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ALPL Guitar Jam

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT, MUSIC PROGRAMS
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your guitar and jam with Chuck Heindrichs, Tom Riley and other guitarists. 

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

Bring your guitar and jam with Chuck Heindrichs, Tom Riley and other guitarists. 

Health literacy

ConnectWell: Health Literacy

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
online via ZOOM 1 at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

In this 30-minute program from ConnectWell, learn how to access the ConnectWell Health & Wellness database via the Library's website

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: online via ZOOM 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

In this 30-minute program from ConnectWell, learn how to access the ConnectWell Health & Wellness database via the Library's website

Birding Isn't Easy, Black River Audubon Society

Birding Isn't Easy

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

Hear an experienced birder discuss trials and tribulations and pitfalls and mayhem that await all birders on their paths to birding glory. Learn the tricks that birds use to make humans feel stupid.

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

Hear an experienced birder discuss trials and tribulations and pitfalls and mayhem that await all birders on their paths to birding glory. Learn the tricks that birds use to make humans feel stupid.

The House on Mango Street

Tea Time Book Club

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

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 The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
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 The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros.

Screen time

ConnectWell: Tips to Limit Screen Time and Technology Contract for Household

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
online via ZOOM 1 at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

In this 45-minute webinar from ConnectWell, learn tips to manage or limit screen time and how to create a technology contract for th

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: online via ZOOM 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

In this 45-minute webinar from ConnectWell, learn tips to manage or limit screen time and how to create a technology contract for th

Book discussion

Nonfiction Readers' Circle: Evening Book Discussion Series

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakeshore Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore 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. 

Adult Spelling Bee

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

Do you watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee and think, 'how do these kids do that?

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

Do you watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee and think, 'how do these kids do that?

paper

Take and make paper craft July 4 HOORAY book folding

06/22/2026 @ 9:00am to 06/27/2026 @ 5:00pm
Information Desk at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

Pick up instructions and supplies at the Information Desk for take and make at home. 

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

Pick up instructions and supplies at the Information Desk for take and make at home. 

ALPL Guitar Jam

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT, MUSIC PROGRAMS
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your guitar and jam with Chuck Heindrichs, Tom Riley and other guitarists. 

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

Bring your guitar and jam with Chuck Heindrichs, Tom Riley and other guitarists. 

Lorain County Metroparks

Predators of the Sky

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

Learn why raptors and other birds of prey are the masters of the sky. Predators of the Sky (Multimedia Presentation) will focus on hunting strategy and other raptor adaptations.

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

Learn why raptors and other birds of prey are the masters of the sky. Predators of the Sky (Multimedia Presentation) will focus on hunting strategy and other raptor adaptations.

Name that Tune

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate American composers and music with Name that Tune ingo and fun facts. 

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

Celebrate American composers and music with Name that Tune ingo and fun facts. 

The Spirit of 1776 Lives On: Service Through the Nathan Perry Chapter

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how the Nathan Perry Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution continues the legacy of our patriot ancestors through service in our community with Julie Limpach, Chapter Regent.

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

Learn how the Nathan Perry Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution continues the legacy of our patriot ancestors through service in our community with Julie Limpach, Chapter Regent.

ALPL Guitar Jam

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT, MUSIC PROGRAMS
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your guitar and jam with Chuck Heindrichs, Tom Riley and other guitarists. 

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

Bring your guitar and jam with Chuck Heindrichs, Tom Riley and other guitarists. 

recipe

Bookin' & Cookin'

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

May 12:     Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
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. 

May 12:     Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Stitch

Stitch Nitche

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
The Lab at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

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

archaeology tools on display

Archeaology 101

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

Ever dreamed of being a real life Indiana Jones? Ever wondered how artifacts go from underground to museum floor?

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

Ever dreamed of being a real life Indiana Jones? Ever wondered how artifacts go from underground to museum floor?

Martha's Beach and Book Club

Tea Time Book Club

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

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 The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
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 The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Book discussion

Nonfiction Readers' Circle: Evening Book Discussion Series

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

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 Guitar Jam

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT, MUSIC PROGRAMS
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your guitar and jam with Chuck Heindrichs, Tom Riley and other guitarists. 

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

Bring your guitar and jam with Chuck Heindrichs, Tom Riley and other guitarists. 

Mary Cassatt

An Afternoon with Mary Cassatt

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

Join Stephanie Kramer as she portrays artist Mary Cassatt. 

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

Join Stephanie Kramer as she portrays artist Mary Cassatt. 

Early Schooling in Ohio

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

A member of the Oberlin Heritage Center discusses early education in Ohio. 

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

A member of the Oberlin Heritage Center discusses early education in Ohio. 

You're A Grand Old Flag: Stories Of The American Spirit

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us as we spotlight patriotic people and places, including entertainers like George Cohan and Bob Hope who were recognized for their American Spirit with Congressional Medals.

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

Join us as we spotlight patriotic people and places, including entertainers like George Cohan and Bob Hope who were recognized for their American Spirit with Congressional Medals.

recipe

Bookin' & Cookin'

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

May 12:     Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
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. 

May 12:     Cinco de Mayo Celebration

ALPL Guitar Jam

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT, MUSIC PROGRAMS
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your guitar and jam with Chuck Heindrichs, Tom Riley and other guitarists. 

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

Bring your guitar and jam with Chuck Heindrichs, Tom Riley and other guitarists.