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Cuppas and Coppers Session 1

1:45pm–2:45pm
Adults
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
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.

It's the opening night of The Manor, and no expense, small or large, has been spared.

Cuppas and Coppers Session 2

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
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.

It's the opening night of The Manor, and no expense, small or large, has been spared.

Let's Play Chess

7:00pm–8:30pm
Everyone
Library Wide
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Library Wide
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:

All ages; kids under 8 must have a caregiver present

Drop in on Wednesday evenings and find a partner to play chess with. No registration.

Step-Up Club

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:

4-, 5-, and 6-year-olds on their own

Thurs., Jan. 22 -Thurs., Mar. 26,10am or 1:30pm

Step-Up Club

1:30pm–2:15pm
Children
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:

4-, 5-, and 6-year-olds on their own

Thurs., Jan. 22 -Thurs., Mar. 26,10am or 1:30pm

Children's Three-Week Beginning Guitar Course

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens (8-12)
Story Time Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: MUSIC LESSONS
Registration Required
Event Details:

A fun and engaging beginner guitar class designed to teach children the basics of playing guitar through simple songs, melodies and activities. For ages 8-12

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.

ConnectWell: Health Literacy

7:00pm–7:30pm
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

Avon Lake Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–8:30pm
Lakeshore Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board of Trustee Meeting

Family Fort Night FUN!

7:00pm–8:30pm
Family
Children's Department
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Family
Program Type: CHILDREN
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages. Celebrate the President's Day school holiday with some old-fashioned fort building. Each family can create a blanket fort in the library.

Calling All Chocolate Lovers

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens
Waugaman Gallery
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: TEEN & TWEEN
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join Chef Amee on your day off for a culinary exploration into the world of chocolate. We'll have a chocolate tasting, make chocolate and strawberry waffle sandwiches, and create a chocolate dessert or two. 

Tinker Time (All ages)

11:00am–3:00pm
Children, Family
DiscoveryWorks Classroom
Library Branch: DiscoveryWorks
Room: DiscoveryWorks Classroom
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Event Details:

Join us in The Lab to take on our makerspace challenge of the day!  Use a variety of tools and materials to think, design and invent. 

DiscoveryWorks Brown Bag Science (Ages 3-5)

All Day
Children
DiscoveryWorks Main
Library Branch: DiscoveryWorks
Room: DiscoveryWorks Main
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Event Details:

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by DiscoveryWorks to pick up materials for hands-on science and art activities you can do at home. These activities are designed for children ages 3-5, aided by an adult.

DiscoveryWorks Brown Bag Science (Ages 6-7)

All Day
Children
DiscoveryWorks Main
Library Branch: DiscoveryWorks
Room: DiscoveryWorks Main
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Event Details:

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by DiscoveryWorks to pick up materials for hands-on science and art activities you can do at home. These activities are designed for children ages 6-7, aided by an adult.

DiscoveryWorks Brown Bag Science (Ages 8-11)

All Day
Children
DiscoveryWorks Main
Library Branch: DiscoveryWorks
Room: DiscoveryWorks Main
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Event Details:

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by DiscoveryWorks to pick up materials for hands-on science and art activities you can do at home. These activities are designed for children ages 8-11.

Baby & Me Yoga

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Family
Waugaman Gallery
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: CHILDREN
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6 weeks to crawling babies with a caregiver

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.

Take and Make Kitchen Projects: Homemade Yogurt

All Day 2/16–2/22
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 homemade yogurt? 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).

Family Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Children, Family
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with participating adult. No registration. A limited number of tickets are available at the Children’s desk, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled time.

Family Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Family
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with participating adult. No registration. A limited number of tickets are available at the Children’s desk, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled time.

Family Story Time

11:30am–12:00pm
Children, Family
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with participating adult. No registration. A limited number of tickets are available at the Children’s desk, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled time.

Healthy Living Series: ASK A DOC: Heart Health

6:30pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Waugaman Gallery
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Event Details:

Join Dr. Alex Zolli, M.D., with the Lorain County Community College, for a practical health series and ask the questions you've always wanted to ask. Also gain expert tips and ask questions to take charge of your everyday wellness! 

No Sew, NO PROBLEM!

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Story Time Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: TEEN & TWEEN
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Julie & Nicole to make an adorable NO SEW avocado pillow to add to your room decor!

Ages 10-14

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. 

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.