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Beginning Guitar Lesson for Teens

6:30pm - 7:15pm
McMahan Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: MUSIC LESSONS, TEEN & TWEEN
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to hold the acoustic guitar, play with a guitar pick and start playing some guitar riffs.

Dee Lovett will show young beginning guitarists how to hold the guitar, learn the parts of the guitar and teach young players to start playing and practicing.

What’s Inside a PC?

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakeshore Room
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: TECH HELP
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Twice a month library computer technician Maxx Mittelstadt will cover a technology topic. Always check the library calendar for upcoming topics. 

Come to this class if you want to really learn how a computer works. This class is essential if you're wanting to buy a new computer or wanting to build your own.

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. 

 

The Cleveland Indians’ 10-Cent Beer Night Riot

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The national reaction to Cleveland’s 10-Cent Beer Night riot in 1974 was, naturally, one of absolute horror. Who ever thought a 10-cent beer promotion was a good idea?

Travel Apps - Getaway Gals and Pals

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Waugaman Gallery
Registration
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

June 5: The topic will focus on apps you can use on your phone or tablet to make your travels easier. From planning, location-specific apps, or post-travel memories, Maria and Amy will show you how to maximi

5-Week Adult Intro to Ukulele

6:30pm - 7:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: MUSIC LESSONS
Event Details:

Instructor Jane Youel will assist beginning ukulele players. Members of this are invited and encouraged to stay for the regular Thursday night, Ukulele Jammers sessions. 

Kiwanis

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

Kiwanis Meeting

ALPL Ukulele Jammers

7:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting 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.

Swap It!: Craft Supplies

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

Is your craft closet overflowing? Decided not to make that project after all? Bring your surplus craft supplies to the craft swap and just drop them off or take home something new! 

Teen Writing Group

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: TEEN & TWEEN
Event Details:

Ages 12+

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.

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.

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: 19
Event Details:

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

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.

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.