Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Kitchens of Hope with Lee Svitak Dean

Kitchens of Hope with Lee Svitak Dean

author of "The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book"
2025-10-08 18:00:00 2025-10-08 19:00:00 America/Chicago Kitchens of Hope with Lee Svitak Dean Join your library to hear from author Lee Svitak Dean about her latest book celebrating the recipes and stories of immigrants from more than thirty countries. Breckenridge Public Library -

Wednesday, October 08
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-08 18:00:00 2025-10-08 19:00:00 America/Chicago Kitchens of Hope with Lee Svitak Dean Join your library to hear from author Lee Svitak Dean about her latest book celebrating the recipes and stories of immigrants from more than thirty countries. Breckenridge Public Library -

Join your library to hear from author Lee Svitak Dean about her latest book celebrating the recipes and stories of immigrants from more than thirty countries.

Join your library to hear about “The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book” author Lee Svitak Dean’s latest project, “Kitchens of Hope” co-written with Linda S. Svitak and Christen Jay Eaten with photography by Tom Wallace. Bringing readers on a culinary journey around the globe, “Kitchens of Hope” features recipes and stories of immigrants from more than thirty countries and celebrates cuisines from all around the world. The author will discuss the process of writing “Kitchens of Hope” as well as “The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book.”

Admission is free thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Find books by Lee Svitak Dean in our collection here.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Legacy Events | Author Visits |

TAGS: | recipes | cookbook | author visit |

Breckenridge Public Library
breckenridge@larl.org
Phone: 218-643-2113
Branch manager
Kelsey Solberg
Hours
Skip Open Hours widget
We're closed Friday January 16 due to Library closed due to weather conditions.
Mon, Jan 12 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jan 13 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 16 Closed
(Library closed due to weather conditions.)
Sat, Jan 17 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jan 18 Closed
previous
this week
next
About the branch

Join us to explore different themes with stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests and more! Storytime typically lasts for 45 minutes and is geared for children ages 3-6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun. This month our theme is turtles.
 
 

Upcoming Events

Skip Upcoming Events widget
Knittin' & More - A crafting social hour
Wed, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for a social hour of knitting and/or other crafting projects!
Color My World Storytime Featuring Miss St. Croix Valley - Explore feelings and emotions with Whitney McClain
Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for a royally special Storytime featuring MN's own Whitney McClain - current Miss St. Croix Valley 2026. Whitney will share stories that explore the connection between feelings and colors.
Into the Birch Woods - Birch Tree Painting Workshop
Thu, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Create a bit of woodland magic during our Into the Birch Woods painting workshop.
Library Lounge: The Art of Relaxation - A Creative Night to Relax Your Mind
Mon, Jan 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Take a break from the hustle and unwind at the library!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Puzzle Swap - Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle!
Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
January 29 is National Puzzle Day! Celebrate with a puzzle swap at your library.
Knittin' & More - A crafting social hour
Tue, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a social hour of knitting and/or other crafting projects!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
See all events