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event Inns, unlock portkeys, battle at special event Fortresses with friends and gather potion
ingredients from the library Greenhouse. “Harry Potter:Wizards Unite” phone app is required.
Swag prizes are first come, first serve. #WizardsUnite Preregistration required.
Veteran Thank You Cards - Monday, November 1 to Saturday, November 6, North Ridgeville
Branch. Stop in during regular library hours and show appreciation for our military by creating a
thank you card for our veterans. We will deliver them to the North Ridgeville VFW.
Welcome to Medicare - Monday, November 1, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. North Ridgeville Branch.
Join a volunteer Medicare counselor with the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Pro-
gram, as he presents information on how Medicare works, what benefits it provides and what
options are available. The OSHIP is a program run by the Ohio Department of Insurance. Pre-
registration required. November
NaNoWriMo Write Ins - Saturdays, November 6, 13, 20 & 27, from 3:30-5 p.m. at the North
Ridgeville Branch. Join us for National Novel Writing Month as we put pen to paper and fingers
to keys. Bring your own writing tools and plot to your heart’s content. Preregistration required.
Introduction to Proposal Writing with Candid - Tuesday, November 2, from 6:30- 7:30 p.m.
North Ridgeville Branch. This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard PROGRAMS
project proposal to a foundation. Build the essential knowledge and skills to craft effective grant
proposals and learn the “do’s and “don’ts of writing and submitting a proposal. Preregistration
required.
Evening Book Discussion - Wednesday, November 3, at 6:30 p.m., Columbia Branch. Spend Little Learners Creating a Household Budget
an evening each month discussing a great book and making new friends. Copies of the book are
available at the library. New members are welcome. Tuesdays, Nov. 2, 9 Monday, Nov. 22
Hack That Painting for Teens and Tweens - Wednesday, November 3, from 6:30- 7:30 p.m., 9:30 a.m. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
North Ridgeville Branch. Let your imagination run wild as you add your own flair to a pre-paint- Caregivers with 4 and 5‑year‑olds Create a monthly budget of
ed canvas. All materials will be provided. Intended for ages 9 and up. Preregistration required. nurture their love of reading expenses, income, and balances
Healthy Soups and Chilis - Thursday, November 4, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., North Ridgeville through books and activities.
Branch. In this interactive demonstration and tasting, learn how to make hearty and healthy soups using Microsoft Excel. Your
and chilis with seasonal produce using the library’s Charlie Cart. Preregistration required. Tales for Tykes Budget Basics worksheet will
Browser’s Reading Buddies - Saturdays, November 6, December 4, January 8 & February 5, give you the knowledge to
from 10:30-11:30 a.m. North Ridgeville Branch. Children ages 5-10 sit and read to a therapy dog Tuesdays, Nov. 2, 9 organize and track expenses so
for a 15-minute session. Call the library at (440) 327-8326 to register. 10:30 a.m. your money works for you!
Outback Ray’s Amazing Outdoor Animal Show - Saturday, November 6, from 2-3 p.m.,
North Ridgeville Branch. Be ready for an interactive, educational and exciting time. Perfect for Stories, movement and rhymes Homemade Greener
families with children of all ages. Preregistration required. for active walkers through Cleaners
Dino Mite Mini Golf - Tuesday, November 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. North Ridgeville Branch. 3‑year‑olds with their caregivers.
Dinosaur themed mini golf. Bring your own putter or use one of ours. Intended for families with Tuesday, Nov. 23
children of all ages. 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
Various children’s Story Time events are available at your branch. Please call them for more Evening Book Discussion: Create an eco‑friendly cleaning
information. “You” by Caoline Kepnes solution to take home in a spray
Patrons can register for all programs offered on Zoom at https://www.lorainpubliclibrary.org/ Wednesday, Nov. 3 bottle and receive instructions
events. Registrants are asked to include their email addresses so that Zoom invitations can be for a glass cleaner you can make
sent for the event. 6:30 p.m. with common ingredients
Lorain Public Library System Branches: Spend an evening each month
Avon Branch - 37485 Harvest Dr., (440) 934-4743; discussing a great book and found in your home.
Columbia Branch - 13824 W. River Road, (440) 236-8751 making new friends. Copies of the
North Ridgeville Branch - 35700 Bainbridge Road, (440) 327-8326. book are available at the library.
New members are welcome.
Columbia Fiber Arts Group Library Seeks Collectors
Thursdays, Nov. 4, 11, 18 Do you have a collection
of something unique? The
Noon to 4 p.m. library is looking for locals
For those that want to learn or are with interesting, educational,
already a knitter or crocheter. If entertaining or nostalgic
you have a “UFO” (an Unfinished collections to share in the
Object) that you would like to library display case. Contact the
October is work on with us, bring it or start branch for details.
something new!
National Disability Story Stop Launchpads, Wonderbooks
Thursdays, Nov. 4, 11
Employment 6:30 p.m. and Playaways available
Caregivers with children of
Lorain Public Library System
Awareness Month all ages are invited for stories, offers cardholders more than
activities, and play.
just books. Check out some of
Crafty Adults our other items for loan:
Murray Ridge Center salutes Monday, Nov. 15 Launchpads are preloaded, safe
6 to 7:30 p.m.
educational tablets with content
and games for kids that do not
the many supportive local New craft projects monthly. This need to be connected to Wi‑Fi to
program is co‑sponsored by The
be used. Topics include literacy,
Friends of the Columbia Library,
businesses that provide Inc. All materials will be provided. math, science, art and social
skills.
rewarding work for Lorain Family Art Night ‑ Zoom A Wonderbook is a print book
with an audio book inside that
County citizens with Wednesday, Nov. 17 allows kids to follow along
6 p.m.
as they read. Wonderbook is
developmental disabilities. Join us on Zoom for a fun craft! available in several formats
Please provide an email address to
including picture books,
receive a link to the Zoom session early readers, chapter books,
and a list of supplies we will be and even non‑fiction books.
using. Perfect for preschool and Wonderbook helps with
school age kids and their families. literacy because it includes
comprehension questions at
the end of the book. This is a
great tool for those looking to
Afternoon Book Discussion: improve literacy skills.
“Educated” by Tara Westover
Monday, Nov. 22 Playaways are easy‑to‑
use, portable, pre‑loaded
2 p.m. audiobooks. All you need is
Spend an afternoon each month headphones or an auxiliary
discussing a great book and cord (also available for
making new friends. Copies of the checkout). Perfect for those with
book are available at the library. a commute or planning a long
New members are welcome. family car ride.

Supported Employment Department Preregistration is required for these programs.

(440) 324-4993 Call or register online at LorainPublicLibrary.org/events to reserve your spot.
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