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.
Events
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The ECPL provides the children of the ECPL free snack lunches after school from Monday through Thursday at 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. We also provide to-go lunch “backpacks” on Saturdays, which can be picked up in the ECPL Children’s Department. |
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Join us every week outside in our garden! We'll spend Spring prepping veggies for planting after the last frost (indoors and outdoors!). Daily tasks will include weeding, transplanting, planting, watering, harvesting, and other common garden tasks. Make sure to dress for the dirt!
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The ECPL provides the children of the ECPL free snack lunches after school from Monday through Thursday at 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. We also provide to-go lunch “backpacks” on Saturdays, which can be picked up in the ECPL Children’s Department. |
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Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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! |
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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.
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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.
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Join us to learn the art of making Mason Jar Salads. Each participant will be building their own salad to take home. |
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Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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Enjoy monthly “Food for Thought” Sunday matinees with these mouth-watering movies! Today's watch: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991, 130 mins, PG-13) |
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Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
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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!
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Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
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Do you love food? Are you a foodie? Join us in a fun filled game of Food Jeopardy at the East Cleveland Public Library. We will be in the main lobby on the big screen. |
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Join us for a screening of Edible Paradise (2018), a documentary about permaculture, biodiversity, and disaster recovery in New Zealand. Directed by Rich Humphreys. Runtime: 70 minutes.
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Let's go bananas for Banana Day! Enjoy fun snacks and afterschool activities related to this potassium filled, silly snack.
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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. |
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Celebrate the season by preparing a delicious spring-themed treat to take and share. Space is limited. Registration begins Apr 2.
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Learn more about vegetable gardening essentials from the Cuyahoga County Master Gardeners (volunteers with extensive training from The OSU College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Science). Indoor session.
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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. |
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At CPL's Rice Campus, explore themes of autonomy and environmental health through tea culture.
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Calling all young chefs! Roll up your sleeves and tie your aprons as we explore food safety and cooking skills through simple, hands-on recipes. Registration begins two weeks before each session. |
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Are you someone who enjoys cooking and likes trying new foods? Sign up for a kit that will contain a sample of the featured spice as well as a handout with background on the spice and suggested uses! Registration opens Monday, April 13 at 9 a.m. Kits can be picked up at the library drive-up […]
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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. |
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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.
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Join us for a fun, delicious discussion of the non-fiction graphic novel, Yummy: A History of Desserts by Victoria Grace Elliott. We will make a dessert from the book. |
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Join us for an evening of literary performances as attendees of the Bite by Bite Food Writing Workshops with Literary Cleveland share their work generated from the course. |
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Make play dough you can eat! Then keep the fun going with take-home instructions for other types of edible play dough. Registration begins Apr 2. Ages 3-7 with an adult.
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Learn about urban agriculture with the documentary Soil Brothers (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! |
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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.
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Drop in to celebrate the wonderful world of waffles at our different stations: syrup tasting, butter-blending, waffle decoration, and more. |
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Trade cookbooks with your neighbors! Select a new-to-you cookbook for each one you bring in. Cookbooks may be dropped off in advance at any Lee Road Reference desk or brought to the swap. Gently used (or new) cookbooks only, please! |
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FREE fresh produce drive-through pick-up at the Lee Road Branch for families and individuals in need. Must be 18 years or older. First come first served. Rain or shine. For questions contact 216-932-3600 x1275. In partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
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Be inspired by the Cowan Pottery’s designs and colors as you use underglaze to design your own teabag holder. Finished pieces will be glazed, fired, and available for pick-up a few weeks after the program. |
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Be inspired by the Cowan Pottery’s designs and colors as you use underglaze to design your own teabag holder. Finished pieces will be glazed, fired, and available for pick-up a few weeks after the program.
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Enjoy hot chocolate and a Garden Rainbow activity while meeting new friends! |
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Enjoy a unique tasting experience with award-winning writer Aimee Nezhukumatathil. 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.
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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. |
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Join us at the City Club of Cleveland for a special visit and discussion with Bite by Bite author Aimee Nezhukumatathil. The forum will be available in person, via livestream, and afterward on the City Club website. Tickets required.
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We're all used to deer and rabbits hanging out in Heights gardens, but are there ways to limit their disruption? Find out in this special program presented by the Master Gardeners. |
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2 events,Pick up a kit with ingredients to create a delicious Cinco de Mayo dish! Kits are available both days of the weekend to be picked up in the children/teen section. Registration begins Apr 18 and will give participants priority. |
