The refrigerator. This white box that sits in the kitchen may seem mundane nowadays, but it is one of the wonders of 20th century science – life-saver, food-preserver and social liberator, while the science of refrigeration is crucial, not just in transporting food around the globe but in a host of branches on the scientific tree.

In Megafire, a world-renowned journalist and forest fire expert travels to the most dangerous and remote wildernesses, as well as to the backyards of people faced with these environmental disasters, to look at the heart of this phenomenon and witness firsthand the heroic efforts of the firefighters and scientists racing against time to stop it—or at least to tame these deadly flames.

Yoga has been shown to improve overall health, prevent and, in some cases, reverse disease when practiced regularly as a lifestyle. Yoga is for everyone, even those who are not flexible and may have mobility issues. Using a chair to practice yoga allows everyone to enjoy the many benefits of yoga, including:

Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes?  Do you enjoy sampling new dishes?  Then grab your apron and join the Library’s new Food for Thought Cookbook Club!  We pick the cookbook, you select and make a recipe at home then bring it in to share. We will discuss the book, the cooking process, what you liked or didn’t like about the recipe, all while enjoying food and good company!  In April, we'll explore the cuisine of Italy.  Choose any recipe from a variety of cookbooks which will be available at the Library.