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Take and Make Paper Craft: Book Folded Starfish

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

Pick up instructions and supplies for take and make at the Information Desk. July 22 - July 27, 2024

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Information Desk
Age Group: Adults, Children, Teens, Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: ADULT, CHILDREN, TEEN & TWEEN
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

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

July 22 - July 27, 2024

ALPL Guitar Jam

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
MUSIC LESSONS
Age Group:
Adults
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.&...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: MUSIC LESSONS
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

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
MUSIC LESSONS
Age Group:
Adults
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 wh...

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!

ALPL Ukulele Jammers

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
MUSIC LESSONS
Age Group:
Adults
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 wh...

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!

Boomerang Bags

Boomerang Bags!

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT, TEEN & TWEEN
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: ADULT, TEEN & TWEEN
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. 

Beekeeping

Environmentally Speaking: Beekeeping 101

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Curious about beekeeping? Randy Leiby, a trustee with the Lorain County Beekeepers Association, discusses what beekeeping entails and talks about the value of honeybees and the imp...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Curious about beekeeping? Randy Leiby, a trustee with the Lorain County Beekeepers Association, discusses what beekeeping entails and talks about the value of honeybees and the impact honeybees have on our world.

Learn Discord

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakeshore Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
TECH HELP
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Tuesdays with Technology:

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

Event Details:

Discord is a voice, video and text communication service used by over a hundred million people to hang out and talk with their friends and communities.Class covers how to join a di...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: TECH HELP
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Discord is a voice, video and text communication service used by over a hundred million people to hang out and talk with their friends and communities.Class covers how to join a discord group and create your community.

ALPL Guitar Jam

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
MUSIC LESSONS
Age Group:
Adults
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.&...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: MUSIC LESSONS
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

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
MUSIC LESSONS
Age Group:
Adults
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 wh...

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!

knit crochet needlework

Stitch Niche

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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

recipe

Bookin' and Cookin'

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
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.  August 12  &n...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
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. 

August 12    Summer Garden Harvest

Disclaimer(s)

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

Scams and Cyber Security

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
TECH HELP
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Tuesdays with Technology:

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

Event Details:

Discover the newest scams that are popping up around the world. It’s the perfect time of the year to make sure your digital life is secure and protected. Will be covering how to pr...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: TECH HELP
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

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

Discover the newest scams that are popping up around the world. It’s the perfect time of the year to make sure your digital life is secure and protected.

The First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

Lake Eerie Book Club

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Lake Eerie Book Club:

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. 

Event Details:

Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, a fancy group of friends. The only catch: ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, a fancy group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn't exist. The identity comes first: Evie Porter.

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

Lake Eerie Book Club

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Lake Eerie Book Club:

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. 

Event Details:

Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, a fancy group of friends. The only catch: ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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. 

Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, a fancy group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn't exist. The identity comes first: Evie Porter.

Book discussion

Nonfiction Readers' Circle: Evening Book Discussion Series

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
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 favorit...

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. 

ALPL Ukulele Jammers

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
MUSIC LESSONS
Age Group:
Adults
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 wh...

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!

Household items

Swap It!: Household Items

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your small, like-new household items and just drop them off or swap them for something new to you.  You may drop off your items in advance from Saturday, Aug. 10, to ...

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

Bring your small, like-new household items and just drop them off or swap them for something new to you. 

You may drop off your items in advance from Saturday, Aug. 10, to Wednesday, Aug. 14, during library hours. 

Lakeshore Writers Group

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lakeshore Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
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.

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.

http://ohiomeansjobs.com/lorain

Ohio Means Jobs - Office Hours

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Mezzanine at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
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 e...

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.

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Tea Time Book Club

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
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 A Tree Grow...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith.

ALPL Guitar Jam

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
DISCOVERYWORKS
Age Group:
Adults
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.&...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
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

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
MUSIC LESSONS
Age Group:
Adults
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 wh...

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!

galangal, spice of the month

Spice of the Month Take and Make: Galangal

All Day 8/26 - 9/1
Information Desk at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Spice of the Month Club is a great way to try out new spices! Patrons will receive a sample of each month's spice, recipes featuring that spice, library resources where you can...

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.

ALPL Ukulele Jammers

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
MUSIC LESSONS
Age Group:
Adults
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 wh...

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!