Anna (and all), We started one in Fall 2019, which only met a few times before the pandemic killed it. It was really popular, though, and a lot of fun! I made the book a reference item for a month or so before the meeting, and then people would photocopy the recipes and leave a bookmark in the ones they’d chosen to make. Then everyone would show up with their dishes, we’d serve and sit down to eat. People would start off talking about their chosen recipes, what worked and what didn’t, and then conversation flowed really naturally from there. It drew a wide spectrum of patrons of all ages, and was pretty low-key and easy on our end. I cooked for each session because I enjoy cooking, but really all we had to do was put out plates & cutlery and the patrons took it from there. Now that you mention it, maybe it’s time we bring ours back 😊 Meredith --- Meredith Sommers Library manager Bayliss Public Library Sault Ste. Marie, MI From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Anna Merritt via Michlib-l Sent: Friday, October 6, 2023 10:38 AM To: Michigan Libraries List Serve <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Cookbook Clubs Hello All, For those who run Cookbook Clubs at their libraries- how do you structure it? Do you have everyone sign up for what recipes they are going to make? Do you check out copies of the actual cook book or just make photo copies of the recipes? When you meet up, do you just talk about the recipes? Do you offer information and discussion based on the theme of the cookbook? Any feedback on how you organize this type of book club would be most helpful! Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by E.F.A. Project<http://www.efa-project.org>, and is believed to be clean.