Babcock Book Discussion online

Babcock Library's Book Discussion title for May is Omnivore's Dilemma.

Michael Pollan, the author of this inspiring book, takes us on trips through the US to learn where the food in four of his meals is originating. He calls it the "natural history of four meals." By taking a closer look at our grocery store and restaurant food and food in general, all kinds of things become more visible. It seems when agriculture and food join in big business, ignorance, greed and illusion appear. Politics enters.

Some questions to consider if you are reading the book: are you eating differently than you were before you read the book? How is the book effecting you? What in this, if anything, is positive? This is about omnivores. Would the stories of the four meals be a lot different for a vegetarian?
He talks about eating locally in the chapter on the Grass Farmer. Do you think you could eat most of your food from local sources all year and feel satisfied? What kind of issues come up for you around food as you read this?

We will also be discussing this book on Monday, May 14, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the library, in the Reading Room. Multiple copies of the book are available at the library.

Friends Meeting Rescheduled

The Friends of the Babcock Library meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 17 has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 19. It will be at the library, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. New Friends members are welcome! See you on the 19th.

Library Closed April 17 for Conference

The Babcock Library will be closed on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 so the staff can attend day 1 of the Connecticut Library Association annual conference. After this continuing education day, the library will be open again as usual on Wednesday, April 18.