Shannon Shepherd, Health and Human Sciences educator from Purdue Extension in Warsaw, presented a program on cooking with an air fryer Thursday, Nov. 9. Photo provided by the library.

News Release

MILFORD — Sixteen people attended the cooking with an air fryer program Thursday, Nov. 9, at Milford Public Library. Shannon Shepherd shared information on different models of air fryers, parts of the air fryer and benefits of air frying. She discussed food safety, making sure the internal food temperature is correct, safe cooling and reheating and storing your air fryer meal. Shepherd gave some great cooking tips, like what you can cook in an air fryer, where to find easy recipes, coating options, even cooking, starting with frozen foods and better browning.

If you buy an air fryer, be sure you are not overloading circuits by plugging it in. Read the directions on using the model you purchase. Knowing how to clean and maintain your air fryer is important. Three books filled with air fryer recipes were given away as door prizes. The books are also available to check out at the library. They are: “Air-Fryer Cookbook: Quick, Healthy and Delicious” by Jenny Tschiesche; “Super-Easy and Classic Air Fryer Cookbook for Beginners 2023” by Priscilla McDermott and “Skinnytaste Air Fryer Dinners: 75 Healthy Recipes For Easy Weeknight Meals” by Gina Homolka. They hope to have four nutrition programs in 2024. Watch this site for more information.

Holiday Closings

The Milford Public Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24, for the Thanksgiving holiday. They will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25. Have a safe and happy holiday.

November LEGO Challenge

November’s LEGO Challenge is to build a turkey. Please send the photo of your creation to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28. The winner will take home a new LEGO kit. December LEGO Challenge is to build a Christmas tree.

Last Fall Story Time

Miss Jenny invites everyone ages 3-6 years old to come to the library and celebrate Thanksgiving. Story time will be at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15. She will read “Thanksgiving Mice” by Bethany Roberts and other Thanksgiving stories. Everyone will make a paper turkey to take home. You can bring a special guest to the Thanksgiving feast. Would Grandma and Grandpa like to come? Or maybe your friend who lives next door? You are welcome to bring a snack to share with the group. The next story time session begins in February 2024, so don’t miss this one.