Cook the Books meets once per month on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30PM in the Watertown Free Public Library's Café and registration is required - spots are limited.

Cook the Books is a monthly cookbook club. Every month a cookbook theme is selected. Members select one recipe from any cookbook that meets the theme, and brings the food to the Watertown Library to enjoy as a club. All members would discuss what it was like cooking the recipes, what they learned, and just bond over great food and company!

The goal is to (1) engage people in the community who love cooking, have been doing so for years and could be great resources to others (2) get people excited about cooking who may be newer to it/ want to learn more (3) act as a way for folks who are foodies to bond - because what better way to meet people than through a good meal.

Share what dish you are bringing to share in our linked document.

2025 Themes:

• January - Citrus (use a recipe with any citrusy flavor)
• February - Sweet and/or Savory (a recipe that showcases sweet flavors, savory flavors, or both)
• March - "Vintage" Recipes (a recipe for a historical, ageless, or timeless dish)
• April - Kitchen Appliance Recipes (a recipe that requires a particular or favorite kitchen appliance)
• May - Flowers/Flour Recipes (a recipe that uses flowers, flour, or both)
• June - Bite Size/Finger Foods (a recipe for bite sized/finger foods)
• July - French Cuisine (celebrate Bastille Day with French foods)
• August - Sensational Salads (recipes that don't involve much cooking during the summer heat)
• September - New England Classics (recipes that showcase a wicked good New England classic dish)
• October - Italian Cuisine (celebrate Italian Heritage month with Italian foods)
• November - Multicultural Cuisines (recipes showcasing the diverse "Cook the Books" participants. Share a cultural/family favorite)
• December - Annual Cookie Exchange (any cookie recipe)