Registration Required. Come for the scrumptious breakfast, stay for the great book discussion of Buttermilk Graffiti: A Chef's Journey to Discover America's New Melting Pot Cuisine by Edward Lee.

This program is free and open to the public and will take place at The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave., which shares a parking lot with the Main Library. Space is limited and registration is required. Click here to register. For more information, please call the Main Library at 904-827-6940.

St. Johns Reads is the St. Johns County Public Library System's annual "one book, one community" event focused on creating a shared conversation on a selected novel. In its 18th year, the 2023 event features a variety of programs on Buttermilk Graffiti by Edward Lee including a special visit from the author at 2 PM on Saturday, January 14, at the First Coast Technical College's Character Counts Conference Center, 2980 Collins Ave., St. Augustine. Buttermilk Graffiti is available to enjoy in print, digital audiobook, and eBook formats.

Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities. St. Johns Reads is generously supported by the St. Johns County Public Library System's Friends of the Library groups.

Breakfast is provided by Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine. The Waterworks is available through the generosity of the City of St. Augustine and the St. Johns Cultural Council.