Name: Cookbook Club
Start: 2022-02-17T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2022-02-17T11:00:00-06:00
Location: St. Charles Public Library

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Cookbook Club

Jubilee

2022-02-17 10:00:00 2022-02-17 11:00:00 America/Chicago Cookbook Club Each month, experience new recipes, sample scrumptious foods and discover cookbooks with our Cookbook Club. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Thursday, February 17
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2022-02-17 10:00:00 2022-02-17 11:00:00 America/Chicago Cookbook Club Each month, experience new recipes, sample scrumptious foods and discover cookbooks with our Cookbook Club. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

Each month, experience new recipes, sample scrumptious foods and discover cookbooks with our Cookbook Club.

Try at least one to two recipes from the cookbook and come with reviews to discuss…samples are optional! In January, the cookbook selected is Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking by Toni Tipton-Martin. REGISTER

This program is open to St. Charles Public Library cardholders ages 18 and older. Books are available near the Research and Reading desk on the main floor.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

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St. Charles Public Library

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About the branch

The award-winning St. Charles Public Library District is located in the scenic Fox River Valley, 35 miles west of Chicago. The Library serves a district population of 55,092 residents and has a staff of 101. The St. Charles Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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