International Picnic Day
 
June 2025
 
June 18th is International Picnic Day. A fun and informal observance that encourages people to enjoy a meal outdoors in the company of friends, family, or community. It’s a day to celebrate the simple pleasures of eating al fresco, whether in a park, by the beach, or in your own backyard. Enjoy the day and celebrate International Picnic Day! 
 
The outdoor table : the ultimate cookbook for your next backyard BBQ, front-porch meal, tailgate, or picnic
by April McKinney

A cookbook and entertaining guide provides recipes for outdoor gatherings, including garlic butter grilled asparagus, honey buttermilk biscuit sandwich, summer squash tart, Lowcountry shrimp boil, and jerk chicken wraps with nectarine salsa
What can I bring? : recipes to help you live your guest life
by Casey Elsass

"This book provides the answer to the universal "What can I bring?" question, with 75 recipes in all categories of portable, sharable food, for all skill levels"
The art of picnics : seasonal outdoor entertaining
by Alanna O'Neil

"Everything you need to create an idyllic al fresco meal is featured in this gorgeous guide to outdoor gatherings. From delicious savory and sweet recipes to drinks, desserts, and dâecor tips, this beautifully photographed cookbooks is the go-to guide to picnics from simple to extravagant." -- Back cover
The picnic : recipes and inspiration from basket to blanket
by Marnie Hanel

Offers tips and advice for planning a fun and memorable day escape in the form of a picnic, including recipes, unique uses for a mason jar, refreshing beverages and rules for playing a variety of lawn games.
Check out the latest class! Registration is required! 
 
Functional Foods: Chocolate on Tuesday, June 17th at 630pm
in N111 at the Library
 
Follow link or click on image to register - https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dcYEtv2sdMhq0gC
 
 
The Ocean City Free Public Library
1735 Simpson Ave.
Ocean City, New Jersey 08226
(609) 399-2434
https://www.oceancitylibrary.org/