age0-6. Visit for snacks, songs, crafts,and playtime!Bead ClubMay 19 | 3-5 pmShow off your creativity -- make abracelet or lanyard! Bead Club is adrop-in program for ages 9-13 hostedon the third Monday of each month.Snacks provided.Back by popular demand!Creatives aged 8-13 are invited tolearn the basics of crochet in thisintroductory crochet lesson led byartist Nelly DeVault.Beginning CrochetWith Ms. NellyMay 1 | 5:30-7 pmStorytime: Mother’s DayMay 9 | 10-11 amStorytime is aimed for childrenaged 0-6. Visit for snacks, songs,crafts, and playtime!Baby BandMay 13 |10:30-11:15 amMove & groove to fun tunes withmusic therapist, Ms. Tiffany! Littleones (with their adult) will sing,dance, & explore instruments asthey gain cognitive, motor, andpre-literacy skills. Ages 0-3.Storytime: BackyardBBQMay 22 | 10-11 amStorytime: SpecialGuest *Ms. Nelly*May 30 | 10-11 amSelma Carlsdottir is coming fromSweden to spiin straw into goldlike the little magicman,Rumpelstilskin!
TEENEV E NT SThe Game CornerA friendly video game tournamentfor teens in grades 6-12. Recentgame selections include GangBeasts, TowerFall, and Nidhogg.May 7 & 21 | 3-5 pmIt's a crochet club for teens!Anyone between the ages of 13and 18 can join, and all skill levelsare welcome. Registrationrequired.Hooked on CrochetMay 3 | 10 am-12 pmDelilah the Therapy DogMay 14 & 20 | 4-5 pm Finals got you frazzled? Take abreak from studying and de-stresswith Delilah in the Teen Roomfrom 4-5pm. No registrationrequired, and snacks are provided.Finals Week Stress-BusterSponsored by: Qdoba & Pizza Hut
ADULTEV E NT SBlood DriveMake an appointment (or justwalk-in) to donate blood at PCLthrough Versiti Blood Center ofIndiana. Help us save lives! Thelibrary has set a goal of getting 45donors signed up to donate. Celebrate AAPI Month with ahands-on journey into the Indiantradition of henna. Learn thehistory of Mehndi and try yourhand at creating beautifuldesigns! Registration RequiredHands of HeritageMay 15 | 6 pmMay 9 | 2 pmCandlelight YogaMay 6, 20, 27 | 6:45 pmCandlelight yoga is a gentle, flowstyle class that focuses onbreathing and light stretching. It isthe perfect way to end your dayand wind down before bed.Lumpia & LokalMay 22 | 6:00 pmDiscover the vibrant flavors and creativityof the Philippines. Enjoy delicious Filipinolumpia, paint your own bayong-inspiredburlap bag, and celebrate culture with foodand art. Registration Required
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