For their September book, “Just the Facts”, the nonfiction book discussion group, will be reading Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us by Michael Moss. In the spring of 1999, the heads of the world’s largest processed-food companies – from Coca-Cola to Nabisco – gathered at Pillsbury headquarters for a secret meeting. On the agenda: the emerging epidemic of obesity and what to do about it. Increasingly, the salt, sugar, and fat-laden foods these companies produced were being linked to obesity, and a day of reckoning was at hand. In Salt, Sugar, Fat, Moss shows how we got here. Featuring examples from some of the most recognizable and profitable companies and brands of the last half century, Moss’ explosive, empowering narrative is grounded in meticulous research. We will discuss this book on Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 pm. Copies are available at the desk or can be downloaded from Overdrive.
Café Parlez’ selection for September is The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor. “Wonderland” is real. Alyss Heart is the heir to the throne until her murderous Aunt Redd steals the crown and kills Alyss’ parents. To escape Redd, Alyss and her bodyguard Hatter Madigan escape to our world through the Pool of Tears, but are separated on the way. Alone and lost in Victorian England, Alyss is befriended by an aspiring author to whom she tells her story. Hatter must find Alyss and return her to Wonderland to defeat Redd and take her rightful place as the Queen of Hearts. We will discuss this book on Thursday, September 25 at 6:30 pm. Books are available at the desk or bring your own copy.
Plumb Library Knitters meets every Monday at 6:30 pm. Knitting lessons will be given on Mondays at 6:00 pm starting September 15. Call the library at 508-763-8600 to reserve a spot in the 6:00 pm beginning knitter class.
New computer users can receive training and assistance with Mr. Charles Tate on Wednesdays at 10:00 am starting September 17. Please contact the library for more information or to let us know what you need to work on. Stop by the library, call us at 508-763-8600, or email info@plumblibrary.com.