A culinary fundraiser.
Books & Bites aims to raise awareness of the Cuyahoga County Public Library and the Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation through literary works and building community over food. Proceeds raised from this fundraising event will benefit the Foundation, which supports Library programs and services.
Books & Bites: A Culinary Literary Affair is set to return in 2026! Check back for more details, or click the button below to be added to our email list for updates.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor
$25,000 ($22,880 tax deductible)
- 8 tickets to the reception & author event, 8 gift bags, 8 copies of the featured author’s book
- Food and drinks included
- Digital, print, and social media recognition
- Exclusive gift bag with CCPL items
- Prominent displays at main event, reception and name recognition in press release
- Include company promotion in CCPL email list with 280k recipients
- An opportunity to introduce the author
- Full-page ad in program booklet
- Full-page ad in 2026-2027 Writers Center Stage program booklet for all six events
- Opportunity to put an item in the gift bag from your company
Restaurateur Sponsor
$10,000 ($9,160 tax deductible)
- 6 tickets to the reception & author event, 6 gift bags, 6 copies of the featured author’s book
- Food and drinks included
- Digital, print, and social media recognition
- Prominent display at the reception & author event
- Recognition in all marketing materials at the event
- Full-page ad and logo in program booklet
Executive Chef Sponsor
$5,000 ($4,455 tax deductible)
- 4 tickets to the reception & author event, 4 gift bags, 4 copies of the featured author’s book
- Food and drinks included
- Digital, print, and social media recognition
- Prominent display at reception
- Recognition on all marketing materials at the event
- Half-page ad and logo in program booklet
Sous Chef Sponsor
$2,500 ($2,250 tax deductible)
- 2 tickets to the reception & author event, 2 gift bags, 2 copies of the featured author’s book
- Food and drinks included
- Digital, print and social media recognition
- Recognition on all marketing materials at the event
- Logo/Name in program booklet
Pastry Chef Sponsor
$1,000 (100% tax deductible)
- Digital and print recognition at the event
- Choice of sponsoring (signage in proximity to) registration, event gift bags, mimosa bar, brunch table, name tag table, donation wall
Registration coming soon.
2025 Books & Bites: A Culinary Literary Affair Sponsors
Restaurateur Sponsors
Executive Chef Sponsor
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