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Become a Discovery Works Ambassador!
ALPL is excited to announce the launch of our new DiscoveryWorks Ambassador volunteer program! Ambassador volunteers offer a special opportunity to enhance our visitor experiences through exhibit interpretation, sharing our story, and fostering a more in-depth appreciation for DiscoveryWorks at Avon Lake Public Library 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. |
Free Comic Book Day Peter Parker discovered that with great power comes great responsibility. What might you discover about yourself, about reading, and about stories when you come in to the Library for your free comics? Stop in to pick up your free comics and meet fellow comic book lovers. While supplies last. . |
Tech Help Programs Windows 11 Basics Pt. 1 Tues., May 6, 7pm Windows 11 Basics Pt. 2 Tues., May 13, 7pm Part 1 includes an overview of need-to-know tech terms and a guided tour of Windows 11. Part 2 includes time to get work done using Windows 11, a hands-on walkthrough of using files, managing downloads, using apps, and connecting to the internet. Limited class size. Registration required. |
Apple or Pear? What Metabolic Syndrome Is and Its Risk Factors Tues., May 6, 7pm-7:30pm In this 30-minute webinar from ConnectWell, learn about metabolic syndrome, its risk factors, and prevention and treatment options. Content from the ConnectWell Health & Wellness database will be shared during the program. |
Could I Have Pre-Diabetes?
Tues., May 13, 7pm-7:30pm In this 30-minute webinar from ConnectWell, learn about diagnosis for prediabetes, its risk factors, and prevention and treatment options. Content from the ConnectWell Health & Wellness database will be shared during the program. |
What is Diabetes? Symptoms, Types, Options, and Healthy Lifestyle Modifications Tues., May 20, 7pm-7:30pm In this 30-minute webinar from ConnectWell, learn about the different types of diabetes, diagnosis, its risk factors, and prevention and treatment options. Content from the ConnectWell Health & Wellness database will be shared during the program. |
Health Literacy
Thurs., May 15, 7pm-7:30pm 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 healthy recipes. |
Healthy Backyards for Your Family
Tues., May 6, 7pm-8pm Was your lawn a home for weeds, grubs, or pests last season? Mel Hauser of Good Nature Organic Lawn Care discusses practical tips and easy steps to take care of your lawn and landscape without harmful chemicals and pesticides, so you can keep it healthy and looking good all season long. |
Packing 101 Wed., May 14, 7pm-8pm Love to travel and aren’t always sure what and how to pack? Come to this program and the library's resident voyager, Maria S, will help you with the ins and outs of the most dreaded task of travelling - PACKING!!! |
Paws and Paint Ages 10+ Thurs., May 8, 3pm-4:30pm Pause and stop in after school for pizza, painting, and petting our visiting therapy dogs! |
Question of the Week Waffles or bagels? English or math? Pasta or pizza? Stop by the Library each week and pick up a sweet treat just for answering a question! |
Garden Games Thurs., May 29, 1pm-1:30pm Join our local Avon on the Lake Garden Club member teams in trying to grow the most veggies possible in each garden bed this summer! Drop in to help plant, trim, weed, harvest, and learn techniques you can use in your home garden. Produce will be donated to CRS. All ages of garden enthusiasts are welcome. Tasting encouraged.
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Harry Potter Club Sat., May 17, 1:30pm-3pm Registration opens May 3 at 9am Join our Erieview School Harry Potter enthusiasts for an afternoon of spells, classes, and other fun challenges. |
Brown Bag Science Ages 3-5, 6-7, 8-11 Sat., May 10 Each month, come to the Circulation Desk to pick up a fun hands-on science and art activity that you can do at home. One per child, while supplies last. |
DiscoveryWorks is now open! Mon.-Thurs., 10am-9pm Fri. & Sat., 10am-5pm Sun., 1pm-5pm Come check out the newly renovated DiscoveryWorks with all-new interactive exhibits and some old favorites. Now with new, expanded hours. |
Orion StarBlast Telescope As VanGogh said, "For my part, I know nothing with any certainty but the sight of the stars makes me dream." You can do some dreaming of your own now that the temperatures are warming up! Check out the easy-to-use Orion StarBlast Telescope and get incredible views of the moon, planets, stars, and other sky objects. Altazimuth reflector. Tabletop telescope. |
Pickleball Equipment Sets Have you wanted to try pickleball but don't know where to start? We have paddles and balls available to check out, and you can use them right away at the newly renovated pickleball/tennis courts directly next door to the Library. Pickleball is popular among all ages and abilities as a fun way to exercise. Bring a friend and try it! Equipment specifications: Two fiberglass paddles, four balls, and a grey carrying case. |
That ALPL has a Free Seed Library? Avon Lake Public Library is the fortunate recipient of Girl Scout Troop #50245's generosity, ingenuity, and forward-thinking via the gift of their Free Seed Library. They built, decorated, and stocked the library for us initially, and continue to stock it with free seed packets on a monthly basis. Community members and patrons are invited to both contribute to and benefit from the seed library. If you would like to come in and check out this growth opportunity for yourself, it is located off of the main aisle in the adult non-fiction section. Any member of staff will be happy to help answer questions or help you locate it. |
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Avon Lake Public Library
32649 Electric Blvd.
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
440-933-8128alpl.org |
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