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Tech News Update

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:

Computer Technician  Maxx Mittelstadt is going to cover the newest and controversial tech news stories. Topics range variously from artificial inteligence, the analog revolution, and newest tech gadgets on the market. 

DiscoveryWorks Explorers (Ages 8-11)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
The Lab
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experiment, explore, create! Join us for an hour of hands-on science and art activities in The Lab. Ages 8-11. 

Herbivore Gardening 101

7:00pm–7:45pm
Teens, Tweens (8-12)
Mary's Children's Garden
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Mary's Children's Garden
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: TEEN & TWEEN
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s a herbivore takeover of the Children’s Garden! Join us in planting and learning about all those great veggies that herbivores can’t get enough of.

Ukulele Jammers

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

Bring your ukulele and jam with other ukulele strummers. Open to all levels of players.

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

Avon Lake Environmental Advisory Board

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

Environmental Advisory Board Meeting

You're A Grand Old Flag: Stories Of The American Spirit

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Teens
Waugaman Gallery
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we spotlight patriotic people and places, including entertainers like George Cohan and Bob Hope who were recognized for their American Spirit with Congressional Medals.

DiscoveryWorks Jr. Explorers (Ages 5-8)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
The Lab
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experiment, explore, create! Join us for an hour of hands-on science and art activities in The Lab. Ages 5-8. 

Ukulele Jammers

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

Bring your ukulele and jam with other ukulele strummers. Open to all levels of players.

DiscoveryWorks 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 Time

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Story Time Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STORY TIMES
Registration Required
Event Details:

Non-walking infants ages 5 month and older with a participating adult.

Join Miss Misty for 20 minutes of bubbles, lap bounces, movement songs and instrument play perfect for cuddly babies.

Toddler Time

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

Walkers up to 36 months with an adult

Tiny Art Show

08/11/2026 @ 9:00am–08/31/2026 @ 9:00pm
Adults, Children, Everyone, Family, Teens, Tweens (8-12)
Library Wide
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Library Wide
Age Group: Adults, Children, Everyone, Family, Teens, Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: MULTI-AGES
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tiny Art Show
All Ages
Kit Pickup Beginning: Fri., Jul. 10
Submission Deadline: Aug. 8

Bookin' & 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. 

May 12:     Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Open Mic Night

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults, Teens
Waugaman Gallery
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: MUSIC PROGRAMS
Event Details:

Join us for a night of local talent at our first Music Open Mic Night! Whether you're a seasoned performer or trying the stage for the first time, this is your chance to share your music in a relaxed, supportive environment.

DiscoveryWorks Explorers (Ages 8-11)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
The Lab
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experiment, explore, create! Join us for an hour of hands-on science and art activities in The Lab. Ages 8-11. 

Hidden Talents: Staff Art Showcase

4:00pm–8:30pm
Everyone
Waugaman Gallery
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: MULTI-AGES
Event Details:

Did you know our staff had talents beyond the Library? Join us for an evening of art and creativity while exploring the imagination of our very own ALPL staff.

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, MUSIC PROGRAMS
Event Details:

Bring your guitar and jam with Chuck Heindrichs, Tom Riley and other guitarists.