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Erie Shores Photography Club

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Waugaman Gallery
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

Erie Shores Photography Club Meeting

Public welcome 

 

ALPL Ukulele Jammers

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
McMahan Meeting Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting 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!

Stitch Niche

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Waugaman Gallery
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

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

Bookin' and Cookin'

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Waugaman Gallery
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
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.

December 10    Sweet Tooth 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Environmentally Speaking: Make Your Own Household Cleaners

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Waugaman Gallery
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own effective, natural, and inexpensive household cleaners. 

Nonfiction Readers' Circle: Evening Book Discussion Series

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Lakeshore Room
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. 

ALPL Guitar Jam

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Waugaman Gallery
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: MUSIC LESSONS
Registration 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

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
McMahan Meeting Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting 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!

Adult Beginning Guitar Lesson IV

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
McMahan Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: MUSIC LESSONS
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Brad Gendics will lead Beginner Guitar Lesson IV - Learn the next Level of Guitar Basics, new chords and songs.

 

Avon Lake Historical Society Presents ...

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Waugaman Gallery
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.

No registration is required.

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.

Lakeshore Writers Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Lakeshore Room
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration 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.

Ohio Means Jobs - Office Hours

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Teens
Mezzanine
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.

Cutting the Cord

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Lakeshore Room
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: TECH HELP
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Navigate the world of Technology with our IT Support technician as he walks you through various topics. 

Going over how to use a Roku. Reviewing the most popular video streaming apps and free programs available. 

Erie Shores Photography Club

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Waugaman Gallery
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

Erie Shores Photography Club Meeting

Public welcome 

 

ALPL Ukulele Jammers

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
McMahan Meeting Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting 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!

Erie Shores Photography Club

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Waugaman Gallery
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

Erie Shores Photography Club Meeting

Public welcome 

 

Avon Lake Historical Society Presents ...

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Waugaman Gallery
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.

Stitch Niche

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Waugaman Gallery
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration 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.  

Bookin' and Cookin'

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Waugaman Gallery
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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

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

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
online via ZOOM
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: online via ZOOM
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 588
Event Details:

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

Spice of the Month Take and Make: Cardamom

All Day 1/20 - 1/26
Adults
Information Desk
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.

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

01/20/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/25/2025 @ 5:00pm
Adults, Teens, Tweens (8-12)
Information Desk
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Information Desk
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: ADULT, TEEN & TWEEN
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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!

Tea Time Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Waugaman Gallery
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
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.

Navigating the Teen Years

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Waugaman Gallery
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