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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bookin' and Cookin'

Tuesday, January 13, 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 taste and share our culinary creations and exchange recipes. 

Jan. 13     Comfort food

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 taste and share our culinary creations and exchange recipes. 

Jan. 13     Comfort food

This event is in the "Adults" group

ConnectWell: Recognizing Addiction and Pathways to Treatment

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
online via ZOOM 1 at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

In this 30-minute webinar from ConnectWell, participants will learn about how to recognize addiction in various forms and pathways to treatment. Content from the ConnectWell Health & Wellness database will be shared during the program.

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 webinar from ConnectWell, participants will learn about how to recognize addiction in various forms and pathways to treatment. Content from the ConnectWell Health & Wellness database will be shared during the program.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Open Mic Night

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT, MUSIC LESSONS, SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us for a night of local talent at our first Music Open Mic Night! Whether you're a seasoned performer or trying the stage for the first time, this is your chance to share your music in a relaxed, supportive environment.

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

Join us for a night of local talent at our first Music Open Mic Night! Whether you're a seasoned performer or trying the stage for the first time, this is your chance to share your music in a relaxed, supportive environment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ConnectWell: Health Literacy

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
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 and search for health information about a wide range of health conditions, as well as lifestyle medicine and h

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 and search for health information about a wide range of health conditions, as well as lifestyle medicine and h

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Context: A Current Events Book Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakeshore Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

If you like reading and talking about current events, please join us for this all-new book club.

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

If you like reading and talking about current events, please join us for this all-new book club.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ukulele Jammers

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Lab at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Art

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
online via ZOOM at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Life Art for All! is a live webinar presentation by Jon Keppel that explores the concept of “life art”—a unique and evolving approach to living with intention, creativity, and meaning.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: online via ZOOM
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Event Details:
Life Art for All! is a live webinar presentation by Jon Keppel that explores the concept of “life art”—a unique and evolving approach to living with intention, creativity, and meaning.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tea Time Book Club

Tuesday, January 20, 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 Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick.

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 Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick.

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

ConnectWell: Addiction Prevention Strategies

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
online via ZOOM 1 at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

In this 30-minute webinar from ConnectWell, participants will learn strategies to prevent addiction through integrating healthy habits into daily living.

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 webinar from ConnectWell, participants will learn strategies to prevent addiction through integrating healthy habits into daily living.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Nonfiction Readers' Circle: Evening Book Discussion Series

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Lab 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: The Lab
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 "Everyone" group

I'm Possible Game Nights

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Lab at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT, CHILDREN, TEEN & TWEEN
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: ADULT, CHILDREN, TEEN & TWEEN
This event is in the "Adults" group

Erie Shore Photography Club - Competition

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

Erie Shores Photography Club meets for photo competitons on the third Wednesday, September through May. 

Public Welcome

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

Erie Shores Photography Club meets for photo competitons on the third Wednesday, September through May. 

Public Welcome

This event is in the "Adults" group

ALPL Guitar Jam

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT, MUSIC LESSONS
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, MUSIC LESSONS
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lakeshore Writers Group

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ConnectWell: Health Risks of Being Overweight or Obese

Tuesday, February 3, 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 webinar from ConnectWell, participants will learn about the many health risks of carrying extra weight. Content from the ConnectWell Health & Wellness database will be shared during the program. 

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 webinar from ConnectWell, participants will learn about the many health risks of carrying extra weight. Content from the ConnectWell Health & Wellness database will be shared during the program. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Erie Shores Photography Club - Presentation

Wednesday, February 4, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Avon on the Lake Garden Club presents The Beauty of Balance

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

Introducing the concept of Integrated Pest Management, a multifaceted approach to managing pests and diseases in the home garden. Encourages gardeners to manage problems in the garden while taking the environment into consideration.

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

Introducing the concept of Integrated Pest Management, a multifaceted approach to managing pests and diseases in the home garden. Encourages gardeners to manage problems in the garden while taking the environment into consideration.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Discover Your Past: Navigating the Records From The War of 1812

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
online via ZOOM at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

From bounty land to pensions, there are no shortage of genealogical records for soldiers from The War of 1812.  Professional genealogist Brian Rhinehart explains why these records were cre

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

From bounty land to pensions, there are no shortage of genealogical records for soldiers from The War of 1812.  Professional genealogist Brian Rhinehart explains why these records were cre