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Western Mass Food Bank Cooking Class Series

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking adventure where kids become chefs for the day! This class is designed to build confidence in the kitchen through an interactive demonstration and cooking experience.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking adventure where kids become chefs for the day! This class is designed to build confidence in the kitchen through an interactive demonstration and cooking experience.

Food & Cooking Default Image: a variety of meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains assembled into small portable containers

Western Mass Food Bank Cooking Class Series

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking adventure where kids become chefs for the day! This class is designed to build confidence in the kitchen through an interactive demonstration and cooking experience.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking adventure where kids become chefs for the day! This class is designed to build confidence in the kitchen through an interactive demonstration and cooking experience.

Food & Cooking Default Image: a variety of meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains assembled into small portable containers

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Vibrant picture of silicone spatulas, slotted spoons, and turners

Microwave Meals

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!

Formal tea service on floral patterned porcelain

Royal-Tea Party

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children

Princes, princesses, and all royal friends, you're invited to our tea party! We'll decorate crowns, nibble on biscuits, and sip tea in style. Costumes and fancy outfits encouraged!

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Princes, princesses, and all royal friends, you're invited to our tea party! We'll decorate crowns, nibble on biscuits, and sip tea in style. Costumes and fancy outfits encouraged!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Teapot with small tea cups and a cup of coffee with cream in the shape of a heart

A Perky Pairing: Coffee and Fine Chocolates with Kim Larkin

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

This presentation covers everything you need to know about java. Learn about the history of both coffee and chocolate, preparation techniques, and pioneers of both industries while enjoying delicious samples! Adults 18+.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

This presentation covers everything you need to know about java. Learn about the history of both coffee and chocolate, preparation techniques, and pioneers of both industries while enjoying delicious samples! Adults 18+.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

spice club

Spice Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rice Hall at Central Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rice Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

Formal tea service on floral patterned porcelain

Royal-Tea Party

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children

Princes, princesses, and all royal friends, you're invited to our tea party! We'll decorate crowns, nibble on biscuits, and sip tea in style. Costumes and fancy outfits encouraged!

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Princes, princesses, and all royal friends, you're invited to our tea party! We'll decorate crowns, nibble on biscuits, and sip tea in style. Costumes and fancy outfits encouraged!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food & Cooking Default Image: a variety of meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains assembled into small portable containers

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Food & Cooking Default Image: a variety of meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains assembled into small portable containers

Meal in a Mug

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

We'll supply the recipe, all the tools needed, and the ingredients. You put it all together to make a Meal in a Mug. Recipes will vary between sweet desserts and savory main dishes. For ages 12-18. 

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We'll supply the recipe, all the tools needed, and the ingredients. You put it all together to make a Meal in a Mug. Recipes will vary between sweet desserts and savory main dishes. For ages 12-18. 

Community Coffee Hour

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:15am - 3:00pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors!

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors!

Food & Cooking Default Image: a variety of meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains assembled into small portable containers

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

spice club

Spice Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

Vibrant picture of silicone spatulas, slotted spoons, and turners

Fruit Bouquet

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create your own fruit bouquet in a mug, just in time for Mother's Day!

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Create your own fruit bouquet in a mug, just in time for Mother's Day!

Vibrant picture of silicone spatulas, slotted spoons, and turners

Make a Meal Demo with Chef Tom

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Join Chef Tom for a program on preparing a single full meal. This includes one main dish, and two sides. 

For ages 16 and up. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Chef Tom for a program on preparing a single full meal. This includes one main dish, and two sides. 

For ages 16 and up. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

Food & Cooking Default Image: a variety of meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains assembled into small portable containers

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Vibrant picture of silicone spatulas, slotted spoons, and turners

Microwave Meals

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!

Food & Cooking Default Image: a variety of meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains assembled into small portable containers

Tiny Food Party for Tiny People

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Tiny pancakes, tiny pizza, tiny cheesecakes, tiny ice cream sundaes, tiny juice, tiny spaghetti, and TINY PEOPLE. We will offer tiny servings of a variety of food. Choose one, choose all. Enjoy a snack! For ages 1-10.

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Tiny pancakes, tiny pizza, tiny cheesecakes, tiny ice cream sundaes, tiny juice, tiny spaghetti, and TINY PEOPLE. We will offer tiny servings of a variety of food. Choose one, choose all. Enjoy a snack! For ages 1-10.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

spice club

Spice Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rice Hall at Central Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rice Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

Community Coffee Hour

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:15am - 3:00pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors!

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors!

Food & Cooking Default Image: a variety of meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains assembled into small portable containers

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Memorial Day

All Day
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events

The library is closed in honor of Memorial day.

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

The library is closed in honor of Memorial day.

Food & Cooking Default Image: a variety of meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains assembled into small portable containers

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Vibrant picture of silicone spatulas, slotted spoons, and turners

Microwave Meals

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!