Arlington Reads with Anne Byrn (FREE)

Schedule

Wed Jul 15 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Central Library | Arlington, VA

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The American cookbook author and the former food editor discusses the traditions and evolution of "Baking in the American South."
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Arlington Reads Stirs It Up!

For 2026, Arlington Reads turns 20 and Arlington Public Library will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States by looking at American life, history and culture through the lens of food. Join us for a cooking demonstration and conversation with Anne Byrn to talk about food, culture, and community.

Registration recommended on , not EventBrite. First-come, first-served seating. By registering, you will receive event updates.

Anne Byrn is an American cookbook author and the former food editor of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and The Tennessean. Byrn is a New York Times bestselling food writer and author of “American Cake.” Her latest book, “Baking in the American South,” was a finalist for the 2025 Tennessee Book Award and was named one of 12 Essential Cookbooks for 2025 by the American Library Association. Byrn’s previous titles include “The Cake Mix Doctor,” deemed one of Southern Living’s top 100 cookbooks of all time.

The event will also be livestreamed and available as a recording on Arlington County's Youtube channel; please register to receive the online link.

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Central Library, 1015 North Quincy Street, Arlington, United States

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