Join us each month for a deliciously fun and free event! In our Cookbook Club, we’ll explore a different cookbook together—then meet to share and enjoy dishes we’ve each prepared from that month’s selection. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, it’s a great way to try new recipes, swap tips, and connect with fellow food lovers. Cookbooks will be available to check out at both library locations. First come, first serve. 

Bring a dish from the cookbook to share—and come hungry!

This month's book is: The Blue Zones kitchen: 100 recipes to live to 100 by Dan Buettner

Building on decades of research, longevity expert Dan Buettner has gathered 100 recipes inspired by the Blue Zones, home to the healthiest and happiest communities in the world. Each dish--for example, Sardinian Herbed Lentil Minestrone; Costa Rican Hearts of Palm Ceviche; Cornmeal Waffles from Loma Linda, California; and Okinawan Sweet Potatoes--uses ingredients and cooking methods proven to increase longevity, wellness, and mental health. Complemented by mouthwatering photography, the recipes also include lifestyle tips (including the best times to eat dinner and proper portion sizes), all gleaned from countries as far away as Japan and as near as Blue Zones project cities in Texas. Innovative, easy to follow, and delicious, these healthy living recipes make the Blue Zones lifestyle even more attainable, thereby improving your health, extending your life, and filling your kitchen with happiness.

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing WACL@actonma.gov. Please note that the West Acton Citizens’ Library has limited accessibility. More accessible programs are offered at the Acton Memorial Library.