A volunteer group of community members who support the Library through fund raising, service, and programming. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Lakeshore Room at ALPL. Open to new members.

What Is Our Purpose?

Friends of the Avon Lake Public Library is a non-profit volunteer organization which provides funds to enhance library programs and acquisitions, supports legislation to strengthen the library and encourages public use and enjoyment of library services and facilities.

Who Are We?

The Friends of the Avon Lake Public Library is a group of over 400 individuals and families who believe in the library and its services.

What Do We Do?

The Friends is a nonprofit organization dedicated to help support the library through various activities including volunteer service, cultural, educational and recreational events.

The Friends provide additional financial assistance for the continuing improvement of the library facilities and its programs.

Your support allows the Library to provide programs for all ages. Friends supported programs include enlightening author/luncheon programs, unique and interesting excursions, and programs for children and youth.

Membership Benefits

• newsletters about Friends' activities
• invitation to the annual Friends meeting and party in September

Volunteer Opportunities

• Friends' Board member
• Hospitality
• Mailings

Most importantly, Friends members have the satisfaction of knowing that their contributions help build better library services.

What Do We Do?

Fill out the Membership Application and mail or deliver to the Library.

Backyard Bird Feeding

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn how to establish your backyard as a feeding destination for a variety of Ohio’s beautiful birds. Bird experts from the Rock Pile will teach you what type of feeders to use, and what types of bird seed to fill them with. (Gallery)

Birds of Prey

Saturday, April 10, 2010

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Birds of prey are birds that hunt for other animals, using their keen senses, especially vision. Learn more about birds of prey with Lorain County Metro Parks naturalist Aimee Potonic. (Gallery)

Card Making Workshop

Saturday, May 1, 2010

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

With tips from card maker Ashley McAlise, create your own custom Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation and get well cards. All materials are provided. This workshop is for adults and children ages 8 and up. Sign up at the Circulation desk. (Gallery)

Passport to Fishing

Saturday, May 22, 2010

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Learn how to tie and bait your own hook and how to cast where the fish are biting! Find out about the fish in our area. For kids only, ages 7-17. Must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required, beginning May 14 at the Circulation desk. Space is limited to 40. (Gallery)