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Family Story Time

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN, STORY TIMES
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with a participating adult. Join the ALPL Children’s staff for stories, songs, movement activities, and crafts. No registration. Numbered tic...

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.

Forest bathing

Environmentally Speaking: Forest Bathing

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Anxious about the climate? Find the perfect - and perfectly appropriate - antidote in forest bathing. Ecologist Robert Brand explains what forest bathing is and its many benefits, ...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Anxious about the climate? Find the perfect - and perfectly appropriate - antidote in forest bathing.

Family Story Time

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN, STORY TIMES
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with a participating adult. Join the ALPL Children’s staff for stories, songs, movement activities, and crafts. No registration. Numbere...

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.

Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica

Lake Eerie Book Club

Wednesday, June 12, 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:

When her husband Jake vanishes without a trace, Nina Hayes will stop at nothing to uncover the truth, which, unbeknownst to her, is inextricably linked to their close friends, who ...

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. 

When her husband Jake vanishes without a trace, Nina Hayes will stop at nothing to uncover the truth, which, unbeknownst to her, is inextricably linked to their close friends, who may have been the last to see Jake before he went missing.

orange julius

Book Buzz and Beverages

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
TEEN & TWEEN
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 12+ Join Julie and Nicole in trying a different blender drink each month & telling us about what you are currently reading. This is a super casual way to learn about wh...

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: TEEN & TWEEN
Event Details:

Ages 12+

Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica

Lake Eerie Book Club

Wednesday, June 12, 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:

When her husband Jake vanishes without a trace, Nina Hayes will stop at nothing to uncover the truth, which, unbeknownst to her, is inextricably linked to their close friends, who ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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. 

When her husband Jake vanishes without a trace, Nina Hayes will stop at nothing to uncover the truth, which, unbeknownst to her, is inextricably linked to their close friends, who may have been the last to see Jake before he went missing.

Book club

Nonfiction Readers' Circle: Evening Book Discussion Series

Wednesday, June 12, 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. 

Step-Up Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN, STORY TIMES
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

4, 5, and 6 year olds on their own No Step-Up Club on July 4 Older preschool and kindergarten students enjoy the chance to go into story time on their own. No registration. N...

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

Lego Imagineers

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children, Family, Tweens (8-12)
Event Details:

Use your creativity and imagination to complete a new Lego challenge each month! Legos provided, drop in anytime starting at 3:30pm. Built creations will remain at the library. No ...

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Children, Family, Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:

Use your creativity and imagination to complete a new Lego challenge each month! Legos provided, drop in anytime starting at 3:30pm. Built creations will remain at the library. No registration. 

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.

5-Week Adult Intro to Ukulele

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
MUSIC LESSONS
Age Group:
Adults
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. 

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

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Kiwanis Meeting

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

Kiwanis Meeting

ALPL Guitar Jam

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Story Time 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: Story Time 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, June 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahan Meeting 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: 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!

Christine Cohen

Discover Your Past: Cousin Baiting & Cousin Stalking

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
online via ZOOM at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
ADULT
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join professional genealogist Christine Cohen (https://christinecohengenealogy.com/about-me) as she discusses the many ways to reach out to distant living cousins to help you expan...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: online via ZOOM
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Required
Seats Remaining: 563
Event Details:

Join professional genealogist Christine Cohen (https://christinecohengenealogy.com/about-me) as she discusses the many ways to reach out to distant living cousins to help you expand your p

Drop-In Sensory Fun- Sand, Sun, & Fun!

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Side Circle at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

All ages  Check out our various sand stations to build, scoop, and mold! Wear play clothes and be ready to get sandy!  Rain location:  Waugaman Gallery &nbs...

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

All ages 

Check out our various sand stations to build, scoop, and mold! Wear play clothes and be ready to get sandy! 

Rain location:  Waugaman Gallery

 

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.

Baby Time

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
STORY TIMES
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Non-walking infants ages 5 months and older with a participating adult, no siblings please. Join Miss Kim for 20 minutes of bubbles, lap bounces, movement songs, and instrument ...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: STORY TIMES
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Non-walking infants ages 5 months and older with a participating adult, no siblings please.

Join Miss Kim for 20 minutes of bubbles, lap bounces, movement songs, and instrument play perfect for cuddly babies.

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.

Adult Beginning Guitar Lesson II

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
MUSIC LESSONS
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Beginner Guitar Lesson II - Learn the next Level of Guitar Basics  

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: MUSIC LESSONS
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Beginner Guitar Lesson II - Learn the next Level of Guitar Basics

 

Toddler Time

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
STORY TIMES
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Walkers up to 2 ½ years with a participating adult, no siblings please. Can’t sit still? Join Miss Kim for an active movement time full of bubbles, songs, instrument play, and p...

Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: STORY TIMES
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Walkers up to 2 ½ years with a participating adult, no siblings please.

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.

Family Story Time

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN, STORY TIMES
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with a participating adult. Join the ALPL Children’s staff for stories, songs, movement activities, and crafts. No registration. Numbered tic...

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

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN, STORY TIMES
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with a participating adult. Join the ALPL Children’s staff for stories, songs, movement activities, and crafts. No registration. Numbere...

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.

Lakeshore Writers Group

Monday, June 17, 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.

Pop up card

Take and Make Paper Crafts: July 4 Pop Up Card/Envelope

06/18/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/22/2024 @ 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. Week of June 18 -22, 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.

Week of June 18 -22, 2024

Family Story Time

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN, STORY TIMES
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with a participating adult. Join the ALPL Children’s staff for stories, songs, movement activities, and crafts. No registration. Numbered tic...

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

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN, STORY TIMES
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with a participating adult. Join the ALPL Children’s staff for stories, songs, movement activities, and crafts. No registration. Numbere...

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.