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Herbivore Gardening 101

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mary's Children's Garden at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
TEEN & TWEEN
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens (8-12)

It’s a herbivore takeover of the Children’s Garden! Join us in planting and learning about all those great veggies that herbivores can’t get enough of.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Mary's Children's Garden
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: TEEN & TWEEN
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s a herbivore takeover of the Children’s Garden! Join us in planting and learning about all those great veggies that herbivores can’t get enough of.

DiscoveryWorks Explorers (Ages 8-11)

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lab at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
DISCOVERYWORKS
Age Group:
Children

Experiment, explore, create! Join us for an hour of hands-on science and art activities in The Lab. Ages 8-11. 

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

Experiment, explore, create! Join us for an hour of hands-on science and art activities in The Lab. Ages 8-11. 

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. 

Ukulele Jammers

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Lab at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
MUSIC PROGRAMS
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your ukulele and jam with other ukulele strummers. Open to all levels of players.

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: MUSIC PROGRAMS
Event Details:

Bring your ukulele and jam with other ukulele strummers. Open to all levels of players.

Dino Day: An Interactive Family Event

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
South Side Circle at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children, Family

Get ready for a prehistoric adventure with Castle on a Cloud Entertainment!

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

Get ready for a prehistoric adventure with Castle on a Cloud Entertainment!

ALPL Closed on Sundays until September 13, 2026

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avon Lake Public Library, Curbside Pickup, DiscoveryWorks
Closing
Branches:
Avon Lake Public Library, Curbside Pickup, DiscoveryWorks

Family Story Time

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children, Family

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with participating adult. No registration. A limited number of tickets are available at the Children’s desk, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled time.

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

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with participating adult. No registration. A limited number of tickets are available at the Children’s desk, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled time.

Lorain County Metro Parks

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Let’s get crazy, let’s have fun! Join a naturalist to learn about different aspects of nature and science through fun hands-on messy experiments. This month brings a new theme, new...

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

Let’s get crazy, let’s have fun! Join a naturalist to learn about different aspects of nature and science through fun hands-on messy experiments. This month brings a new theme, new experiments, and new fun! For ages 2-5 with an adult companion.

Family Story Time

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children, Family

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with participating adult. No registration. A limited number of tickets are available at the Children’s desk, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled time.

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

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with participating adult. No registration. A limited number of tickets are available at the Children’s desk, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled time.

DWStaff for AL Rec Summer Camp

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
The Lab at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
DISCOVERYWORKS
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS

Adult Ukulele Lessons

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
MUSIC PROGRAMS
Age Group:
Adults

A three-session beginner ukulele course designed for adults who are new to the instrument or want to refresh their skills.

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

A three-session beginner ukulele course designed for adults who are new to the instrument or want to refresh their skills.

Family Story Time

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children, Family

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with participating adult. No registration. A limited number of tickets are available at the Children’s desk, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled time.

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

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with participating adult. No registration. A limited number of tickets are available at the Children’s desk, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled time.

Family Story Time

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

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with participating adult. No registration. A limited number of tickets are available at the Children’s desk, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled time.

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

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with participating adult. No registration. A limited number of tickets are available at the Children’s desk, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled time.

Ward 1 Meeting

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Ward 1 meeting

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

Ward 1 meeting

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.

How to Clean Computers

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakeshore Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
TECH HELP
Age Group:
Adults

A demonstration on how to clean various types of computer hardware such as:

  1. PC Desktop Case / Tower
  2. Laptop
  3. Tablet
  4. Phone
  5. Various Mobile Accessories
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: TECH HELP
Registration Required
Event Details:

A demonstration on how to clean various types of computer hardware such as:

  1. PC Desktop Case / Tower
  2. Laptop
  3. Tablet
  4. Phone
  5. Various Mobile Accessories

Family Story Time

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children, Family

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with participating adult. No registration. A limited number of tickets are available at the Children’s desk, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled time.

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

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with participating adult. No registration. A limited number of tickets are available at the Children’s desk, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled time.

Family Story Time

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children, Family

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with participating adult. No registration. A limited number of tickets are available at the Children’s desk, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled time.

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

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with participating adult. No registration. A limited number of tickets are available at the Children’s desk, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled time.

Step-Up Club

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children

4, 5, and 6 year olds on their own

Older preschool and kindergarten students enjoy the chance to go into story time on their own. 

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

4, 5, and 6 year olds on their own

Older preschool and kindergarten students enjoy the chance to go into story time on their own. 

Crafty Kids Club

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children

Ages 6-12

Calling all crafters! Join us for some crafting fun!

Registration begins two weeks before each event. 

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

Ages 6-12

Calling all crafters! Join us for some crafting fun!

Registration begins two weeks before each event. 

Ukulele Jammers

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Lab at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
MUSIC PROGRAMS
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your ukulele and jam with other ukulele strummers. Open to all levels of players.

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: MUSIC PROGRAMS
Event Details:

Bring your ukulele and jam with other ukulele strummers. Open to all levels of players.

DiscoveryWorks Tinker Time (All ages)

Friday, July 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
DiscoveryWorks Classroom at DiscoveryWorks
Program Type:
DISCOVERYWORKS
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join us in The Lab to take on our makerspace challenge of the day!  Use a variety of tools and materials to think, design and invent. 

Library Branch: DiscoveryWorks
Room: DiscoveryWorks Classroom
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Event Details:

Join us in The Lab to take on our makerspace challenge of the day!  Use a variety of tools and materials to think, design and invent. 

ALPL Closed on Sundays until September 13, 2026

Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avon Lake Public Library, Curbside Pickup, DiscoveryWorks
Closing
Branches:
Avon Lake Public Library, Curbside Pickup, DiscoveryWorks