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What's Cooking?

Book Discussion

2024-11-21 18:00:00 2024-11-21 19:00:00 America/Chicago What's Cooking? A book club, but for cookbooks! Try out a different recipe each month, and come to discuss with other passionate home cooks. EVPL Central - Large Group Room

Thursday, November 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-21 18:00:00 2024-11-21 19:00:00 America/Chicago What's Cooking? A book club, but for cookbooks! Try out a different recipe each month, and come to discuss with other passionate home cooks. EVPL Central - Large Group Room

EVPL Central

Large Group Room

A book club, but for cookbooks! Try out a different recipe each month, and come to discuss with other passionate home cooks.

Are you a passionate home chef? Do you love to read about new recipes? Do you enjoy experimenting in the kitchen? Then this program is for you! Come join our What’s Cooking? Book Discussion. Each month, one cookbook will be selected. Throughout the month, participants will attempt a recipe from the cookbook, then come to discuss what they made at a monthly discussion! It’s a book club, but for home cooks who want to try new recipes and dish about their love of food! 

Note: EVPL has limited copies of these titles in its collection. Please use our Interlibrary Loan system to request the cookbook title if you are unable to checkout a copy: https://www.evpl.org/services/interlibrary-loan/ 

Cookbook and Discussion Dates 2024

EVPL book links: https://catalog.evpl.org/MyAccount/MyList/289   

January 25 - Milk Street: Cook What You Have by Christopher Kimball

February 22 - The Chinese Takeout Cookbook: Quick and Easy Dishes to Prepare at Home by Diana Kuan

March 28 - Joy of Cooking by Irma S Rombauer 

April 25 - How To Cook Everything Vegetarian by Mark Bittman 

May 23 - On the Curry Trail: Chasing the Flavor That Seduced the World by Raghavan Iyer  

June 20 - Pig Beach BBQ Cookbook: Smoked, Grilled, Roasted, and Sauced by Matt Abdoo  and Shane McBride 

July 25 - Salt, fat, acid, heat: mastering the elements of good cooking by Samin Nosrat 

August 22 - The Tucci cookbook by Stanley Tucci 

September 26 - Coconuts & collards: recipes and stories from Puerto Rico to the Deep South  by Von Diaz 

October 17 - Tasting history: explore the past through 4,000 years of recipes by Max Miller  

November 21 - Make it ahead: a Barefoot Contessa cookbook  by Ina Garten 

December 19 - Justice of the Pies: Sweet and Savory Pies, Quiches, and Tarts plus Inspirational Stories from Exceptional People: A Baking Book by Maya-Camille Broussard

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural & International | Books/Literature/Writing |

TAGS: | EVPL Central |

EVPL Central

Phone: 812.428.8200

Hours
Mon, Nov 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

*Originally opened in 1932 and designated as Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s main branch, EVPL Central is located at 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. With 145,000 square feet, the building contains areas for kids and teens, Maker Central, Education Central, Business Central, study rooms, and the Indiana Room, a special collection of materials that focus on local and regional history. Available for public use, EVPL Central also features the Browning Rooms, a conference room, and a large group room.

Upcoming events

Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!

Thu, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Café
Come create zines with us!

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Group Room
A book club, but for cookbooks! Try out a different recipe each month, and come to discuss... more
A book club, but for cookbooks! Try out a different recipe each month, and come to discuss with other passionate home cooks.

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
Browning Event Room A
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with parent/guardian.

Mon, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game... more
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game consoles: Nintendo Switch, Wii, Xbox, PlayStation, and GameCube.

Mon, Nov 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Browning Event Room A
Kids, grab your grownups and spend an entertaining evening playing Bingo. This will be an... more
Kids, grab your grownups and spend an entertaining evening playing Bingo. This will be an evening of fun with a chance to win prizes!

Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more as we build early literacy skills through... more
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! For ages 2-5.

Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.

Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and... more
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time!

Wed, Nov 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
Stop by and talk to a Matthew 25 Services representative about the support they provide the... more
Stop by and talk to a Matthew 25 Services representative about the support they provide the community.

Sun, Dec 01, All day
From December 1 - December 10, stop by the Teen Zone to share nonfiction book and/or movie... more
From December 1 - December 10, stop by the Teen Zone to share nonfiction book and/or movie recommendations for Human Rights month.

Mon, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game... more
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game consoles: Nintendo Switch, Wii, Xbox, PlayStation, and GameCube.

Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more as we build early literacy skills through... more
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! For ages 2-5.

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.

Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Stop by for health related information to help keep you and your family healthy. Typical... more
Stop by for health related information to help keep you and your family healthy. Typical vendors include Familia Dental, CareSource, Smokefree Communities, and Anthem.

Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and... more
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time!

Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Large Group Room
Learn how to use a free account on Canva.com to create a simple eCard to share on your... more
Learn how to use a free account on Canva.com to create a simple eCard to share on your social media or email.

Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!

Thu, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Come join us the first Thursday of every month for respected masterpieces, underrated gems,... more
Come join us the first Thursday of every month for respected masterpieces, underrated gems, and fan favorites, projected on a wall-sized screen. Free popcorn and soda at every film.

Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Café
Join us in EVPL Central's Teen Cafe every month as we discuss an LGBT+ centered young adult... more
Join us in EVPL Central's Teen Cafe every month as we discuss an LGBT+ centered young adult title!

Fri, Dec 06, 9:30am - 11:30am
Lobby
Join the crew from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood pressure... more
Join the crew from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood pressure screenings.

Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Santa is excited to visit EVPL again this year! Please join us for stories, crafts,... more
Santa is excited to visit EVPL again this year! Please join us for stories, crafts, pictures, and treats. Storytime will start at 10 am with pictures, activities, and snacks to follow.

Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
Create fun, messy art with your little one!

Mon, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game... more
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game consoles: Nintendo Switch, Wii, Xbox, PlayStation, and GameCube.

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more as we build early literacy skills through... more
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! For ages 2-5.

Tue, Dec 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Large Group Room
Learn about the valuable resources and services available at the William H. Miller Law Library!

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.

Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and... more
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time!

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!

Thu, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
Enjoy hot chocolate & decorate a mug or an ornament

Thu, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Board of Trustees.

Mon, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game... more
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game consoles: Nintendo Switch, Wii, Xbox, PlayStation, and GameCube.

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
Drop by the READ Center on the 3rd Monday of each month to test your engineering skills... more
Drop by the READ Center on the 3rd Monday of each month to test your engineering skills with our huge block collection. Legos, Magna-Tiles, foam blocks, and more, there's something for all ages.

Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Group Room
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for a Christian Fiction Book Discussion.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and... more
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time!

Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
Stop by and talk to a Matthew 25 Services representative about the support they provide the... more
Stop by and talk to a Matthew 25 Services representative about the support they provide the community.

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Group Room
A book club, but for cookbooks! Try out a different recipe each month, and come to discuss... more
A book club, but for cookbooks! Try out a different recipe each month, and come to discuss with other passionate home cooks.

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
Kick-start your creativity with a different activity each month!