THE NEXT CHAPTER www.elyrialibrary.org September- December 2025 Newsletter Elyria Public Library
2 UPCOMING CLOSINGS EPL opens program registration at various times according to age group. Adult Programs: Registration opens simulatenously on August 4. Kid, Family Programs: Registration opens four weeks prior to program date. Tween, Teen Programs: Registration opens four weeks prior to program date. www.elyrialibrary.org A Note from the Director Library News Central Keystone South West River Outreach Collections Friends IN THIS ISSUE 2 3 4-6 7-8 9 10-12 13 14 15 PROGRAM REGISTRATION Labor Day September 1 Staff Development October 24 Thanksgiving (EPL closes at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26th) November 27 Christmas December 24 - 25 New Year’s Day (EPL closes at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31) January 1 DEAR FRIENDS, We’re turning the page—and starting an exciting new chapter together! You may have noticed some changes taking shape at Elyria Public Library. From fresh visuals to a brand-new tagline, we’re embracing a rebranding effort that reflects who we are and who we serve: you. Our new tagline, "Always a Place for You," captures the heart of our mission. Whether you visit to discover your next great read, get a document notarized, bring the kids in your life to a fun program, or just to spend time in a comfortable spot away from home, you belong at your library. To mark this transition, we invite you to join us on Saturday, September 6, for a joyful community celebration. Enjoy a carnival of characters, games, and family-friendly activities as we celebrate our new branding and embrace the future together. This season also brings a significant farewell. Our Deputy Director, Kathy Runser, is retiring after nearly 32 years of dedicated service. Kathy’s leadership and care have shaped so much of what makes our library system strong, and we are deeply thankful for her legacy. I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Jessica Schneider for her dedicated service on the Elyria Public Library Board of Trustees as her elected term comes to a close. Her commitment and contributions have been deeply appreciated. As her seat is one of three recent openings, I’m pleased to share that the Board will welcome three new trustees this August: Jeffrey Breese, Stori Zinkhann, and Dwayne Redding. We are grateful to all our trustees—both new and continuing—for their thoughtful leadership and stewardship on behalf of the community. We recently celebrated the opening of a “Story Stroll” in Elyria’s West Park, a fun early literacy experience created in collaboration with the United Way of Greater Lorain County, the City of Elyria Parks and Recreation and through the leadership of the Ready Set Go… to Kindergarten collaborative. It’s a meaningful step in supporting early learning and outdoor play. In addition, we are preparing for a major infrastructure project: the full replacement of the HVAC system at our West River location. Work is expected to begin this fall with a target completion in spring 2026. We know that the air conditioning has been underperforming, and we sincerely appreciate your patience as we’ve worked to keep the building as comfortable as possible in the meantime. This important project has been made possible in part by State Senator Nathan Manning, who secured a grant through the One Time Strategic Community Investment Fund (OTSCIF) program. We extend our heartfelt thanks for this vital support. Thank you for being part of our story. No matter who you are or what you’re looking for—there’s always a place for you at EPL. Warmly, Jen Starkey
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4 TWEEN Dessert Designers 1st Thursday of the month @ 3:30 p.m. | Ages 9 - 12 Join us as we make a new sweet treat together each month! Registration is required. Sept. 4: Puppy Chow Oct. 2: Chocolate Dipped Caramel Apple Pops Nov. 6: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Dec. 4: Candy Bark CENTRAL 211 Second Street | Elyria, Ohio 44035 | 440.323.5747 KIDS Baby Play and Learn Tuesdays, Sept. 9 - Nov. 11 @ 6 p.m. | Ages 0 - 3 This series is for our youngest library friends. Come for stories, rhymes, and songs — stay for play! Wiggles & Giggles Wednesdays, Sept. 10 - Nov. 12 @ 10 a.m. | Ages 0 - 3 Come and have fun while increasing your child’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being through play. Special Sleepy Edition: Nov. 12: Beth, nurse and Mama Coach, will give tips and tricks for a healthy night's sleep. Minecrafting Wednesday, September 10 @ 4:30 p.m. | Ages 6 - 9 Enter the world of Minecraft. Build your own 3D world, add creepers, and even some pigs! Registration is required. Ready to Read Story Time Thursdays, Sept. 11 - Nov. 13 @ 10:30 a.m. | Ages 3 - 5 Get ready for preschool with an interactive story time, filled with songs, rhymes, and a craft! Storybook Kitchen 2nd Monday of the month @ 6 p.m. | Ages 6 - 9 Join us as we explore stories, activities, and a snack we make together! Lego® Engineers 3rd Monday of the month @ 4:30 p.m. | Ages 6 - 12 Learn how to code through Legos! Each month, we will complete a challenge using the Lego® Spike Essential kits. Registration is required. Sept. 15: Big Little Helper Oct. 20: High-Tech Playground Nov. 17: Trash Monster Having a Ball Friday, September 26 @ 10 a.m. | Ages 0 - 3 Big balls, small balls, spikey balls, bouncy balls; let’s listen to a story, dance, play, and paint with balls! Registration is required. Witchy Twitchy 1-2-3 Friday, October 17 @ 10 a.m. | Ages 0 - 3 Dress up in your costume and come listen to a story, play Halloween games, and crafts! Registration is required. Yarn Monsters Monday, October 27 @ 3:30 p.m. | Ages 6 - 9 Come with us as we make our own yarn monsters just in time for Halloween! Registration is required. Turkey Trot Friday, November 21 @ 10 a.m. | Ages 0 - 3 Can you help the Turkey escape Thanksgiving? Come listen to a story, make a craft, and help hide the turkey! Registration is required. Soap Creatures From the Deep! Monday, December 1 @ 4 p.m. | Ages 6 - 9 Trap creatures within your very own bar of soap to take home. The more you use it, the faster they’ll escape. Watch out! Registration is required. Escape the Room! Thursday, December 11 @ 3:30 p.m. | 12 and under A storm is raging outside. A mystery lurks within. You have 20 minutes to solve the puzzles in order to escape. Do you have what it takes? Sign up for a time at the Ask Me Desk or call 440-322-0461. Experiment Central Select Dates @ 3:30 p.m. | Ages 9 - 12 Conduct fun experiments that you can take home with you! Registration is required. Sept. 25: Homemade Bouncy Balls Oct. 16: Fireworks in a Jar Nov. 19: Balloon Hovercraft Pizza Party! Wednesday, November 12 @ 3 p.m. | Ages 9 - 12 It's National Pizza Day! Come in to customize and enjoy both a sweet and savory pizza! Registration is required.
5 FAMILY Carnival of Characters Saturday, September 6 @ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | All Ages See page 1 for details. Sensory Circle Thursday, September 18 @ 3:30 p.m. | Ages 3 - 10 Learn about how people and animals use their senses. Presented by Lorain County Metro Parks Registration is Required. Sea Shanty Sing-Along Monday, September 29 @ 6 p.m. | Ages 12 and under Take a journey across both the High Seas and the Great Lakes, singing together, learning the roles shanties played on the ship, and the cultural seeds which sprouted into this maritime tradition. Registration is required. Dia De Los Muertos Celebration Thursday, October 30 @ 4 p.m. | All Ages Learn about the holiday, and decorate a skull-themed treat while watching the perfect movie. Registration is required. Story time with Santa Tuesday, December 9 @ 6 p.m. | All Ages Santa is making a special stop! Come listen to a story, make a craft, and take pictures. Registration is required. 2nd Annual Ginger & Frost Monday, December 15 @ 5:30 p.m. | All Ages Get into the holiday spirit with gingerbread and snow-themed music, crafts, and more, featuring Nutcracker selections from North Pointe Ballet. TEENS Culture Cafe Select Wednesdays @ 3:30 p.m. | Ages 13 - 17 Join us as we explore and make a dish from a new culture each month! Registration is required. Sept. 17: Hawaiian Butter Mochi Oct. 22: Indian Roti Nov. 26: Greek Melomakarona Honey Cookies Art Therapy for Teens Select Thursdays | Ages 13 - 17 In these groups you will learn how to utilize art materials in an expressive way that may help with feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Presented by University Hospitals Registration is required. Sept. 18, Oct. 23: @ 3 - 4:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Nov. 20, Dec. 11 @ 3:30 - 5 p.m. Mosaic Marvels Monday, September 29 @ 3:30 p.m. | Ages 13 - 17 Create a mosaic masterpiece with us! Registration is required. Marble Pumpkins Wednesday, October 8 @ 4 p.m. | Ages 13 - 17 Get ready for Halloween with us as we make our own marble decorated pumpkins. Registration is required. From Scratch - Pasta Monday, November 24 @ 3:30 p.m. | Ages 13 - 17 Come learn how to make spaghetti from scratch to take home and enjoy. Registration is required.
6 ADULTS Chair Yoga Tuesdays in September @ 10 a.m. | Except Sept. 23 Stretch it out with us as we invite The Hive Yoga and Bellydance Studio to lead you through these yoga sessions! Registration is required. Therapeutic Art for Adults Select Thursdays Feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Schedule some me time with some therapeutic art. Presented by University Hospitals. Registration is required. Sept. 11: @ 6 - 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25, Oct. 16, Nov.13, Dec. 18: @ 5 - 6:30 p.m. Dec 4: @ 5:30 - 7 p.m. Common Retirement Planning Mistakes Wednesday, September 17 @ 6 p.m. | Rotary Room A holistic look at those areas that an individual should address when planning for retirement including ways to pay for these services. Registration is required. Mini Leaf Garland Thursday, September 18 @ 6 p.m. | Founders Room Decorate your home with this fun fall craft! Mix and match different leaves and colors to create a garland. Registration is required. Latinos in Lorain County Tuesday, September 23 @ 6 p.m. | Rotary Room Learn about the 100-year history of Latinos in the county, including stories of both Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans. Registration is required. Books & Banter Select Wednesday’s @ 6:30 p.m. | Founders Room Let’s banter about some eclectic book selections. Monthly book available at Central AskMe Desk. Sept. 24: Palaces for the People by Eric Klinenberg Oct. 29: Weyward by Emilia Hart Nov. 19: God of the Woods by Liz Moore Mocktail Happy Hour: Holiday Edition Select Dates @ 6 p.m. | Rotary Room Learn about mocktails you can make at home, just in time for the holidays! Registration is required. Oct. 6: Halloween/ Thanksgiving Dec. 18: Christmas Medicare 101 Wednesday, October 8 @ 2 p.m. | Rotary Room Take a deeper dive into traditional Medicare plans and supplements. Learn when and how to apply, and how to avoid pentalies down the road. Registration is required. Stencil Jack-o-Lantern Painting Thursday, October 16 @ 6 p.m. | Founders Room Bring your pumpkin to life with this cool craft! Use a stencil design to paint on your pumpkin face. Registration is required. The Stadiums of Cleveland Tuesday, November 18 @ 6 p.m. | Rotary Room Take a look at the history at the stadiums of Cleveland. From Clevelands League Park to Municipul Stadium, you will be jumping from past to present! Registration is required. Holiday Hot Chocolate Thursday, November 20 @ 6 p.m. | Scheide Room Warm up with a festive cup of joy! Customize your very own homemade hot chocolate with some seasonal cheer. Registration is required. Ghosts of Christmas Past Monday, December 1 @ 6 p.m. | Rotary Room Enjoy a true Victorian holiday season and explore the ghosts and folklore that shaped nineteenth century holidays in Cleveland. Palaces for the People is the featured book for Lorain County Reads. Meet the author on Thursday, September 25; see last page for details and to reserve your seat.
7 KEYSTONE 133 East Commerce Drive | LaGrange, OH 44050 | 440.322.0119 KIDS Budding Bookworms Mondays, Sept. 8 - Nov. 10 @ 10:30 a.m. | Ages 0 - 5 No Story Time on Nov. 3 Help your child inch towards early literacy by stopping in for a morning of stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! Happy Tails Tales 2nd & 4th Monday of the month Sept. 8 - Dec. 8 @ 4:30 p.m. | Ages 0 - 12 Nitro and Orion are back to share more stories, color more pictures, and just be the goodest boys the library knows. Stop by to brush up on your reading skills or to just take a time out with our favorite therapy dogs. Both Nitro and Orion are licensed and insured through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Get Wimpy Monday, September 29 @ 1:30 p.m. | Ages 8 - 12 Let’s prep for the October release of the newest “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” the best way we know how: Wimpy Kid Party! Registration is required. Pumpkin, Pumpkin Friday, October 10 @ 10:30 a.m. | Ages 3 - 5 It’s that time of year, pumpkin! Come enjoy a variety of activities with your child that celebrate fall! Registration is required. Dino Days Library Challenge Dinovem...er, November 10 - 14 Children’s Room | Ages 3 - 12 Pick up a gameboard from the Main Desk and stomp your way through some T-Rexcellent library and reading challenges! Turn in your completed board to adopt your very own dinosaur reading buddy (while supplies last). TEENS/ TWEENS Diamond Dot Bookmarks Wednesday, September 24 @ 5:30 p.m. | Ages 11 - 17 Come craft a bookmark using diamond dots! Registration is required. Pocket Monster Sculpting Friday, October 10 @ 2 p.m. | Ages 11 - 17 Join us to create polymer clay creatures inspired by popular video games! Registration is required. Pizza and Paint Wednesday, November 12 @ 3:30 p.m. | Ages 11 - 17 What did all the great artists eat after finishing a masterpiece? Pizza! Well, we can’t say for sure, but that’s what we’re going to do! After painting canvases using liquid watercolors, we’ll admire our work as we enjoy a slice or two! Registration is required. Cookie Artist Wednesday, December 10 @ 3:30 p.m. | Ages 11 - 17 Be a cookie artist and decorate some sweet treats for the holidays! Will you create a delectable masterpiece or a dreadful disaster? Registration is required.
8 FAMILY Lego® Club Tuesdays, Sept. 2 - Dec. 9 @ 4:30 p.m. | Meeting Room Bricks are for everyone! Drop in to test yourself with a weekly challenge or to work on your own build. Pumpkin Painting Wednesday, October 22 @ 5 p.m. | Meeting Room Come paint a mini pumpkin with us as charming seasonal decor! Registration is required. ADULT Open Crafting Hour Tuesdays, Sept. 2 - Dec. 9 @ 2 p.m. | Meeting Room Don’t craft alone! Bring your WIP (work in progress) and join friends for tips and tricks while crafting away your afternoon. Watercolor Coloring Club 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month @ 10 a.m. | Meeting Room Let's meet at the library to enjoy an hour of watercolor painting! Registration is required. (Note: no session 11/19, 12/17) Monday Murder Mysteries 3rd Monday of the month @ 2 p.m. | Meeting Room Who dun it? Let's solve a monthly murder mystery box and find out together! Registration is required. Modpodge Collage Monday, September 8 @ 2 p.m. | Meeting Room Come make a collage with recycled library materials, and share your vision! Registration is required. SciFi Book Club Select Dates @ 2 p.m. | Conference Room Beam up to the library for an afternoon sci-fi book discussion! Registration is required. Sept. 25: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley Oct. 30: Users by Colin Winnette Nov. 20: The Annual Migration of Clouds by Premee Mohamad Dec. 11: Murder by Memory by Olivia Waite Clay Beadmaking Friday, September 26 @ 10:30 a.m. | Meeting Room Spend your morning making polymer clay beads with us! Registration is required. Ales and Tales Last Monday of the month @ 6:30 | Offsite Spend your evening with us at the Bulldog Pub and Grille to discuss our latest read! The Bulldog Pub and Grille is located at 108 E. Main Street in LaGrange. Registration is required. Sept. 29: The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware Oct. 27: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness Nov 24: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Fall Soapmaking Wednesday, October 8 @ 2 p.m. | Meeting Room Join us again to create handmade soaps! We will be making soap with pumpkin and leaf molds to fit with a fall theme. Registration is required. Jewelry Making Thursday, October 16 @ 10:30 a.m. | Meeting Room Come learn the basics of jewelry making with us! We will be making one or two strand bracelets using glass seed beads and wire. Registration is required. LaGrange Cookbook Launch Tuesday, November 11 @ 2 p.m. | Meeting Room Join us to celebrate the launch of the LaGrange cookbook at the library, full of recipes submitted by the community! Blank recipe cards available at Main Desk. Registration is required. (Submissions for the cookbook are due by November 1st) Tea Around the World Wednesday, November 19 @ 4 p.m. | Meeting Room Join us on an international adventure as we sample teas and learn about the countries in which they are popular! Registration is required. Suncatcher Making Saturday, December 13 @ 10:30 a.m. | Meeting Room Come join us to create window suncatchers that will sparkle like the snow! Registration is required.
9 SOUTH 340 15th Street | Elyria, Ohio 44035 | 440.322.0190 KIDS Explore & Experiment Story Time 1st Wednesday of month @ 11 a.m. | Ages 3 - 5 Join us as we explore our world around us through stories, songs, and simple science. Registration is required. Sept 3: All About Autumn Oct. 1: Bats and Owls Nov. 5: Fall Feast Dec. 3: Our Five Senses Lego® Legends 2nd Thursday of the month @ 4 p.m. | Ages 6 - 11 Put your imagination and building skills to the test. Each month, we will have a different build challenge for you to complete and display. Will you be our next LEGO® Legend? Super Slime Time 3rd Tuesday of month @ 4 p.m. | Ages 6 - 11 Make a super slimy mess with fun new slimes. Registration is required. Sept. 16: Soda Pop Slime Oct. 21: Glow Stick Slime Nov. 18: Sparkly Glitter Slime ADULTS Paint By Number Thursday, September 18 @ 11 a.m. | Conference Room Come and get painterly with us. Everyone gets their own kit that includes brush, paints, and paint-by-number board. Registration is required. Watercolor Wednesdays Wednesday, October 22 @ 11 a.m. | Conference Room Experiment with the colors of fall. Join our wildly popular, judgement-free group celebrating our creativity. Registration is required. Diamond Fall Leaf Magnet Tuesday, October 28 @ 11 a.m. | Conference Room Join us as we create a sparkly fall maple leaf magnet for you to take home and put on your refrigerator. Registration is required. Tiny Canvas Painting Thursday, November 20 @ 11 a.m. | Conference Room It’s all the rage, these tiny canvases. Come and explore your painterly perceptions with us. Regisration is required. Holiday Shaker Card Tuesday, December 9 @ 11 a.m. | Conference Room Looking for a chance to make a unique card to spread holiday cheer? Join us to make a shaker card, filled with winter shapes, sequins, and assorted glitters. Designs will include an ornament and snowflake. Registration is required. Blackout Stenciling Thursday, December 18 @ 11 a.m. | Conference Room What will you reveal? A Paris restaurant scene? Maybe butterflies or whales? Come and have fun with this meditative experience. Registration is required. FAMILY Book Bingo 3rd Monday on the month @ 4:30 p.m. | Conference Room Come play bingo and win a book! Every time you get a bingo, you get to choose a book to take home. Fun for all ages—play for free and build your personal library one win at a time! Registration is required.
10 WEST RIVER 1194 West River Road North | Elyria, Ohio 44035 | 440.324.2270 KIDS Rhythm & Rhyme Story Time Mondays, Sept. 8 - Nov. 10 @ 10:30 a.m. | Ages 0 - 5 Move and groove during this music and movement filled story time! Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, Sept. 9 - Nov. 11 @ 10:30 a.m. | Ages 3 - 5 Join us for stories and songs to get your child ready for reading! Read to George! 2nd Wednesday of the month Sept. 10 - Nov. 12 @ 6 p.m. | Ages 12 and under If you need to practice your reading skills, George is here to help! Call 324-9823 to reserve a time slot. Registration is required. Family Movie Night 3rd Monday of the month Sept. 15 - Nov. 17 @ 6 p.m. | Ages 12 and under Join us for popcorn and a fun family movie! Playdough Playtime Select Thursdays Sept. 18, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 & Dec. 18 @ 10:30 a.m. | Ages 2 - 5 Drop in for playdough fun at the library! Financial Literacy Family Night Wednesday, September 24 @ 6 p.m. | Ages 6 - 12 Play a variety of games to help teach children about money and budgeting with materials provided by a grant from the American Library Association and the FINRA Foundation. Registration is required. Creative Constructions Wednesdays @ 4 p.m. | Ages 6 - 10 Drop in to take on our monthly brick-building challenge! Sept 24: Back to School Oct 22: Spooky Creations Nov 19: Turkey Time Harvest Hoedown Preschool Party Thursday, September 25 @ 10:30 a.m. | Ages 3 - 5 Toe tapping autumn fun with dancing, stories and crafts! Registration is required. Ghostbusters Family Night Wednesday, October 15 @ 6 p.m. | Family We’ll have a fun Ghostbusters-themed night with crafts, games and activities, plus a visit from the Cleveland Ghostbusters! Registration is required. Slightly Spooky Preschool Party Thursday, October 16 @ 10:30 a.m. | Ages 3 - 5 Join us for sweet, not too spooky Halloween fun with stories, crafts, and more! Registration is required. Halloween Bingo Monday, October 27 @ 6 p.m. | Ages 12 and under Join us for a spooky game of bingo to win books and Halloween treats! Toy Story Celebration Thursday, November 20 All Day | Family Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the movie this classic animated movie with crafts, activities and fun all day long! Holiday Storytime and Singalong Tuesday, December 2 @ 10:30 a.m. | Ages 3 - 5 Join us for festive stories, songs and crafts! Registration is required. Elf Workshop Wednesday, December 10 @ 6 p.m. | Family Join us to make some festive holiday crafts! Regisration is required.
11 TWEENS & TEENS 3D Print Club 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month @ 5 pm | Ages 10 - 12 Learn how to design 3D print models and have them brought to life with EPL's 3D printers! Registration is required. Tiny Spooky Masterpieces Thursday, October 2 @ 6 p.m. | Ages 13 - 17 Join us for a paint night of tiny and creepy proportions! Create a tiny art masterpiece with spooky inspiration. Drinks and snacks provided. Registration is required. Yarn Wizardry 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 6 p.m. | Ages 13 - 17 Learn the not so ancient magic of amigurumi! Registration is required. Sept. 9: Crochet Gummy Worms Oct. 14: Plaid Pumpkin Nov. 11: Pumpkin Pie Turtle Dec. 9: Chunky Yeti Dungeons and Dragons 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month @ 5 p.m. | Ages 13 - 17 Bring your dice and spell books! It’s time to play Dungeons and Dragons! Registration is required. The Grand Macabre Masquerade Wednesday, October 29 @ 6 p.m. | Ages 13 - 17 Join us for a horror-filled ball! Dress in your best suits and gowns and zombie makeup for a night of dancing, terror, and horror! Registration is required. ADULTS Garden Squad Mondays, Sept. 1 - Oct. 27 @ 10 a.m. | Outdoors As the weather cools off, let's try to get one last crop of late summer vegetables! We will put the garden to bed. Waiver is required. Tiny Art 1st Wednesday of the month @ 5 p.m. | 2nd Floor Conf. Rm. Turn a TINY blank canvas into a unique piece of art! This open painting session is your chance to paint anything you want, without the pressure of making a masterpiece. Enjoy participating in these optional themes! Registration is required. Sept. 3: Neurographic Art Oct. 1: Layered Dashes Nov. 5: Left Over Paint Canvases Dec. 3: Paint Junk Journal Crochet Collective 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month Sept. 4 - Dec. 4 @ 6 p.m. | 2nd Floor Conf. Rm. An evening of stitching, chatting and sharing! All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own hooks. Registration is preferred. Page Turners Book Club 2nd Monday of the month @ 6 p.m. | 2nd Floor Conf. Rm. Discover a wide range of fiction. Reserved books are available to check out the month prior. Sept. 8: Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng Oct. 13: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Nov. 10: The Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead Dec. 8: Normal People by Sally Rooney Mysteries in the Morning 2nd Wednesday of the month @ 10 a.m. | 2nd Floor Conf. Rm. Flaunt your detective skills as we discuss this month's title. Registration is preferred. Sept. 10: The Dry by Jane Harper Oct. 8: The Maid by Nita Prose Nov. 12: Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben Dec. 10: The Therapist by B.A. Paris Crafternoons 3rd Monday of the month @ 2 p.m. | 2nd Floor Conf. Rm. Explore your crafty side with seasonal projects! Registration is required. Sept. 15: Cork Scarecrows Oct. 20: Fall Quotes Chalkboards Nov. 17: Pine Cone Swags Dec. 15: Gift Tags Piece of Cake Book Club Select Wednesdays @ 6 p.m. | 2nd Floor Conf. Rm. Book clubs don't have to be a huge commitment. Read a short book each month, and then we will discuss it over shortcake! Registration is required. Sept. 17: The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer Oct. 22: This is Not a Book about Benedict Cumberbatch by Tabitha Carvan Nov. 19: How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis Pumpkin Knit Along Mondays, September 22 & 29 @ 6 p.m. | 2nd Floor Conf. Rm. Get ready for fall with a knit along. Knit festive pumpkins over two sessions. Come to one or both! All supplies provided. Registration is required. Medicare 101 with OSHIIP Tuesday, September 23 @ 6 p.m. | Miller Room Sarah Florimonte from Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program will discuss the upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment Period and how to review your existing coverage, including original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Part D drug plans and more! OSHIIP is an objective, unbiased source of Medicare information and is a division of the Ohio Department of Insurance. Registration is required. The Firelands Thursday, September 25 @ 6 p.m. | Miller Room Several businesses in Huron County have "Firelands" in their names. Understand the meaning of the term by exploring its origin in the Revolutionary War. Learn about the first battle in the War of 1812 to take place on Ohio soil. Registration is required. Bloody Corner & Beyond: Cleveland’s Prohibition Era Mob Bosses Tuesday, September 30 @ 6 p.m. | Miller Room Local historian Dennis Sutcliffe will tell us all about the Prohibition Era in Cleveland, the bloodiest period in Cleveland history. Try to keep track of the mob hits as rival gangs brutally battle to control the city’s rackets. Many of the mob leaders didn’t survive the period, a few lived to a ripe old age, and some became respected icons in the community and beyond. Registration is required.
12 Your Guide to Canva: Design with Joy and Ease Wednesday, October 8 @ 6 p.m. | Miller Room Ready to turn those awesome ideas in your head into super snazzy visuals without breaking a sweat? This guide is your starting line with a friendly sidekick, ready to show you the ropes of Canva's super intuitive platform and unleash your inner design guru! Get ready to discover just how oodles of fun and ridiculously easy it is to whip up gorgeous graphics, dazzling presentations, and so much more, all while having a blast creating. So long, design headaches! Hello, pure, unadulterated, joyful creation with Canva! Registration is required. Know Your Rights: Sealing and Expunging Criminal Records Thursday, October 23 @ 5:30 p.m. | Miller Room A criminal conviction or non-conviction can be a serious barrier to getting a job or securing better housing. Sealing or expunging the record may be an option to get rid of those barriers. This presentation will explain what sealing and expunging are, the differences between them, and how to get your record sealed or expunged. Amigurumi Cherries Wednesday, October 29 @ 5:30 p.m. | 2nd Floor Conf. Rm. Let's follow a pattern together! Create a cute pair of cherries to cheer you up! Check online or call for skill information. All supplies provided, though you can bring your own hooks if you prefer. (Note: size 4-5mm.) Registration is required. Menopause 101 Thursday, November 6 @ 6 p.m. | Miller Room Join Dr. Emily Lanzola, a certified menopause practitioner, for a discussion on what to expect during perimenopause and menopause. Learn about symptoms, treatment options— including lifestyle changes and hormone therapy—and get your questions answered in a supportive, informative space. All are welcome. Registration is required. The Charcuterie Workshop Tuesday, November 11 @ 6 p.m. | Miller Room Katie Hogan from Bleu + Brie Co will show us how to create a holiday-themed charcuterie board, plus everyone will get the chance to create their own mini board to take home. Registration is required.
13 PROGRAMS Story Time Stroll @ LaGrange Community Park 3rd Monday of the month @ 10:30 a.m. | Preschool, Families Join us for a story time along the Storybook Stroll Trail at the LaGrange Community Park. Weather Permitting. 422 W Main St. in LaGrange Registration is required. Sept. 15: Trunk Goes Thunk! A Woodland Tale of Opposites by Heather C. Morris Oct. 20: The Very Best Pumpkin by Mark Kimball Moulton Story Time Stroll @ Carlisle Reservation Wednesday, September 17 @ 10:30 a.m. | Preschool, Families Join us for a story time in collaboration with Lorain County Metro Parks at the Children’s Nature Discovery Trail at Carlisle Reservation. 12882 Diagonal Rd in LaGrange Registration is required. Featured Book: Luna Oscura by Heidi Moreno Story Time Stroll @ West Park 3rd Wednesday of the month @ 2 p.m. | Preschool, Families Join us for story time fun along the Story Stroll Trail at West Park 1200 Foster Ave in Elyria. Weather Permitting. Registration is required. Sept. 17: Explorers of the Wild by Cale Atkinson Oct. 15: Where's My Mummy by Carolyn Crimi Books on Tap 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 6:30 p.m. | Adults Only Let’s get together at The Foundry Kitchen & Bar to talk about our latest and favorite reads! Find us at: 525 Broad Street in Elyria. Little Adventures @ Elywood Park Select Dates @ 10:30 a.m. | Preschool, Families Calling all preschoolers and their caregivers to join us for a fall-themed story time at Elywood Park. Books, music, activities and fun. Outside weather permitting 556 Washington Ave. in Elyria Oct. 10: Going on a Leaf Hunt Oct. 17: Fall in the Forest Wild Adventures Wednesdays, Nov. 19 & Dec. 17 @ 10:30 a.m. | Preschool, Families EPL and Lorain County Metro Parks are collaborating together to bring preschoolers and their families a fun adventure at Calisle Reservation Visitors Center with books, songs, and wild life fun. Registration is required. 12882 Diagonal Rd. in LaGrange IN THE COMMUNITY Elyria Home Depot Safety Fair Saturday, September 13 @ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Elyria Apple Festival Kids Zone Saturday, September 20 @ 1 - 7 p.m. OUTREACH The EPL Bookmobile, EWOC & Community Events
14 Check out highlights from our collections and our staff picks. COLLECTIONS
15 The Friends of the Library bring a greater awareness of the Library’s importance in our service communities of both Elyria and LaGrange. EPL thanks both groups of Friends for their support of this year’s summer reading program. FRIENDS
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