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Stitch Niche

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
The Lab
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 of fellow needlework enthusiasts.  

Bookin' and Cookin'

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

12/9 Ethnic treats 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Using a Computer pt. 2

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

Twice a month library computer technician Maxx Mittelstadt will cover a technology topic. Always check the library calendar for upcoming topics. 

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE

NO COMPUTERS PROVIDED

Using a Windows 11 computer

TOPICS

ALPL Guitar Jam

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

Ukulele Jammers

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
The Lab
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

ALPL Ukulele Jammers : Bring your ukulele and jam with other ukulele strummers. Open to all ukulele players. 

 

Take and Make Kitchen Projects: Mulled Wine/Cider

All Day 12/15–12/21
Adults
Information Desk
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Information Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to make your own mulled cider? Pick up one of our food project kits---each bag contains ingredients and/or tools, along with instructions (you’ll need to add a few items from your own kitchen).

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.

This month, Stephanie Kramer-Vetrone presents a "Christmas Musical."

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
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
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.

Take and Make Paper Craft - Book Folded Card Holder

12/16/2025 @ 9:00am–12/20/2025 @ 5:00pm
Adults, Teens, Tweens (8-12)
Information Desk
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Information Desk
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: ADULT, TEEN & TWEEN
Registration Required
Event Details:

Week of December 16 Book Folded Card Holder

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

Ohio Means Jobs - Office Hours

1:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Teens
Mezzanine
Cancelled
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

Staff will also maintain a board of job postings in our north entrance.

Please call 440-324-5244 to schedule an orientation at the OhioMeansJobs main office.  

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. 

Ukulele Jammers

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
The Lab
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

ALPL Ukulele Jammers : Bring your ukulele and jam with other ukulele strummers. Open to all ukulele players. 

 

ConnectWell: Addiction: Smoking, Alcohol, Recreational Drug Use, Prescription Medication, Food, Technology (social media; gaming)

7:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
online via ZOOM
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.

Digital ID

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

The requirement to upload a driver’s license or other form of identification to access certain areas of the internet is becoming increasingly common.

Erie Shores Photography Club - Presentation

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Waugaman Gallery
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.

ALPL Guitar Jam

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
McMahan Meeting Room
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.

Discover Your Past: What's in Your Canadian Genealogy Toolbox?

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
online via ZOOM
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.

Adult Beginner Guitar Lessons

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

Learn how to hold the acoustic guitar, play with a guitar pick and start playing some guitar riffs.

A three session beginner guitar course designed for adults who are new to the instrument or want to refresh their skills. During these basic acoustic guitar lessons, you'll leave class being able to play a few basic guitar riffs and chords.

Stitch Niche

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
The Lab
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.  

Bookin' and Cookin'

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Waugaman Gallery
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

ConnectWell: Recognizing Addiction and Pathways to Treatment

7:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
online via ZOOM 1
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.

Navigating Today’s Internet for Seniors

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

Everyday Online Essentials

ConnectWell: Health Literacy

7:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
online via ZOOM 1
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

In Context: A Current Events Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Lakeshore Room
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.