Littleton Reads Program of Events

The first ever Littleton Reads event will take place between January 28 and June 27. The book the community selected to read is The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan. The library will be hosting six months of events that related to food, sustainability, and health for adults, teens, and children. At the first event, community members can pick up a copy of the book for themselves, teen, or child.Littleton Reads has been made possible by federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The Friends of the Reuben Hoar Library, the Littleton Conservation Trust, and the Littleton Cultural Council also contributed to making this program possible.

Saturday January 28, 2 -  4 PM Multipurpose Room		Frances Moore Lappe Author of Diet for a Small Planet Register Now!
Monday February 13, 7 - 9 PM Multipurpose Room		Farmers' Open House Get to know your local farmers and find out why buying locally is good for you and Littleton. Register Now!
Thursday February 23, 7 - 9 PM Couper Room		Northern Hospitality: Cooking by the Book in New England Authors Keith Stavely and Kathleen Fitzgerald will discuss the history of New England Cooking. Register Now
Thursday March 1, 7 - 9 PM Couper Room		Digital Photography with Norm Eggert Learn some tips and hints of digital photography with Norm Eggert. Register Now!
Tuesday March 6, 7 - 8pm Wednesday, March 7, 10:30 - 11:30 Couper Room		Book Discussion Groups! Discuss The Omnivore's Dilemma with your community. Register for Tuesday night OR Register for Wednesday morning
Tuesday March 13, 7 - 9pm Couper Room		Health Benefits of Tea Danielle Beaudette, a certified tea specialist, will discuss the healthful benefits of tea. Register now!
Thursday March 29, 7 - 9 PM Couper Room		Author Hank Phillippi Ryan will be at the library discussing the twists and turns in her journey to becoming an author. Register Now!
Thursday April 5, 7 - 9 PM Couper Room		Author Margaret Park Bridges will be at the library discussing her new book My Dear Watson. Register now!
Tuesday April 10, 7 - 9pm Couper Room		Kitchen Herbs Linda Russell will discuss culinary herbs, how they are grown and harvested, how to use in cooking and preservation. Recipes will be shared and goodies available for snacking. Register Now
Wednesday April 18, 2:30 - 3:30pm Couper Room		Farmer Minor and Daisy the Pig Learn why Daisy the Pig loves the library! Register Now!
Thursday April 19, 7 - 8pm Couper Room		Sister Bee Watch Laura Tyler's movie, Sister Bee.
Tuesday April 24, 7 - 9 PM Couper Room		The Top 10 Easy Ways of Eating & Being Healthy This program will teach people simple, healthy, and budget-friendly ways to eat foods that will benefit them the most. On the menu for the evening: chicken and apple salad stuffed in romaine lettuce, stuffed collard green wraps, and peach and mango salsa. Register now!
Thursday May 3, 7 - 9 PM Couper Room		Sugar Blues: Eating Sugar the Right Way Chantel Wilson will lead a lively discussion about our relationship with sugar and how it can be changed  in a positive way.
Wednesday May 19, 2:30 - 3:30 PM Couper Room		Dave Meldrum - Bee Program
Wednesday May 23, 2:30 - 3:30 PM Couper Room		Healthy Snacks for Teens Join Paula Denoncourt for a presentation about snacks - what's good and what's not! Samples included. Register now!
Wednesday June 27 7 - 9 PM Couper Room		Grand Finale - Family Strawberry Social! Register now!