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The Book Garden
We welcome our readers to visit the Book Garden at the Reference desk
and pick up an entry for our Adult Summer Reading Program.
Books are in full bloom and ready to add beauty to your
summer! Just read titles of your own choosing during the eight-week
summer reading program from June 2 through July 25, and get your “garden
journal” stamped at the Reference desk. Each book read will earn
you an entry for the prize drawing that will be held on Saturday, July
26, 2008. There are many garden-themed gifts for our lucky reading winners!
The prizes are on display at the Reference desk. One prize per person.
Winners notified by phone.
"Picture
You Reading" Photography Contest
Monday, June 2 - Friday, August 15
Send us a picture of yourself reading a library book in a favorite or
unusual setting and we’ll post it on Avon Lake Public Library’s
flickr page. A selection of photos will also be displayed at the Library
and on our blog at www.avonlake.wordpress.com. You might be reading
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson while on the Appalachian Trail or
The Ohio Gardening Guide by Jerry Minnich out by your tomato patch.
Use your creativity and sense of fun. Send your photo as an attachment
to refdesk@avonlake.lib.oh.us before August 15 with your name and address
in the message. Contest rules are available at the Reference desk.
| | | Wisdom and Aging: Memoirs of Elders Book Discussion | | Wednesday, May 14, 2008 | | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | | Our Wednesday afternoon and Monday evening book discussions will be based on the themes listed below. The Adult Services staff will provide a wide selection of books relating to each theme from which you may choose an appealing book to read and discuss with other participants. Each set of books will be available at the Reference desk four weeks before the scheduled discussion. New members are welcome! (Lakeshore Room) | | | | | | Musical Notation: Novels About Music Book Discussion | | Monday, May 19, 2008 | | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Our Wednesday afternoon and Monday evening book discussions will be based on the themes listed below. The Adult Services staff will provide a wide selection of books relating to each theme from which you may choose an appealing book to read and discuss with other participants. Each set of books will be available at the Reference desk four weeks before the scheduled discussion. New members are welcome! (Lakeshore Room) | | | | | | Evaluation of Rare Books | | Wednesday, May 21, 2008 | | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Any hidden book gems hiding in your attic or passed on from Aunt Mary? Michael Zubal of Zubal Rare Books will evaluate your rare books. Attendees may bring up to three books for an expert appraisal. (McMahan Room) | | | | | | "Picture You Reading" Photography Contest | | Monday, June 2, 2008 | | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | | Send us a picture of yourself reading a library book in a favorite or unusual setting and we’ll post it on Avon Lake Public Library’s flickr page. A selection of photos will also be displayed at the Library and on our blog at www.avonlake.wordpress.com. You might be reading A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson while on the Appalachian Trail or The Ohio Gardening Guide by Jerry Minnich out by your tomato patch. Use your creativity and sense of fun. Send your photo as an attachment to refdesk@avonlake.lib.oh.us before August 15 with your name and address in the message. Contest rules are available at the Reference desk. (Library) | | | | | | Water Quality in Avon Lake | | Wednesday, June 11, 2008 | | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Join Joe Reitz, City of Avon Lake Engineering Manager, and Al, the infamous alligator from the sewer, to learn about the City’s work to preserve water quality, and what you can do to assure that you, your family and your neighbors will continue to have fresh, clean water. Joe and “Al” have an entertaining and informative presentation to share, followed by ample opportunity for questions and discussion. Clean, pure, highly potable Avon Lake water will be served.
(Friends Room) | | | | | | Solid Advice on Dog-Training | | Thursday, June 12, 2008 | | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Do you have a new puppy at home? Or maybe you’ve got an older dog with some bad habits? Join experienced dog trainer Carol Homola of Trained Solid, to learn proven techniques to train or re-train, your canine friend. Carol will provide answers to all kinds of questions about dogs and teach you problem-solving methods to achieve a well-behaved house pet. (McMahan Room) | | | | | | Rockin' a Summer's Night | | Tuesday, June 17, 2008 | | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Avon Lake Public Library is pleased to present, in concert, rock trio “the High Strung” with an opening performance by Alana Bilancini (2008 winner of the Avon Lake High School Talent Show.) The energetic music of Detroit’s “the High Strung’ electrifies concert goers with their witty, lyrical bravado. This intergenerational and interactive event will appeal to Beatles fans of yesterday and rock fans of today. The audience will also participate in writing and improvising a song. The concert will be held outside on the south lawn, so bring your blanket or lawn chair. Funded by Friends of ALPL. (“the High Strung” also appear at Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road, Rocky River on Monday, June 16 at 7:00 p.m.) (Outside) | | | | | | Movies on the Lawn | | Friday, August 8, 2008 | | 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM | | Take the whole family to the drive-in movie without the drive! Just bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a summer night at the movies (cancelled if raining). (Outside) | | | | | | Movies on the Lawn | | Friday, August 15, 2008 | | 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM | | Take the whole family to the drive-in movie without the drive! Just bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a summer night at the movies (cancelled if raining). (Outside) | | |
Services
| Business Reference Table | Subscription services (Morningstar Mutual Funds, Value Line: Investment Survey, Investment Survey - Expanded Edition,) and business information services (Ohio Manufacturing Directory, Ohio Business Directory, Ohio Industrial Directory, Inside Prospects – West Cleveland Metro, Industrial Pinpointer – Greater Cleveland OH and Lorain/Medina OH) |
| Careers Information | Resume guides, information for the college-bound, test preparation guides (including Civil Service Exam books), and vocational guidance sources. |
| Consumer Information | Variety of sources about consumer products and prices. Includes Consumer Reports, N.A.D.A. Official Used Car Guides, N.A.D.A. Official Older Used Car Guides and N.A.D.A. Marine Appraisal Guide. |
| General Reference Collection | Standard reference texts understandable to the lay person. Titles include notable works in major subject areas. |
| Homebound Delivery | Free service available to Avon Lake residents who cannot come to the library due to disability. Books and audiobooks provided. Includes monthly service to Beachpark Tower residents. |
| Microfiche Reader-Printer | Available for use by patrons in the library. Microfiche collection consists of older editions of the Avon Lake Press. |
| Monthly Book Discussions | The three Library-sponsored groups meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., the 3rd Monday at 7:30 p.m. and the 4th Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. to discuss a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles. All readers are welcome to attend. Books are available at the Reference Desk. |
| Ohio History Collection | Reference collection with focus on history of Ohio and Lorain county. |
| Travel Brochures | Free pamphlets, brochures, and travel magazines on points of interest in Ohio. |
Book Discussions
Gain a new perspective on reading by sharing your impressions with
the other members of the group. Books are available at the Reference
Desk. New members are welcome.
Wednesday Afternoon | Monday
Evening
Our Wednesday afternoon and Monday evening book discussions
will be based on the themes listed below. The Adult Services staff will
provide a wide selection of books relating to each theme from which
you may choose an appealing book to read and discuss with other participants.
Each set of books will be available at the Reference desk four weeks
before the scheduled discussion.
Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussions
Our Book Discussion Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month
at 1:30 pm in the Lakeshore Room.
| May 14 |
Wisdom and Aging: Memoirs of Elders |
Monday Evening Book Discussion
Our Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at
7:30 pm in the Lakeshore Room.
| May 19 |
Musical Notation: Novels about Music |
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