Spice of the Month – Cardamom

Ground cardamom is an aromatic spice with a sweet, citrus-like, floral flavor. It is pungent and spicy, making it widely used in Scandinavian and Indian cooking. Cardamom works especially well in curries, stews, pastries and cakes. – McCormickforchefs.com

Pick up a sample of cardamom at the circulation desk.  Includes history and recipes with the spice as well.

Spring Break Craft-ernoon

We will have a variety of crafts to welcome our spring weather including a votive holder, an Easter egg decor, and others. We look forward to crafting with grade school kids – adults on the 30th!

“Hoo” Haven Wish List Collection

We are collecting items from the wish list for “Hoo” Haven. Check out the list and grab an item or two ahead of “Hoo” Haven’s visit on April 15th. They will be bringing their Birds of Prey program to Bertolet Memorial Library, and we want to show our support through filling their wish list needs. Drop off your donations today or bring them April 15th and stay for the program!

March Book of the Month – The Lies They Told

The Lies They Told by Ellen Marie Wiseman is set during the Great Depression era and follows Lena Conti on her journey starting in Germany.  She comes through Ellis Island before coming to her distant relative’s farm in Virginia.  Once there, the law begins to plague her life and she ends up in the Virginia State Colony for the Feebleminded and Epileptics. Pick up your copy today to learn how the story ends.