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Freedom’s Friends: The Underground Railroad and Abolitionists in Oberlin, Ohio (on Zoom)
Tuesday, Feb. 2; 6:30 p.m. – Presented by Oberlin Heritage Center. Preregistration required.
Story Stop on Facebook Live
Tuesdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; 6:30 to 7 p.m. • Mondays, Feb. 8, 15, 22; 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.
Baby and Me Story Time on Facebook Live
Thursdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; 10:30 to 11 a.m. – This story time is intended for babies, birth through 18 months, or early walkers, with their caregivers.
Musical Toolbox (on Zoom)
Saturdays, Feb. 6; 11 to 11:45 a.m. – Designed for children with special needs and their families, this fun and engaging virtual 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. Preregistration required.
Cricut Valentine’s Day Card Craft (Facebook)
Monday, Feb. 8; 3 p.m. – See how to make Valentine’s Day cards using the Cricut Maker Machine in our Create Space. Pick up supplies at the Main Library or South Lorain Branch to follow along with the video. Preregistration required.
Family Food for Thought ‑ Basic Kitchen Skills (on Zoom)
Monday, Feb. 8; 4 to 5 p.m. – Join us virtually from the Main Branch’s Culinary Literacy Center as we help build culinary skills for the entire family. This session will teach some of the basic skills that will be useful for family members of all ages as they learn to maneuver around the kitchen. Preregistration required.
Social Media for Job Seekers (on Zoom)
Tuesday, Feb. 9; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Social media can be a helpful tool in your job search. We’ll teach you about leveraging it to help you make your next career move. Plus, we’ll show you how you can get free professional clothes ahead of your interview! Preregistration required.
Cooking with Charlie for Kids (on Facebook)
Wednesday, Feb. 10; 10 a.m. – We use our Charlie Cart to demonstrate how to make kid‑friendly snacks! Preregistration required.
LPLS Zoom Book Discussion ‑ The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
Wednesday, Feb. 10; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Connect with other readers to discuss great books via Zoom. Preregistration required.
Heart Stones Project for Teens
Thursday, Feb. 11 – Spread some positivity with stones! Paint, decorate or write a kind message on a rock and place it somewhere in your neighborhood for others to find. Add #LPLSHeartStones and our QR code to the bottom of your stone so we can track how far it goes! Share any rocks you discover on social media with #LPLSHeartStones and be sure to re‑hide them for someone else to find. Pick up the supplies at any one of our 6 locations. Preregistration required.
Estate Planning 101 (on Zoom)
Thursday, Feb. 11; 7 to 8 p.m. – Join Joseph L. Motta, LPA, a local Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney, in a virtual Zoom session as he discusses how to avoid common estate planning mistakes to ensure that you create a definite plan for managing your wealth and disturbing your estate. Preregistration required.
Food Friday ‑ Valentine Desserts (on Facebook)
Friday, Feb. 12; 3 to 4 p.m. – Local Abeille baker Laura Coteff will be visiting our beautiful new Culinary Literacy Center to share how to bake Valentine’s Day desserts. Follow along at home! Preregistration required.
Family Story Time: Live on Zoom
Monday, Feb. 15; 6 to 6:30 p.m. – Join us for a live family story time on Zoom. Preregistration required.
Zoom Cookbook Discussion ‑ Fix‑It And Forget‑It ‑ Healthy 5‑Ingredient Cookbook : 150 Easy And Nutritious Slow Cooker Recipes by Hope Comerford
Tuesday, Feb. 16; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – If you love to read, cook learn and share recipes, this group is for you. Join us via Zoom 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. Preregistration required.
Grab & Go Activity Kits
Throughout the month, the Lorain Public Library System will offer a variety of Grab & Go crafts and activities for every age range for you to enjoy at home. Contact your local branch for more information and availability.
Mobile Hot Spots Available
The Avon, North Ridgeville and Columbia branches have a limited number of mobile hot spots for 21-day loan periods. Call ahead for availability.
To join any of our Facebook programs, visit us at www.facebook.com/LorainPublicLibrarySystem.
Patrons can register for programs offered on Zoom at www.lorainpubliclibrary.org/events Registrants are asked to include their email addresses so that Zoom invitations can be sent for the event.
