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Makers In Residence

Click here to learn about our exciting new local artisan program!

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Your family name and the Avon Library Patio

Back by popular demand!

Engraved pavers have again been made available for purchase in the new Avon Library reading garden!

Purchase a commemorative paver for your family, or in honor or memory of a loved one, a special event, a favorite teacher, or anyone else you would like to recognize in a special and lasting way.

The 4x8 pavers are $125 each and can accommodate three lines of text, 20 characters per line.

Click here to place an order.

Pavers purchased from now through the end of the year will be installed in spring.

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LPLS Survey

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New Book Alerts

New Book Alerts is a free online service that showcases the newest titles purchased by the Lorain Public Library System. You can select to receive alerts via email and/or RSS feeds. If you see a new title that you are interested in, just click “check catalog” to place a hold on the item right away.

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Treat Your Shelf

Welcome to Treat Your Shelf, where we provide you with personalized reading recommendations straight to your email! Click on one of the links below and library staff will get busy creating a list of five book titles for your reading pleasure.

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Morning Journal Archives

We now offer access to the archives of the Lorain Morning Journal from 1922 to present. Search full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available in our eLibrary 24/7 on any device.