On September 18th at 2 pm, the North Bend Public Library will host Cheryl O’Dell of Natural Grocers, who will present a talk, “Turmeric, the Spice of Life.” Turmeric is more than just an ingredient in curries, according to O’Dell, who says that it has been consumed for its health benefits for thousands of years. She will discuss those benefits and bring recipes that highlight this nutritious and delicious supplement.