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Waffle with Butter and Syrup

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A “Bite by Bite” Celebration

Part of Bite Into Books
2026-04-25 10:00:00 2026-04-25 12:00:00 America/New_York A “Bite by Bite” Celebration Enjoy syrup tasting, butter-blending, and waffle decoration stations inspired by the book, "Bite by Bite" by Aimee Nezhukumatathil, an NEA Big Read.  Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Saturday, April 25
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-25 10:00:00 2026-04-25 12:00:00 America/New_York A “Bite by Bite” Celebration Enjoy syrup tasting, butter-blending, and waffle decoration stations inspired by the book, "Bite by Bite" by Aimee Nezhukumatathil, an NEA Big Read.  Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Enjoy syrup tasting, butter-blending, and waffle decoration stations inspired by the book, "Bite by Bite" by Aimee Nezhukumatathil, an NEA Big Read. 

Bite by Bite by Aimee NezhukumatathilInspired by Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees, Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s essay collection on the foods that shape our stories, we invite you to drop in and celebrate the book at our different stations:

  • Try the different grades of maple syrup;
  • Explore different flavor combinations at the butter-blending station;
  • Decorate your own waffle — one to eat and one to display as a work of art.

Ingredients may contain allergens and are available while supplies last. 

Heights Libraries is leading the 2026 Cuyahoga County NEA Big Read, “BITE INTO BOOKS,” in collaboration with Cleveland Public Library, Cuyahoga County Public Library, East Cleveland Public Library, Euclid Public Library, Rocky River Public Library, Shaker Heights Public Library, Westlake Porter Public Library, and community partners. Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. Dig in at cuyahogareads.org.  

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Community | Books and Authors |

TAGS: | NEA Big Read | Bite Into Books | Bite by Bite |

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Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.

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