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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: 5
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. 

The ornate reading room at the Boston Public Library is quiet—until the tranquility is shattered by a woman's terrified scream. Security guards take charge immediately, instructing everyone inside to stay put until the threat is identified and contai...

Nonfiction Readers' Circle: Evening Book Discussion Series

7:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting 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.  No registration required.&nb...

Step-Up Club

10:00am - 10:45am
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: CHILDREN, STORY TIMES
Event Details:
4, 5, and 6 year olds on their own No Step-Up Club on July 4 Older preschool and kindergarten students enjoy the chance to go into story time on their own. No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each schedu...

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.

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. Even if you don't play a gu...

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! ...

POP Rocks Kids Concerts! Musician TBA

10:30am - 11:30am
Waugaman Gallery
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Family
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:
POP Rocks Kids Concerts! Fridays July 12 and August 2, at 10:30am It’s time to grab your blankets, chairs, and dancing shoes to celebrate summer mornings with us! We’ll be rockin’ out to a variety of popular music strummed by some of our most fav...

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. You may need to provide general supplies like glue, tap...

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. You may need to provide general supplies like glue, tap...

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. You may need to provide general supplies like glue, tape and scissors. ...

Baby Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: STORY TIMES
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Non-walking infants ages 5 months and older with a participating adult, no siblings please. Join Miss Kim for 20 minutes of bubbles, lap bounces, movement songs, and instrument play perfect for cuddly babies. Saturdays:  June 15, July 13, ...

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.

Adult Beginning Guitar Lesson III

10:00am - 11:00am
Waugaman Gallery
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: MUSIC LESSONS
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Brad Gendics will lead Beginner Guitar Lesson III - Learn the next Level of Guitar Basics, new chords and songs.   ...

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: STORY TIMES
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Walkers up to 2 ½ years with a participating adult, no siblings please. Can’t sit still? Join Miss Kim for an active movement time full of bubbles, songs, instrument play, and parachute time perfect for on-the-move toddlers.  Saturdays:&nb...

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.

Teen Writing Drop-in

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waugaman Gallery
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: TEEN & TWEEN
Event Details:
Ages 12+ Enjoy a casual environment to meet fellow writers, share your work, read others’ stories and more!   ...

Family Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: CHILDREN, STORY TIMES
Event Details:
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with a participating adult. Join the ALPL Children’s staff for stories, songs, movement activities, and crafts. No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled time. T...

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: CHILDREN, STORY TIMES
Event Details:
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with a participating adult. Join the ALPL Children’s staff for stories, songs, movement activities, and crafts. No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled ti...

Lakeshore Writers Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lakeshore Room
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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. By special request a MAY MEETING! We will then be on hiatus until September. Your host and facilitator ...

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.

Family Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: CHILDREN, STORY TIMES
Event Details:
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with a participating adult. Join the ALPL Children’s staff for stories, songs, movement activities, and crafts. No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled time. T...

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: CHILDREN, STORY TIMES
Event Details:
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with a participating adult. Join the ALPL Children’s staff for stories, songs, movement activities, and crafts. No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled ti...

Ohio Means Jobs - Office Hours

1:00pm - 4:30pm
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. Walk in, or make an appointment at 440-284-4225. T...

Tea Time Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waugaman Gallery
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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 Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson. Books for the following month are available at...

Family Story Time

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: STORY TIMES
Event Details:
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with a participating adult. Join the ALPL Children’s staff for stories, songs, movement activities, and crafts. No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled ti...