The mission of the Arizona Library Association shall be to promote library service and librarianship in libraries of all types in the state of Arizona.

• Developed statewide materials purchasing contracts
• Lobbied and obtained the end of use taxes on books
• Provide continuing education credits for school librarians
• Sponsor the Horner Fellowship
• Provide regional forums to obtain statewide input to the association
• Nominate young librarians to the Snowbird Leadership Institute

Date: August 14, 2025

Time: 1 - 2pm

Registration Link:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Got9AGgqQo6YgRLZ8iP2OQ

Program description:

Idioms are the spice of life!  Idioms are words or phrases that have a different meaning than the literal meaning of the words.  The stories behind many words are funny, fascinating and just downright weird. Food expressions are especially colorful and descriptive. Some food word origins are wonderfully quirky and are based on historical events, legends, important figures and habits.  Many English expressions are so unusual that it is impossible to guess where on earth they originated from — unless you know the history. They are not only fun to use but are sure to get your point across creatively in conversation. We’ll explore the origins of some of the most interesting food idioms and taste some of your favorites !

Presenter: 

Chef Larry P. Canepa is a Certified Culinary Educator and Le Cordon Bleu Chef, author, researcher, food historian, and lecturer of culinary topics. Chef Larry has a dynamic, innovative, and engaging style that incorporates food history, culinary arts, education, and ‘food-tainment’ into every class and event.

You can find all our previous webinar recordings on the AzLA Professional Development Webinar channel