Lorain Public Library System

🌱 Big news! @LorainPLSystem is expanding its urban farm at the South Lorain Branch this fall—thanks to a new micro-grant! Local kids will get hands-on experience with planting, growing, and learning about food systems, sustainability & ag careers. 🌾💧 cleveland.com/news/2025/08/l…

The Color Our World Summer Reading Challenge is officially underway at your local @LorainPLSystem! Visit your nearest branch to pick up your game board and kick off a summer of exciting reading adventures. Registration is open to all ages — join the fun!

Great hearing from my constituents on library funding, the budget and language that doesn’t create an Ohio many want to come to or stay in. We can do better for Ohioans.

#goodmorningmonday The function of freedom is to free someone else. -Toni Morrison Have a good week!

Ohio’s libraries are facing an unheard-of challenge in the Ohio House of Representatives and WE NEED YOUR HELP! Use this form to email all Lorain County members of the General Assembly TODAY urging them to restore the Public Library Fund: lorainpubliclibrary.org/your-library-n…

Thank you to our director, Anastasia, and all of these other advocates for Ohio's public libraries! 📚❤️

🚨 Exciting News for Parents & Caregivers! 📚 🎒 @LorainPLSystem is offering Early Literacy Backpacks designed to boost your child's reading skills! Each backpack focuses on the science of reading with fun and engaging Hooked on Phonics activities. morningjournal.com/2025/02/18/lor…

❤️ Monitoring your blood pressure regularly is an essential part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Even small changes, like healthy eating, regular exercise & stress management, can significantly impact your blood pressure. Check out a kit today: loraincountyhealth.com/bloodpressure

🍽️ At this month's "A Taste of History" program, we explored ancient cultures through food. Visitors at the Columbia Branch tried Egyptian Nut Cake, Roman Globi and medieval Baghdad’s Makshufa. These dishes bring history to life — because food tells stories! 🌍

TODAY!! Second Harvest will be having our monthly Drive-Thru Mobile Pantry distributing assorted boxes of food, pulled pork, potatoes, apples, squash, carrots, & MORE from 3:30-5:30 pm at Black River Landing for anyone in need. 📲 Register HERE: bit.ly/shfb_jan9

@LorainPLSystem and @ElyriaLibrary have teamed up with the Lorain County Joint Vocational School (JVS) to help area residents earn a state-issued high school diploma while gaining industry credentials in some of the state’s most in-demand career fields. cleveland.com/community/2024…

CLOSURE UPDATE: The Main Library will closed the remainder of today Monday, Nov. 18. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Cozy up with a graphic novel that’s perfect for these dark, chilly nights! 🍂 From eerie tales to mysterious adventures, our collection has a fall edge that’ll keep you turning pages long after you were supposed to go to sleep! Visit search.lpls.info to browse or stop in!

Craft a joyful wreath that can be enjoyed year-round with @creativebug! Perfect for hanging as a timeless decoration or repurposing as a creative frame for photos or artwork, this class is ideal for both seasoned embroiderers and beginners! Learn more: tinyurl.com/creativebugemb…

Mark your calendars for the annual Holiday Bazaar! Hosted by the Friends of the Lorain Public Library, this two-day event will have new and like-new items like books, DVDs, toys, jewelry and more for sale! Stop in from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30!

Snow excited! ❄️ Winter program registration begins TOMORROW Nov. 15 at 10 a.m.! There's something for everyone so be sure to bundle up for a flurry of fun! Don’t let these spots melt away — visit LorainPublicLibrary.org/Programs to view the options before they become available!

Keep track of your heart health! 💓 Check out a Blood Pressure Kit from any of our branches, complete with a monitor, cuff, wallet card for tracking and more! It's everything you need to stay on top of your blood pressure — right at home! Stop in or call for info on availability!

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by delving into a rich tapestry of cultures, stories and histories with @Kanopy! Embrace the wisdom, resilience and artistry of indigenous communities through captivating resources. Begin your exploration at kanopy.com/category/67095!

❄️ Cozy up with the latest edition of Connections! Our quarterly programming magazine is packed with upcoming programs for winter! Pick up a copy at any of our six locations or read it online at LorainPublicLibrary.org starting TOMORROW! 🍜 Let’s make something terrific together!