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Winter Readers: Hibernate with a Good Book

All Day 1/2–2/28
Children, Tweens (8-12)
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:

Ages 0-12 Visit the Children's department beginning Jan. 2 to pick up a reading log. After reading for 10 days, bring the log to the library to collect a sticker. Complete 40 days of reading to receive your very own adorable stuffed toy.

Westshore Watercolor Society

12:30pm–4:30pm
Waugaman Gallery
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Purpose of Meeting

Educational

Lower Level Study Room 2 Reservation

4:00pm–6:00pm
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

tutoring

Main Floor Study Room Reservation

4:00pm–6:00pm
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

Lower Level Study Room 1 Reservation

4:30pm–5:45pm
Lower Level Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lower Level Study Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Reading tutoring

Lower Level Study Room 1 Reservation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Lower Level Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lower Level Study Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Writing workshop

Main Floor Study Room Reservation

6:00pm–8:00pm
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 Guitar Jam

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
McMahan Meeting Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Event Details:

Bring your guitar and music stand and jam with other guitarists.

Discover Your Past: What's in Your Canadian Genealogy Toolbox?

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
online via ZOOM
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: online via ZOOM
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Event Details:

Professional genealogist Kathryn Lake Hogan shares the top websites to research your ancestors in Canada.

Avon Lake Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–8:30pm
Lakeshore Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lakeshore Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board of Trustee Meeting

DiscoveryWorks Brown Bag Science (Ages 3-5)

All Day
Children
DiscoveryWorks Main
Library Branch: DiscoveryWorks
Room: DiscoveryWorks Main
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Event Details:

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by DiscoveryWorks 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
Children
DiscoveryWorks Main
Library Branch: DiscoveryWorks
Room: DiscoveryWorks Main
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Event Details:

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by DiscoveryWorks 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
Children
DiscoveryWorks Main
Library Branch: DiscoveryWorks
Room: DiscoveryWorks Main
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS
Event Details:

Experiment, explore and create! Stop by DiscoveryWorks 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.

Adult Beginner Guitar Lessons

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
McMahan Meeting Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: McMahan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: MUSIC LESSONS
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

A three session beginner guitar course designed for adults who are new to the instrument or want to refresh their skills. During these basic acoustic guitar lessons, you'll leave class being able to play a few basic guitar riffs and chords.

Music & Movement

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Family
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: CHILDREN, STORY TIMES
Event Details:

All ages with a participating adult

Join us for an interactive program designed to get little ones moving and grooving with singing, dancing, and playing with rhythm instruments.

NorthCoast Community Woodshop Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
Waugaman Gallery
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Purpose of Meeting

Presentation

Winter Wonderland Week (while supplies last)

All Day 1/12–1/15
Children
Children's Department
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: CHILDREN
Event Details:

While supplies last. Pick up a winter-themed craft from the Children's department.

Spiced Cider Take & Make Bags

All Day 1/12–1/18
Teens
Information Desk
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Information Desk
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: TEEN & TWEEN
Event Details:

Make your own mug of delicious spiced cider!  Pick up one of our take-and-make bags while supplies last. 

Avon Lake Historical Society Presents Fashion Fatilities and Costume Casualties

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Waugaman Gallery
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Event Details:

Avon Lake Historical Society is pleased to bring you monthly historical programming in partnership with ALPL.

This month, Sherry Spenzer talks about "Fashion Fatalities & Costume Casualties."

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.

Lower Level Study Room 1 Reservation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Lower Level Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Lower Level Study Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Writing workshop

Healthy Living Series: ASK A DOC: Nutrition: A Pillar of Health

6:30pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Waugaman Gallery
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Event Details:

Join Dr. Alex Zolli, M.D., with the Lorain County Community College, for a practical health series and ask the questions you've always wanted to ask. Also gain expert tips and ask questions to take charge of your everyday wellness! 

Stitch Niche

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
The Lab
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, sewing or crocheting project and enjoy the company and expertise of fellow needlework enthusiasts.  

Piccolo Place HOA

7:00pm–8:00pm
Parke Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Parke Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

HOA annual meeting

Bookin' and Cookin'

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Waugaman Gallery
Registration Required
Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library
Room: Waugaman Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ADULT
Registration Required
Event Details:

Select and prepare a themed recipe (8-10 servings) from the library's cookbook collection, and we'll taste and share our culinary creations and exchange recipes. 

Jan. 13     Comfort food