PROGRAMS & Events
Wednesday, April 29
Guided Tasting with Aimee Nezhukumatathil
6:00 – 7:15pm | CPL Main Branch
As you sample flavors, Aimee will guide you in a writing prompt to spark creativity and reflection. Together, we’ll explore how food and language can inspire new ways of seeing and storytelling.
Thursday, April 30
Conversation with Aimee Nezhukumatathil
11:30am – 1:00pm | City Club of Cleveland
Join us as Aimee discusses The Power of Food, Memory, and the Joy of Being Present. The forum will be available to watch in person, via livestream, and as a recording at cityclub.org.
All Upcoming Events
“Bite by Bite” Art Exhibit
From March 28 to May 30, Brett Hall and International Languages Gallery will feature a Bite by Bite-inspired art exhibition exploring connections to comfort food and cooking. Featured artists include David Buttram, Dina Hoeynck, Chuck Mintz, Thao Nguyen, and Gina Washington.
Whipped, Beaten and Creamed
Join Chef April Thompson of Wild Thymez Personal Chef Services for an elegant, interactive butter experience! Guests will learn flavor pairing, mixing, and presentation techniques while sampling handcrafted butters served with artisan breads and pastries. Registration begins Mar 21.
Bingo Bites
Have fun learning about different foods while playing a classic game of bingo. Complete a row, column, or diagonal to win prizes! Come hungry for fun.
“Bite by Bite” Book Discussion
Join us for a delicious literary journey through Bite by Bite. As we read Nezhukumatathil's beautifully illustrated food essays, we'll share our own food memories and explore the histories that live in our kitchens and at our tables. Come hungry for good conversation and connection!
Taste a Story
Join us for a very special monthly Storytime centered around food. Each month we'll listen to a new story where food holds a special place. Together we'll explore the ingredients, then make and taste the dish from our story. Ages 3-6 with an adult.
Bite by Bite: A Delicious Storytime Experience
We will celebrate different foods through stories, songs, and rhymes. We'll even have the chance to try a couple of the memorable foods Nezhukumatathil mentions that you may not have tried before. Come as you are and bring an appetite for imagination and a willingness to try something new.
Mason Jar Salads
Join us to learn the art of making Mason Jar Salads. Each participant will be building their own salad to take home.
“Bite by Bite” Food Writing Workshops
Find inspiration in Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s book Bite By Bite, discuss craft and genre, and generate your own unique food-inspired piece in this free writing series hosted with Literary Cleveland.
Spring Cookie Decorating
Greet the spring with a sweet treat as we ice seasonal sugar cookies. Registration begins Mar 27 and closes Apr 8. For preschoolers of all ages.
“Bite by Bite”: Writing about Food, Family, and Ourselves
In this writing workshop presented by Annmarie Kelly-Harbaugh, author and Shaker resident, participants will: engage the senses through short writing prompts in a supportive setting; draft or outline one food-centered personal story; and leave with a list of suggested publications for submission.
Microgreens
Discover the fundamentals of cultivating vibrant, nutrient-packed microgreens in this hands-on introductory class. Learn the entire process from seeding and germination to proper watering and harvesting. Each participant will seed their own mini tray of microgreens to take home.
Sunday Afternoon Movie: Fried Green Tomatoes
Enjoy monthly “Food for Thought” Sunday matinees with these mouth-watering movies! Today's watch: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991, 130 mins, PG-13)
