Live Cooking, Nutrition & Wellness Programs for Public Libraries

ADULTS & JUNIOR

Ready to add live cooking, nutrition, and wellness programs to your library?Book a Free Demo

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Live + On-Demand

Join live or watch replays anytime.

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For Every Age

Adults, kids, and teens.

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Fully Branded

Everything branded to your library.

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Ready in 48 Hours

Turnkey setup, no heavy lift.

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No Extra Staff

We handle content and reminders.

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Marketing Included

Promo materials done for you.

WHY LIBRARY CHEF

Do More for Your Community, With Less on Your Team

Public libraries are expected to do more with less: engaging programming, community outreach, and meaningful events, all while balancing tight budgets and limited staff time.

That is why Library Chef is a flexible, all-in-one platform that works for libraries of every size and budget. Your library can offer live, interactive sessions led by professional chefs, nutritionists, and wellness instructors, plus replays and a growing video library.

Everything is fully branded to your library, with marketing support, reminders, and engagement tools, so your staff can focus on connecting with your community.

See Library Chef in Action

Library Chef live cooking, nutrition, and wellness programming for public libraries

PROGRAMS

Programs Your Whole Community Will Love

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Cooking

Hands-on cooking and kitchen skills led by professional chefs.

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Nutrition

Simple, practical nutrition patrons can use every day.

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Wellness

Wellness sessions that help patrons feel their best.

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Kids & Teens

Family-friendly programs, plus the Junior Chef Kitchen Passport.

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Adults

Year-round adult programming from home or in person.

HOW IT WORKS

Live for Your Library in 48 Hours

Book a Quick Demo

See the platform and how it fits your library.

We Brand Your Platform

Set up and running within 48 hours.

Promote With Ease

Use the ready-made marketing kit and reminders.

Patrons Join In

They join live or watch replays anytime.

WHY DIRECTORS CHOOSE LIBRARY CHEF

Programming That Delivers Real, Reportable Results

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Drive Card Signups

Encourage new library card sign-ups you can report to your board.

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Boost Engagement

Drive foot traffic and foster real community connections.

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No Extra Staff Workload

Year-round programs without extra staff effort. We handle content, reminders, and marketing.

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Branded to Your Library

All programs, materials, and replays are fully branded to you.

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Affordable

No need to hire guest chefs, nutritionists, or wellness professionals.

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Metrics & Reminders

Monthly usage metrics and patron reminders you can share.

MORE THAN A PROGRAM

A Whole Platform Your Patrons Keep Coming Back To

Every program connects to the Library Chef platform, so the value continues long after each session.

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Library Card Access

Patrons log in with their library card.

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On-Demand Video Library

A growing library of cooking, nutrition, and wellness videos.

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Monthly Live Sessions

New live sessions every month for adults and kids.

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Downloadable Resources

Recipes, PDFs, and materials patrons can download.

NEW PROGRAM • 2026

Junior Chef Kitchen Passport

A physical, done-for-you take-home passport that brings kids and families back to your library. Ages 5 and up, printed with your library branding, and available as a collector America's 250th Anniversary Edition.

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Proudly Trusted by Public Libraries and Consortia Nationwide

Bring Live Programming to Your Library

Book a free demo to see the platform, the programs, and how quickly you can launch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do Library Chef's programs work for public libraries?+

Library Chef provides a fully branded platform offering live online cooking, wellness, and nutrition programs. All sessions are recorded for replay, and you receive a monthly marketing kit to promote them easily.

Do patrons need special software to join?+

No. All streaming happens directly inside the Library Chef platform, and patrons just need their library card to join.

Can patrons watch live and ask questions?+

Yes. Patrons can participate live and ask questions, and libraries can also host hybrid events by streaming to their space.

How quickly can our library start programming?+

Your library can be set up and running within 48 hours.

What program metrics and reminders does our library get?+

We send monthly usage metrics and email reminders to patrons before each session. We do not spam or sell your information.

Is the programming fully branded for our library?+

Yes. All programs, marketing materials, and replays are fully branded for your library.

Can patrons watch replays of previous sessions?+

Yes. All previous replays are available for patrons to watch anytime.

How much do Library Chef's library programs cost?+

Pricing is yearly and depends on your library's population size. We keep it affordable so all libraries can participate.

What types of programs are offered for public libraries?+

Library Chef offers live and recorded programs in kitchen skills, nutrition, and wellness for kids and adults.

Are there downloadable resources?+

Yes. Recipes, PDFs, and other materials from our guest experts are available for patrons to download.

GET STARTED

Schedule a Free Demo

Pick a time on the calendar below to see how Library Chef can work for your library.