The Pottsville Library will be offering a new computer class this month. "Perils of the Internet; or, There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunch!" will be on Tuesday, October 29 at 2:30 p.m. The class will also be offered on November 19 at 6 p.m. if you prefer evenings. The class is free, but class size is limited and you need a valid Pottsville Library card to sign up. Call the library at 570-622-8880 to register, or stop by the Circulation Desk next time you come in. Henry's discussion of spammers and hackers is sure to be entertaining and informative!
On October 31, from 4 - 6 p.m., the Children's Room will be hosting a haunted house open to all ages. This will be taking place during the downtown Pottsville merchants trick-or-treating. Come in to the library to find out what kinds of scares the Teen Advisory Board has come up with this year! City-wide trick-or-treating will be from 6 - 8 p.m. that evening.
Looking further down the road, don't forget the Local Author Showcase from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. here at the Pottsville Library on November 30, during Small Business Saturday activities in downtown Pottsville. Almost 20 authors will be on hand with their books on a wide variety of subjects, giving you a great opportunity to pick up some holiday gifts and support Schuylkill County people at the same time. The city will be hosting the Santa Parade at 5:30 p.m. that day, followed by the lighting of the tree in Garfield Square at 6 p.m.
Questions about things happening at the library? Please call us at 570-622-8880 to find out what else is going on at your public library!
Friday, October 18, 2013
Saturday, October 5, 2013
October is Celiac Disease Awareness Month
Recent years have seen a big increase in the number of foods being sold and advertised as "gluten-free". Most people understand this refers to wheat, but many aren't sure of the purpose. October is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, to help people understand what celiac disease is and how gluten is involved.
According to the definition by the Celiac Sprue Assocation (www.csaceliacs.org), celiac disease (or CD) is not an allergy or an intolerance. CD is an autoimmune disorder that can damage the small intestine and make it difficult for people to absorb nutrients. The reaction is triggered by eating certain grain-based products, such as wheat, barley, rye, and oats, all of which contain gluten. CD is not something you can catch; you have to be genetically disposed to it, and experience some kind of trigger (which could be environmental, emotional, or physical), and have a diet that includes wheat, or barley, etc. You can find out more information at "Celiac Disease Defined" or at the Mayo Clinic's page, "Celiac Disease".
The Pottsville Free Public Library has several books available to help you manage a gluten-free diet. Below are some titles and and their call numbers to help you find them. All of these books, plus others, are available to be checked out:
Celiac Disease: a hidden epidemic (2006) -- 616.399 G825
Cooking for Your Gluten-free Teen (2013) -- 641.5 B453
The Dairy-free and Gluten-free Kitchen (2012) -- 641.3 J284
The G-free Diet: a gluten-free survival guide (2009) -- 613.2 H276
Gluten-free Girl (2007) -- 615.854 Ah34
The Joy of Gluten-free, Sugar-free Baking (2012) -- 641.5 R275
According to the definition by the Celiac Sprue Assocation (www.csaceliacs.org), celiac disease (or CD) is not an allergy or an intolerance. CD is an autoimmune disorder that can damage the small intestine and make it difficult for people to absorb nutrients. The reaction is triggered by eating certain grain-based products, such as wheat, barley, rye, and oats, all of which contain gluten. CD is not something you can catch; you have to be genetically disposed to it, and experience some kind of trigger (which could be environmental, emotional, or physical), and have a diet that includes wheat, or barley, etc. You can find out more information at "Celiac Disease Defined" or at the Mayo Clinic's page, "Celiac Disease".
The Pottsville Free Public Library has several books available to help you manage a gluten-free diet. Below are some titles and and their call numbers to help you find them. All of these books, plus others, are available to be checked out:
Celiac Disease: a hidden epidemic (2006) -- 616.399 G825
Cooking for Your Gluten-free Teen (2013) -- 641.5 B453
The Dairy-free and Gluten-free Kitchen (2012) -- 641.3 J284
The G-free Diet: a gluten-free survival guide (2009) -- 613.2 H276
Gluten-free Girl (2007) -- 615.854 Ah34
The Joy of Gluten-free, Sugar-free Baking (2012) -- 641.5 R275
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