Events

The Cake Share

Beginning at 1:30 PM, drop into the library with a cake -- homemade or store bought -- to share and then enjoy a taste of cake during Chef Lori Parrett's cake discussion. *Cake not required to enjoy presentation*

The Frosted Republic โ€“ How Illinois Taught America to Celebrate in Cake

The library is proudly partnering with Illinois Humanities to host a discussion by Illinois Road Scholar, Lori Parrett. She will be discussing "The Frosted Republic โ€“ How Illinois Taught America to Celebrate in Cake." Cake is more than dessert; itโ€™s a reflection of who we are and how we celebrate. The Frosted Republic traces Illinoisโ€™