You
might have heard of the word “adulting,” a term often used by today’s
teenagers, twenty- and early thirty-somethings to refer to behaving in a manner
befitting an adult, or engaging in activities that are associated with a
adulthood. Often this is used by these
so-called millennials as a jokey way to talk about activities like doing taxes
or buying their first lawn mower. Jane
Solomon, a lexicographer and writer for American
Speech, says that the word’s usage is rooted in the fact that millennials
have a delayed development, going through life stages much later than previous
generations have, such as starting families and owning homes.
While
this age group might be slower to reach these important milestones for a number
of reasons, public libraries nationwide are trying to prevent lack of relevant
knowledge from being one of them with the creation of “Adulting 101” programs. Targeting
teenagers and patrons in their early 20s, these classes can focus on a range of
basic skills, from “Apartment Hunting 101” to “Your First Credit Card.” The Rowan Public Library will be hosting its
first in the series at RPL Headquarters on January 16th and the
South Branch in China Grove on January 17th, with more programs to
follow on the second Tuesdays and Wednesdays in March and April. The first class will focus on basic cooking,
providing general information as well as hands-on demonstrations. Participants do not have to register in
advance, but are encouraged to come hungry, as they will be making their own
French Toast in a Cup, Mug Macaroni and Cheese, and Chocolate Mug Cake.
In
case you want to brush up on your cooking skills but are unable to attend the
class, or would like some supplemental reading, you might want to check out
these books, all available at the Rowan Public Library:
·
The
Cookbook for Teens: The Easy Teen Cookbook is a great
resource, with 74 simple recipes, notes about cooking fundamentals, and safety
tips.
·
Teen
Cuisine by Matthew Locricchio has step-by-step recipes and
Chef’s tips for over 50 meals, including an American favorite Pizza
Coast-to-Coast section to show how to make pizza from three regions of the
United States.
·
The
Green Teen Cookbook shows teens how to shop smarter, cook
consciously, and eat a healthier diet, with 70+ recipes created by teens, for
teens.
·
Students
Go Vegan Cookbook by Carole Raymond, with over 100 quick
and easy recipes, pantry-stocking suggestions, and easy meat alternatives.
·
The
Ultimate Student Cookbook: From Chicken to Chili
by Tiffany Goodall has more than 100 easy recipes for terrific food on a
student’s budget.
For
more information about the Adulting 101 classes at the Rowan Public Library,
contact Hope Loman at 704-216-8258 or hope.loman@rowancountync.gov.
No comments:
Post a Comment