Rodman Library adding two book clubs
Two new book groups are forming this spring at Rodman Public Library.
For adults who like to read literature written for young adults, there is the I Read YA discussion group. For those who love culinary arts, the Cookbook Club, which debuts on April 30, is the right recipe.
There is no formal membership for Rodman Library book clubs, and participants and pick and choose what months they participate, although registration might be required.
Here is more about the two newest book groups at RPL.
Cookbook Club
As the adult circulation manager at Rodman Public Library and facilitator of the Maker Monday program, Debbie Mikesell has a lot on her plate.
Now she wants to help put something delicious on yours.
A cooking enthusiast for more than 30 years, Mikesell is forming a Cookbook Club at RPL. The monthly meeting will kick off at 6 p.m. April 30, with plans to meet the last Tuesday of each month.
“This is an opportunity for people who like to cook to come together, have some fun, and share some techniques, tips, and tricks that they have learned in the kitchen,” said Mikesell.
Each month, Mikesell will pick a popular cookbook that will serve as the selection. Those planning to take part in that month’s meeting will come to the Main Library to borrow a copy of the cookbook and to register, which they can also do on the RPL online calendar. Each participant will choose any recipe in that book to make or bake at home. Participants should inform Mikesell by email or phone which dish they intend to make.
When the group gathers for its meeting, each cook will talk about their experience following their chosen recipe. They can share how easy or difficult it was, what they did differently, what they might do differently the next time, or how they think it could be changed.
Participants are also welcome to bring small samples of what they made for others to try, but are not required to do so. Participants will not be required to sample anything.
The cookbook chosen for April is “Taste of Home All-American Cookbook.”
For more information about Cookbook Club, call Mikesell at 330-821-2665, ext. 210, or send an email to dmikesell@rodmanlibrary.com.
I Read YA
Rodman Public Library’s Jaime Gross enjoys reading novels written for younger audiences – the books with the red YA labels on the spine.
The reference librarian knows there are other adults who share her interest in Young Adult literature.
She aims to bring some of them together for monthly discussions as the facilitator of a new book club at RPL – I Read YA.
“There are many good YA books out there and adults who enjoy reading them,” said Gross. “This new book discussion group will give those of us who really enjoy the YA genre of literature a chance to meet, discuss our favorite books, and discover new ones. Anyone who likes this style of literature is welcome to come to our group.”
Regular meetings will be held the first Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required to attend at rodmanlibrary.com.
The selected title for the May 6 meeting is “The Inheritance Games” by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, while the selection for the June 3 meeting is “An Ember in the Ashes” by Sabaa Tahir.
Books are available for checkout at the reference desk of the Main Library. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 213.
This article originally appeared on The Alliance Review: Rodman Public Library in Alliance adds two book clubs
