Spices and herbs have a long, rich history. The impact they’ve had on society since the spice trade to the present day highlights their importance across all cultures. Spices bring flavor and life to the foods we eat.
Spices and herbs can help add flavor to our meals without increasing our sodium intake... and the benefits don’t stop there! Spices and herbs often are very high in powerful antioxidants which help fight inflammation. Join us this month to learn about various spices and how you can use them to SPICE up your meals.
The longest continuously-operating branch in the IndyPL system began on the city’s east side in 1896 but moved to the village of Haughville after 1897. The branch’s many homes included the former town hall on Germania Avenue in which a fire in 1904 partially destroyed the building. After the fire, a storefront in the Michigan Plaza Shopping Center was constructed that operated until 2003, when the current 12,000-square-foot library opened on West Michigan Street.