Whether you're new to baking or well seasoned, this book club is the perfect place to meet fellow bakers, try new recipes and share both the successes and failures of your bakes.
We will bake and discuss a different cookbook or theme every month. Limited copies of books that are not part of a theme will be available to check out in advance at the main Nepean Centerpointe library hub - just ask one of the staff for a copy of the baking club cookbook.
Sessions will be held on the first Thursday of the month. All are welcome!
Here's what we're baking in 2026/2027:
September 3rd: Theme: Getting Started with Sourdough - Learn how to make and keep sourdough. No experience needed, all supplies will be provided.
October 1st: Theme: Cozy Baking - Bake from any book in the OPL staff-created book list: Cozy baking / Pâtisserie réconfortante
Book Suggestions:
- Cottage Core Baking Book by Ruth Lobermeier
- Comfort Bakes by The Great British Baking Show
- Cinnamon, Spice & Warm Apple Pie by Ryland Peter
- Scandikitchen Fika & Hygge by Bronte Aurell
November 5th: Book: The Scone Queen Bakes by Danielle Sepsy
December 3rd: Theme: Candy! - Bake any candy recipe of your choice.
Book Suggestions:
- Sally’s Candy Addition by Sally McKenney
- The Sweet Book of Candy Making by Elizabeth LaBau
- Candy! by Laura Dover Doran
- Hand-crafted Candy Bars by Susie Norris
January 7th: Book: Celebrate Paul Hollywood
February 4th: Theme: Family Favourites - Bake a favourite recipe that’s been passed on to you by a family or friend!
March 4th: Book: Baking and The Meaning of Life by Helen Goh
April 1st: Theme: Pies - Bake any pie recipe of your choice!
Book Suggestions:
- Justice of The Pies by Maya-Camille Broussard
- Pies Sweet and Savory by Caroline Bretherton
- Pies by Josee Fiset
- Pie For Everyone by Petra Paredez
May 6th: Book: Baking Day with Anna Olson by Anna Olson
June 3rd: Theme: Fruit and Flower Power - Bake a recipe flavoured with fruit or flowers, could be shaped like fruit or flowers or include fruit or edible flowers. Have fun with it!
Book Suggestions:
- Botanical Bakes by Juliet Sear
- Blooms and Baking by Amy Ho
- A Floral Feast by Carolyn Dunster
- Eat Your Flowers by Loria Stern