Avon Lake Public Library

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32649 Electric Blvd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
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32649 Electric Blvd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
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Time	Sun (9/07)	Mon (9/08)	Tue (9/09)	Wed (9/10)	Thu (9/11)	Fri (9/12)	Sat (9/13)
All Day		This event is in the "Children" group Sasquatches, Yetis, & Lake Erie Monsters, oh my! All Day 9/8–9/12 Children Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children Program Type: CHILDREN Event Details: Get ready to hunt cryptids (those rumored but never proven creatures) at the Avon Lake Public Library this fall by picking up a craft to do at home! One per person, while supplies last.					This event is in the "Children" group DiscoveryWorks Brown Bag Science (Ages 3-5) All Day Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
					This event is in the "Everyone" group Friends Fall 2025 Book Sale Reservation 09/11/2025 @ 3:00pm–09/14/2025 @ 4:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Waugaman Gallery Age Group: Everyone Program Type: SPECIAL PROGRAMS Event Details: Friends Fall 2025 Book Sale Reservation
							This event is in the "Children" group DiscoveryWorks Brown Bag Science (Ages 6-7) All Day Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
							This event is in the "Children" group DiscoveryWorks Brown Bag Science (Ages 8-11) All Day Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
9 am		Reservation Main Floor Study Room Reservation 9:30am–11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Main Floor Study Room Purpose of Meeting Study	Reservation Main Floor Study Room Reservation 9:00am–11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Main Floor Study Room Purpose of Meeting Studying	Reservation Main Floor Study Room Reservation 9:00am–9:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Main Floor Study Room Purpose of Meeting Conference call Reservation Main Floor Study Room Reservation 9:45am–11:45am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Main Floor Study Room Purpose of Meeting Work meeting on Zoom	This event is in the "Children" group DiscoveryWorks Private Group Visit - Good Kids Childcare 9:00am–10:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DiscoveryWorks Room: DiscoveryWorks Main Age Group: Children Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS Reservation Learwood Middle School PTA 9:30am–10:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: The Lab Purpose of Meeting PTA meeting		This event is in the "Adults" group History Writing Conference 9:00am–5:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Waugaman Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: ADULT Registration Required Event Details: Whether you've been thinking about turning your family history stories into a book or just enjoy reading about history, you'll want to take part in this dynamic all-day event that's all about history! This event is in the "Children" group Baby Time 9:30am–10:00am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children Program Type: CHILDREN Registration Required Event Details: Non-walking infants ages 5 months and older with a participating adult
10 am		Reservation Lower Level Study Room 1 Reservation - Saissy Kendig 10:30am–12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Lower Level Study Room 1 Purpose of Meeting Study		Reservation Lower Level Study Room 1 Reservation Terri Frey 10:00am–12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Lower Level Study Room 1 Purpose of Meeting study This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Yoga Stories 10:30am–11:00am Children, Family Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: CHILDREN Registration Required Event Details: Ages 2-5 with a caregiver Wednesdays: September 10 (bigfoot theme), December 3 (arctic animals theme), 10:30am	Reservation Lorain County Tech Servcies Meeting 10:00am–12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: McMahan Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Lorain County Tech Services Meeting at ALPL		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Beginner Guitar Lesson 10:00am–11:00am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: The Lab 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. This one hour class is great if you've ever wanted to learn and play guitar. It's never too late to learn. Join us for some basic acoustic guitar lessons and you'll leave class being able to play a few basic guitar riffs. This event is in the "Adults" group Beach Glass Frame Art Class 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: McMahan Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: SPECIAL PROGRAMS Registration Required Event Details: Participants can create their own unique piece of art using Lake Erie beach glass and a 5" x 7" wooden frame. This event is in the "Everyone" group 2025 Fall Outdoor Friends Book Sale 09/13/2025 @ 10:00am–09/14/2025 @ 4:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Waugaman Gallery Age Group: Everyone Program Type: SPECIAL PROGRAMS Event Details: It's that time of year again! The Friends of ALPL will hold their annual Fall Book Sale on Saturday, Sept. 13th from 9am-5pm and Sunday, Sept. 14th from 10am-4pm. This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children Program Type: CHILDREN Registration Required Event Details: Walkers up to 36 months with an adult
11 am		Reservation Main Floor Study Room Reservation - Joe 11:30am–1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Main Floor Study Room Purpose of Meeting Meeting Reservation Lower Level Study Room 2 Reservation - Chris Allen 11:45am–1:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Lower Level Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Internet access.			Reservation Main Floor Study Room Reservation 11:30am–1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Main Floor Study Room Purpose of Meeting Study session Reservation Lower Level Study Room 1 Reservation 11:45am–1:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Lower Level Study Room 1 Purpose of Meeting Business meeting/study		This event is in the "Adults" group What’s Under the Hood? 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Lakeshore Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ADULT Registration Required Event Details: Find out what’s under the hood of the car you are driving and bring your car care questions.
12 pm		Reservation Lower Level Study Room 1 Reservation - Jeanette 12:30pm–2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Lower Level Study Room 1 Purpose of Meeting meeting			Reservation Westshore Watercolor Society 12:30pm–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Waugaman Gallery Purpose of Meeting Educational	Reservation Main Floor Study Room Reservation - Jennifer Bzdafka 12:00pm–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Main Floor Study Room Purpose of Meeting Meeting.
1 pm	Reservation Main Floor Study Room Reservation 1:15pm–3:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Main Floor Study Room Purpose of Meeting Working on school assignments		This event is in the "Adults" group Bookin' and Cookin' 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: The Lab 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 sample our culinary creations and exchange recipes. September 9 Apple & pumpkin picking Disclaimer(s) We cannot guarantee food served has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Reservation Main Floor Study Room Reservation/Jeannette S 1:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Main Floor Study Room Purpose of Meeting online interview	Reservation Lorain County Recorder's Officer - Information Session 1:00pm–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Waugaman Gallery Purpose of Meeting The Lorain County Recorder's office will provide information about real estate and veteran services. Followed by a Q & A. Reservation Lakeshore Room Reservation 1:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Lakeshore Room Purpose of Meeting Polaris Migration This event is in the "Adults" group Lake Eerie Book Club Session 1 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: ADULT Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Lake Eerie book club where we will discuss "eerie" novels on the shores of Lake Erie. Meetings will be held at the Lake House, 32756 Lake Road. Gina Royal is the definition of average―a shy Midwestern housewife with a happy marriage and two adorable children.
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3 pm			Reservation Lower Level Study Room 1 Reservation- Dan 3:45pm–5:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Lower Level Study Room 1 Purpose of Meeting meeting	This event is in the "Adults" group Lake Eerie Book Club Session 2 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: ADULT Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Lake Eerie book club where we will discuss "eerie" novels on the shores of Lake Erie. Meetings will be held at the Lake House, 32756 Lake Road. Gina Royal is the definition of average―a shy Midwestern housewife with a happy marriage and two adorable children.	Reservation Lower Level Study Room 1 Reservation 3:15pm–5:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Lower Level Study Room 1 Purpose of Meeting study	Reservation Lower Level Study Room 1 Reservation 3:15pm–4:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Lower Level Study Room 1 Purpose of Meeting Study Session
4 pm		Reservation Main Floor Study Room Reservation 4:00pm–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Main Floor Study Room Purpose of Meeting Study	Reservation Main Floor Study Room Reservation 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 "Everyone" group Harvest Helpers 4:00pm–7:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Mary's Children's Garden Age Group: Everyone Program Type: CHILDREN Event Details: All ages with a caregiver Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 4pm-7pm	Reservation Lower Level Study Room 2 Reservation 4:30pm–5:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Lower Level Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting reading tutoring	This event is in the "Children" group DiscoveryWorks Explorers (Ages 8-11) 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: The Lab Age Group: Children Program Type: DISCOVERYWORKS Registration Required Event Details: Giant Bubbles! Learn how to make GIANT bubbles. How can you make an easy big, bubble solution at home and what tools can you use to make bubbles bigger than your head? We will make the solution and then go outside to test it out. Reservation Main Floor Study Room Reservation 4:00pm–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Main Floor Study Room Purpose of Meeting study
5 pm		Reservation Lower Level Study Room 1 Reservation 5:00pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Lower Level Study Room 1 Purpose of Meeting Homework. Reservation Main Floor Study Room Reservation - Dan 5:00pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Main Floor Study Room Purpose of Meeting Study	Reservation Lower Level Study Room 2 Reservation 5:00pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Lower Level Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Homework. This event is in the "Everyone" group Maria Perme - Meet the Artist Reception 5:30pm–7:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Waugaman Gallery Age Group: Everyone Program Type: SPECIAL PROGRAMS Event Details: Meet the Artist Reception - Maria Perme	Reservation Lower Level Study Room 1 Reservation 5:00pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Lower Level Study Room 1 Purpose of Meeting Homework. Reservation Lower Level Study Room 2 Reservation 5:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Lower Level Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Study
6 pm		Reservation ALECPTA Meeting 6:30pm–8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Waugaman Gallery Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting- September Reservation Lower Level Study Room 2 Reservation 6:30pm–8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Lower Level Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting study This event is in the "Adults" group Stitch Niche 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 of fellow needlework enthusiasts.	Reservation Honesty for Ohio Education 6:30pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: The Lab Purpose of Meeting To bring retired educators in the area together, to hear updates about the current state of education in Ohio.	Reservation Legacy Pointe Condo No. 2 6:30pm–8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: McMahan Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting 2025 Annual Meeting of Legacy Pointe Condo No. 2 Unit Owners' Association, Inc. (Villas) Reservation Main Floor Study Room Reservation - M. Fedders 6:45pm–7:30pm 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 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: McMahan Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: MUSIC LESSONS Registration Required 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. Reservation Westwinds South Condos 6:30pm–8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: The Lab Purpose of Meeting HOA meeting
7 pm		Reservation Girl Scouts of North East Ohio Information Session 7:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: McMahan Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Girl Scout Information Session - provide local Girl Scout information to community families This event is in the "Everyone" group Friends of the Library Annual Meeting 7:00pm–8:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Lakeshore Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: SPECIAL PROGRAMS Event Details: Friends of the Library Annual Meeting and Board Meeting Reservation Main Floor Study Room Reservation 7:30pm–8:30pm 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: Caring for Musculoskeletal Health with Exercise 7:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: online via ZOOM Age Group: Adults Program Type: ADULT Event Details: In this 30-minute webinar from ConnectWell, participants will learn about the range of exercises that maintain and strengthen your musculoskeletal system. Reservation Hunters Ridge Neighbors Tree Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Parke Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Inviting neighbors of Hunters Ridge to get ideas/garner feedback on what we should about the trees on the tree lawn. This event is in the "Adults" group Leave the Leaves: Why Your Yard Can Benefit From Nature's Cycle 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: McMahan Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ADULT Registration Required Event Details: "Leave the Leaves" is a growing environmental movement that encourages homeowners and communities to rethink traditional fall cleanup.	Reservation Avon Lake Community Council 7:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Waugaman Gallery Purpose of Meeting Community Council meeting Reservation Lower Level Study Room 2 Reservation 7:30pm–8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Lower Level Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Study Reservation Main Floor Study Room Reservation 7:30pm–8:30pm 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: Health Literacy 7:00pm–7:30pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: online via ZOOM 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: ADULT Event Details: In this 30-minute program from ConnectWell, learn how to access the ConnectWell Health & Wellness database via the Library's website and search for health information about a wide range of health conditions, as well as lifestyle medicine and h This event is in the "Adults" group Discover Your Past: Packrat or Genealogist? Effective Methods for Organizing Your Family History Research 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: online via ZOOM Age Group: Adults Program Type: ADULT Registration Required Event Details: Are you drowning in a sea of papers, documents, old photographs and other research materials? Professional genealogist Lisa Alzo explains how to organize family history documents, photographs, etc. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Talking Gilmore 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Teens This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Waugaman Gallery Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: ADULT, TEEN & TWEEN Event Details: Join Avon Lake’s very own Gilmore Girls fan, Peter Lux, in discussing the 2000-2007 Emmy award winning television series. We’ll dive into the production, cast, characters, and storylines while enjoying a cup of ( Disclaimer(s) We cannot guarantee food served has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. This event is in the "Adults" group Ukulele Jammers 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Avon Lake Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ADULT Event Details: ALPL Ukulele Jammers : Bring your ukulele and jam with other ukulele strummers. Open to all ukulele players.