Starting kindergarten in the fall? Stop by the tables in the Children’s Department for fun activities that will reinforce the skills you’ll need for your upcoming kindergarten screening. Use your hands, use your eyes, use your body, and use your brain! 

Ages 4-5

No registration, drop in any time the library is open.

Every Tuesday afternoon, see what Library staff and special guests have to share with you about technology you can access and check out.  Collect stamps weekly on your "TWT Passport" (available at Information Desk) to win an iPad!

THIS WEEK: Novelist - find your next book to read, based on what you already like.

6-week program to prepare product entrepreneurs for store shelves

Presented by ECDI and Ohio SBDC

Whether you're just beginning to research your family history or you want to refresh your skills, this workshop is for you! Join ALPL librarian and genealogist Laura Ploenzke as she explains how to get started in genealogy and how the Library can help you. 

What is STEM? Science, Engineering, Technology and Math. This hands-on program is geared to let your 3-5 year old explore and ask questions. Your little ones will discover what works and what doesn't as they perform a simple task.

No registration required. Numbered tickets are available, beginning at 9:15 am. Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis. You may only take tickets for your own child(ren).

Bounce, Wiggle, Giggle, CUDDLE! is a special class for our tiniest babies and their adult cuddlers. Join Miss Kim for an hour of fun as we sing songs, learn fun lap sits and explore sensory activities designed to promote age-appropriate socialization and developmental growth. 30 minutes of activities and 30 minutes of open sensory play.

Non-walking infants 6 months and older with a caregiver.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning one week prior to each event.

Can’t sit still? No problem. Bounce, Wiggle, Giggle, RUN! is a special class just for our wee walkers and their adult guest(s)! Join Miss Kim for an hour of fun as we sing songs, learn finger plays, use instruments and explore sensory activities designed to promote social interaction and stimulate developmental growth. 30 minutes of activities and 30 minutes of open sensory play.

Walking infants up to 24 months with a caregiver.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning one week prior to each event.

Are you tired of reading to your mom or dad? Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to a dog from Therapy Dogs International or Pet Partners.  Dogs make the best listeners! 

Grades K-4

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning one week prior to each event.

Are you tired of reading to your mom or dad? Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to a dog from Therapy Dogs International or Pet Partners.  Dogs make the best listeners! 

Grades K-4

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning one week prior to each event.

Are you tired of reading to your mom or dad? Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to a dog from Therapy Dogs International or Pet Partners.  Dogs make the best listeners! 

Grades K-4

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning one week prior to each event.

Are you tired of reading to your mom or dad? Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to a dog from Therapy Dogs International or Pet Partners.  Dogs make the best listeners! 

Grades K-4

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning one week prior to each event.

Are you tired of reading to your mom or dad? Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to a dog from Therapy Dogs International or Pet Partners.  Dogs make the best listeners! 

Grades K-4

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning one week prior to each event.

Are you tired of reading to your mom or dad? Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to a dog from Therapy Dogs International or Pet Partners.  Dogs make the best listeners! 

Grades K-4

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning one week prior to each event.

Are you tired of reading to your mom or dad? Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to a dog from Therapy Dogs International or Pet Partners.  Dogs make the best listeners! 

Grades K-4

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning one week prior to each event.

Are you tired of reading to your mom or dad? Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to a dog from Therapy Dogs International or Pet Partners.  Dogs make the best listeners! 

Grades K-4

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning one week prior to each event.

6-week program to prepare product entrepreneurs for store shelves

Presented by ECDI and Ohio SBDC

Bring your cards to play or trade with other Poke-enthusiasts. All ages.  

No registration.  

Ever wanted to create your own apps, games or websites? Learn by doing at our own weekly Code Club open to ages 8–17 and you are welcome to join at any time. Our our computers or bring your own.

Please note that there will be NO CODE CLUB on the last Saturday of every month.

Children with varying learning styles and abilities participate together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged. This 20 minute story time, followed by an open play time for socialization, is designed for children with any type of special need. Content is geared for ages 3-7, but all ages are welcome with a participating adult.  Siblings welcome.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning three weeks prior to each event. 

It's tea time at the library! You are invited to join us for an afternoon of tea, cookies, and a friendly discussion about a great book. Feel free to bring your own tea cup. Books are available at the Information desk. Quantities are limited.

6-week program to prepare product entrepreneurs for store shelves

Presented by ECDI and Ohio SBDC

Saturday, May 12th at 9:00 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park Beach (32756 Lake Road, Avon Lake). Ever think about what treasures are hidden along the sandy shores of Lake Erie? Looking for a new, relaxing hobby? Already a beach glass collector, but want to learn more and meet others with a passion for glassin’? This is a program for beach glass and treasure hunters ages 12 and up! Dress casually for a walk along the beaches. This program is free but registration is required at www.alpl.org. (In case of inclement weather, meet in the Avon Lake Public Library Waugaman Gallery.)

Ever wanted to create your own apps, games or websites? Learn by doing at our own weekly Code Club open to ages 8–17 and you are welcome to join at any time. Our our computers or bring your own.

Please note that there will be NO CODE CLUB on the last Saturday of every month.

Public Welcome!

THIS MONTH:  Mary Milne presents “Epitaphs & Icons” 

Bring your knitting or crocheting project and enjoy the company of fellow needlework enthusiasts. Presenter Valerie Dillard will be available to help those who need assistance. Beginners are welcome. Bring knitting needles (size 9 or 10) or a crochet hook (size G or H). Ages 16 and up. No registration is required.

Are you a local business?  Thinking of starting one?  Join us to network and learn skills from pros and peers alike.  

THIS MONTH:  Library Resources and Social Media Marketing, with ALPL staff Gerry Vogel and Shea Alltmont  

*if you have already registered for thiis series earlier this year, there is no need to do so again.  We look forward to seeing you monthly if you can. 

Interested in Anime or Manga?  Join our Anime Club!  We meet every third Tuesday of the month.  Cosplay is welcome! No registration required. Ages 12-17.

6-week program to prepare product entrepreneurs for store shelves

Presented by ECDI and Ohio SBDC

Whether you're just beginning to research your family history or you want to refresh your skills, this workshop is for you. Join ALPL librarian and genealogist Laura Ploenzke as she explains how to get started in genealogy and how the Library can help you.

Wednesday, May 16th at 9:00 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park Beach (32756 Lake Road, Avon Lake). Ever think about what treasures are hidden along the sandy shores of Lake Erie? Looking for a new, relaxing hobby? Already a beach glass collector, but want to learn more and meet others with a passion for glassin’? This is a program for beach glass and treasure hunters ages 12 and up! Dress casually for a walk along the beaches. This program is free but registration is required at www.alpl.org. (In case of inclement weather, meet in the Avon Lake Public Library Waugaman Gallery.)

Grab a bite to read and join our cookbook club! Participants will select recipes from the Library's cookbook collection. We'll sample our culinary creations and exchange recipes. This month's theme: GRILLED.

Come get your hands dirty and plant the ALPL Children’s Garden!  Gloves, tools, seeds and plants provided.

 All Ages (kids younger than 6 must have a caregiver present). 

Rain date: Thursday, May 24, 7:00 pm

Registration required at the Children’s Desk or alpl.org beginning May 12.

Ever wanted to create your own apps, games or websites? Learn by doing at our own weekly Code Club open to ages 8–17 and you are welcome to join at any time. Our our computers or bring your own.

Please note that there will be NO CODE CLUB on the last Saturday of every month.

Come get your hands dirty and plant the ALPL Children’s Garden!  Gloves, tools, seeds and plants provided.

 All Ages (kids younger than 6 must have a caregiver present). 

Rain date: Thursday, May 24, 7:00 pm

Registration required at the Children’s Desk or alpl.org beginning May 12.

Come get your hands dirty and plant the ALPL Children’s Garden!  Gloves, tools, seeds and plants provided.

 All Ages (kids younger than 6 must have a caregiver present). 

Rain date: Thursday, May 24, 7:00 pm

Registration required at the Children’s Desk or alpl.org beginning May 12.

Come get your hands dirty and plant the ALPL Children’s Garden!  Gloves, tools, seeds and plants provided.

 All Ages (kids younger than 6 must have a caregiver present). 

Rain date: Thursday, May 24, 7:00 pm

Registration required at the Children’s Desk or alpl.org beginning May 12.

ROCK-ERS read, write, listen and attend. Record books read, completed patron pick forms and programs attended on bookmark entries. Rock and Roll by the Information desk to pick up your form and deposit your entries for the Grand Prizes: rocking chair, landscape rock, or gift cards.

Ages 12-18

Hey teens!

Are you ready to rock out with summer reading? For every book, audiobook, or graphic novel you’ve read you get a scratch-off ticket that may or may not include a fabulous prize! You can also earn a ticket by reviewing a book or attending a program. Prizes include king-size candy bars, fine forgiveness coupons, free books, and gift cards. ALL entries whether they’re winners or not are eligible for the GRAND PRIZE – a $50 Visa gift card! May the odds be ever in your favor!

Summer Reading Challenge

Are you up for an extra challenge this summer? Want an easy way to focus your summer reading? The Children’s Department staff has created bingo boards with specific book titles, authors, and subjects (that we think really rock).  Readers of all levels are welcome.  Grab a card and get reading!

Read to Me--perfect for pre-readers who love to listen to stories

For every bingo you finish (5 books in a row), add a paper note to our musical scale.  Complete 5 bingos (25 books read) to take home your own small instrument.  One per reader, while supplies last.

Read to Myself--perfect for independent readers of all levels

For every bingo you finish (5 books in a row), add a paper note to our musical scale.  Complete 2 bingos (10 books read) to take home a book of your choice.  One per reader, while supplies last.

Libraries Rock!

June 1-August 4            

Babies –Grade 6

Get ready to ROCK!  Pick up your reading log at the Children’s desk, beginning June 1.  After reading for 5 hours or doing rockin’ activities, bring in the log and collect a prize.  With each prize, you’ll also enter a raffle drawing for additional prizes.  The first prize will be available June 11.  For further information, contact the Children’s desk at 440-933-8917.

Relive the excitement of Beatlemania as John, Paul, George and Ringo visit Cleveland for two of the wildest, out of control concerts in Beatles and Rock 'n' Roll history. Author Dave Schwensen will take you behind the scenes and on stage with the Fab Four through insider stories, rare concert films, never-before published photos and memorabilia. The evening's highlights will include films of The Beatles concerts at Cleveland Public Hall in 1964 and Municipal Stadium in 1966. Display of memorabilia will be on display thirty minutes before the program. Books will be available for purchase. Registration NOT required.

Come rock with us at the library!  Pick up your Libraries Rock! Reading Log and rock-out with Mr. George and his guitar.  Enjoy a sock hop in the bounce house, paint a rock for our library garden and have a snack in the nosh pit.  Find out how you can earn your very own reading rocks as well as your own books.  We know you can’t wait to get reading & rockin’ this summer! 

No registration.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Sick of reading “kids” books?  Join our book discussion group just for Tweens.  We know there will be lively conversation, a few arguments, and maybe even snacks.  Bring your lunch and munch while we talk.  

Monday, June 11, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm  The First Rule of Punk by Celia Perez

Thursday, August 9, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm   Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai

Ages 10-13

Register and pick up your copy of the book one month before each session at the Children’s Desk. 

Bring your knitting or crocheting project and enjoy the company of fellow needlework enthusiasts. Presenter Valerie Dillard will be available to help those who need assistance. Beginners are welcome. Bring knitting needles (size 9 or 10) or a crochet hook (size G or H). Ages 16 and up. No registration is required.

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children.  

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Are you a local business?  Thinking of starting one?  Join us to network and learn skills from pros and peers alike.  

THIS MONTH:  What can a Chamber do for you?  Meet reps from two of them! 

*if you have already registered for thiis series earlier this year, there is no need to do so again.  We look forward to seeing you monthly if you can. 

*** NCBC will be on vacation until September!

Join beach glass collector and jewelry designer, Beth Lampe Martin, to create your very own beach glass "banner wrap" pendant. All supplies are provided, including tools and required materials. The materials fee is $30 for this program. Each class is limited to 10 students and registration is required. You must register in-person, at the Avon Lake Public Library check-out circulation desk. 

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Just like libraries, gardens rock!  Join us each week to take care of our library vegetable garden.  Help plant, weed, and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Community Garden master gardeners, and Chef Amee.  We’ll learn something new each week, taste yummy veggies, and get our hands (and knees) dirty. 

No Garden Club on July 3.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org.  Register once, attend weekly as often as possible.

Just like libraries, gardens rock!  Join us each week to take care of our library vegetable garden.  Help plant, weed, and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Community Garden master gardeners, and Chef Amee.  We’ll learn something new each week, taste yummy veggies, and get our hands (and knees) dirty. 

No Garden Club on July 3.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org.  Register once, attend weekly as often as possible.

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Since we are now loaning guitars and ukuleles, we thought you teens and tweens may want a few tips on how to play them. An instructor from the School of Rock located in Rocky River will give a one-hour group lesson so that you can get started rockin’ out on your own! Register by phone or on alpl.org by Monday, June 11. Ages 12-17.

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Join us for an hour of art featuring the designs of picture book author and illustrator Lois Ehlert. Create your own one-of- a-kind animal using different shapes inspired by those in Ehlert’s book Oodles of Animals.

Ages 6-8

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning Thursday, June 7.

Join beach glass collector and jewelry designer, Beth Lampe Martin, to create your very own beach glass "banner wrap" pendant. All supplies are provided, including tools and required materials. The materials fee is $30 for this program. Each class is limited to 10 students and registration is required. You must register in-person, at the Avon Lake Public Library check-out circulation desk. 

Rocks never tasted so good!  Make your own edible representation of the rock cycle using graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate chips.  Enjoy the “satisfaction” of eating dessert before lunch while listening to some classic rock.   

Ages 6-12, caregivers welcome but not required to stay.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning Friday, June 8.

Rocks never tasted so good!  Make your own edible representation of the rock cycle using graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate chips.  Enjoy the “satisfaction” of eating dessert before lunch while listening to some classic rock.   

Ages 6-12, caregivers welcome but not required to stay.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning Friday, June 8.

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children.  

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Are you a local business or are you thinking of starting one? Join us to network-meet your competitors, customers and colleagues-and learn ways to grow your business from other entrepreneurs! Registration required.

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Join us for our new summertime book club. We will meet on the porch of the Folger Home, a historic site located on the beautiful shore of Lake Erie. The first book for discussion is Camino Island by John Grisham. Books are available at the Information desk. Quantities are limited. Registration is required.

*Please note that we will meet at the Folger Home, 32770 Lake Rd. Avon Lake.

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Just like libraries, gardens rock!  Join us each week to take care of our library vegetable garden.  Help plant, weed, and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Community Garden master gardeners, and Chef Amee.  We’ll learn something new each week, taste yummy veggies, and get our hands (and knees) dirty. 

No Garden Club on July 3.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org.  Register once, attend weekly as often as possible.

Interested in Anime or Manga?  Join our Anime Club!  We meet every third Tuesday of the month.  Cosplay is welcome! No registration required. Ages 12-17.

Just like libraries, gardens rock!  Join us each week to take care of our library vegetable garden.  Help plant, weed, and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Community Garden master gardeners, and Chef Amee.  We’ll learn something new each week, taste yummy veggies, and get our hands (and knees) dirty. 

No Garden Club on July 3.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org.  Register once, attend weekly as often as possible.

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Grab a bite to read and join our cookbook club! Participants will select and prepare a recipe from the Library's cookbook collection. We'll sample our culinary creations and exchange recipes. This month's theme: CHILLED.

Thursday, June 21, 10:30 am-11:00 am, Bleser Park Greenbox

Wednesday, July 18, 1:00 pm-1:30 pm, Bleser Park Greenbox

Tuesday, August 7, 2:30 pm-3:30 pm Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center

Can’t make it to a story time at the library?  Join us at the following locations for our popular family story time program and a quick craft.

All ages, no registration

Designed for children with special needs and their families, this fun and engaging music program is conducted by local Music on a Mission staff. 

Ages 3-7 with a caregiver.  Siblings welcome.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning Thursday, May 31.

Can’t sit still? No problem. Bounce, Wiggle, Giggle, RUN! is a special class just for our wee walkers and their adult guest(s)!  Join Miss Kim for an hour of fun as we sing songs, learn finger plays, use instruments and explore sensory activities designed to promote social interaction and stimulate developmental growth.  30 minutes of activities and 30 minutes of open sensory play.

Walking infants up to 24 months with a caregiver

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning Thursday, June 14.

Bounce, Wiggle, Giggle, CUDDLE! is a special class for our tiniest babies and their adult cuddlers. Join Miss Kim for an hour of fun as we sing songs, learn fun lap sits, and explore sensory activities designed to promote age-appropriate socialization and developmental growth.  30 minutes of activities and 30 minutes of open sensory play.

Non-walking infants 6 months and older with a caregiver.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning Friday, June 15.

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children.  

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Justin Sylvester (of Statements Lawn and Landscaping) will share some rockin' landscaping ideas using a variety of rocks. No registration is required.

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Just like libraries, gardens rock!  Join us each week to take care of our library vegetable garden.  Help plant, weed, and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Community Garden master gardeners, and Chef Amee.  We’ll learn something new each week, taste yummy veggies, and get our hands (and knees) dirty. 

No Garden Club on July 3.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org.  Register once, attend weekly as often as possible.

Just like libraries, gardens rock!  Join us each week to take care of our library vegetable garden.  Help plant, weed, and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Community Garden master gardeners, and Chef Amee.  We’ll learn something new each week, taste yummy veggies, and get our hands (and knees) dirty. 

No Garden Club on July 3.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org.  Register once, attend weekly as often as possible.

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Our favorite animal entertainer brings his rockin’ jungle to ALPL! 

All Ages

No registration, doors open at 12:50 pm.

Are you ready to rock? We will help you learn everything you need to know to become your very own rock star!

Ages 5-7, on their own.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning Thursday, June 21.

Enjoy the sounds of Jimmy Buffet as you create your own individual slime masterpiece, made up of ingredients found on the buffet. 

Ages 6-12, caregivers welcome but not required to stay.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning Friday, June 29.

Enjoy the sounds of Jimmy Buffet as you create your own individual slime masterpiece, made up of ingredients found on the buffet. 

Ages 6-12, caregivers welcome but not required to stay.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning Friday, June 29.

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Bring your knitting or crocheting project and enjoy the company of fellow needlework enthusiasts. Presenter Valerie Dillard will be available to help those who need assistance. Beginners are welcome. Bring knitting needles (size 9 or 10) or a crochet hook (size G or H). Ages 16 and up. No registration is required.

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children.  

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

If you've lost a job or hope to find a better one, this is the best place to start.  OhioMeansJobs Lorain County has a full program to help employees and employers connect, and will tell you all about it.

See ohiomeansjobs.com/lorain for more details.

Visit http://www.redcross.org for more information. 

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Just like libraries, gardens rock!  Join us each week to take care of our library vegetable garden.  Help plant, weed, and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Community Garden master gardeners, and Chef Amee.  We’ll learn something new each week, taste yummy veggies, and get our hands (and knees) dirty. 

No Garden Club on July 3.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org.  Register once, attend weekly as often as possible.

Just like libraries, gardens rock!  Join us each week to take care of our library vegetable garden.  Help plant, weed, and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Community Garden master gardeners, and Chef Amee.  We’ll learn something new each week, taste yummy veggies, and get our hands (and knees) dirty. 

No Garden Club on July 3.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org.  Register once, attend weekly as often as possible.

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Calling all adventurers! This time around, we will be reading Vacation Under the Volcano. You will even get to create your own volcano!

Ages 6-9                        

Pick up a book and register at the Children’s desk, beginning June 12.

Back to the Wild is a wildlife rehabilitation and nature education center in Castalia, Ohio that rescues over 2,500 animals every year with the goal of healing them and getting them back to where they belong: the wild.  An enthusiastic wildlife educator will discuss how Back to the Wild accomplishes this goal as well as introduce attendees to some of the birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and insects they are helping.  Come share their passion, curiosity, and respect for the natural world!

All Ages

No registration

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children.  

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Are you a local business or are you thinking of starting one? Join us to network-meet your competitors, customers and colleagues-and learn ways to grow your business from other entrepreneurs! Registration required.

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Join us for our new summertime book club. We will meet on the porch of the Folger Home, a historic site located on the beautiful shore of Lake Erie. The book for discussion is Beach House for Rent by Mary Alice Monroe. Books are available at the Information desk. Quantities are limited. Registration is required.

*Please note that we will meet at the Folger Home, 32770 Lake Rd. Avon Lake.

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Just like libraries, gardens rock!  Join us each week to take care of our library vegetable garden.  Help plant, weed, and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Community Garden master gardeners, and Chef Amee.  We’ll learn something new each week, taste yummy veggies, and get our hands (and knees) dirty. 

No Garden Club on July 3.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org.  Register once, attend weekly as often as possible.

Interested in Anime or Manga?  Join our Anime Club!  We meet every third Tuesday of the month.  Cosplay is welcome! No registration required. Ages 12-17.

Just like libraries, gardens rock!  Join us each week to take care of our library vegetable garden.  Help plant, weed, and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Community Garden master gardeners, and Chef Amee.  We’ll learn something new each week, taste yummy veggies, and get our hands (and knees) dirty. 

No Garden Club on July 3.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org.  Register once, attend weekly as often as possible.

Thursday, June 21, 10:30 am-11:00 am, Bleser Park Greenbox

Wednesday, July 18, 1:00 pm-1:30 pm, Bleser Park Greenbox

Tuesday, August 7, 2:30 pm-3:30 pm Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center

Can’t make it to a story time at the library?  Join us at the following locations for our popular family story time program and a quick craft.

All ages, no registration

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Grab a bite to read and join our cookbook club! Participants will select and prepare a recipe from the Library's cookbook collection. We'll sample our culinary creations and exchange recipes. This month's theme: PICNIC

Have you ever used items besides paint brushes to create a masterpiece? Leaves, glue, salt, and feathers are just some of the items that you can use to create your very own unique work-of- art!

Ages 9-12

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning Thursday, July 12.

Bounce, Wiggle, Giggle, CUDDLE! is a special class for our tiniest babies and their adult cuddlers. Join Miss Kim for an hour of fun as we sing songs, learn fun lap sits, and explore sensory activities designed to promote age-appropriate socialization and developmental growth.  30 minutes of activities and 30 minutes of open sensory play.

Non-walking infants 6 months and older with a caregiver.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning Thursday, July 12.

Can’t sit still? No problem. Bounce, Wiggle, Giggle, RUN! is a special class just for our wee walkers and their adult guest(s)!  Join Miss Kim for an hour of fun as we sing songs, learn finger plays, use instruments and explore sensory activities designed to promote social interaction and stimulate developmental growth.  30 minutes of activities and 30 minutes of open sensory play.

Walking infants up to 24 months with a caregiver

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning Friday, July 13.

Children with varying learning styles and abilities participate together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged. This 20 minute story time, followed by an open play time for socialization, is designed for children with any type of special need. Content is geared for ages 3-7, but all ages are welcome with a participating adult.  Siblings welcome.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning three weeks prior to each event. 

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children.  

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Just like libraries, gardens rock!  Join us each week to take care of our library vegetable garden.  Help plant, weed, and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Community Garden master gardeners, and Chef Amee.  We’ll learn something new each week, taste yummy veggies, and get our hands (and knees) dirty. 

No Garden Club on July 3.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org.  Register once, attend weekly as often as possible.

Just like libraries, gardens rock!  Join us each week to take care of our library vegetable garden.  Help plant, weed, and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Community Garden master gardeners, and Chef Amee.  We’ll learn something new each week, taste yummy veggies, and get our hands (and knees) dirty. 

No Garden Club on July 3.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org.  Register once, attend weekly as often as possible.

Hungrytown is a modern folk duo from Vermont that have been recording and touring around the world for 15 years, including many appearances at libraries. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy their acclaimed, tuneful sounds up close. 

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are welcome to join the Children's Department staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts.  

No registration. Numbered tickets are available, beginning 15 minutes before each scheduled session.  Tickets are picked up on a first-come, first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child(ren) and yourself. Please attend only one story time session per week to make room for more children. 

There are no story times during the week of July 4.  

Do you have what it takes to escape Professor Snape’s study before Voldemort arrives? Solve the puzzles and gather all the clues to escape with your friends! Register by phone or on alpl.org by Friday, July 27. Ages 12-17.

Just like libraries, gardens rock!  Join us each week to take care of our library vegetable garden.  Help plant, weed, and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Community Garden master gardeners, and Chef Amee.  We’ll learn something new each week, taste yummy veggies, and get our hands (and knees) dirty. 

No Garden Club on July 3.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org.  Register once, attend weekly as often as possible.

Just like libraries, gardens rock!  Join us each week to take care of our library vegetable garden.  Help plant, weed, and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Community Garden master gardeners, and Chef Amee.  We’ll learn something new each week, taste yummy veggies, and get our hands (and knees) dirty. 

No Garden Club on July 3.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org.  Register once, attend weekly as often as possible.

Thursday, June 21, 10:30 am-11:00 am, Bleser Park Greenbox

Wednesday, July 18, 1:00 pm-1:30 pm, Bleser Park Greenbox

Tuesday, August 7, 2:30 pm-3:30 pm Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center

Can’t make it to a story time at the library?  Join us at the following locations for our popular family story time program and a quick craft.

All ages, no registration

Just like libraries, gardens rock!  Join us each week to take care of our library vegetable garden.  Help plant, weed, and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Community Garden master gardeners, and Chef Amee.  We’ll learn something new each week, taste yummy veggies, and get our hands (and knees) dirty. 

No Garden Club on July 3.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org.  Register once, attend weekly as often as possible.

Just like libraries, gardens rock!  Join us each week to take care of our library vegetable garden.  Help plant, weed, and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Community Garden master gardeners, and Chef Amee.  We’ll learn something new each week, taste yummy veggies, and get our hands (and knees) dirty. 

No Garden Club on July 3.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org.  Register once, attend weekly as often as possible.

Sick of reading “kids” books?  Join our book discussion group just for Tweens.  We know there will be lively conversation, a few arguments, and maybe even snacks.  Bring your lunch and munch while we talk.  

Monday, June 11, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm  The First Rule of Punk by Celia Perez

Thursday, August 9, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm   Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai

Ages 10-13

Register and pick up your copy of the book one month before each session at the Children’s Desk. 

Who knew that pet rocks could cause such a riot?  Punk-out your own rock using supplies provided while we listen to some classic punk distortions.

Ages 6-12, caregivers welcome but not required to stay.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning Friday, August 3.

Who knew that pet rocks could cause such a riot?  Punk-out your own rock using supplies provided while we listen to some classic punk distortions.

Ages 6-12, caregivers welcome but not required to stay.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org beginning Friday, August 3.

Bring your knitting or crocheting project and enjoy the company of fellow needlework enthusiasts. Presenter Valerie Dillard will be available to help those who need assistance. Beginners are welcome. Bring knitting needles (size 9 or 10) or a crochet hook (size G or H). Ages 16 and up. No registration is required.

Visit http://www.redcross.org for more information. 

Just like libraries, gardens rock!  Join us each week to take care of our library vegetable garden.  Help plant, weed, and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Community Garden master gardeners, and Chef Amee.  We’ll learn something new each week, taste yummy veggies, and get our hands (and knees) dirty. 

No Garden Club on July 3.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org.  Register once, attend weekly as often as possible.

Just like libraries, gardens rock!  Join us each week to take care of our library vegetable garden.  Help plant, weed, and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Community Garden master gardeners, and Chef Amee.  We’ll learn something new each week, taste yummy veggies, and get our hands (and knees) dirty. 

No Garden Club on July 3.

Registration required at the Children’s desk or alpl.org.  Register once, attend weekly as often as possible.

Grab a bite to read and join our cookbook club! Participants will select and prepare a recipe from the Library's cookbook collection. We'll sample our culinary creations and exchange recipes. This month's theme: SALADS

Join us for our new summertime book club. We will meet on the porch of the Folger Home, a historic site located on the beautiful shore of Lake Erie. The book for discussion is Sunburn by Laura Lippman. Books are available at the Information desk. Quantities are limited. Registration is required.

*Please note that we will meet at the Folger Home, 32770 Lake Rd. Avon Lake.

Interested in Anime or Manga?  Join our Anime Club!  We meet every third Tuesday of the month.  Cosplay is welcome! No registration required. Ages 12-17.

School is back in session, but the Children's Garden is still growing strong!  Join us each week to help harvest and weed our raised beds.   

No registration, kids under age 6 must have a caregiver present.

The tomatoes & lettuce are rockin’ the garden.  Now it’s time for them to become lunch!  Join Chef Amee from the Playing with Food and Dirt Cooking & Gardening School to harvest and cook lunch at the library—Italian style.  Use those tomatoes to make a grilled Tuscan bruschetta while the lettuce becomes a Sicilian salad, of course!

Ages 6-12

Registration AND $5 materials fee required at the Children’s desk beginning Saturday, July 28.  No phone or online registrations.

School is back in session, but the Children's Garden is still growing strong!  Join us each week to help harvest and weed our raised beds.   

No registration, kids under age 6 must have a caregiver present.

School is back in session, but the Children's Garden is still growing strong!  Join us each week to help harvest and weed our raised beds.   

No registration, kids under age 6 must have a caregiver present.

School is back in session, but the Children's Garden is still growing strong!  Join us each week to help harvest and weed our raised beds.   

No registration, kids under age 6 must have a caregiver present.

School is back in session, but the Children's Garden is still growing strong!  Join us each week to help harvest and weed our raised beds.   

No registration, kids under age 6 must have a caregiver present.

School is back in session, but the Children's Garden is still growing strong!  Join us each week to help harvest and weed our raised beds.   

No registration, kids under age 6 must have a caregiver present.

School is back in session, but the Children's Garden is still growing strong!  Join us each week to help harvest and weed our raised beds.   

No registration, kids under age 6 must have a caregiver present.

It's time to clearn-up our Children's Garden for the winter.  Come help harvest the last of our library fruits & veggies.  Pull out the plants for composting & enjoy a well-deserved pizza lunch at 11:30am.  Rain date:  Saturday, October 13.  

Registration required, beginning September 6.  Kids under age 6 must have a caregiver present.

Visit http://www.redcross.org for more information. 

Visit http://www.redcross.org for more information.