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ConnectWell: Addiction: Smoking, Alcohol, Recreational Drug Use, Prescription Medication, Food, Technology (social media; gaming)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
online via ZOOM at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

In this 30-minute webinar from ConnectWell, participants will learn about the addiction pathway and its various forms that range from substances to food to technology.

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: online via ZOOM
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

In this 30-minute webinar from ConnectWell, participants will learn about the addiction pathway and its various forms that range from substances to food to technology.

Digital ID

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakeshore Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
TECH HELP
Age Group:
Adults

The requirement to upload a driver’s license or other form of identification to access certain areas of the internet is becoming increasingly common.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: TECH HELP
Registration Required
Event Details:

The requirement to upload a driver’s license or other form of identification to access certain areas of the internet is becoming increasingly common.

Paws to Read

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:15pm - 7:30pm
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children

Sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read with a furry friend.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: CHILDREN
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read with a furry friend.  

Polaris Migration

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeshore Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Polaris Migration meetings

Lakeshore Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Purpose of Meeting

Polaris Migration meetings

Westwind Condominiums #1 Board

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:15pm - 5:15pm
Parke Conference Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board of Directors board meeting

Parke Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Parke Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board of Directors board meeting

Pokemon Open Play

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Department at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (8-12)

All ages

Wednesdays: January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, 4pm-6pm

Bring your cards to play or trade with other Poke-enthusiasts. No registration.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:

All ages

Wednesdays: January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, 4pm-6pm

Bring your cards to play or trade with other Poke-enthusiasts. No registration.

Avon Lake Lacrosse Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Boys and Girls youth lacrosse parents meeting

McMahan Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Boys and Girls youth lacrosse parents meeting

ESPC

Erie Shores Photography Club - Presentation

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Erie Shores Photography Club for a presentation on the First Wednesday of the Month, September through May. 

Public is Welcome.

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

Join the Erie Shores Photography Club for a presentation on the First Wednesday of the Month, September through May. 

Public is Welcome.

Let's Play Chess

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Wide at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Everyone

All ages; kids under 8 must have a caregiver present

Drop in on Wednesday evenings and find a partner to play chess with. No registration.

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Library Wide
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:

All ages; kids under 8 must have a caregiver present

Drop in on Wednesday evenings and find a partner to play chess with. No registration.

Main Floor Study Room Reservation

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Floor Study Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

study

Main Floor Study Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Main Floor Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

study

ALPL Guitar Jam

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your guitar and music stand and jam with other guitarists.

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

Bring your guitar and music stand and jam with other guitarists.

Kathryn Lake Hogan

Discover Your Past: What's in Your Canadian Genealogy Toolbox?

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
online via ZOOM at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

Professional genealogist Kathryn Lake Hogan shares the top websites to research your ancestors in Canada.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: online via ZOOM
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Event Details:

Professional genealogist Kathryn Lake Hogan shares the top websites to research your ancestors in Canada.

Avon Lake Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lakeshore Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board of Trustee Meeting

Lakeshore Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board of Trustee Meeting

DiscoveryWorks Brown Bag Science (Ages 3-5)

All Day
DiscoveryWorks Main at DiscoveryWorks
Program Type:
DISCOVERYWORKS
Age Group:
Children

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by DiscoveryWorks to pick up materials for hands-on science and art activities you can do at home. These activities are designed for children ages 3-5, aided by an adult.

Library Branch: DiscoveryWorks
Room: DiscoveryWorks Main
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Event Details:

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by DiscoveryWorks to pick up materials for hands-on science and art activities you can do at home. These activities are designed for children ages 3-5, aided by an adult.

DiscoveryWorks Brown Bag Science (Ages 6-7)

All Day
DiscoveryWorks Main at DiscoveryWorks
Program Type:
DISCOVERYWORKS
Age Group:
Children

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by DiscoveryWorks to pick up materials for hands-on science and art activities you can do at home. These activities are designed for children ages 6-7, aided by an adult.

Library Branch: DiscoveryWorks
Room: DiscoveryWorks Main
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Event Details:

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by DiscoveryWorks to pick up materials for hands-on science and art activities you can do at home. These activities are designed for children ages 6-7, aided by an adult.

DiscoveryWorks Brown Bag Science (Ages 8-11)

All Day
DiscoveryWorks Main at DiscoveryWorks
Program Type:
DISCOVERYWORKS
Age Group:
Children

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by DiscoveryWorks to pick up materials for hands-on science and art activities you can do at home. These activities are designed for children ages 8-11.

Library Branch: DiscoveryWorks
Room: DiscoveryWorks Main
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Event Details:

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by DiscoveryWorks to pick up materials for hands-on science and art activities you can do at home. These activities are designed for children ages 8-11.

Guitar Lessons

Adult Beginner Guitar Lessons

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
MUSIC LESSONS
Age Group:
Adults
Beginner Guitar Lessons:

Learn how to hold the acoustic guitar, play with a guitar pick and start playing some guitar riffs.

A three session beginner guitar course designed for adults who are new to the instrument or want to refresh their skills. During these basic acoustic guitar lessons, you'll leave class being able to play a few basic guitar riffs and chords.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: MUSIC LESSONS
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to hold the acoustic guitar, play with a guitar pick and start playing some guitar riffs.

A three session beginner guitar course designed for adults who are new to the instrument or want to refresh their skills. During these basic acoustic guitar lessons, you'll leave class being able to play a few basic guitar riffs and chords.

Music & Movement

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN, STORY TIMES
Age Group:
Children, Family

All ages with a participating adult

Join us for an interactive program designed to get little ones moving and grooving with singing, dancing, and playing with rhythm instruments.

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: CHILDREN, STORY TIMES
Event Details:

All ages with a participating adult

Join us for an interactive program designed to get little ones moving and grooving with singing, dancing, and playing with rhythm instruments.

NorthCoast Community Woodshop Club

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Presentation

Waugaman Gallery
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Purpose of Meeting

Presentation

Winter Wonderland Week (while supplies last)

All Day 1/12 - 1/15
Children's Department at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children

While supplies last. Pick up a winter-themed craft from the Children's department.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:

While supplies last. Pick up a winter-themed craft from the Children's department.

mug of spiced cider

Spiced Cider Take & Make Bags

All Day 1/12 - 1/18
Information Desk at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
TEEN & TWEEN
Age Group:
Teens

Make your own mug of delicious spiced cider!  Pick up one of our take-and-make bag while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Information Desk
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: TEEN & TWEEN
Event Details:

Make your own mug of delicious spiced cider!  Pick up one of our take-and-make bag while supplies last. 

ALHS logo

Avon Lake Historical Society Presents ...

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

Avon Lake Historical Society is pleased to bring you monthly historical programming in partnership with ALPL.

This month, Sherry Spenzer talks about "Fashion Fatalities & Costume Casualties."

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

Avon Lake Historical Society is pleased to bring you monthly historical programming in partnership with ALPL.

This month, Sherry Spenzer talks about "Fashion Fatalities & Costume Casualties."

Disclaimer(s)

The Avon Lake Public Library does not endorse the views expressed by any group or individual, using its meeting rooms, but does endorse the right of those groups or individuals to express their views so long as they abide by the policies and rules, governing the use of library meeting rooms and confirm to local community standards of decency.

Dr Zolli

Healthy Living Series: ASK A DOC: Nutrition: A Pillar of Health

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Age Group:
Everyone

Join Dr. Alex Zolli, M.D., with the Lorain County Community College, for a practical health series and ask the questions you've always wanted to ask. Also gain expert tips and ask questions to take charge of your everyday wellness! 

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Event Details:

Join Dr. Alex Zolli, M.D., with the Lorain County Community College, for a practical health series and ask the questions you've always wanted to ask. Also gain expert tips and ask questions to take charge of your everyday wellness! 

Crochet knit

Stitch Niche

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Lab at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your knitting, sewing or crocheting project and enjoy the company and expertise of fellow needlework enthusiasts.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, sewing or crocheting project and enjoy the company and expertise of fellow needlework enthusiasts.