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LPLS events

Pet Food Drive - January 3-31. Columbia Branch. During the month of January, the Columbia
Branch will be collecting donations of dry and wet cat and dog food for the Berea ARF Pet Pantry
to support community members who need assistance in providing food for their pets. View the
complete list of needed items at LorainPublicLibrary.org.
Book Discussion - Wednesdays, January 4, at 6 p.m. at the Columbia Branch “Falling” by
T.J. Newman. Spend time each month discussing a great book and making new friends. Copies
of the books are available at the library. New members are welcome. Preregistration required.
Fiber Arts Group - Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19 & 26, from 12-4 p.m. at the Columbia
Branch. For new and long time knitters and crocheters. If you have an unfinished project that you
would like to work on with us, bring it or start something new!
Bad Art Night for Adults - Thursday, January 5, from 6-7:30 p.m. North Ridgeville Branch.
Drop in during our open art studio to create the most imaginative pieces you can come up with
and see if anyone actually fashions “bad” art. Intended for ages 18 and up. Preregistration re-
quired.
Browser’s Reading Buddies - Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. January 7 & 14; February 4 &
11. North Ridgeville Branch. Children ages 5 to 10 sit and read to a therapy dog for a 15 minute
session. Call the library at (440) 327-8326 to register.
Friends of the North Ridgeville Branch Library, Inc. General Membership Meeting - Sat-
urday, January 7, from 10:30 a.m.-noon (Tentative). North Ridgeville Branch. Join a fun group
of library enthusiasts who host book sales and volunteer at various programs in support of your
beloved branch. This meeting is tentative. Please visit the online Events Calendar or call (440) JANUARY PROGRAMS
327-8326 for more information.
Writers Groups - Saturdays, 2-3:30 p.m.; January 7; February 4 at the North Ridgeville
Branch; Saturdays, January 14; February 11, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Columbia Branch. Join us
in this pressure free and friendly writing group. Engage in writing exercises and peer critiques, EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION; “FALLING” GOLDEN GIRLS NIGHT
as well as support for whatever project you are working on. Preregistration required. Hybrid.
Stream a Little Stream - Friday, January 13, from 2-3 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Branch. BY T.J. NEWMAN Wednesday, Jan. 18
We’ll compare the value, content and convenience of various streaming channels and services so Wednesday, Jan. 4 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
you can make the most of on demand entertainment. Preregistration required. 6 to 7 p.m. A night of Golden Girls’ trivia, bingo, and of course,
Baby and Me - Mondays, 10 -10:30 a.m.; January 9, 16, 23 & 30; February 6, 13 & 20 at the cheesecake. Share your Golden Girls knowledge
North Ridgeville Branch. Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m.; January 12, 19 & 26; February 2, 9, 16 & Spend an evening each month discussing a great book and and win prizes. In honor of Betty White, we are
23 at the North Ridgeville Branch. Bounce, wiggle and play at this interactive story time. For making new friends. Copies of the book are available at the
babies, birth through 18 months, or early walkers, with their caregivers. Preregistration required. library. New members are welcome. collecting food for the Berea ARF Pet Pantry
Tinker Time: pH Scale - Monday, January 9, from 6-7 p.m. Columbia Branch. Pop! Fizz! throughout the month of January. View the list of
Boom! Budding scientists are invited to explore and create a STEM project every month. Pre- needed items at LorainPublicLibrary.org.
registration required. FIBER ARTS GROUP
A Dawg Pound Presentation for Seniors - Sunday, January 15, from 3-4 p.m. at the North Thursdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26
Ridgeville Branch. Former Browns sportswriter and author Marty Gitlin will give the history and Noon to 4 p.m. COOKBOOK CLUB
highlights of the Cleveland Browns. Preregistration required.
Game Day Appetizers - Wednesday, January 11, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Columbia Branch. For new and longtime knitters and crocheters. If you have a Thursday, Jan. 19
Learn how to make several game day worthy appetizers. Preregistration required. “UFO” (an Unfinished Object) that you would like to work on 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Oldyweds Game - Saturday, January 14, from 2-3 p.m. North Ridgeville Branch. Cou- with us, bring it or start something new! If you love to read, cook, learn and share
ples, long time friends, partners, married or not, join us for some hilarity to see who knows who recipes, this group is for you. Bring a dish from
best. Participants will play in teams to garner the most points to claim the highly coveted “Oldy- the selected month’s cookbook and share your
wed Award.” Preregistration required. TINKER TIME
Snack Chat Book Club - Monday, January 16, from 2-3 p.m. North Ridgeville Branch. Open experience in the kitchen and opinion on the
to those in third through sixth grades. Copies of the book is available. January 15 - “What Was Monday, Jan. 9 book. Copies are available at the library.
the March on Washington?” by Kathleen Krull and Tim Tomkinson Preregistration required. 6 to 7 p.m.
Hybrid Pop! Fizz! Boom! Budding scientists are invited to explore
Columbia Branch, 13824 W. River Rd., in Columbia Station. (440) 236-8751. and create a STEM project every month. MESSY ART
North Ridgeville Branch, 35700 Bainbridge Rd., in North Ridgeville. (440) 327-8326. Saturday, Jan. 21
TALES FOR TYKES 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 Your little one will squish, pour and mix different
colors and textures together to create process-
WILLIE’S GARAGE Stories, movement, and rhymes for active walkers through centered masterpieces. Dress for a mess and
WILLIE’S GARAGE
10:30 to 11 a.m.
wear old clothes. Recommended for ages 2 to
3-years-old with their caregivers.

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TABLETOP GAMES CLUB
Tuesdays, Jan. 10, 24 STREAM A LITTLE STREAM
6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21
Join us for a fun evening of card and board games. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
We’ll compare the value, content and
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023! convenience of various streaming channels
and services so you can make the most of on-
SAVE START YOUR NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT GAME DAY APPETIZERS demand entertainment.
SAVE
Wednesday, Jan. 11

$50 OFF ANY REPAIR OR
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
SERVICE OVER $300
$50 DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY Learn how to make several game day-worthy appetizers. AFTERNOON BOOK DISCUSSION;
$50

“FOE” BY IAIN REID

Mondays, Jan. 23
CALL TODAY FOR YOUR
APPOINTMENT & SAVE! PARACHUTE PLAY 2 to 3 p.m.
Spend an afternoon each month discussing a
*Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Excludes tires & Thursdays, Jan. 12, 19, 26 great book and making new friends. Copies
batteries See store for full details. Expires 01/31/23. 10:30 to 11 a.m. of the book are available at the library. New
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes with a parachute!
This interactive and playfilled program is recommended for members are welcome.

ages 2 to 5.
NEW YEAR’S TRAVEL SPECIAL! SPICE CLUB KITS
> Lube, Oil & Filter Service Includes a Multi-point GLITTER AND GLUE: HAND LETTERING Monday, Jan. 30
> Inspect All Belts & Hoses Vehicle Inspection! Monday, Jan. 16 Infuse excitement and flavor into every meal with
our Spice Club Kits. Drop in during regular hours
> Inspect Condition of Battery 39 99 * Unleash your creativity every month with an art project for a take-home kit that will include a small
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
$
> Set Tire Air Pressures
> Rotate All 4 Tires
amount of a featured spice, a brief history and
or craft. In January, turn your ordinary handwriting into a
recommended recipes. Available while supplies
> Inspect Brakes
playful script worthy of any card or canvas. This program
last.
is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Columbia Library.

*Most Vehicles. Includes up to 5-qts Conventional Oil. Synthetic Oils Extra.
Plus tax & shop supplies. See store for full details. Expires 01/31/23.
Please note preregistration
Willie’s Garage is required for all programs except
24393 Sprague Rd., Columbia Station 44028 www.LorainPublicLibrary.org where noted.
440-235-1655 Visit the online calendar for the
williesgarageautoservice@gmail.com most current information
LorainPublicLibrary.org/events.
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