Summer Reading at the Library!

logo Join us for our annual summer reading program for children, teens and adults.  This year's theme is Color Your World.

Children & Teens:  Starting on June 2nd, visit the Children's Room to register and receive a reading log.

Adults:  Starting on June 2nd, sign up in person at the Reference Desk to receive a packet.  Click here for the Nonfiction and Fiction reading lists relating to the theme.

Ice Cream for Everyone: How an Elite Treat Became America's Favorite Dessert

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on August 26, 2025 @ 3:30pm.

Program Description

Event Details

Join accomplished NYC food tour guide and home ice cream maker Erik Hodgetts for this fun and informative presentation to learn about:

  • The evolution of ice cream from ancient times as a unique product, distinct from other frozen desserts in ingredients and process
  • The role of a Sicilian cafe in bringing ice cream to the elite of Paris and Europe, and how it became a symbol of high society
  • Little-known contributions of women and Black Americans like Aunt Sallie Shadd, Augustus Jackson, and Nancy Johnson in shaping the industry
  • The Rise of luxury brands like Haagen Dazs and Ben & Jerry's, which led to today's exotic and varied ice cream trends

 

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