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Oil Region Library Association

8 minutes ago

Oil Region Library Association
Join us at the Oil City Library for an Author Talk with Joe Taylor on Wednesday, May 6th, at 5:00 PM. Joe will be discussing his latest book, Eating My Own Words. Joe will also be providing a specialty Italian pasta dish, charcuterie & wine to share during this event! šŸ·šŸšŸ§€Joe Taylorā€™s Eating My Own Words isnā€™t just about food; itā€™s about people, memory, and what happens when you pull up a chair and listen. The meals in these pages, including his grandmotherā€™s meatballs, lox and bagels from a favorite Pittsburgh deli, country cooking in the Pennsylvania Wilds, or something simple from his own kitchen table, arenā€™t the real story. Theyā€™re the thread that ties everything together, the open door that lets Joe explore where heā€™s been, who heā€™s known, and what itā€™s all meant.Thereā€™s plenty of humor here, too, much of it at Joeā€™s own expense. The delight of discovering potato chips neatly packed in a can, his refusal to eat boiled eggs while happily devouring egg salad, and his evolution into a grill master, as his family and friends acknowledged, all offer a glimpse of growth and self-understanding. Between stories, he slips in recipes for such favorites as paella, fettuccine with shrimp, and baked chicken, each one part memory, part meditation.These varied episodes show Joeā€™s journalistic eye for detail and his genuine regard for the people behind these meals. He looks past the menus and recipes to the hands that cook and the hearts that gather. In doing so, he reminds us that the real nourishment in life doesnā€™t just come from the food; itā€™s how we find our place in the world, one meal at a time.ABOUT THE AUTHORJoe Taylor retired in 2020 after six decades in radio, including hosting talk and music shows, and newscasts in markets from Brattleboro, Vermont, to Pittsburgh, programming management in Detroit, and general management in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Warren, and Springfield, Ohio. He then consulted stations in Ohio and Pennsylvania, including Clarion, Oil City, St. Marys, Coudersport, and DuBois. Since his retirement, Joe Taylor has published five books, ā€œIn The Twist Of The Dial...What happened to radio, 1960 to 2020?ā€ ā€œIā€™m Just Lucky To Own My Own Car,ā€ a collection of observations and musings. A third, ā€œA Pepper and Egg Sandwich on American Bread,ā€ depicted his early life: as an Italian-American boy growing up in a non-ethnic neighborhood and school, then spending the rest of his time with his very Italian family. ā€œOne More Then Iā€™ve Really Gotta Goā€ looked at aging from various perspectives, ranging from sentimental to sardonic. His latest, ā€œEating My Own Words,ā€ is a culinary memoir, an appreciation of food at our table and in our lives. Joe resides in DuBois, PA. ... See MoreSee Less

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Oil Region Library Association

1 day ago

Oil Region Library Association
Join us for a fun-filled Game Night at the library! šŸŽ²šŸ¤©Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just looking to relax & have fun, weā€™ll have a variety of board games for all ages & skill levels. Bring your friends or come soloā€”thereā€™s always room at the table!1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month beginning April 15th from 4:30-6:45 PM at the Oil City Library. Free for all ages & registration not required! ... See MoreSee Less

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Oil Region Library Association

2 days ago

Oil Region Library Association
Join us for our next Teen After Hours event at the Oil City Library on Friday, May 15th, from 7:00ā€“9:00 PM!Get ready for the ultimate challenge: Teen After Hours - Capture the Moon! šŸŒ™ This fun twist on classic flashlight tag has teams racing to steal the opposing sideā€™s ā€œmoonā€ while dodging beams of light. Stay hidden, move fast, and donā€™t get caught! šŸ”¦The first team to bring the moon back to their base wins.Do what Gru couldnā€™t. Steal the moon (if you can).This event is open to ages 12-18 and will be held outside of normal library hours.Stop in or call the Oil City Library to register at (814) 678-3072. ... See MoreSee Less

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