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Bay Schools

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 8:30am - 4:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Off-site training

McMahan Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Off-site training

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tea Time Book club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

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. This month's selection is Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
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. This month's selection is Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.

Main Floor Study Room Reservation

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Floor Study Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

study

Main Floor Study Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Main Floor Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

study

This event is in the "Adults" group

ConnectWell: Portion Sizes at Home, Healthy Strategies for Eating Out, and Non-Food Rewards

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
online via ZOOM 1 at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

In this 45-minute webinar from ConnectWell, participants will learn to manage portion sizes and make healthy eating choices at home and when eating out. Ideas for non-food rewards for children and adults will also be discussed.

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, participants will learn to manage portion sizes and make healthy eating choices at home and when eating out. Ideas for non-food rewards for children and adults will also be discussed.

This event is in the "Adults" group

A History of the Lakeshore Electric Railway

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about the role of the Lake Shore Electric Railway (LSE) in Avon Lake from 1890 to 1938, the economic development that it brought to the community, and its vestiges in the present day.

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

Learn about the role of the Lake Shore Electric Railway (LSE) in Avon Lake from 1890 to 1938, the economic development that it brought to the community, and its vestiges in the present day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Free Library Ebooks with Libby

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakeshore Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
TECH HELP
Age Group:
Adults

A demonstration on how to access ebooks using Libby.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: TECH HELP
Registration Required
Event Details:

A demonstration on how to access ebooks using Libby.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Nonfiction Readers' Circle: Evening Book Discussion Series

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Parke Conference Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Parke Conference 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. 

Volunteer Training

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lakeshore Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Training for new volunteers. 

Lakeshore Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Purpose of Meeting

Training for new volunteers. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Erie Shore Photography Club - Automotive photography workshop

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Parking Lot at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

Erie Shores Photography Club presents an automotive photography workshop.  Meet in the Library Parking lot at 6 pm.

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

Erie Shores Photography Club presents an automotive photography workshop.  Meet in the Library Parking lot at 6 pm.

Main Floor Study Room Reservation

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Floor Study Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

study

Main Floor Study Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Main Floor Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

study

Social Security Optimization Seminar

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Social Security Optimization Seminar

McMahan Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Social Security Optimization Seminar

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ukulele Jammers

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Lab at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
MUSIC PROGRAMS
Age Group:
Adults

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

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Yoga Buddies

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join kids’ yoga instructor Kate Matos for some movement and poses to help you bend, stretch, bond, and breathe with your little one! Bring a yoga mat or beach towel and a water bottle. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: CHILDREN
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join kids’ yoga instructor Kate Matos for some movement and poses to help you bend, stretch, bond, and breathe with your little one! Bring a yoga mat or beach towel and a water bottle. 

Social Security Optimization Seminar

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:45am - 4:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Social Security Optimization Seminar

McMahan Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Social Security Optimization Seminar

ALPL Closed on Sundays until September 13, 2026

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avon Lake Public Library, Curbside Pickup, DiscoveryWorks
Closing
Branches:
Avon Lake Public Library, Curbside Pickup, DiscoveryWorks

Library Closed in observance of Memorial Day

All Day
Avon Lake Public Library, DiscoveryWorks
Closing
Branches:
Avon Lake Public Library, DiscoveryWorks
This event is in the "Adults" group

Take and make paper craft Father's Day pop out card

05/26/2026 @ 9:00am to 05/30/2026 @ 5:00pm
Information Desk at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Information Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Lower Level Study Room 2 Reservation

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lower Level Study Room 2 at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

OLCTSAC Meeting on Zoom

Lower Level Study Room 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lower Level Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

OLCTSAC Meeting on Zoom

Main Floor Study Room Reservation

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Floor Study Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

study

Main Floor Study Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Main Floor Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

study

Ward 1 Meeting

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Ward 1 meeting

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

Ward 1 meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

Free Library Streaming Apps

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakeshore Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
TECH HELP
Age Group:
Adults

A demonstration on how to access the digital library catalog on Hoopla and Kanopy. 

Access movies, TV shows, and magazines all for free with your library card.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: TECH HELP
Registration Required
Event Details:

A demonstration on how to access the digital library catalog on Hoopla and Kanopy. 

Access movies, TV shows, and magazines all for free with your library card.

Avon Lake Historical Preservation Commission

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeshore Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthy Meeting

Lakeshore Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthy Meeting

Main Floor Study Room Reservation

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Floor Study Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

study

Main Floor Study Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Main Floor Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

study

This event is in the "Adults" group

ALPL Guitar Jam

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT, MUSIC PROGRAMS
Age Group:
Adults

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

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.