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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (8-12)" group.

Paws to Read

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (8-12)
Event Details:

Grades K and up Dogs love books. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read with a furry friend! Registration begins two weeks before each event.     

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: CHILDREN
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Grades K and up

Dogs love books. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read with a furry friend!

Registration begins two weeks before each event.   

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Environmentally Speaking: Beekeeping 101

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Curious about beekeeping? Randy Leiby, a trustee with the Lorain County Beekeepers Association, discusses what beekeeping entails and talks about the value of honeybees and the imp...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Curious about beekeeping? Randy Leiby, a trustee with the Lorain County Beekeepers Association, discusses what beekeeping entails and talks about the value of honeybees and the impact honeybees have on our world.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Learn Discord

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakeshore Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
TECH HELP
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Tuesdays with Technology:

Twice a month library computer technician Maxx Mittelstadt will cover a technology topic. Always check the library calendar for upcoming topics. 

Event Details:

Discord is a voice, video and text communication service used by over a hundred million people to hang out and talk with their friends and communities.Class covers how to join a di...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: TECH HELP
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Twice a month library computer technician Maxx Mittelstadt will cover a technology topic. Always check the library calendar for upcoming topics. 

Discord is a voice, video and text communication service used by over a hundred million people to hang out and talk with their friends and communities.Class covers how to join a discord group and create your community.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (8-12)" group.

Paws to Read

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 7:15pm - 7:30pm
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (8-12)
Event Details:

Grades K and up Dogs love books. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read with a furry friend! Registration begins two weeks before each event.     

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: CHILDREN
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Grades K and up

Dogs love books. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read with a furry friend!

Registration begins two weeks before each event.   

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Book Buzz and Beverages

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
TEEN & TWEEN
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 12+ Join Julie and Nicole in trying a different blender drink each month & telling us about what you are currently reading. This is a super casual way to learn about wh...

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

Ages 12+

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (8-12)" group.

Pokemon Open Play

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Department at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (8-12)
Event Details:

All ages Wednesdays, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, 3:30pm-6pm  Bring your cards to play or trade with other Poke-enthusiasts.   

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, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, 3:30pm-6pm 

Bring your cards to play or trade with other Poke-enthusiasts. 

 

Environmental Affairs Advisory Board

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

 Environmental Affairs Advisory Board monthly meeting 

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

 Environmental Affairs Advisory Board monthly meeting 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (8-12)" group.

Lego Imagineers

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children, Family, Tweens (8-12)
Event Details:

Use your creativity and imagination to complete a new Lego challenge each month! Legos provided, drop in anytime starting at 3:30pm. Built creations will remain at the library. No ...

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Children, Family, Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:

Use your creativity and imagination to complete a new Lego challenge each month! Legos provided, drop in anytime starting at 3:30pm. Built creations will remain at the library. No registration. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ALPL Guitar Jam

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
MUSIC LESSONS
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sessions led by Chuck Heindrichs.  Bring your guitar, capo and music stand and jam with other guitarists. Songs used are well known 50's, 60's, 70's compositions and more.&...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: MUSIC LESSONS
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Sessions led by Chuck Heindrichs.  Bring your guitar, capo and music stand and jam with other guitarists.

Songs used are well known 50's, 60's, 70's compositions and more.  Music provided by Chuck and ALPL.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ALPL Ukulele Jammers

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
MUSIC LESSONS
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Like to play a Ukulele and know basic chords and strumming? Then come and join with the ALPL Ukulele Jammers every Thursday evening, 7-8 PM. This event is open to everyone wh...

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: MUSIC LESSONS
Event Details:

Like to play a Ukulele and know basic chords and strumming?

Then come and join with the ALPL Ukulele Jammers every Thursday evening, 7-8 PM.

This event is open to everyone who plays a Ukulele!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stem Garden

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mary's Children's Garden at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 5 and up Learn the science behind gardening and nutrition through fun experiments in our STEM Garden!  Registration begins two weeks before each event.  

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Mary's Children's Garden
Age Group: Children
Program Type: CHILDREN
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 5 and up

Learn the science behind gardening and nutrition through fun experiments in our STEM Garden! 

Registration begins two weeks before each event.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

DiscoveryWorks Brown Bag Science (Ages 3-5)

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

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by ? 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, aide...

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

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by ? 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

DiscoveryWorks Brown Bag Science (Ages 6-7)

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

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by ? 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, aide...

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

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by ? 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

DiscoveryWorks Brown Bag Science (Ages 8-11)

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

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by ? 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. You...

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

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by ? 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Back to School Make & Take Craft

All Day
Children's Department at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3 and up                          Pick up a back-...

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

Ages 3 and up                         

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stitch Niche

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting or sewing projects and enjoy the company of fellow needlework enthusiasts.  Expert assistance from instructor Valerie Dillard. 

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting or sewing projects and enjoy the company of fellow needlework enthusiasts.  Expert assistance from instructor Valerie Dillard. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Let's Get Messy! DiscoveryWorks Unplugged

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
South Side Circle at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
DISCOVERYWORKS
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Let's Get Messy! Explore and experience the fun and messy side of science. No registration required. (Rain date: August 16) Experiment, explore, create! Join DiscoveryWorks ...

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: South Side Circle
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Event Details:

Let's Get Messy!

Explore and experience the fun and messy side of science. No registration required. (Rain date: August 16)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bookin' and Cookin'

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Select and prepare a themed recipe (8-10 servings) from the library's cookbook collection, and we'll sample our culinary creations and exchange recipes.  August 12  &n...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Select and prepare a themed recipe (8-10 servings) from the library's cookbook collection, and we'll sample our culinary creations and exchange recipes. 

August 12    Summer Garden Harvest

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee food served has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Scams and Cyber Security

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
TECH HELP
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Tuesdays with Technology:

Twice a month library computer technician Maxx Mittelstadt will cover a technology topic. Always check the library calendar for upcoming topics. 

Event Details:

Discover the newest scams that are popping up around the world. It’s the perfect time of the year to make sure your digital life is secure and protected. Will be covering how to pr...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: TECH HELP
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Twice a month library computer technician Maxx Mittelstadt will cover a technology topic. Always check the library calendar for upcoming topics. 

Discover the newest scams that are popping up around the world. It’s the perfect time of the year to make sure your digital life is secure and protected.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Dog Days at ALPL

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with a participating adult Join our therapy dogs for a Bluey-themed storytime and craft.     

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: CHILDREN
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with a participating adult

Join our therapy dogs for a Bluey-themed storytime and craft. 

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lake Eerie Book Club

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Lake Eerie Book Club:

Join us for a new book club where we will discuss "eerie" novels on the shores of Lake Erie. Meetings will be held at the Folger Home. 

Event Details:

Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, a fancy group of friends. The only catch: ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a new book club where we will discuss "eerie" novels on the shores of Lake Erie. Meetings will be held at the Folger Home. 

Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, a fancy group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn't exist. The identity comes first: Evie Porter.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lake Eerie Book Club

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Lake Eerie Book Club:

Join us for a new book club where we will discuss "eerie" novels on the shores of Lake Erie. Meetings will be held at the Folger Home. 

Event Details:

Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, a fancy group of friends. The only catch: ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us for a new book club where we will discuss "eerie" novels on the shores of Lake Erie. Meetings will be held at the Folger Home. 

Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, a fancy group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn't exist. The identity comes first: Evie Porter.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Readers' Circle: Evening Book Discussion Series

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you enjoy reading biographies or books about history, science, philosophy, travel? This group is for YOU! We talk about all kinds of non-fiction books. Bring one of your favorit...

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

Do you enjoy reading biographies or books about history, science, philosophy, travel? This group is for YOU! We talk about all kinds of non-fiction books. Bring one of your favorites and tell us why you liked it. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ALPL Ukulele Jammers

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
MUSIC LESSONS
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Like to play a Ukulele and know basic chords and strumming? Then come and join with the ALPL Ukulele Jammers every Thursday evening, 7-8 PM. This event is open to everyone wh...

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: MUSIC LESSONS
Event Details:

Like to play a Ukulele and know basic chords and strumming?

Then come and join with the ALPL Ukulele Jammers every Thursday evening, 7-8 PM.

This event is open to everyone who plays a Ukulele!