FAQs

The Kitchen is located on the south east corner of the second floor of the Stanley A. Milner Library, and is only accessible through the library entrances. The Kitchen’s windows overlook Centennial Plaza and the Citadel Theatre.

Our goal is to create learning opportunities to help increase knowledge and grow interest in food literacy and nutrition, and to teach skills that would be transferable into a home kitchen environment. A variety of cooking, baking and food related courses at entry and intermediate levels will be offered in The Kitchen (either directly through the Library or through partner organizations). 

The Kitchen hosts a variety of activities including basic and intermediate classes, meal preparation workshops, nutrition workshops, knife skills classes, and a variety of demonstrations. Learn more about Kitchen classes and events.

Yes, The Kitchen will offer in-person and online classes. Learn more about The Kitchen classes and events. 

While our virtual classes are free to attend with registration, our in-person Kitchen classes typically have a fee and require registration. The in-person class fees vary in cost depending on a number of factors, such as required ingredients, level of difficulty and length of class.  

Learn more about The Kitchen classes and events, opens a new window. 

The Kitchen can accommodate up to 36 participants. 

Kitchen classes and events are facilitated by EPL staff, our Kitchen Coordinator and Community Experts and Partners.  

Baking ovens, deep fryers, muffin tins, and more! We’ll provide you with an inventory list after your booking is made so you know what we have and what you’ll need to bring. Please alert us to any equipment (e.g., grills, ice makers) that you’ll be bringing in.  

All volunteer opportunities at EPL, including The Kitchen, are located on our volunteer page. 

All career opportunities at EPL, including The Kitchen, are located on our careers page. 

Although we don’t currently offer tours of The Kitchen specifically, you’re welcome to book a tour of the Stanley A. Milner Library. Please fill out the Library Tour Form, opens a new window and put a note in the Special Requests section that you’re interested in a tour of The Kitchen.  If it is available and appropriate staff are available, we will do our best to accommodate your request.  

Our Meeting Room Policy states that charitable fundraising and associated event activities such as silent auctions, raffle tickets, galas, etc. are not permitted on Library property unless authorized by the CEO.  

We are always looking for opportunities to collaborate with community organizations that have similar goals and priorities.  

The Kitchen staff have a formal process for evaluating potential partnerships and collaborations. Anyone interested in exploring opportunities to collaborate with The Kitchen can reach out by using our contact form. 

Please note that any classes or events currently offered at The Kitchen must also be open to the general public.  

Our license does not extend to food preparation intended for sale. Food businesses and community members will be able to rent The Kitchen to experiment with making food in a commercial setting, but not to sell food off premises. 

Rental requests and details for The Kitchen and other spaces can be made online on our Room Rental page.

Please note, priority will be given to EPL classes, events and community partners.   

We publish new in-person Kitchen classes each Friday at 4 p.m. Learn more about Kitchen classes and events, opens a new window. 

To register for in-person Kitchen classes and events, simply navigate to Kitchen events., opens a new window Once you find a class you’d like to attend, click on the class title to see more information. In the top right corner, you’ll find the link to register. Clicking on the link will open Eventbrite, where you can register and pay for the class. We publish new in-person Kitchen classes each Friday at 4 p.m.

No, The Kitchen will not have a restaurant. It is a hands-on learning space for community members to explore cooking, nutrition and other topics related to food literacy. Registered participants are encouraged to eat what they create together at our community table inside The Kitchen. Participants will typically make an individual-sized portion of food and learn the skills to recreate recipes at home.   

The Kitchen is a hybrid between a commercial kitchen and a home kitchen with state-of-the art commercial air and ventilation systems to keep customers safe, commercial ovens and induction cooktops, stand mixers, a deep fryer and commercial grade ovens not common in every household to workstations equipped with gadgets and appliances that could be found in many home kitchens.