Gaylord Memorial Library Newsletter - February 2023

From: Gaylord Memorial Library
February 1, 2023

WINE DOWNS ARE BACK!

Join us on February 10, 2023 at 5:30pm to support the Friends of the Gaylord Library and mingle in the historic library rotunda! Everyone over the age of 21 is cordially invited; Entry fee is $10. This event is open to the public.

If you are interested in getting more involved with the Gaylord Memorial Library Association or helping out with events like this, please fill out this form and we will be in touch!

NEW AT GAYLORD

Thurs., Feb. 2 at 6:30
Want to challenge your culinary palate, find inspiration in the kitchen, and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our Spice Club!  This program will run from September-March with a different seasoning featured each month from Southern New England Spice Company. A gathering is held monthly on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 for registered participants to pick up their new seasoning and have the option to stay and chat with others to brainstorm recipe ideas and check out cookbooks. 

FEBRUARY: CHICKEN SOUP SEASONING (CONTAINS MSG)
Rich in flavor, this chicken soup seasoning is a versatile ingredient and a delicious kitchen staple! With its delightfully savory taste and inviting aroma, it contains hints of onion and turmeric, and savory spices are combined to create this multipurpose chicken soup seasoning. This granulated blend is perfect for making your signature chicken soups as well as enhancing gravies and sauces with a classic flavor. To Make Broth: Stir together 1 Tbs. soup base and 2 cups boiling water.

INGREDIENTS: chicken base (maltodextrin salt, dextrose, rendered chicken fat, corn starch, onion powder, monosodium glutamate, chicken flavor (chicken broth, yeast, extract, chicken fat), natural flavoring, turmeric, disodium inosinate, disodium quanylate), salt, garlic

Sign up for February Spice Club

SAFFRON RICE SEASONING (MSG)
Use this blend to season rice, pasta, sauces, stews, or soups. A great seasoning for seafood, meat or combined with mayonnaise and sour cream to create a Mediterranean dipping sauce. Basic Preparation: Ready to use as is, no preparation is necessary. A general rule-of-thumb, use 2-3 teaspoons of Saffron Seasoning for everyone 1 cup of rice.

INGREDIENTS: salt, sugar, onion, garlic, turmeric, monosodium glutamate, white pepper, celery seed

Sign up for March Spice Club (begins 2/3)

NEEDLE FELTING WITH ANNA SUNSCHAUER

Come learn the art of needle felting! Gaylord staff member and fiber artist Anna Sunschauer will teach you how to sculpt fluffy wool fiber into 3D objects using felting needles

Needle Felt a Heart in February
Thursday Feb. 9 from 6-8
or Friday Feb. 24 from 2:30-4:30

In February’s workshop, you will learn basic shaping skills and make a heart-shaped ornament to take home with you! This workshop is being offered on two different dates, however participants only need to attend one session to complete the project.

Sign up for Thursday, February 9 or Friday February 24

Needle Felt a Cardinal in March
Thursday Mar. 23 from 6-8
or Friday Mar. 31 from 2:30-4:30

In March's workshop, you will learn how to apply different color details to a felted piece, and make a bird ornament to take home with you! This workshop is being offered on two different dates, however participants only need to attend one session to complete the project.

Sign up for Thursday, March 23 or Friday, March 31

No prior felting experience is necessary, but it is recommended that all participants have good fine motor skills to avoid injury with the sharp needles.This workshop is open to teens and adults ages 12 & up, and is limited to 8 participants per session. All necessary tools and materials will be provided.

VIRTUAL SIT AND STITCH WITH TIMNA TARR

Thurs., Feb. 9 from 6-8
Log in and spend an evening with your crafty neighbors. Bring your portable handwork of choice - quilting, crocheting, knitting, cross-stitch etc. - and enjoy the company of fellow slow stitchers while you work on your project from the comfort of your own home.

Timna Tarr is a professional quilter and South Hadley resident whose work has been in numerous exhibits, books, and magazines.

Details to connect to this virtual meeting will be sent via email to registered participants. The event is limited to 8 people.

Sign Up for Virtual Sit and Stitch

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