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  • Sunday Afternoon Movie: Fried Green Tomatoes

    University Heights Branch 13866 Cedar Rd, University Heights, OH, United States
    Food History/Culture

    Enjoy monthly “Food for Thought” Sunday matinees with these mouth-watering movies! Today's watch: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991, 130 mins, PG-13)

  • Our Common Table

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    Main Branch (Downtown) 325 Superior Ave. E, Cleveland, OH, United States
    Food History/Culture

    Our Common Table brings together food, art, music, history, dance, and community to celebrate the meals and memories that shape us. Join us for this free community meal inspired by Bite by Bite.

  • Armchair Travel – “Edible Paradise”

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    Shore Cultural Centre
    Food History/Culture

    Join us for a screening of Edible Paradise (2018, Rich Humphreys, 70 min.), a documentary about permaculture, biodiversity, and disaster recovery in New Zealand.

  • Banana Day!

    Noble Neighborhood Branch 2800 Noble Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH, United States
    Food History/Culture

    Let's go bananas for Banana Day! Enjoy fun snacks and afterschool activities related to this potassium filled, silly snack.

  • History of the West Side Market

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    Rocky River Public Library 1600 Hampton Rd, Rocky River, OH, United States
    Food History/Culture

    Opening in 1840, the West Side Market is Cleveland’s oldest operating indoor/outdoor market space. Western Reserve Historical Society will present the Market’s history and on its architecture that features a Cowan Pottery connection.

  • Lost Restaurants of Downtown Cleveland

    Lee Road Branch 2345 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH, United States
    Food History/Culture

    From humble and hungry beginnings, the city of Cleveland grew over centuries until it boasted a dizzying array of culinary options. Join author Bette Lou Higgins to learn about the fascinating history of the Downtown restaurants that kept Clevelanders fed.

  • Taste of Ohio: Pierogi

    University Heights Branch 13866 Cedar Rd, University Heights, OH, United States
    Cooking/Baking

    Join us for a pierogi tasting featuring a variety of delicious fillings. Sample classic and creative options, then customize your pierogi with your choice of toppings like sour cream, onions, herbs, and more.  Registration begins Apr 6.

  • Rid-All Green Partnership Documentary Screening

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    Lee Road Branch 2345 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH, United States
    Food History/Culture

    Learn about urban agriculture with the documentary Regenerating Community (2025) about three childhood friends from Cleveland who transformed their community in the Kinsman neighborhood into a fertile urban farm. Then meet the founders and staff as they share what's happening at the farm today!

  • A Pinch of History: Preserving Family Recipes

    Glenville Campus 11900 St Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH, United States

    Preserve your family's traditions and history by bringing a favorite family recipe to Glenville. Staff will help you digitize your recipe and record your story about the person or occasion it reminds you of. Both will be included in the Library's Digital Gallery.

  • Sunday Afternoon Movie: Julie & Julia

    University Heights Branch 13866 Cedar Rd, University Heights, OH, United States
    Food History/Culture

    Enjoy monthly “Food for Thought” Sunday matinees with these mouth-watering movies! Today's watch: Julie & Julia (2009, 123 mins, PG-13)