Bradford Libraries are inviting people across the district to enjoy a delicious new programme of free events this September as part of The Big Tasty Read – a national celebration of reading inspired by the joy of food.

The Big Tasty Read is part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and is run in partnership with The Reading Agency and BBC Arts. It uses the universal love of food to bring people together and encourage more adults to enjoy reading.

Throughout September, libraries across Bradford will host a tasty mix of events including author talks, writing workshops, food-themed crafts, film screenings, and cooking sessions. All events are free and open to everyone.

Highlights include:

• Writing workshops will be led by local writers and poets including Nabeela Ahmed, Rachel Bower, Gill Connors, Antony Dunn, Carrie Etter and Mohamed Saloo.
• Special readings include Rachel Bower and Antony Dunn with Beehive Poets at City Library (5 Sept), Olivia Potts at Shipley Library (10 Sept), and
• Three Little Birds Bakery sharing their story at Keighley Library (13 Sept).
• Film screenings at Darley Street Market: Chocolat (6 Sept) and A Thousand Foot Journey (12 Sept).
• Creative food-themed activities include cupcake decorating, recipe journaling, herbal mandalas, roti making, a Big Tasty Bake Off, and a Global
• Food and Heritage Tour.
• Foraging fun with Within the Wood and Sponge Tree.
• Recipe Books created by Stand and Be Counted Theatre Company will be shared at events, including a special day at Darley Street Market (27
• Sept) with American poet Carrie Etter. She’ll lead a scavenger hunt and poetry writing session, ending with an open mic at City Library.