Maureen Conley, Sarita Hernandez and Diane May all won prizes by attending the “Add Some ZIP with Herbs and Spices” program on April 30 at The Milford Public Library. Watch for more nutrition programs in the fall. (Photo provided)
Joan Younce, from Warsaw Purdue Extension
Office, presented a well-attended nutrition program at the Milford Public Library on Monday, April 30. The topic was “Add Some ZIP with Herbs and Spices.”
Did you know that the reason for Columbus’ voyage in 1492 was to find a more direct passage to the rich spices of the Orient? Herbs and spices have been added to foods for centuries because they help make our food taste better. Herbs are leaves of low-growing shrubs.
Spices come from the bark, root, buds, seeds, berry, or the fruit of tropical plants and trees. You can find fresh or dried herbs and spices at your local grocery store. Spices and herbs help retain flavor in foods while cutting back on dietary fat, sugar and sodium/salt.
People attending the program were able to taste several fresh herbs including thyme, rosemary, basil, sage, dill, and oregano. Mrs. Younce shared a delicious Herb Dip and crackers with the attendees. Maureen Conley won a thyme plant that Mrs. Younce brought. Diane May won the book Mighty Spice Cookbook by John Gregory-Smith, and Sarita Hernandez won the book The Flavor Bible, by Karen Page. These books are also available for checking out at the library. The next nutrition class will be in September.
Library Closing Early
The Milford Public Library will be closing at 3:30 p.m. on May 8 for a staff In-service. The library will open at 10 a.m. on May 9. Thank you.
May is National Bike Month
Come and celebrate National Bike Month with the Milford Public Library. The library will give away a new bicycle to one lucky child! Beginning May 1, children can visit the library, check out items, and receive a ticket good for a chance to win the bike. Then attend our bike safety program on Tuesday, May 15, at 3:30 p.m. with Officer Tim Miller of the Milford Police Department. He will instruct attendees on the rules of the road. Bring your tickets and be present at Officer Miller’s program to win.
Music at the library
Local talent David Haney will be at the library on May 17 and 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to perform some easy-listening and entertaining music on his electric keyboard. Stop in and browse the library at your leisure while enjoying David’s mellow sounds.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Library will have their semi-annual book sale during Milford Fest on May 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the corner of Main and Catherine streets. If you are cleaning out your closet and would like to donate your gently used books, dvds, videos or magazines, please bring them to the meeting room at the library before May 23. If you would like to join the group or volunteer to help this group, please call Carol Haab at 574-658-4604.
Summer Reading Program
Summer is fast approaching and the Milford Public Library will have Summer Reading Clubs for kids of all ages, from birth through high school. Sign-up will begin on June 4. Be on the lookout for more exciting details!