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Paws to Read

7:15pm - 7:30pm
Story Time Room
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: CHILDREN
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Grades K and up

Dogs love books. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read with a furry friend!

Registration begins two weeks before each event.   

 

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

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 Meeting 

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!

Jungle Terry

11:00am - 11:45am
South Side Circle
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: South Side Circle
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:

Our favorite animal entertainer brings his adventures to ALPL!

No registration. All ages.

 

Swap It!: Puzzles and Games

10:00am - 2:00pm
Waugaman Gallery
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

Drop off or trade your board games and puzzles at the puzzle and game swap! 

Spice of the Month Take and Make: Adobo Seasoning

All Day 7/22 - 7/28
Information Desk
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Information Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

The Spice of the Month Club is a great way to try out new spices!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Take and Make Paper Craft: Book Folded Starfish

07/22/2024 @ 9:00am - 07/27/2024 @ 5:00pm
Information Desk
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Information Desk
Age Group: Adults, Children, Teens, Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: ADULT, CHILDREN, TEEN & TWEEN
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Pick up instructions and supplies for take and make at the Information Desk.

July 22 - July 27, 2024

Electricity! 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:

Electricity!

Hop on the DiscoveryWorks Energy Bike to see how much power you can generate with your body. Explore simple circuits and more! (Rain location: Waugaman Gallery) No registration required.

ALPL Olympics

10:00am - 11:00am
South Side Circle
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: South Side Circle
Age Group: Children
Program Type: CHILDREN
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 5-7 on their own

Let’s celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris with our library Olympic games. Test your skills on a variety of challenges and earn your own gold medal! 

 

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.  

Yoga Buddies

10:00am - 10:30am
McMahan Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: CHILDREN
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Saturdays, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 31, 10am-10:30am,  

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!

 

Yoga-ta Try This!

7:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: TEEN & TWEEN
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 10-13

Come join yoga instructor Kate Matos to work on your downward dog and other poses and give your mind a bit of r & r.  Bring a yoga mat or a beach towel and a water bottle.

 

Ward 1 Meeting

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Waugaman Gallery
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Purpose of Meeting

Ward 1 monthly meeting 

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!

School Skills Challenge

All Day 8/3 - 8/10
Children's Department
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with a participating adult                  

Boomerang Bags!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Waugaman Gallery
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: ADULT, TEEN & TWEEN
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

If you enjoy sewing and can use a sewing machine, come learn how to make Boomerang Bags! These attractive, reusable bags made from donated fabric and other materials are ideal for shopping, library trips, toting items, and much more. 

Red Cross Blood Drive

10:00am - 4:00pm
Waugaman Gallery
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Purpose of Meeting

American Red Cross Blood Drive