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Volunteers Needed
Enrich your Library experience by becoming a volunteer! We are always looking for adults and teens to help with programs, scan local history documents, assemble craft kits, and more. In addition, DiscoveryWorks offers a special volunteer opportunity through its Ambassador program, which helps enhance our visitor experiences through exhibit interpretation, sharing our story, and fostering a more in-depth appreciation for DiscoveryWorks' programs, services, and activities. Ambassadors also play a crucial role in creating a welcoming atmosphere, facilitating educational experiences, and promoting lifelong learning for all DiscoveryWorks explorers. For more information and to register to volunteer for all opportunities, click the button below: |
I'm Possible Games: Game Night Wed., Nov. 19, 6pm-8pm Looking for community? Join us for a pop-up game night anytime between 6pm and 8pm. Bring your family, invite a friend, and be ready to have fun in a supportive and non-competitive environment. Hosted by I'm Possible Games, a Lorain County non-profit that aims to build a space where people of all abilities can interact, free of expectations and full of fun. |
Healthy Living Series: Ask a Doc Sleep: A Pillar of Health Mon., Nov. 17, 6:30pm-7:30pm 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! |
ConnectWell: Mental Health: How You Think, Regulate Your Feelings, and Behave Tues., Nov. 4, 7pm-7:30pm In this 30-minute program from ConnectWell, learn about mental health and the many ways to positively impact one's mental health. Content from the ConnectWell Health & Wellness database will be shared during the program. ConnectWell is an online health information resource available for free with your Library card through the Library's website. |
ConnectWell: Stress Can Impact Mental Health Tues., Nov. 11, 7pm-7:30pm In this 30-minute webinar from ConnectWell, learn about stress management practices to prevent stress from negatively impacting your mental health. Content from the ConnectWell Health & Wellness database will be shared during the program. ConnectWell is an online health information resource available for free with your Library card through the Library's website. |
Back Up Your Data Tues., Nov. 4, 7pm-8pm The Library's technology assistant shows you how to back up your computer hard drive and smart phone data. |
Discover Your Past: Hiring a Professional Genealogist
Thurs., Nov. 6, 7pm-8pm Are you thinking of hiring professional help for your genealogy research? Professional genealogist Kristina Mullenix discusses what to consider before doing so. Main topics covered include:
* What a professional genealogist does
* When to consider hiring someone
* Resources for finding a good genealogist (and what is meant by "good”)
* Costs involved |
An Evening with Katharine Wright Tues., Nov. 4, 7pm-8pm Historical re-enactor Stephanie Kramer of "Exceptional Women in History" portrays American teacher, suffragist, and younger sister of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Learn more about this remarkable woman's contributions to Ohio history. |
Plan Ahead: Beyond Retirement Wed., Nov. 5, 11:30am-1pm Join us for a Lunch & Learn session to listen to a panel of local experts discuss non-medical and skilled home care, elder law/estate planning, hospice services, pre-planning funeral services, and financial advising. At the end of the meeting there will be time to ask questions. Lunch will be served! |
Pokemon Open Play Wed., Nov. 5, 3:30pm-6pm Bring your cards to play or trade with other Poke-enthusiasts. No registration.
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover Thurs., Nov. 13, 2pm-5pm Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the Library for a stuffed animals-only sleepover. Drop them off at the Library, read them a story, tuck them in, and say goodbye. While they’re here, the animals will read stories, do crafts, and have a yummy snack. |
Brown Bag Science
Ages 3-5, 6-7, 8-11 Sat., Nov. 8 Experiment, explore, and create! Each month, stop by DiscoveryWorks to pick up materials for fun hands-on science and art activities you can do at home. No registration required. One per child, while supplies last. |
DiscoveryWorks Explorers (Ages 8-11)
Thurs., Nov. 6, 4pm-4:45pm Get to Know Guinea Pigs. Come and meet a pair of guinea pigs! Learn how to care for a guinea pig: What do they eat? What kind of habitat do they need? How do you pick them up and hold them? Mama piggy Rose and her daughter piggy Lola are friendly little animals who will greet you with a squeak! Join us in the Lab for hands-on science and art activities appropriate for ages 8-11. Registration required beginning Thurs., Oct. 30, at ALPL.ORG/PROGRAMS or by phone at 440.933.7848. Voicemail registrations not accepted. |
Kodak Slide Projector Enjoy a trip down memory lane! Pull your boxes of 35mm slides out, dim the lights, and treat the family to all the highlights from years gone by. Check out the Kodak Slide Projector from our Library of Things, which includes the projector, slide tray lens, remote control, instruction manual, and necessary cords in a handy carrying case. |
Ion Omni Slide Scanner Once you’ve taken that trip down memory lane with the projector, then you can pass those slides through our Slide Scanner! That way, you can share those memories with all generations of your family and friends, turn them into printed images, or generate slide shows or other digital media products with the scanned images. Will scan all color or monochrome 35mm negatives and mounted slides. Converts images to digital JPEG files. |
That the Library has a large format scanner?
The Library's large format scanner (17" x 23") can digitize documents, maps, books, photos, artwork, and other items. It’s located near the Information Desk, and our staff and volunteers use it to scan documents on behalf of the city and other community organizations. For example, we’ve been digitizing school board minutes and city directories, yearbooks and board meeting minutes from before they were taped and televised. To volunteer to work with the scanner to digitize community documents, click on the "Learn More" button below. The scanner is also available for patron use by appointment. It's quick, easy to use, and provides high quality images in color and black and white. This is an excellent way to preserve your irreplaceable family history materials. To find out more and to make an appointment, call the Information Desk at 440.933.8127. |
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Avon Lake Public Library
32649 Electric Blvd.
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
440-933-8128alpl.org |
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