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South Asian Spice Mixing

Learn the Art of Making Your Own Spice Blends
2024-05-20 19:00:00 2024-05-20 20:00:00 America/Chicago South Asian Spice Mixing Learn how to roast, grind, and mix your own spice blends in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)

Monday, May 20
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-20 19:00:00 2024-05-20 20:00:00 America/Chicago South Asian Spice Mixing Learn how to roast, grind, and mix your own spice blends in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)

Ela Area Public Library

Meeting Room A and B (R117)

Learn how to roast, grind, and mix your own spice blends in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Learn how to roast, grind, and mix your own spice blends in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Mary Anne Mohanraj, author of the Sri Lankan cookbooks, "A Feast of Serendib" and "Vegan Serendib," will walk you through the process of creating a dark-roasted Sri Lankan spice blend, using your stovetop, a pan, and a dedicated spice (or coffee) grinder.  (You can also use a mortar and pestle, but it'll be a lot of work!)  She'll talk about the cultural history of Sri Lankan cuisine, what kinds of dishes you'd typically use such a spice mix for (both vegetarian and non-veg. options), and how you can adapt this process to your own tastes (altering the heat level, for example, or skipping a spice you don't like).  By the end, you'll be able to create your own South Asian spice blends!

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures and Performances |

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Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room B (R117B)
Free English Classes for adults at the... more
Free English Classes for adults at the library. Clases de inglés gratuitas para adultos en la biblioteca.
Watercolor Workshop (Zoom)
Thu, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
At Your Home
Join artist Victoria Elizabeth for this... more
Join artist Victoria Elizabeth for this step-by-step class and learn to draw and paint a beautiful spring piece to gift or enjoy for yourself.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 1 2025 at 9:00am
Baby Storytime - Spring Session (0-17 months)
Fri, Apr 18, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
So much more than stories! Join us for... more
So much more than stories! Join us for lots of movement and smiles as we share songs and rhymes chosen specifically for little ones age 0-17 months with an adult.
This event is full
Baby Storytime - Spring Session (0-17 months)
Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
So much more than stories! Join us for... more
So much more than stories! Join us for lots of movement and smiles as we share songs and rhymes chosen specifically for little ones age 0-17 months with an adult.
Drop-In Craft - hopping bunny
Fri, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A (R187)
Stop by the Children's Department to... more
Stop by the Children's Department to design a unique craft project with the materials provided.
Drop-In Craft - hopping bunny
Sat, Apr 19, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A (R187)
Stop by the Children's Department to... more
Stop by the Children's Department to design a unique craft project with the materials provided.
Holiday Closing
Sun, Apr 20, All day
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
The library will be closed all day.
Toddler Storytime - Spring Session (18-35 months)
Mon, Apr 21, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
There's no sitting still in this lively... more
There's no sitting still in this lively storytime! Together we'll enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes all selected to engage your active toddler. For ages 18-35 months with an adult.
Registration is now closed
Drop-In Storytime
Mon, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
Stop by with your kiddo for a casual... more
Stop by with your kiddo for a casual storytime experience.
Miniature Painting Class
Mon, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Pick a miniature model, paint it and take... more
Pick a miniature model, paint it and take it home. Perfect for board games or any other tabletop game.
Monday Night Movie Night
Mon, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Lounge
Drop by the Teen Lounge to watch a movie... more
Drop by the Teen Lounge to watch a movie on select Monday Nights. All movies start at 6pm.
(ESL) English as a Second Language - Inglés como Segundo Idioma
Tue, Apr 22, 9:15am - 12:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room B (R117B)
Free English Classes for adults at the... more
Free English Classes for adults at the library. Clases de inglés gratuitas para adultos en la biblioteca.
Drop-In Storytime
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
Stop by with your kiddo for a casual... more
Stop by with your kiddo for a casual storytime experience.
Canva Basics
Tue, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Adult Computer Lab (R202)
Learn how to use the free graphic design... more
Learn how to use the free graphic design website Canva to make marketing materials such as fliers or brochures, specially formatted graphics for posting to social media, & even menus and invitations.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 1 2025 at 9:00am
Cartooning with Mark Anderson (grades K-5) - Cartoon-opoly
Tue, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
Join Mark for a lively, interactive... more
Join Mark for a lively, interactive cartooning class. The library will provide your supplies.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 1 2025 at 9:00am
(ESL) English as a Second Language - Inglés como Segundo Idioma
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room B (R117B)
Free English Classes for adults at the... more
Free English Classes for adults at the library. Clases de inglés gratuitas para adultos en la biblioteca.
VolunTeens: Earth Day
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A (R117A)
VolunTeens: Earth Day
Mini Makers (ages 3-5) - world book day
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A (R187)
Work on important art skills like... more
Work on important art skills like cutting, gluing, and following directions in this crafting class designed just for preschoolers! Dress for a mess.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 1 2025 at 9:00am
Monet Lives! - Claude Monet Portrayal
Wed, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
MONET LIVES! is an intimate, one-hour... more
MONET LIVES! is an intimate, one-hour presentation “as if” Claude Monet came back to life and told stories of his struggles, obsessions, and triumphs.
Terry Savage Talks Money (Zoom)
Wed, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
ZOOM
Terry Savage is a nationally recognized... more
Terry Savage is a nationally recognized expert on personal finance, the economy and the markets. She’ll discuss the economy and personal finance topics, and then answer your questions for 45 minutes.
(ESL) English as a Second Language - Inglés como Segundo Idioma
Thu, Apr 24, 9:15am - 12:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room B (R117B)
Free English Classes for adults at the... more
Free English Classes for adults at the library. Clases de inglés gratuitas para adultos en la biblioteca.
Toddler Storytime - Spring Session (18-35 months)
Thu, Apr 24, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
There's no sitting still in this lively... more
There's no sitting still in this lively storytime! Together we'll enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes all selected to engage your active toddler. For ages 18-35 months with an adult.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Storytime - Spring Session (ages 3-5)
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
Young children will explore the world... more
Young children will explore the world through stories, songs, and crafts specifically selected for their developmental stage. For ages 3-5 with an adult.
This event is full
Graphic Novel Book Club (grades 3-5)
Thu, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A (R187)
You love graphic novels--now come talk... more
You love graphic novels--now come talk about them! Share what you enjoyed (or didn't) about this month's title and trade recommendations to find new favorites.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 1 2025 at 9:00am
(ESL) English as a Second Language - Inglés como Segundo Idioma
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room B (R117B)
Free English Classes for adults at the... more
Free English Classes for adults at the library. Clases de inglés gratuitas para adultos en la biblioteca.
Nonfiction Book Club
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ela Area Public Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
Join us quarterly to discuss a wide range... more
Join us quarterly to discuss a wide range of nonfiction books. This quarter join us for Eden Undone: A True Story of Sex, Murder, and Utopia at the Dawn of WWII by Abbott Kahler.
Baby Storytime - Spring Session (0-17 months)
Fri, Apr 25, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
So much more than stories! Join us for... more
So much more than stories! Join us for lots of movement and smiles as we share songs and rhymes chosen specifically for little ones age 0-17 months with an adult.
This event is full
Baby Storytime - Spring Session (0-17 months)
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
So much more than stories! Join us for... more
So much more than stories! Join us for lots of movement and smiles as we share songs and rhymes chosen specifically for little ones age 0-17 months with an adult.
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