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Lower Level Study Room 1 Reservation

9:00am–10:00am
Lower Level Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lower Level Study Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Reading support

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

Dinosaurompus

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
McMahan Meeting Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: CHILDREN
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 9-12.

Tue., Jun. 9, 2pm-3pm

This high-energy program is perfect for aspiring paleontologists who love to dig, build, and explore.

Registration begins May 26. 

Stitch Nitche

6:30pm–9:00pm
Adults
The Lab
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, craft or sewing project and enjoy the company of fellow needlework enthusiasts.

ConnectWell: Screen Time Recommendations for Children, Teens, and Adults

7:00pm–7:45pm
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 45-minute webinar from ConnectWell, learn the recommended daily screen times for children, teens, and adults. Content from the ConnectWell Health & Wellness database will be shared during the program. 

Ward 3 Meeting

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

Avon Lake Ward 3 meeting.

Dinostampede

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

Dinostampede

Ages 5-8.

Wed., Jun. 10, 10am-11am

Are you ready for a roaring good time? Get ready to play, craft and move like a dinosaur. 

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. 

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

Birding Isn't Easy

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

Hear an experienced birder discuss trials and tribulations and pitfalls and mayhem that await all birders on their paths to birding glory. Learn the tricks that birds use to make humans feel stupid.

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.

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

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.

America 250 Bake Off

9:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Waugaman Gallery
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: MULTI-AGES
Event Details:

Register here for the Great Avon Lake Bake Off

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Craft Supply Swap

10:00am–3:00pm
Everyone
Mezzanine
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: MULTI-AGES
Event Details:

Supply Drop-Off: Jun. 8-12
Do you have a stash of gently used craft supplies collecting dust? Donate them to our Craft Swap and go home with something new to inspire your next project.
 

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

ALPL Closed on Sundays until September 13, 2026

4:00pm–5:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Avon Lake Public Library, Curbside Pickup, DiscoveryWorks

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.

DWStaff for AL Rec Summer Camp

12:30pm–2:30pm
Children
The Lab
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS

Adult Ukulele Lessons

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
McMahan Meeting Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: MUSIC PROGRAMS
Registration Required
Event Details:

A three-session beginner ukulele course designed for adults who are new to the instrument or want to refresh their skills.