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Egyptology

Tues, Feb 3 @ 5:30 pm

Grades K-5 // Get hands on in Ancient Egypt! Take a trip into Ancient Egypt to explore pyramids, excavate mummies, flood the Nile delta and more! 

Egyptian myths

by Menzies, Jean

J NF MYTH Egyptian DK 2022

Delve into a world of monstrous creatures, magical spells, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in one of the world's great early civilizations.

Egypt's Fire

by Tom Phillips 

Junior PHILLIPS 

Twelve-year-old John Boarhog makes himself a snug home in the ceiling of the New York Museum of Natural History, where he reads anything, he can get his hands on and explores the artifacts after-hours. But when a rare Egyptian ruby, the highlight of the museum’s new exhibit, goes missing, John is accused of the crime. 

The taste of Egypt

by Dyna Eldaief 

641.5656 ELDAIEF 

Combining mouthwatering recipes with a fresh, contemporary design, The Taste of Egypt brings the sophisticated colors and flavors of Egyptian and Middle Eastern cuisine to the modern home kitchen in unpretentious, down-to-earth style. Impress your dinner guests with sublime appetizers such as stuffed-vine leaves and roast eggplant dip.   

Death on the Nile

by Agatha Christie 

Mystery CHRISTIE Poirot v.17
also in CD and e-audio

The tranquility of a cruise along the Nile is shattered by the discovery that Linnet Ridgeway has been shot through the head. Hercule Poirot recalls an earlier outburst by a fellow passenger: ‘I’d like to put my dear little pistol against her head and just press the trigger.’ Yet in this exotic setting’ nothing is ever quite what it seems… 

Find more Egypt history and culture and Egypt-inspired stories in our catalog!

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Beginner Sourdough Class

Mon, Dec 1 @ 6:00 pm

A quick introduction for those interested in creating a sourdough starter, including care tips and a straightforward recipe to get started. Class limited to 25 participants due to supply and room capacity. No registration required; first-come, first-served.

The Bread Machine

75 unforgettable, unfussy recipes for every baker
by Lukas Volger 

641.71 VOLGER 2025 

Veteran cookbook author Lukas Volger offers a thorough guide to the versatile bread machine. You'll learn how to buy one, use one, and utilize different ingredients and techniques to make your creations sing. The 75 recipes can be made in any bread machine you have at home. 

Bread Workshop

Creating yeast doughs & quick breads
by Megan Borgert-Spaniol 

J NF COOKING

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in baking. Included are the history and cultural significance of breads; baking tools, terms, and techniques; how to become a baker; and career paths in baking. Step-by-step recipes help readers practice baking skills and apply what they've learned. 

The Perfect Loaf

The craft and science of sourdough breads, sweets, and more
by Maurizio Leo 

641.71 LEO 2022 

Maurizio Leo’s blog The Perfect Loaf is the go-to destination on the internet for beginner sourdough bakers. He now brings his impeccably detailed techniques, foolproof recipes, and generous teaching style to a groundbreaking debut cookbook that delves into the absolute fundamentals of sourdough, plus the tools and confidence to explore beyond. 

Ultimate Bread

by Eric Treuille 

641.815 TREUILLE 

Ultimate Bread brings bread-making to the home kitchen in an exquisitely illustrated primer. After visiting a gallery of the world's breads, the authors, French-born baker Eric Treuille, and Italian-born baker, Ursula Ferrigno, introduce you to the "Baking Essentials" a complete illustrated guide to the key ingredients and equipment used in breadmaking. Then it's time for the "Basic Techniques" mixing, kneading, shaping, and baking, that turn the humble ingredients of flour, water and yeast into an amazing assortment of breads. 

Explore more delicious bread recipes in our catalog!

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Juneteenth

The library will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for Freedom Day. On this day in 1865, African American slaves were told that they had been set free. As we remember our past, let us also protect our future.  

Celebrating Juneteenth

by Jody Jensen Shaffer  

Easy 394.263 SHAFFER 

Juneteenth, also called Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. Readers will discover the history behind the day and find out ways to celebrate on their own. 

Watermelon & Red Birds

A cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations
by Nicole A. Taylor 

641.59 TAYLOR 2022 

Watermelon and Red Birds contains over 75 recipes, including drinks like Afro Egg Cream and Marigold Gin Sour, dishes like Beef Ribs with Fermented Harissa Sauce, Peach Jam and Molasses Glazed Chicken Thighs, Southern-ish Potato Salad and Cantaloupe and Feta Salad, and desserts like Roasted Nectarine Sundae, and Radish and Ginger Pound Cake. Taylor also provides a resource to guide readers to BIPOC-owned hot sauces, jams, spice, and waffle mixes companies and lists fun gadgets to make your Juneteenth special. These recipes and essays will inspire parties to salute one of the most important American holidays, and moments to savor joy all year round. 

Free at last: a Juneteenth Poem

by Sojourner Kincaid-Rolle 

Easy KINCAID-ROLLE 

Deeply emotional, evocative free verse by poet and activist Sojourner Kincaid Rolle traces the solemnity and celebration of Juneteenth from its 1865 origins in Galveston, Texas to contemporary observances all over the United States. This is an ode to the strength of Black Americans and a call to remember and honor a holiday whose importance reverberates far beyond the borders of Texas. 

Opal Lee and What it Means to be Free

by Alice Faye Duncan 

Easy 323.092 LEE 
also in e-audio

Black activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. This true story celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday. Join Opal on her historic journey to recognize and celebrate "freedom for all." 

Check out more Juneteenth and Black History books in our catalog!

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