“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.
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.
Teens can bring their favorite snacks: chips, candy, sodas, or anything they like, and share a story behind them. This activity helps teens connect through food memories, learn about each other's taste, and sparks conversations about habits, culture, and personal preference.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Join us to learn the art of making Mason Jar Salads. Each participant will be building their own salad to take home.
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.
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
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.
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.