The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County continues its food-education programming in December at the Culinary Literacy Center at Main Library.
Classes cover a broad range of topics, including nutrition, food preparation, healthy eating, and how-to programs (baking, entertaining, and seasonal and ethnic cooking).
To see a schedule of classes and to register, visit here. Upcoming food programs also appear below. Call 330-744-8636 for more information.
Mobile Market. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Shop for fresh produce at the Public Library’s Mobile Market. 12:30-2:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2.
Cooking For a Low Sodium Diet. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Make flavorful, low-sodium dishes to take home and learn about dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH). Participants will receive samples of low-sodium condiments and recipe ideas. Class size is limited. Call for information. 2-3 p.m., Monday, Dec. 5.
Mobile Market. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Shop for fresh produce at the Public Library’s Mobile Market. 1:15-2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7.
It’s National Hot Cocoa Day. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stop by the Library to find something to read, watch, or listen to, and while you’re there, grab a free cup of hot cocoa with marshmallows. For all ages. While supplies last. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13.
Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Bring copies of your favorite holiday cookie or dessert recipe to swap with others. 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13.
Mobile Market. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Shop for fresh produce at the Public Library’s Mobile Market. Noon-2:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15.
Mobile Market. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Shop for fresh produce at the Public Library’s Mobile Market. 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17.
Interactive Nutrition Education Program. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Families with children birth to 18, families who are pregnant, caregivers, or young adults 18 to 26 without children can join this free nine-week series of in-person workshops for nutrition education, physical activity, and food tastings. Learn how to prepare healthy meals within your budget and keep your family’s food safe. Receive an electric skillet, one per household, upon completion of class requirements. Classes are provided by the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), and the Ohio State University Extension office. Registration required. Register online or call Cindy Beach at 330-744-8636, ext. 50063. Programs begin each week. 10-11:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26.
Editor’s note: Some food-preparation classes listed online were closed, but offered waiting lists. For clarity, they were not included in the article. To see the complete list, visit here.
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