New Catalog Coming Soon!
As of Oct. 28, when you click on "Catalog" you will be transported to a whole new world! Watch this space and our social media for tutorials on all the cool new features available. Important note: If you use the "My Lists" feature in the current Catalog, please do not add anything after Oct. 13. Your list will be ported to the new site as of Oct. 14; anything added after that will not be transferred.
LPLS is closed on Monday, Oct 14
All six branches will be closed for our annual Staff Development Day. Exterior hold lockers will be accessible.
LATEST NEWS
Fall Maker in Residence
International fashion designer Jevon Terance will return as the Maker in Residence at the Main Library this fall! Click here for the list of Workshops and Open Studio Hours where you can drop in to watch him create custom designs while chatting about your latest designs and fashion dreams.
Toni Morrison Poster Contest
Lorain County students in kindergarten through college are eligible to participate. Submissions will be accepted Oct. 1 though Nov. 15. Click here for more details.
Toni Morrison Poetry Contest
Click here for more information on our annual Toni Morrison Poetry Contest! Deadline for submissions is Nov. 30.
Social Emotional Learning Backpacks
Click here to see the full list of nontraditional items available for loan, including Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Backpacks.
Treat Your Shelf
Receive personalized reading recommendations straight to your email! Click here to get started and the library staff will get busy creating a list of five book titles for your reading pleasure.
“Great service! Found several authors new to me and enjoyed every one of them! Thanks 😊” – Sue R.
Northstar Digital Literacy
A free set of digital literacy assessments with self-guided modules to help those struggling with basic computer skills, the internet and using email. It also offers modules on software skills such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.