Despite the rain on April 26, 2012, the Cheraw “taste of” event was a great success for Chesterfield County Library. Our table focused on mouth-watering breads, freshly baked by students of our honored guest, internationally recognized, Chef Peter Reinhart, instructor at Johnson and Wales in Charlotte. His breads were accompanied by a variety of cheeses, infused oils, vinegars, bruschetta and special French and Italian wines hosted by The Wine Factory. This delectable pairing of breads and cheeses were a perfect complement to the other fabulous foods and culinary offerings by local chefs, while fostering a sense of community and supporting our local library.
The highlight of
the evening was the opportunity to meet and greet the community; old friends,
new friends, former students, politicians and many, many library supporters
while offering them bread and wine - a bit of literary communion. Chef Peter shared his baking experiences,
tips of the trade, and just plain “bread talk” with guests as they sampled the
savory breads. A favorite of a small
table of Provence-like on-lookers, was Chef Peter’s fruit bread which seemed to
disappear very quickly…hmmmm. A former
student, also a bread maker and owner of a much used copy of Chef Peter’s bread
Bible, made a special trip to the Taste, just to meet the bread man! We’re hoping he will continue the trade here
in Cheraw – how wonderful would it be to have locally baked fresh breads? We’re waiting and hoping to hear from you
George! If you sampled a favorite
bread, we’d love to hear about it. Chef
Peter’s books are still available in the Matheson Library, along with a
sampling of some of the remaining breads.
Please stop by and check them out.
Many thanks to Marilyn Burns, Joyce Hickey, the Cheraw Chamber, Gail
Ingram-Library Board Chairperson and staff members Beverly Allen and Joyce
Quick for their support in making this happen.
Looking ahead,
you’ll want to check out the new Fifties Club in Chesterfield, bring ID – you could
be carded if you’re aging well! There
will be a variety of events from BINGO, live music, guest presenters, craft
classes, and we’re accepting suggestions from you – just see Jennifer. Programs will be held at 2:00 pm on the third
Wednesday of the month. The May 16th program features The Red Toppers which has proven to be a favorite group all over
Chesterfield County. Put on your dancing
shoes and join us at the library! Call
for more details.
The Summer
Reading Event is just around the corner and this year the library will offer an
adult component. Be sure to get involved
because there will be lots of fun activities and opportunities for you to meet
and share your literary and technological experiences with friends. Each branch will feature different events so
you may want to travel around a bit this summer and check out the different
branch programs. The Children’s Program
will kick off the week of June 11th so watch for detailed plans,
arriving soon at each branch.
I leave you this
month with a brief mentioning of a wonderful new read – Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlin, a memoir,
exploring the life and lives of today’s woman.
She shares childhood memories, “maniac motherhood” experiences, and
those wonderful mid-life “finding yourself” days. You’ll see reflections of yourself among the
pages as Quindlen points out the valuable wisdom we’ve acquired along the
difficult and long road to becoming who we are today. You’ll laugh, cry, reminisce and dream as
you devour Lots of Candles, Plenty of
Cake.
Events for May
All Branches
will be closed May 26 & 28 for
Memorial Day
Chesterfield
May 3, Game Day @3.30
May 7, Book Club @ 2pm
May 9, Bridge @ 2 pm – open to all
May 10, Kid's Craft-Make a gift for Mom @3:30
May 16, Fifty Plus Group The Red Toppers @ 2 pm
May 17, Kids Movie How To Train A dragon @3:30
May 23, Movie Vs. Book - Snow Flower and the Secret Fan @ 2 pm
May 24, Kids Clean Up Day Bring Your Own Tools and Gloves @ 3:30
Matheson Library
May 1, Job Corps@10:30
May 7, Book Club@ 4pm
May 11, Motheread@ 12-2
May 7-12, Children's Book Week
May 22, Movie Vs. Book - Snow Flower and the Secret Fan@ 2pm
May 23, Novel Book club@ 2pm
May 25th, Motheread@12-2
McBee
May 1, Head Start @ 10:30
May 1, Senior Computer Class @ 5:00
May 8, Head Start Craft-Make a gift for Mom @ 10:30
May 8, Kid's Craft-Make a gift for Mom @ 4:00
May 8, Senior Computer Class @ 5:00
May 15, Head Start @ 10:30
May 15, McBee Elementary 3rd Grade Class Tour @ 1:00
May 15, Senior Computer Class @ 5:00
May 17, Ladies Night Out-Homemade Body Scrub Class @ 4:00
May 22, Head Start Class @ 10:30
May 22, Senior Computer Class @ 5:00
May 24, Carolina On My Mind Book Club-Meet @ Jefferson Community
Center@ 5:30
May 29, Head Start Class @ 10:30
May 29, Senior Computer Class @ 5:00
Pageland
May 1 Game Day @3:30
May 2 Computer class@ 10:30-12:00
May 8 Craft Day @ 3:30
May 15 Movie Day @ 3:30
May 17 Jewelry Class – Kumihimo Weaving @ 10:30
May 22 Clean-Up Day @ 3:30
Jefferson
May 2, Kid's Day @ 3:30 Kid's Day
May 9, Kid's Day-Make a gift for Mom @ 3:30 Kid's Day-Make a gift
for Mom
May 14, Ladies Night Out-Homemade Body Scrub Class @ 3:30 Ladies
Night Out-Homemade Body Scrub Class
May 16, Kid's Day @ 3:30 Kid's Day
May 23, Kid's Day@ 3:30
May 24, Carolina On My Mind Book Club-Meet @ Jefferson Community
Center
@ 5:30
May 30, Kid's Day @ 3:30
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