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Let's Play Chess

6:30pm - 7:30pm
McMahan Meeting Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Children, Everyone
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:
Chess is an easy game to learn, but impossible to master. Join other chess enthusiasts to practice both your traditional game and newer fun variants like Bughouse and Horde. If enough interest exists, we'll play a tournament where contestants can win...

Beaches Kick Glass! Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Curbside Pickup
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Curbside Pickup
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: ADULT, SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Beaches Kick Glass!   Thursday, April 25, 6pm   Find out about this relaxing and intriguing hobby, find hidden treasures along the shores of Lake Erie, or if you’re already a beach glass collector, learn more about the passion for glassi...

The Downsizing Dilemma

10:30am - 11:30am
Waugaman Gallery
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:
Join Amy Margiotti from Howard Hanna, a Senior Real Estate Specialist and Certified Property Stager, for an informative conversation about navigating the challenges of downsizing or right-sizing, how to determine when it is time to move, putting toge...

Let's Play Chess

6:30pm - 7:30pm
McMahan Meeting Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Children, Everyone
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:
Chess is an easy game to learn, but impossible to master. Join other chess enthusiasts to practice both your traditional game and newer fun variants like Bughouse and Horde. If enough interest exists, we'll play a tournament where contestants can win...

Joe Miller District 53 Town Hall and Q&A

5:30pm - 7:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:
Join State Representative Joe Miller on May 2nd at 5:30pm for a town hall and Q&A with residents of the 53rd District. For more information visit info@joemillerforohio.com or call 440-544-6353.  ...

Free Comic Book Day

9:00am - 5:00pm
Library Wide
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Library Wide
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: ADULT, CHILDREN, TEEN & TWEEN
Event Details:
May the Fourth be with you! Free comic books will be available while supplies last for all ages. Borrow a Star Wars book or movie while you’re here.    ...

Friends of the Library Meeting

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lakeshore Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Event Details:
Friends of the Library Meeting  ...

Cutting the Cord

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Waugaman Gallery
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: TECH HELP
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

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

Cable TV isn’t dead but lots of people want a cheaper TV viewing option. Fortunately video streaming is the easiest it’s ever been. With all the options out there, video streaming is overwhelming. Spend an evening learning about the different types o...

PDF Documents

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakeshore Room
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: TECH HELP
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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

The Portable Document Format aka PDF is the main way digital documents are shared in today’s world. This class will cover what a PDF is, how to sign a PDF document, how to make your own PDF documents, and  how to send a PDF document using Email....

Community Council Person and Project of the Year Awards Program

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Waugaman Gallery
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Event Details:
Community Council Person and Project of the Year Awards Program ...

Friends of the Library Meeting

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lakeshore Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Event Details:
Friends of the Library Meeting  ...

What’s Inside a PC?

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakeshore Room
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: TECH HELP
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

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

Come to this class if you want to really learn how a computer works. This class is essential if you're wanting to buy a new computer or wanting to build your own. Will be going over the internal components of a computer and explaining how they work. ...

Chalk it Up! DiscoveryWorks Unplugged

10:30am - 12:30pm
Parking Lot
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults, Children, Everyone, Family, Teens, Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:
Chalk it Up! Come watch chalk artist Monica Kimmell create an eye catching 3D illustration on the library sidewalk. Would you like to create your own work of art? Reserve a sidewalk square and box of chalk by registering at ALPL.ORG/PROGRAMS or by...

Windows Basics

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Waugaman Gallery
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: TECH HELP
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Class covers what you need to know to use Windows 11.  Making a Microsoft account, setting up an account with login options, system updates, and installing needed programs.   ...

Password Help

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Waugaman Gallery
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: TECH HELP
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Will be going over how to make a good password and how to reset a forgotten password. Two-factor authentication is the newest addition to the account protection process. Instructors will cover the different types of two-factor authentication apps and...

Gmail Basics

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakeshore Room
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: TECH HELP
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Topics include the following: Setting up a Gmail account, sending Email,and responding to Email.  Learn different Email terminology such as how to delete, archive, label, and filters. There will be a small lesson on how to get Gmail on to a mobi...

The Victor Samalot Duo Outdoor Concert

7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Side Circle
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: South Side Circle
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:
The Victor Samalot Duo will perform outside on the South Circle.  Attendees should bring lawn chairs for a evening of music.  The Victor Samalot Duo will be performing Latin music inspired by memorable songs from artists such as Santana, Sa...

Victor Samalot Duo Rain Date

7:00pm - 8:30pm
McMahan Meeting Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Learn Discord

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakeshore Room
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: TECH HELP
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Discord is a voice, video and text communication service used by over a hundred million people to hang out and talk with their friends and communities.Class covers how to join a discord group and create your community. Discord offers many groups the ...

Scams and Cyber Security

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Waugaman Gallery
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: TECH HELP
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Discover the newest scams that are popping up around the world. It’s the perfect time of the year to make sure your digital life is secure and protected. Will be covering how to protect your online account, what to do if a credit card is stolen, and ...

2024 FALL Outdoor Friends Book Sale

09/14/2024 @ 9:00am - 09/15/2024 @ 4:00pm
Waugaman Gallery
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Event Details:
It's that time of year again! The Friends of ALPL will hold their annual Fall Book Sale on Saturday, Sept. 14th from 9am-5pm and Sunday, Sept. 15th from 10am-4pm. The Friends will have hundreds of gently used books (best sellers, fiction, myste...

Artist David Noss - Waugaman Gallery Reception - Open to the Public

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Waugaman Gallery
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Event Details:
David Noss - Waugaman Gallery Artist Reception - Open to the Public ...