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Authors! with Maegan Brown (The BakerMama)

Sponsored by The Library Legacy Foundation

Maegan Brown (known as The BakerMama online) joins Authors! to discuss her new charcuterie cookbook, "Celebration Boards."

Thank you to our sponsors!

The Library Legacy Foundation | Huntington Bank | UToledo Health | Friends of the Library

About the event

Popular food blogger and bestselling cookbook author Maegan Brown joins Authors! to talk about her charcuterie cookbook, Celebration Boards. Known to hundreds of thousands of followers as The BakerMama, Brown is celebrated for her creative, easy-to-assemble food boards that turn everyday meals into memorable occasions. Learn practical tips for styling stunning charcuterie and snack boards, entertaining hacks and how to bring people together around a shared table. The evening includes a 45-minute presentation followed by a brief audience Q&A. Every ticket includes a copy of the book.

About the book

Celebration Boards offers a fun, approachable guide to creating eye-catching food displays for holidays, birthdays and everyday gatherings. Packed with full-color photography and step-by-step instructions, the book features dozens of board ideas ranging from seasonal charcuterie and breakfast spreads to festive dessert arrangements and game-day snacks. Brown breaks down the art of board building into simple steps, focusing on accessible ingredients, colorful layouts and stress-free entertaining strategies that anyone can recreate at home.

About the author

Maegan Brown is the creator of the popular food blog The BakerMama and the bestselling author of several cookbooks, including Beautiful Boards and Spectacular Spreads. A mother of four, she started her blog to share simple, family-friendly recipes and quickly became a go-to resource for creative food styling and easy entertaining ideas. Her work has been featured by numerous national outlets and digital publications. Brown lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and children.

FAQs:

• Do tickets include a copy of the book?
  • Yes, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book.
• Can tickets be purchased by phone?
  • No, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only.
• What are my parking options at the event?
  • The Library has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St.
• What time do the doors open?
  • General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.
• Are there assigned seats?
  • No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating.
• Is accessible seating available?
  • Accessible seating is available. For special seating arrangements, please call 419.214.4332 at least one week prior to the event.
• Will an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event?
  • We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event - if you require this service, please contact us at 419.214.4332 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made.
• What can/can't I bring to the event?
  • Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed.
• Will the author hold a book signing after the talk?
  • Yes, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation.
• Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
  • Yes, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned.
• Can I get my book if I don’t attend the event?
  • Books may only be obtained at the event.  If you are unable to attend, you may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventbrite email receipt so they may collect the book.  
• What is the refund policy?
  • Tickets will be refunded only if the event is canceled.
• Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
  • Call the Library at 419.214.4332.