Whether you are a foodie, a culinary artist, or a person who just loves a good library program, USCL invites you to step back in time to the 1970s with Patti and Tony Davidson on Monday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m. in USCL’s large meeting room. th This far out program will take you back to the good vibes of your family kitchen and all those groovy flavors you enjoyed when Patti makes that primo 1970s classic, Cheeseburger Macaroni. Tony answers the question “what it is?” with a surprise dessert to tempt your sweet tooth. You’ll get a taste of the past and time to share your culinary memories of a decade that saw the birth of Microsoft, the Watergate scandal, and the rise of disco. This popular program fills up quickly so be sure to register starting November 10 online, th by phone or in person or you might miss out. Can you dig it? Upper Sandusky Community Library November Events 11th: CLOSED 13th: Craft Party 17th: Taste of the Decades 18th: Common Readers 19th: Inglorious Bookworms 24th: Lunch Bunch 26th: Early Closing 6:00 p.m. 27th: CLOSED Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for you! Connect with us! www.usclibrary.org or uscl@seolibraries.org Mon.- Thurs. 9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Fri. 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Sat. 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. NOVEMBER 2025 COVER TO COVER Far Out Food and Fun Gingerbread House Workshop Have a sweet start to the holiday season and take part in Miss Jill's Gingerbread House Workshop on December 1st and 2nd from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in USCL’s large meeting room. Participants are asked to bring their own graham crackers and candy to decorate a cardboard house frame with royal frosting, both provided, to create their very own gingerbread house to add to their holiday decor. All ages are welcome to register for this family event starting on November 17 . Children should be accompanied by an adult. th
Hannah Swensen series: This mystery series by Joanne Fluke includes recipes of all kinds. Amy Pershing: The Cape Cod Foodie Mystery series offers recipes in the story. Nora Ephron: Her novel Heartburn is well-known for integrating recipes into the story. Alexis J. Hall: Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake is a novel that features recipes. Laura Jensen Walker: The book A Murder Most Sweet contains recipes. Roselle Lim: Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune incorporates recipes into the story. Lara Williams: Supper Club is another example of a novel with integrated recipes. Jason Matthews: His spy novel Red Sparrow includes recipes at the end of each chapter. Kathryn Stockett: The Help features Demetrie's Chocolate Pie recipe. Alka Joshi: The book The Henna Artist includes a Palace Recipe for Royal Rabri. Viola Shipman: The Recipe Box features recipes from the book. Share your love of crafts with your whole family this Thanksgiving with a Book Candle centerpiece. Breathe new life into discarded books with Rachel on Thursday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m. in USCL’s large meeting room to fold, glue and design your very own harvest masterpiece. th All materials--and snacks-- are provided. Just be sure to register online, by phone or in person beginning November 3rd. Lunch Bunch Special Boursin Cheese-Filled Mushrooms Have lunch with Cheryl and your library community on November 24th at noon in USCL’s large meeting room. Bring a dish to share following this month’s theme of Recipe from a Fiction Book. Don’t forget to bring your recipe to share with the group. Tasty Reads 20 large mushrooms 5 oz. container of Boursin cheese (preferably a kind that comes mixed with herbs) ¼ cup Italian-style bread crumbs ⅛ tsp. salt Salted butter Preheat oven to 350° and move oven rack to the middle position. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently wash and dry your mushrooms. If your mushrooms have stems remove them by twisting and pulling them from the cap. You will not need the stems for this recipe. Place your mushrooms on your baking sheet. Heat the Boursin cheese in a microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds on high. Stir in the salt. Let the cheese rest in the microwave for another 30 seconds. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir the cheese with a fork. Little by little add the bread crumbs to the cheese, mixing as you go. Wipe the outside of the mushroom caps with softened, salted butter. Fill the cavity of the mushroom with cheese mixture. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Looking for some literary inspiration for your Thanksgiving table or your next Lunch Bunch meeting? Check out this list of fiction authors who incorporate recipes into their books. Craft Party
Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Barbara Van Laar has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found. A panicked search begins as does chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow. Galaxy “Alex” Stern is the most unlikely member of Yale’s freshman class. Alex dropped out of school early by age twenty, she is the sole survivor of a horrific, unsolved multiple homicide. But at her hospital bed, Alex is offered a second chance: to attend one of the world’s most prestigious universities on a full ride. What’s the catch, and why her? Still searching for answers, Alex is tasked by her mysterious benefactors with monitoring the activities of Yale’s secret societies. They tamper with forbidden magic. They raise the dead. And, sometimes, they prey on the living. Looking for a way to connect with other readers? Join Common Readers and discover a new book each month then gather to discuss your thoughts about what you’ve read. On Tuesday, November 18th at 6:30 in USCL’s large meeting room, the group will be sharing views about The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Common Readers InGlorious Bookworms Explore a new book genre each month and then gather to share your thoughts with other genre readers like you! On Wednesday, November 19th at 6:00 p.m. at Don Tomasso’s Italian Kitchen, the group will be discussing the Fantasy genre and Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo. Please RSVP on our website if you plan to attend. In Memory of... Becky Winters by June Demler and Steve Shumaker Just so you know... The Heritage Room will be closed to the public until December 31st. Materials can still be brought out to you for your use within the library by inquiring at the front desk. Holiday Preview Gingerbread House Workshop December 1 and 2 at 4:30 p.m. st nd All ages Bring candy for decoration Registration begins November 17th Christmas Swag workshop December 4th at 6:00 p.m. adults only Bring bulbs or decorations to personalize. Registration begins November 17th Secret Santa Shop December 6 9:00a.m.-12:30 p.m. th Kids 12 and under Christmas Craft Party December 11 at 6:00 p.m. th Adults only Good Neighbor gift basket. Registration begins December 1st Save the date for these popular holiday programs!
If you’re in 5th-8th grade and love to read and hang out with others readers just like you, then Middle School Book Club is perfect for you! On November 24th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Miss Lisa will meet with you at the table outside of her office in the children’s section to discuss Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate You’ll meet Jackson. He and his family have fallen on hard times. There's no more money for rent. And not much for food, either. His parents, his little sister, and their dog may have to live in their minivan. Again. Crenshaw is a cat...and he's imaginary. He has come back into Jackson's life to help him. But is an imaginary friend enough to save this family from losing everything? Just stop by the front desk to pick up your copy to find out what happens next! Pick up a Coded Tales sheet at the front desk to begin this month's Coded Storywalk and discover Thanksgiving at Our House by P.K. Hallinan. As you walk from business to business reading pages of this month's book, be sure to write down the code letter written beside the book pages at each stop. When you finish the story, you will have spelled out a special message that you can bring back to the library's front desk to receive a prize! Storytime isn’t just for your little brother and sister anymore! Give Middle School Storytime a try. If you’re interested in reading or acting, Miss Lisa invites middle school students to interact with books in a new way through Reader’s Theater, which allows you to become part of the story! Meetings take place in the children’s section by Miss Lisa’s office at 3:00 p.m. on every Monday that school is in session. Reading is a walk in the park with Storywalk at Stepping Stones Park! This month enjoy A Fox Found A Box by Ged Adamson. A little fox is digging for food when --OUCH! What is that?--the fox finds a box! When the fox brings the box home to his animal friends--and turns a funny-looking knob--the box starts to sing, and music fills the forest. But what happens when the music stops? Find out out how the animals of the forest make their own symphony in this heartwarming tale. Preschool (ages 3-6): Monday 11:00 a.m. Every Thursday that school is in session, kids of all ages are invited to attend That Thursday Thing. Each week, the children and youth departments team up to host games and activities that encourage kids to interact in positive and creative ways with each other and our staff. It's an hour they won't want to miss! Be Part of the Story That Thursday Thing Coded Storywalk Join the Club! A Walk in the Park Tiny Tots (ages 0-3): Monday 10:00 a.m., Tuesday 5:30 p.m., and Wednesday 11:00 a.m. Storytime with Miss Jill
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