Get cookin' with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

October is National Cookbook Month, and we want to inspire you to check out a new cookbook and try a new recipe. Today, many people look for new recipes on digital platforms like Pinterest or social media sites. How many of you have gotten sucked into watching recipe videos on Instagram or TikTok? I know I have!  And while that can be a great way to find new recipes or get ideas, we want to remind you that Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has TONS of cookbooks in both print and electronic formats. We have cookbooks for any type of cuisine you can imagine – Italian, Indian, Mediterranean, Soul Food, Chinese, seafood – the list could go on forever.

We also have any kind of diet-specific books you might be interested in – keto, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, low-carb, whole foods, paleo, etc. The Library has cookbooks for kids, for college students living on their own for the first time, families, empty nesters, literally anyone and everyone can find something that fits their lifestyle. Check out this list of cookbooks to get started or go to your local Library branch and find the cookbooks in 641.5 to see what new cooking adventures await you!

Join our social media challenge!

During the month of October, for National Cookbook Month, CMLibrary would like to invite you to check out a new cookbook, try a new recipe, and post about it on social media. Please share a photo or short video of the cookbook and your finished recipe on the social platform of your choice (or more) and tag us @cmlibrary (be sure to use the following hashtags: #cmlibrary #cmlibrarycooking #cmlibrarycooks. Be sure to follow us on social media – Charlotte Mecklenburg Library on Facebook, @cmlibrary on Instagram and @cmlibrary on Twitter so you can see all our social media posts during National Cookbook Month and all year long.

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This blog was written by Jessica Brewer, librarian at Mint Hill Library