OSHAWA -- During May, Oshawa Public Libraries are presenting a feast -- a week of food programs for kids and adults. For kids, there are two contests. In Food Bingo, for ages 13 and under, children pick up a food bingo card at any branch. Once they've "eaten" a row, they return it to the library for a chance to win a prize. The contest runs May 10 to 17.
Then there's the Gummy Worm Guess for ages 13 and up, May 10 to 17. Youth are asked to correctly guess the number of worms in the jar. The winner gets the worms.
Programs at the McLaughlin branch, Bagot Street, downtown, are:
-- Mother-Daughter Tea Party, May 11, 2 p.m., for girls and their mom, grandmoms and aunts. Free registration at any branch. Wear your best bonnet for a chance to win a prize. All ages.
-- Feed Your Feathered Friends, May 14, 7 p.m., ages 7 to 12 will be able to make a bird feeder and listen to stories about birds. Free registration at any branch.
-- Fun with Food Fair, May 16, 2 p.m. ages 7 to 12, games, activities and fun. Program may include nuts and dairy products. Free registration at any branch.
The Smudge Fundaes, May 17, 2:30 p.m., family concert program, with group voted the 2008 Favourite Canadian Children's Group. Free registration at any branch.
-- Chocolate, Chocolate, Everywhere, May 10, 2:30 p.m., ages 12 to 18. Make and decorate your own moulded chocolates and gift box, dip into chocolate fondue, vote for favourite chocolate bar. Limited space. Free registration at any branch.
-- Smoothies and Small talk, May 15, 7 p.m., ages 12 to 18. Make your own smoothies or follow a recipe. Limited space. Free registration at any branch.
-- Greening Your Eating, May 14, 7 p.m., adult program. Author Leslie Garrett guides you through earth- and girth-friendly eating. Refreshments served. Free registration at any branch.
Programs at the Jess Hann branch, Wentworth Street West, are:
-- Smudge Fundaes, May 17, 10:30 a.m., free registration at any branch.
-- Eating Habits and Nutrition, May 14, 7 p.m., adults. Stephanie Medford discusses meal planning, food choices and nutrition. Free registration at any branch.
The programs at Northview branch, Beatrice Street at Ritson Road, are:
-- Come Be Our Guest, May 13, 6 p.m., ages 6 to 12. Kids can be chefs and create a meal. Inform library of any allergies ahead of time. Free registration at any branch.
-- Veg Out!, May 16, 7 p.m., 12 to 18. A discussion about vegetarianism and veganism. Veggie treats served. Limited space. Free registration at any branch.
-- Fair Trade for a Fairer World, May 14, 7 p.m., adults. Patrick Clark discusses fair trade and its importance as a strategy towards a fairer world. Free registration at any branch.
Programs at the Legends Centre, Harmony Road North are:
-- Family Storytime: Food Glorious Food, May 10, 10:30 a.m., mouth-watering fun with stories, sons and activities for the whole family. Free registration at any branch.