North Ridgeville Review The Community That Cares
Nature Story Time: Tuesday, Aug. 16; 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Miller Nature Preserve – Join Avon Branch staff for a special story time at the Miller Nature Preserve, then take a short discovery hike. If there is inclement weather we will do an alternate activity. Register both caregiver and child at https://reservations.metroparks.cc/programs/.
Legos and Lunch: Tuesdays, Aug. 16; 12:30 p.m., South Lorain Branch – Calling all kids! Join us every Tuesday during summer vacation for Lunch and Legos. Lunch will be provided by the Summer Food Service Program, and we will have a different Lego Challenge every week.
Heart and Sole Fresh Produce Pick‑Ups: Tuesdays, Aug. 16, 23, 30; Sept. 6; 2 to 3 p.m., North Ridgeville Branch – Support North Ridgeville farmers by reserving a fresh produce bag for pick‑up at the North Ridgeville Branch. For more information and to view other produce pickup locations, visit facebook.com/nrheartandsole
Maker‑in‑Residence: Open Studio Hours: Tuesdays, Aug. 16, 23, 30; 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., North Ridgeville Branch – Stop in and visit with our current Maker‑in‑Residence, music producer Fayaven Barbee Jr, and learn about his techniques and methods as he works on songwriting, recording and much more.
City Fresh Produce Pick‑Up: Tuesdays, Aug. 16, 23, 30; Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; 4 to 6 p.m., Main Library and South Lorain Branch – City Fresh is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program working to create access to fresh, local vegetables for all. With a weekly payment, participants receive a grab bag of the freshest seasonal produce, known as a “share.” Shares come in Single or Family sizes and are offered at tiered prices. Order for as many or as few weeks as desired for pick up at either the Main Library or the South Branch. For more information, please visit cityfresh.org.
Book Discussions: Tuesday, Aug. 16; 6:30 p.m. at the South Lorain Branch “A History of Wild Places” by Shea Ernshaw; Wednesdays, Aug. 17; 2:30 p.m. at the Miller Nature Preserve “Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman; Wednesdays, Aug. 17; 6:30 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Branch “Still Life” by Louise Penny; Monday, Aug. 29; 2 p.m. at the Columbia Branch “Writers & Lovers” by Lily King; Monday, Aug. 29; 6:30 p.m. at the Domonkas Branch – call branch for title – 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.
Chess Club: Wednesdays, Aug. 17, 24, 31; 4 p.m., South Lorain Branch – Open play sessions are for all levels, from beginner to expert.
Maker‑In‑Residence Workshop: Tune Talk for Adults: Wednesday, Aug. 17; 6 to 7 p.m., North Ridgeville Branch – Join local music producer Fayaven Barbee Jr. to learn about Auto‑Tune, one of music production’s biggest tools. Learn how scales work and explore how plug‑in manipulates keep vocals in tune at all times. Follow a prompt to write part of a song, and the entire group will leave with an original piece. Preregistration required.
Kitchen Scrap Container Gardening: Wednesday, Aug. 17; 6:30 p.m., Columbia Branch – Learn about planting kitchen food scraps to grow whole new plants. You will be decorating your own pots to take home to start your own scrap garden! Preregistration required.
Fiber Arts Groups: Thursdays, Aug. 18, 25; Noon to 4 p.m. at the Columbia Branch; Fridays, Aug. 26; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Domonkas Branch; Monday, Aug. 22; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Branch – For new and long‑time knitters and crocheters. If you have a “UFO” (an Unfinished Object) that you would like to work on with us, bring it or start something new!
Family Anime: Thursday, Aug. 18; 2 to 4:30 p.m., Main Library – Join us in watching family friendly anime. Preregistration required.
Teen Anime Night: Thursday, Aug. 18; 6 to 7:30 p.m., Domonkas Branch – Join fellow fans for an evening of anime and light refreshments. Perfect for those in sixth to 12th grade. Preregistration required.
Story Stroll: Friday, Aug. 19; 10 to 11 a.m., Black River Landing 319 Black River Lane, Lorain – Stroll along with us for a unique story time. Walks will follow a paved path and total distance walked will not exceed ½ mile. Weather permitting. Library staff will be on‑site by 9:50am. Preregistration required.
Story Time in the Woods: Friday, Aug. 19; 10:30 to 11 a.m., Every Child’s Playground, 36265 Detroit Road, Avon – Music, movement activities and play will accompany nature‑themed stories. Dress for the weather and bring a blanket. Weather permitting.
Maker‑in‑Residence: Open Studio Hours: Saturdays, Aug. 20, 27; 10 a.m. to noon, Domonkas Branch – Stop in and visit with our current Maker‑in‑Residence, painter Robert Wagner, and learn about his techniques and methods as he works on landscape paintings and much more.
Adapted Story Time: Saturday, Aug. 20; 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., North Ridgeville Branch – Children with varying learning styles and abilities enjoy a program with stories, songs, games and a social time. While content is geared for ages 3 to 7, all ages are welcome. Preregistration required.
North Ridgeville Writers Group: Saturday, Aug. 20; 2 to 3:30 p.m., North Ridgeville Branch – Join us in this pressure‑free and friendly writing group. Engage in writing exercises and peer critiques, as well as support for whatever project you are working on. Preregistration required. Hybrid
Intro to Digital Photography: Saturday, Aug. 20; 2 to 4 p.m., Domonkas Branch – Learn and practice basic photography composition techniques by exploring the great outdoors (weather permitting) or by using our studio still lifes. Preregistration required.
What We Keep: Saturday, Aug. 20; 2 to 3 p.m., Main Library – Everyone has that one object that holds deep meaning ‑‑ some relic that speaks to their past, that carries a remarkable story. Inspired by the book What We Keep: 150 People Share the One Object that Brings Them Joy, Magic, and Meaning by Bill Shapiro and Naomi Wax, participants are invited to read the book, bring a meaningful object and briefly share about the object that means the most to them. Preregistration required.
Family Gardening Program: Saturdays, Aug. 20, 27; 4 to 5:30 p.m., South Lorain Branch – We will start out with a story, move into working in our community garden, and finish out with a garden related snack prepared with our Charlie Cart. All ages welcome. This program is presented in collaboration with Hope Farms and OSU’s STEM Extension. Preregistration required.
eLibrary Newspaper Resources: Monday, Aug. 22; 2 to 3 p.m., North Ridgeville Branch – Learn how to read current and back issues of newspapers such as Morning Journal, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and more on the library’s eLibrary page. Preregistration required. Hybrid
Bingo for Books: Monday, Aug. 22; 6 p.m., South Lorain Branch – Play Bingo with us and get a chance to win a book! Preregistration required.
Tabletop Games Club: Tuesdays, Aug. 23; 6 p.m., Columbia Branch – Join us for a fun evening of card games and board games. Preregistration required.
Cosplay Show & Tell: Tuesday, Aug. 23; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Library – Show off your cosplays while sharing techniques for constructing props and costumes. Preregistration required.
Shipwrecks of Lake Erie: Tuesday, Aug. 23; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., South Lorain Branch – This talk follows the entire stream of the archaeologist, from research, to discovery, to investigation, and finally to analysis and publication. Along the way examples of Lake Erie shipwrecks are used to highlight each step. Presented by the National Museum of the Great Lakes. Preregistration required.
Under the Sea: Oceanic Mythical Creatures Expo: Wednesday, Aug. 24; 6 to 7:30 p.m., Domonkas Branch – Learn the history of why humans are fascinated with mermaids, and the theories of what kind of dinosaur Nessie could be! Preregistration required.
Genealogy: Back to Basics: Wednesday, Aug. 24; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Library – Learn how to use city directories and census reports to track down your ancestors. Preregistration required.
Pajama Storytime: Wednesday, Aug. 24; 7 to 7:30 p.m., South Lorain Branch – Put on your PJs, grab your favorite stuffed animal and meet us for a bedtime storytime. We’ll share books, rhymes, and songs to help you settle down for the night so you’re ready to drift off to sleep. Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. Preregistration required.
American Red Cross Blood Drive: Thursday, Aug. 25; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Ridgeville Branch – Make an appointment to donate blood during our blood drive! Appointments are needed and can be scheduled online at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1‑800‑RED CROSS.
Library Resources to Learn Another Language: Thursday, Aug. 25; 3 to 4 p.m., South Lorain Branch – We’ll review the different library resources available to learn another language. Preregistration required.
Introduction to Etsy: Thursday, Aug. 25; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Domonkas Branch – A beginner’s guide and tutorial for Etsy: learn all about this popular artist, crafter, and hobbyist marketplace. Preregistration required. Hybrid
Story Stroll: Friday, Aug. 26; 10 to 11 a.m., Kipton Community Park, 57 Rosa St. Oberlin – Stroll along with us for a unique story time. Walks will follow a paved path and total distance walked will not exceed ½ mile. Weather permitting. Library staff will be on‑site by 9:50am. Preregistration required.
Crochet & Knit: Friday, Aug. 26; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Domonkas Branch – For new and long‑time knitters and crocheters. If you have a “UFO” (unfinished object) that you would like to work on with us, bring it or start something new. Please bring your own needles. New attendees are always welcome. Preregistration required.
Shred Day: Saturday, Aug. 27; 9 a.m. to noon, South Lorain Branch – Each household may bring up to five standard‑size copier paper boxes or five grocery‑size bags of documents. Staples are fine, but no paper clips, binder clips, binders, spiral‑bound notebooks, other metal objects, batteries, or electronics. This free event is provided by the Lorain County Solid Waste Management District. The event may end early if the truck is full.
ABCs of Art: Saturday, Aug. 27; 2 to 3 p.m., Domonkas Branch – Take a hands‑on approach to exploring the world of art history through a child’s eyes. Covering everything from well‑known painters like Van Gogh and Picasso to different art styles like Pop Art and Pointillism. Dress for a mess. Preregistration required.
Lorain County Metro Parks: Get to Know Your Own Backyard: Tuesday, Aug. 30; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Columbia Branch – Learn the ins and outs of local metro parks and how you can utilize them to stay active all summer long. Preregistration required.
Patrons can register for events at LorainPublicLibrary.org/events. Events listed as “Hybrid” can be attended in person or virtually. Preregistration is required for both options.
Lorain Public Library System Branches: Main Library, 351 W. Sixth St. Lorain, OH 44052 (440) 244-1192 • Avon Branch, 37485 Harvest Dr. Avon, OH 44011 (440) 934-4743 • Columbia Branch, 13824 W. River Rd. North Columbia Station, OH 44028 (440) 236-8751 • Domonkas Branch, 4125 E. Lake Rd. Sheffield Lake, OH 44054 (440) 949-7410 • North Ridgeville Branch, 35700 Bainbridge Rd. North Ridgeville OH 44039 (440) 327-8326 • South Lorain Branch, 2121 Homewood Dr. Lorain, OH 44055 (440) 277-5672
