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Erie Shores Photography Club presents William Bullard

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

William Bullard - So You Want To Go On A Safari?While photography was always his passion, Mr. Bullard was a teacher for 40 years.  Upon his retirement in 2017, he was able to ...

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

William Bullard - So You Want To Go On A Safari?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Avon Lake Historical Society Presents ...

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Avon Lake Historical Society is pleased to bring you monthly historical programming in partnership with ALPL. This month's program is "Lake Shore Electric Railway Company - Trip...

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.

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 13, 2025 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 project and enjoy the company of fellow needlework enthusiasts with instructor Valerie Dillard.  

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting or sewing project and enjoy the company of fellow needlework enthusiasts with instructor Valerie Dillard.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bookin' and Cookin'

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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. Jan.14    &...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
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. 

Jan.14       Tailgating

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Discover Your Past: Doing a Deep Dive in Ancestry's Collections

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
online via ZOOM at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Filling out a search form on Ancestry only returns a small percentage of the millions of records available on the site. Professional genealogist Annette Burke Lyttle shows you how ...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: online via ZOOM
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 582
Event Details:

Filling out a search form on Ancestry only returns a small percentage of the millions of records available on the site.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spice of the Month Take and Make: Cardamom

All Day 1/20 - 1/26
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.

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

Take and Make Paper Crafts Be "SQUARE" gift/card boxes

01/20/2025 @ 9:00am to 01/25/2025 @ 5:00pm
Information Desk at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT, TEEN & TWEEN
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens (8-12)
Event Details:

Pick up instructions and supplies at the Information Desk for a take and make paper craft at home.  Be "SQUARE" and celebrate birthdays, hearts and thanks!

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Information Desk
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: ADULT, TEEN & TWEEN
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Pick up instructions and supplies at the Information Desk for a take and make paper craft at home.  Be "SQUARE" and celebrate birthdays, hearts and thanks!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tea Time Book Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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...

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 The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Readers' Circle: Evening Book Discussion Series

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakeshore 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: 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Navigating the Teen Years

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Lisa Goodwin, Director of Prevention Services and Community Education at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery to gain insight to the development of the adolescent brain and why a...

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

Join Lisa Goodwin, Director of Prevention Services and Community Education at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery to gain insight to the development of the adolescent brain and why adolescents are more susceptible to engaging in risky behaviors such

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cuppas and Coppers Session 1

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Cuppas & Coppers:

Sit down and enjoy a cuppa (British slang for a cup of coffee or tea) while discussing books by British authors featuring coppers from various walks of life.

Event Details:

If you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you?   Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a hands...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Sit down and enjoy a cuppa (British slang for a cup of coffee or tea) while discussing books by British authors featuring coppers from various walks of life.

If you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you?   Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a handsome investment banker with big plans.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cuppas and Coppers Session 2

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Cuppas & Coppers:

Sit down and enjoy a cuppa (British slang for a cup of coffee or tea) while discussing books by British authors featuring coppers from various walks of life.

Event Details:

If you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you?   Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a hands...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Sit down and enjoy a cuppa (British slang for a cup of coffee or tea) while discussing books by British authors featuring coppers from various walks of life.

If you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you?   Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a handsome investment banker with big plans.

Disclaimer(s)

NOTE: This event requires the use of stairs. It is not recommended for patrons with mobility issues. The Library elevator is out-of-service for the foreseeable future, and we apologize for the inconvenience. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Erie Shores Photography Club : Competition Night

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Erie Shores Photography Club Meeting & Competition NightPublic welcome  

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

Erie Shores Photography Club Meeting & Competition Night

Public welcome 

 

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

Avon Lake PTA Council Meeting

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults, Family
Event Details:

Avon Lake PTA Council Meeting

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

Avon Lake PTA Council Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Discover Your Past: Reconstructing Your Ancestors' Lives

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
online via ZOOM at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this workshop, gain the skills necessary to potentially transform a particular ancestor from a basic sketch into a life-like portrayal. Genealogist Stephen Wendt's personal case...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: online via ZOOM
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 584
Event Details:

In this workshop, gain the skills necessary to potentially transform a particular ancestor from a basic sketch into a life-like portrayal.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lakeshore Writers Group

Monday, January 27, 2025 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. Your host and facilitator is Tina Ba...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
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.

Spirits with a Twist Session 1

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Spirits with a Twist:

Each month we'll have a lively discussion about a novel with a surprise "twist" in the plot. Books will be available at the Information Desk or via Hoopla.

Event Details:

If you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you?   Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a hands...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Each month we'll have a lively discussion about a novel with a surprise "twist" in the plot. Books will be available at the Information Desk or via Hoopla.

If you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you?   Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a handsome investment banker with big plans.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spirits with a Twist Session 2

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Spirits with a Twist:

Each month we'll have a lively discussion about a novel with a surprise "twist" in the plot. Books will be available at the Information Desk or via Hoopla.

Event Details:

If you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you?   Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a hands...

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

Each month we'll have a lively discussion about a novel with a surprise "twist" in the plot. Books will be available at the Information Desk or via Hoopla.

If you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you?   Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a handsome investment banker with big plans.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Erie Shores Photography Club

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Erie Shores Photography Club Meeting Public welcome   

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

Erie Shores Photography Club Meeting

Public welcome 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Avon on the Lake Garden Club presents The Beauty of Balance

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Beauty of Balance:  Using Integrated Pest Management to promote a healthy garden and a Healthy Environment. A multifaceted approach to managing pests and diseases in th...

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

The Beauty of Balance:  Using Integrated Pest Management to promote a healthy garden and a Healthy Environment.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Avon Lake Historical Society Presents ...

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Avon Lake Historical Society is pleased to bring you monthly historical programming in partnership with ALPL. This month, Pioneers of Lorain County is presented by Beryl Prusino...

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, Pioneers of Lorain County is presented by Beryl Prusinoski.

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, February 10, 2025 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 project and enjoy the company of fellow needlework enthusiasts with instructor Valerie Dillard.

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

Bring your knitting, crocheting or sewing project and enjoy the company of fellow needlework enthusiasts with instructor Valerie Dillard.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bookin' and Cookin'

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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. Feb. 11:    ...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. 

Feb. 11:       Go RED

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Discover Your Past: "I Have a Civil War Ancestor . . . Now What?"

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
online via ZOOM at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Civil War soldiers often left a rich genealogical paper trail. Many of these records are tucked away at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Professional genealogist Brian Rhi...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: online via ZOOM
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 588
Event Details:

Civil War soldiers often left a rich genealogical paper trail. Many of these records are tucked away at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.