Voluntown Library Event Registration

September 23, 6pm

Join Maureen Crouch as she discusses how to can and preserve foods safely.

The focus of this workshop will be on encouraging folks to try canning and to do it safely in order to preserve their own foods.

All participants will receive the latest edition of the USDA's canning guide and the essential tools to get you started.

This workshop is made possible by the ALA Libraries Transforming Communities grant awarded to the Voluntown Public Library.

Oct 1, 2021, 2pm

Title: The Nature Fix by Florence Williams

Discussion about The Nature Fix is part of VPL's Heath and Wellness series of programs made possible by the ALA Libraries Transforming Communities grant.

Each participant will receive their own copy of The Nature Fix.

Registration closes Sept 10.

Friday, October 8, 2021 6pm - 8pm
Voluntown Town Hall Meeting Room

Presented by The Mushroom Hunting Foundation

Right under our feet, in the forests of Voluntown, the under-appreciated world of fungi offers a real adventure, both scientific and delicious!

Using an amazing slideshow of all-local photography, Ryan and Emily will explain mushroom science and safety rules, and then focus on some of the season's tastiest local mushroom species--the ones that are considered safe for beginner to identify and cook with.

This program is made possible by the Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural grant funded through the Association of Rural & Small Libraries.

Monday, October 11, 2021 4pm - 6pm
Voluntown Public Library

Presented by The Mushroom Hunting Foundation

Right under our feet, in the forests of Voluntown, the under-appreciated world of fungi offers a real adventure, both scientific and delicious!

Leading us on an outdoor walk, Ryan and Emily will explain identifying and harvesting some of the season's tastiest local mushroom species--the ones that are considered safe for beginner to identify and cook with.

This program is made possible by the Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural grant funded through the Association of Rural & Small Libraries.