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Registration opens:
September 03rd, 2025

Have a Seat at Caesar's Table

A Lesson in Roman Dining
2025-09-24 14:00:00 2025-09-24 15:00:00 America/New_York Have a Seat at Caesar's Table You're invited! Enter the world of ancient Roman food and dining. Explore recent fascinating food finds from Pompeii and learn about Apicius, the famed Roman gourmand. Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-24 14:00:00 2025-09-24 15:00:00 America/New_York Have a Seat at Caesar's Table You're invited! Enter the world of ancient Roman food and dining. Explore recent fascinating food finds from Pompeii and learn about Apicius, the famed Roman gourmand. Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

Long Beach Island Branch

LBI Meeting Room

You're invited! Enter the world of ancient Roman food and dining. Explore recent fascinating food finds from Pompeii and learn about Apicius, the famed Roman gourmand.

Colleen Boueil, a retired high school Latin teacher and classicist, will provide interesting insight into the ancient Roman table and dining protocols. Come and join us for a culinary adventure back in time.

 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | General |

TAGS: | HistoryOCL | EducationOCL |

Long Beach Island Branch
Phone: (609) 494-2480
Hours
We're closed Sunday August 31 due to Labor Day Weekend
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
(Labor Day Weekend)
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Stop by the Long Beach Island Branch this month and complete our fun monthly scavenger hunt.
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LBI Meeting Room
You're invited! Enter the world of ancient Roman food and dining. Explore recent fascinating food finds from Pompeii and learn about Apicius, the famed Roman gourmand.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 3 2025 at 9:00am
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