North Ridgeville Review The Community That Cares
Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 3: The Avon and North Ridgeville Branches are poll locations. For everyone’s safety and to maintain recommended social distancing protocols, these branches will only be open to registered voters. Patrons may receive library materials via curbside service and hold lockers. The North Ridgeville Branch also offers a drive-up window. These branches will reopen to our patrons for regular hours on Wednesday, Nov. 4
Baby and Me Story Time on Facebook Live – Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19; 10:30 to 11 a.m.: This story time is intended for babies, birth through 18 months, or early walkers, with their caregivers. To join the fun from the comfort of your own home, visit us online at www.facebook.com/LorainPublicLibrarySystem.
NaNoWriMo Zoom Write‑In – Thursdays, Nov. 5 and 12; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writer’s Month. Join us as we provide a virtual meeting space for writers to casually gather and discuss writing projects and support one another. Registrants are asked to include their email addresses so that Zoom invitations can be sent for this event. Preregistration required.
Helping Your Children Manage Anxiety (via Zoom) – Thursday, Nov. 5; 7 to 8 p.m.: Join Amanda Divis, the Child & Adolescent Manager at The Nord Center, as she discusses strategies and coping mechanisms to help your child successfully manage anxiety and stress. Registrants are asked to include their email addresses so that Zoom invitations can be sent for this event. Preregistration required.
Musical Toolbox (via Zoom) – Saturdays, Nov. 7; Jan. 9; Feb. 6; 11 to 11:45 a.m.: Designed for children with special needs and their families, this fun and engaging music program is conducted by a board‑certified music therapist from MTEC, the Music Therapy Enrichment Center via Zoom. Please register once as a family, not each individual, and include your email addresses so that Zoom invitations can be sent. Preregistration required.
Story Stop on Facebook Live – Mondays, Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30; 10:30 to 11 a.m.: Enjoy stories, songs and activities from the comfort of your own home. Our songs may feature shaky eggs, rhythm sticks, or scarves. There’s a lot of things around your home that you can use to sing and dance. Our storytellers will even recommend some easy and accessible props.
2020 LPLS Writers Conference Series via Zoom: How to Get Back On Track – Monday, Nov. 9; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Join author and librarian Cari Dubiel as she shares tips and inspiration that will help you stay on track with NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and other writing projects. Participants can attend as many or as few sessions as they wish. Preregistration required.
Resume Writing and Cover Letters (via Zoom) – Tuesday, Nov. 10; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: This program will teach you how to write an excellent resume and attention‑grabbing cover letter for your online job search! Plus, find out how you can get free professional clothes! Registrants are asked to include their email addresses so that Zoom invitations can be sent for this event. Preregistration required.
Cooking with Charlie for Kids (on Facebook) – Wednesday, Nov. 11; 10 a.m.: Learn how to make kid‑friendly animal face sandwiches! Preregistration required.
LPLS Zoom Book Discussion ‑ The Queen’s Secret by Karen Harper – Wednesday, Nov. 11; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Connect with other readers to discuss great books. Registrants are asked to include their email addresses so that Zoom invitations can be sent for this event. Preregistration required.
Zoom Cookbook Discussion ‑ The Batch Lady: Shop Once. Cook Once. Eat Well All Week by Suzanne Mulholland – Tuesday, Nov. 17; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: If you love to read, cook learn and share recipes, this group is for you. Join us to discuss and feel free to virtually “share” a dish from the month’s selected cookbook. Hosts will be logging in from the beautiful new Culinary Literacy Center at the Main Library. Registrants are asked to include their email addresses so that Zoom invitations can be sent for this event. Preregistration required.
Grab & Go Activity Kits – We have “Grab & Go Activity Kits” at most branches every day while supplies last! It’s a different activity at each branch and the themes change every week so keep checking LorainPublicLibrary.org for what is coming or call your local branch for availability!
Winterwear Share – All six of our branches will be collecting new and gently worn coats, hats, gloves and scarves* for all ages through Saturday, December 5. If your family has outgrown some of their cold-weather gear, or you sew, knit or crochet, please consider sharing these items to help neighbors in need in Lorain County. For more information, or if you or someone you know could benefit from such items, please call 440-244-1192 and ask for the Branch Manager. *We are only able to accept the items listed.
LPLS now taking reservations for the new Create Space at Main Library! We’ll supply the equipment you bring the creativity! We have an embroidery machine, various Cricuts, a laminator, a Glowforge Pro and more! Reservations are currently required and can be made in two-hour blocks of time by calling 440-244-1192. For more information, a complete list of equipment and a virtual tour, visit LorainPublicLibrary.org.
To register for any of the programs, please visit www.lorainpubliclibrary.org/events.
