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SUMMER HOURS
We can't believe how quickly
the time has gone by! Our last open Sunday is May 17. The Library will reopen on Sundays following Labor Day. All other operating hours remain the same. |
Polka Jam Mon., May 18, 6-8pm All ages welcome Join the Polka Pirates monthly to jam and enjoy all kinds of accordion music. Other polka style instruments are welcome. Polka enthusiasts are invited to come and listen too! |
The Polka Pirates Concert Mon., Jun. 1, 7-8:30pm All ages welcome Bring your outdoor chairs and get ready to dance to a fun-time band that plays all styles of polkas, big band music, and more! |
ConnectWell: Health Literacy Thurs., May 14, 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. |
ConnectWell: Portion Sizes at Home, Healthy Strategies for Eating Out, and Non-Food Rewards
Tues., May 19, 7pm-7:45pm
In this 45-minute webinar from ConnectWell, learn to manage portion sizes and make healthy eating choices at home and when eating out. Ideas for non-food rewards for children and adults will also be discussed. Content from the ConnectWell Health & Wellness database will be shared during the program. |
Hair Loss Options Tues., May 12, 7pm-8pm Gina from Gina's Hair Salon and Wigs in Rocky River will discuss options for women experiencing hair loss. |
A History of the Lake Shore Electric Railway Tues., May 19, 7pm-8pm 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. |
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Yoga Buddies Sat., May 23, 10am-10:45am 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. |
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Come and Play in DiscoveryWorks! All Ages Spring on in and find something fun to play with in DiscoveryWorks! We have new tabletop exhibits and manipulatives regularly. Say hi to Pip, Pancake, and Rocky while you’re there, too! |
Borrow a Bike There’s a lightness to the air, a sweetness to the breeze, and the sun is poking through the clouds more often - just in time to come on down and check out a bike with your library card! Ride the trails through Kopf Reservation, explore the community, or ride to the beach on a sunny Lake Erie afternoon on one of the Library’s bikes. Find out more about borrowing a bike from the Library here: |
Pickleball Set Take advantage of the warmer weather and embark on your pickleball journey with our complete pickleball set including 2 premium fiberglass pickleball paddles, 2 outdoor pickleball balls (40 holes), 2 indoor pickleball balls (26 holes) and 1 durable pickleball bag. This pickleball set is a perfect choice for schools, sports clubs, community programs, youth groups, gyms, beaches, and more. The portable carrying bag holds all of the paddles and balls, letting you enjoy the game anywhere and anytime! |
Please join the Avon Lake Public Library Board of Trustees and staff in welcoming Forrest Lykins as the Library’s new director. We are the fortunate beneficiaries of his more than 21 years of experience in library roles ranging from his origins as a Page all the way to, most recently, Regional Director-West of the Cleveland Public Library system. |
Forrest looks forward to getting to know patrons and staff, hearing your stories, and understanding more about what makes the Avon Lake Public Library community special. He is excited to build on the wonderful foundation here and to continue to evolve to meet the needs of our patrons and neighbors. Please join us in rolling out the red carpet for Forrest as he settles into his new role. |
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Avon Lake Public Library
32649 Electric Blvd.
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
440-933-8128alpl.org |
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