America celebrates National Ice Cream Day each third Sunday of July, first declared in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan. He also called for “appropriate ceremonies and activities”—we think the Library is a great place to start.
Children's Fiction
Juvenile Fiction – J Watson
Stick Dog and his feral friends are looking for relief on a hot day—and they have their eyes on an ice cream truck.
Children's Nonfiction
Juvenile Nonfiction – J637.4 Tau
Follows each step in the cycle of turning milk into ice cream.
Juvenile Nonfiction – J641.862 Wil
Series: History of Fun Stuff
The first in a series about the history behind fun stuff.
Ice Cream History
Adult Nonfiction – 641.862 Ett
A journalist channels her ice-cream obsession, scouring the U.S. for the best artisanal brands and delving into the surprising history of ice cream and frozen treats in America.
Recipes
Adult Nonfiction – 641.862 Don
An all-in-one book on making cones, cakes, cookies and more—in classic flavors with natural ingredients. Also gives tips on getting the most out of your ice cream maker.
Adult Nonfiction – 641.862 Chi
Seventy-five recipes for a full range of frozen sweets, free of refined sugars and using fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs.
Adult Nonfiction – 641.862 Bil
How to make ice cream, using only a freezer, a mixer, a can opener, a bowl and a freezable container.