Leaves, Pumpkins and “Timberland Reads Together”

 

Submitted by Timberland Regional Library

This October marks the 10th anniversary of Timberland Reads Together, a month-long celebration of reading, learning and reflecting – together. The 27 community libraries that comprise Timberland Regional Library (TRL) will present author talks and book group discussions, workshops, cooking demonstrations, films and music.

This year, the library is stretching the “one book, one community” tradition by offering two books, both focused on a universal topic: Food. The first book is Closer to the Ground: An Outdoor Family’s Year on the Water, in the Woods and at the Table by Dylan Tomine. The second work is Eating on the Wild Side: The Missing Link to Optimum Health by Jo Robinson.

About the Featured Books
Closer to the Ground is the personal story of a father sharing his love of nature with his children. Together they explore the natural world, forage, cook and eat from the woods and sea. Closer to the Ground captures the beauty and surprise of the natural world and the ways it teaches us to live with humor, gratitude and a sense of adventure.

Robinson is a nationally recognized expert on the issue of food, specifically, how we can restore vital nutrients to our food. Her book, Eating on the Wild Side, describes the connections between restoring lost nutrients of fruits and vegetables and improving health. Robinson’s work finds mass audiences in publications such as Sunset Magazine, The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered.

Both books are available in print as well as in e-book format. Participants can pick up the 2014 Readers Guide after September 25 at any Timberland library. The guide contains book and author information as well as complete information on all the related programs.

Grays Harbor County Highlights (see full schedule in the Readers Guide):

McCleary, October 1-31: Food Themed Art Display
Aberdeen, Thursday, October 2, 2 to 3 p.m.: Author Talk – Dylan Tomine, “Closer to the Ground.”
Amanda Park, Wednesday, October 8, 5 to 7 p.m.: Discussion, “Closer to the Ground” & “Eating on the Wild Side.”
Westport, Thursday, October 9, noon to 1 p.m.: The Bushwick Book Club Sings: “Closer to the Ground.”
Elma, Thursday, October 9, 3 to 4 p.m.: The Bushwick Book Club Sings: “Closer to the Ground.”
Montesano, Tuesday, October 21, noon to 1 p.m.: Author Talk – Jo Robinson, “Eating on the Wild Side.”
Hoquiam, Thursday, October 23, 6 to 7 p.m.: Book Discussion, “Eating on the Wild Side.”
Oakville, Thursday, October 23, 2 to 4 p.m.: Author Talk – Douglas Rhoades, “Labels, Leadville and Lore.”

All programs at Timberland Regional Libraries are free and open to the public.

For more information call Central Reference at 1-800-562-6022 or visit www.TRL.org.