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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.

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

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.

Book discussion

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. 

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!

Stem Garden

Friday, August 16, 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.  

Baby Time

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
STORY TIMES
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Non-walking infants ages 5 months and older with a participating adult, no siblings please. Join Miss Kim for 20 minutes of bubbles, lap bounces, movement songs, and instrument ...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: STORY TIMES
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Non-walking infants ages 5 months and older with a participating adult, no siblings please.

Join Miss Kim for 20 minutes of bubbles, lap bounces, movement songs, and instrument play perfect for cuddly babies.

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.

Household items

Swap It!: Household Items

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your small, like-new household items and just drop them off or swap them for something new to you.  You may drop off your items in advance from Saturday, Aug. 10, to ...

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

Bring your small, like-new household items and just drop them off or swap them for something new to you. 

You may drop off your items in advance from Saturday, Aug. 10, to Wednesday, Aug. 14, during library hours. 

Toddler Time

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
STORY TIMES
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Walkers up to 2 ½ years with a participating adult, no siblings please. Can’t sit still? Join Miss Kim for an active movement time full of bubbles, songs, instrument play, and p...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: STORY TIMES
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Walkers up to 2 ½ years with a participating adult, no siblings please.

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.

Lakeshore Writers Group

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lakeshore Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join a group of friendly aspiring writers, published authors, part-time poets -- anyone who wants to learn from others and share their work. By special request a MAY MEETING! We...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join a group of friendly aspiring writers, published authors, part-time poets -- anyone who wants to learn from others and share their work.

By special request a MAY MEETING! We will then be on hiatus until September.

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.

http://ohiomeansjobs.com/lorain

Ohio Means Jobs - Office Hours

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Mezzanine at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Lorain County Workforce Development Agency staff will be at ALPL on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 1-4:30pm. Staff will also maintain a board of job postings in our north e...

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

Lorain County Workforce Development Agency staff will be at ALPL on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 1-4:30pm.

Staff will also maintain a board of job postings in our north entrance.

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Tea Time Book Club

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It’s tea time at the library! You are invited to join us for an afternoon of tea, cookies, and a friendly discussion about a great book. The selection for this month is A Tree Grow...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

It’s tea time at the library! You are invited to join us for an afternoon of tea, cookies, and a friendly discussion about a great book. The selection for this month is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith.

All Staff Meeting #2

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Staff Meeting Number Two

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

Staff Meeting Number Two

ALPL Guitar Jam

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
DISCOVERYWORKS
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: DISCOVERYWORKS
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.

ALPL Ukulele Jammers

Thursday, August 22, 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!

galangal, spice of the month

Spice of the Month Take and Make: Galangal

All Day 8/26 - 9/1
Information Desk at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Spice of the Month Club is a great way to try out new spices! Patrons will receive a sample of each month's spice, recipes featuring that spice, library resources where you can...

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Information Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

The Spice of the Month Club is a great way to try out new spices!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Harvest Helpers

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Mary's Children's Garden at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children, Family, Tweens (8-12)
Event Details:

All ages with a caregiver Drop-in to help harvest produce & pull weeds from the Children’s Garden. Take home what you harvest or the library will donate it to CRS.  ...

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

All ages with a caregiver

Drop-in to help harvest produce & pull weeds from the Children’s Garden. Take home what you harvest or the library will donate it to CRS.

 

Ward 1 Meeting

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Ward 1 monthly meeting 

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

Ward 1 monthly meeting 

ALPL Ukulele Jammers

Thursday, August 29, 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!

Yoga Buddies

Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with a caregiver Saturdays, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 31, 10am-10:30am,   Join kids’ yoga instructor Kate Matos for some movement and poses to help ...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: CHILDREN
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Saturdays, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 31, 10am-10:30am,  

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.

Library Closed

All Day
Avon Lake Public Library, Curbside Pickup, DiscoveryWorks

The Library is closed in honor the Labor Day holiday. 

Closing
Branches:
Avon Lake Public Library, Curbside Pickup, DiscoveryWorks
Description:

The Library is closed in honor the Labor Day holiday. 

Harvest Helpers

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Mary's Children's Garden at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children, Family, Tweens (8-12)
Event Details:

All ages with a caregiver Drop-in to help harvest produce & pull weeds from the Children’s Garden. Take home what you harvest or the library will donate it to CRS.  ...

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

All ages with a caregiver

Drop-in to help harvest produce & pull weeds from the Children’s Garden. Take home what you harvest or the library will donate it to CRS.

 

Environmental Affairs Advisory Board

Wednesday, September 4, 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 

Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club meeting and luncheon.  Presentation  1-2 pm     

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

Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club meeting and luncheon. 

Presentation  1-2 pm