All posts by Jeff Hartman
Children’s Art Show, May 2018
The 2018 “My culture, my dream” Children’s Art Show is organized by the Chinese Family Network and supported by the Chelmsford Cultural Council. There will be a reception with music, refreshments, and an awards presentation on Saturday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m. Continue reading Children’s Art Show, May 2018
Parenting for Grandparents: Raising the Second Generation
Are you a grandparent that helps out with childcare? Are you a parent who needs your own parents look after the kids sometimes? If you missed our previous meeting in April, or if you want to come back for more advice, Wednesday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. should be a great time to learn better ways to support yourself and your extended family.
JoAnne Cullinan and her granddaughter will facilitate a discussion group on the dilemmas facing grandparents who find themselves the primary or part-time care-takers of their grandchildren, a situation that seems more and more common of late. Continue reading Parenting for Grandparents: Raising the Second Generation
World Food Database
Want to break out of a meal planning rut? Plan a special dinner for friends and family? Learn more about cooking traditions around the world?
AtoZ World Food is an amazing new resource available through the library that offers access to more than 6,000 recipes from 174 different countries. Not only can you prepare the food, but you can also discover the cultural significance and traditions associated with each dish. The database also offers guides to help distinguish between different types of ingredients and provides resources for complex subjects like sauce making, wine and craft beer, or coffee and tea.
From Albanian byrek to Zimbabwean matemba and everything in between, you’ll get plenty of ideas to spice up your culinary life!