Local History Center
APRIL PROGRAMMING
My Grandpa Said-Debunking the Myths of Williams County , April 10th , 6:00PM
County records destroyed by a courthouse fire ? The fairgrounds / courthouse trade ? Township roads going to the left because of a border dispute ? Join WCPL Programming Manager , Denver Henderson as he explores-and debunks-some of the most persistent myths in our county .
Getting Saucy-The Basics of Making a Sauce , April 24th , 6:00PM
What is the difference between gravy and a sauce ? Between broth and stock ? Is it better to thicken liquids with flour or cornstarch ? What sauce compliments what food ? Denver Henderson will explain the basics of sauce making , from ingredients to storage , including the great “ mother ” sauces of French cuisine . Register to attend by April 19th .
The Life of J . R . R . Tolkien , April 25th , 6:00PM
J . R . R . Tolkien was an English author , academic , and poet during the early to mid 20th century . He is most known as the author of the fantasy novels , “ The Hobbit ” and “ The Lord of the Rings ”. Tolkien has been popularly identified as the “ father ” of modern fantasy literature , and is regarded as one of the most influential authors of all time . Join WCPL Local History Manager , Jared Schnee in his presentation on Tolkien .