Home & Garden

Introduction to Home Canning

Join us to learn about food preservation safety and equipment, the difference between water bath and pressure canning, as well as where to find resources and recipes.

This class is purely informational; no actual canning will be done on-site.

Presentation by Katie Jaegly, Health & Well-Being Educator, UW-Madison Winnebago County Extension.

This program will be held in the 1st floor Shattuck Community Room.  No registration necessary.  Please contact the adult services desk with any questions at 920-886-6315.

Tips and Tricks for Food Preservation

Are you looking to reduce your food waste?  Join us for this program to learn about food preservation basics!  From storage to spoilage, this session will cover tips and tricks to extend the shelf life of your favorite foods.  The presentation will cover:

  • Food Storage & Safety
  • Freezing Foods
  • Drying Foods
  • Home Canning
  • Food Waste

With Katie Jaegly, Health & Well-Being Educator, UW-Madison Winnebago County Extension.

Pressure Canner Gauge Testing

Bring in the lid of your pressure canner for a free test!  In just a few minutes, you can make sure your dial gauge is accurate and functioning properly.

With Katie Jaegly, Health & Well-Being Educator, UW-Madison Winnebago County Extension.

This program will last approximately one hour and will be held in the 1st floor Shattuck Community Room.  No registration necessary.  Please contact the adult services desk with any questions at 920-886-6315.

Cookbook Book Club

Join our deliciously new book Club!  

Try some new recipes, share a dish, and talk about cooking.  

This month's theme: to be announced 

Check out or display on the Lucky Day Shelf or browse our stacks to find a cookbook on our theme.  Try a few recipes, and feel free to bring in samples of your favorite!  

 

No reservation is required for this one-hour event. 

Location: Shattuck Room 

Direct questions to Dan: higgins@neenahlibrary.org 

 

Cookbook Book Club FAQ
 

Cookbook Book Club

Join our deliciously new book Club!  

Try some new recipes, share a dish, and talk about cooking.  

This month's theme: Sweet Treats 

Check out our display on the Lucky Day Shelf or browse our stacks to find a cookbook on our theme.  Try a few recipes, and feel free to bring in samples of your favorite!  

 

No reservation is required for this one-hour event. 

Location: Yaz Room 

Direct questions to Dan: higgins@neenahlibrary.org 

 

Cookbook Book Club FAQ
 

Cookbook Book Club

Join our deliciously new book Club!  

Try some new recipes, share a dish, and talk about cooking.  

This month's theme: Countertop Cooking (From air fryers to waffle irons, cooking beyond the stove)

Check out or display on the Lucky Day Shelf or browse our stacks to find a cookbook on our theme.  Try a few recipes, and feel free to bring in samples of your favorite!  

 

No reservation is required for this one-hour event. 

Location: Shattuck Room 

Direct questions to Dan: higgins@neenahlibrary.org 

 

Cookbook Book Club

Join our deliciously new book Club!  

Try some new recipes, share a dish, and talk about cooking.  

This month's theme: Chinese

Check out or display on the Lucky Day Shelf or browse our stacks to find a cookbook on our theme.  Try a few recipes, and feel free to bring in samples of your favorite!  

 

No reservation is required for this one-hour event. 

Location: Shattuck Room 

Direct questions to Dan: higgins@neenahlibrary.org 

 

Cookbook Book Club FAQ
 

Cookbook Book Club

Join our deliciously new book Club!  

Try some new recipes, share a dish and talk about cooking.  

This month's theme: Soups and Stews 

Check out or display on the Lucky Day Shelf or browse our stacks to find a cookbook on our theme.  Try a few recipes, and feel free to bring in samples of your favorite!  

 

No reservation required for this one hour event. 

Location: Storytime Room 

Direct questions to Dan: higgins@neenahlibrary.org 

 

Cookbook Book Club FAQ
 

Caring for Holiday Houseplants-CANCELED

PROGRAM CANCELED DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE LIBRARY HVAC SYSTEM

Festive houseplants are common gifts that you may give or receive. Learn from local Master Gardeners how to keep a poinsettia, Christmas cactus, Norfolk Island Pine and other favorite gift plants thriving. We'll cover requirements including light, watering, fertilizer, and humidity. 

The program will be held in the 1st floor Shattuck Community Room.

Please contact Mike at the Reference Desk at 920-886-6315 for any questions.