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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT LORAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM’S MAIN LIBRARY
SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Enter to win great prizes just for reading! Take part in Lorain Public Library System’s Summer Reading Program. All ages can participate – from birth through adults. Reading and listening to someone else reading aloud both count. For more information on how to participate and the awesome prizes up for grabs, visit LorainPublicLibrary.org, call or stop in any LPLS library.
SUMMER READING KICKOFF EVENT: Get ready to read this summer. Lorain Public Library System’s Summer Reading Program kickoff is Saturday, June 7 from noon to 3 p.m. at Lakeview Park located at 1800 W. Erie Ave. in Lorain. This year’s theme is science and COSI Center of Science and Industry of Columbus will be at Lakeview Park to present Science Spots, a traveling science exhibition with hands-on kiosks that let you play, explore and learn about science. Other fun for the whole family will include crafts, games and face painting. The Summer Reading kickoff is sponsored by the Lorain Public Library System, the Lorain County Metro Parks and The Stocker Foundation. For more information, call the Lorain Public Library System at 1-800-322-READ.
BEACH CONCERT: Start your summer off with a concert at the beach! As part of Lorain Public Library System’s Summer Reading Program kickoff, 7 Mile Isle will play at Lakeview Park, 1800 W. Erie Ave. in Lorain, on Saturday, June 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. The whole family will enjoy grooving to this lively band. The setting is perfect for 7 Mile Isle’s island style including steel drums and guitar. For more information, call the Lorain Public Library System at 1-800-322-READ.
COMPUTER PROGRAMS: Take introduction computer classes at Lorain Public Library System’s Main Library. Email for Beginners, covering account setup and use, is Monday, June 9 at 2:30 p.m. Word for Beginners is Saturday, June 14 at 3 p.m. The Word session covers typing, saving, formatting, printing and more in Microsoft Office Word 2007. Participants need to be comfortable using a mouse to attend both classes. Preregistration is required and is available online at LorainPublicLibrary.org or by calling the Main Library at 440-244-1192 or 1-800-322-READ, ext. 450. The Main Library is located at 351 W. Sixth St., Lorain.
BOOK BUDDIES: Make your time off from school count this summer. Join Book Buddies at Lorain Public Library System’s Main Library. Book Buddies is a program that pairs middle and high school students with early readers. There’s a mandatory orientation session for Big Buddies on Wednesday, June 11 at 3 p.m. Big Buddies must commit to the whole program that meets Wednesdays at 3 p.m. from June 18 through July 30. So teens, volunteer your time and read with kids at the library! Little Buddies, look forward to reading – and playing games – with older students. Sign up today! Preregistration is required and is available online at LorainPublicLibrary.org or by calling the Main Library at 440-244-1192 or 1-800-322-READ, ext. 449.
SNOWHERE I’D RATHER BE: Get involved in summer science at Lorain Public Library System’s Main Library. Thursday, June 12 at 2 p.m. will be a snow day in the library. Kids in grades four through six are welcome to create snow! Older siblings welcome too. Preregistration is required and is available online at LorainPublicLibrary.org or by calling the Main Library at 440-244-1192 or 1-800-322-READ, ext. 449. The Main Library is located at 351 W. Sixth St., Lorain.
TEEN DRAMA CLUB: Teens, join drama club this summer at Lorain Public Library System’s Main Library. Sixth through 12th-graders are welcome to rehearse and perform a dramatic presentation for younger kids. Rehearsal dates are Tuesdays, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8 and July 15 from 1-3 p.m., and Saturday, July 19 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The performance dates are Wednesday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, July 30 at 10:30 a.m. Preregistration is required and is available online at LorainPublicLibrary.org or by calling the Main Library at 440-244-1192 or 1-800-322-READ, ext. 449. The Main Library is located at 351 W. Sixth St., Lorain.
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Avon Branch Library celebrates June 21 with Rio Neon
Celebrate 20 years with Lorain Public Library System’s Avon Branch. The Avon Branch has been at their current location for two decades.
On Saturday, June 21, 2014, from 1 to 3 p.m., all ages are invited to the celebration. The Avon Branch Library is located at 37485 Harvest Drive, Avon. There will be fun games to play and a big cake to eat. The band Rio Neon will play folk jazz music from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
For more information, call the Avon Branch at 440-934-4743.
History
Lorain Public Library System first started serving Avon through Bookmobile service. The community eventually wanted a more permanent location. Money was raised to renovate the Old Town Hall building, and in 1956 that became the first Avon Branch Library location. This building still stands today at the corner of Stoney Ridge and Detroit roads, but it now houses the Avon Historical Society.
After a few short years, the library became too cramped. In 1968, the library moved locations into a plaza on Detroit Road. This location served the community for the next 10 years but it too became cramped. So eventually the Avon Branch Library moved again. In 1983, the library moved to a location on Ridgeland Drive.
In 1991 a community group began to look for a permanent location for the Avon Branch Library. On June 13, 1994, the staff opened the new Avon Branch Library doors to serve the community in a 10,400-square-foot building on Harvest Drive.
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