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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.

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.

Book discussion

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. 

ESPC

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

Yoga Buddies

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
McMahan Meeting Room 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: McMahan Meeting Room
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. 

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
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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

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

ALPL Closed on Sundays until September 13, 2026

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avon Lake Public Library, Curbside Pickup, DiscoveryWorks
Closing
Branches:
Avon Lake Public Library, Curbside Pickup, DiscoveryWorks

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Waugaman Gallery at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 am - 4 pm Please sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

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, 10 am - 4 pm 

Please sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

Main Floor Study Room Reservation

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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

Avon Lake Environmental Advisory Board

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Environmental Advisory Board Meeting

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

Environmental Advisory Board Meeting

Screen time

ConnectWell: Too Much Screen Time is TOO Much!

Tuesday, June 2, 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, learn the negative consequences of too much screen time and how to identify these in yourself and loved ones.

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, learn the negative consequences of too much screen time and how to identify these in yourself and loved ones.

Pop Rocks Concert: Mr. Jeff

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
South Side Circle at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Age Group:
Family

About Mr. Jeff:
"Award Winning, Silly, Fun and Original Children's Music for Kids Created by a Teacher"

Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: South Side Circle
Age Group: Family
Program Type: SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Event Details:

About Mr. Jeff:
"Award Winning, Silly, Fun and Original Children's Music for Kids Created by a Teacher"

ALPL Closed on Sundays until September 13, 2026

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avon Lake Public Library, Curbside Pickup, DiscoveryWorks
Closing
Branches:
Avon Lake Public Library, Curbside Pickup, DiscoveryWorks

Dinosaurompus

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McMahan Meeting Room at Avon Lake Public Library
Program Type:
CHILDREN
Age Group:
Children

Ages 9-12.

Tue., Jun. 9, 2pm-3pm

This high-energy program is perfect for aspiring paleontologists who love to dig, build, and explore.

Registration begins May 26. 

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

Ages 9-12.

Tue., Jun. 9, 2pm-3pm

This high-energy program is perfect for aspiring paleontologists who love to dig, build, and explore.

Registration begins May 26. 

Screen time

ConnectWell: Screen Time Recommendations for Children, Teens, and Adults

Tuesday, June 9, 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, learn the recommended daily screen times for children, teens, and adults. Content from the ConnectWell Health & Wellness database will be shared during the program. 

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, learn the recommended daily screen times for children, teens, and adults. Content from the ConnectWell Health & Wellness database will be shared during the program.