Discover the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for making and processing jam and jelly at an event Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Mars Area Public Library.

This workshop will cover safe preservation practices, the basics of water bath and atmospheric steam canning and techniques for making cooked and freezer jam and jelly. Additionally, the session will address common food preservation myths and outdated, unsafe practices to ensure the best and safest results at home, according to the library’s website.

The session begins at 11 a.m. and will last about two hours. Registration costs $15, and can be completed online at marsarealibrary.org.