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Book Buzz and Beverages

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: TEEN & TWEEN
Event Details:

Ages 12+

Pokemon Open Play

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Department
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:

All ages

Wednesdays, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, 3:30pm-6pm 

Bring your cards to play or trade with other Poke-enthusiasts. 

 

Lego Imagineers

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Waugaman Gallery
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Children, Family, Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:

Use your creativity and imagination to complete a new Lego challenge each month! Legos provided, drop in anytime starting at 3:30pm. Built creations will remain at the library. No registration. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Kiwanis

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Waugaman Gallery
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Purpose of Meeting

Kiwanis Planning Meeting

ALPL Guitar Jam

6:30pm - 8:30pm
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: 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
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time 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!

Stem Garden

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mary's Children's Garden
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Mary's Children's Garden
Age Group: Children
Program Type: CHILDREN
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 5 and up

Learn the science behind gardening and nutrition through fun experiments in our STEM Garden! 

Registration begins two weeks before each event.  

DiscoveryWorks Brown Bag Science (Ages 3-5)

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

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by ? 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
DiscoveryWorks Main
Library Branch: DiscoveryWorks
Room: DiscoveryWorks Main
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Event Details:

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by ? 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
DiscoveryWorks Main
Library Branch: DiscoveryWorks
Room: DiscoveryWorks Main
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Event Details:

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by ? 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.

Back to School Make & Take Craft

All Day
Children's Department
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:

Ages 3 and up                         

Stitch Niche

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Waugaman Gallery
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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

Let's Get Messy! DiscoveryWorks Unplugged

10:30am - 12:30pm
South Side Circle
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: South Side Circle
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Event Details:

Let's Get Messy!

Explore and experience the fun and messy side of science. No registration required. (Rain date: August 16)

Bookin' and Cookin'

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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. 

August 12    Summer Garden Harvest

Disclaimer(s)

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

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: 19
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.

Dog Days at ALPL

10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: CHILDREN
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with a participating adult

Join our therapy dogs for a Bluey-themed storytime and craft. 

 

 

Lake Eerie Book Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a new book club where we will discuss "eerie" novels on the shores of Lake Erie. Meetings will be held at the Folger Home. 

Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, a fancy group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn't exist. The identity comes first: Evie Porter.

Lake Eerie Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a new book club where we will discuss "eerie" novels on the shores of Lake Erie. Meetings will be held at the Folger Home. 

Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, a fancy group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn't exist. The identity comes first: Evie Porter.