Next Iron Chef Judge, Business Workshops at Library

Knitting Group

Love to knit?  Bring your knitting project (needles size 9 or 10, crochet hooks size G or H) and enjoy the company of fellow knitters on Monday, Sept. 12 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Presenter Valerie Dillard will be available to help those who need assistance. Beginners are welcome. For ages 16 and up. Registration required at the Reference desk.

Environmental Series – Cleaner Fuels

Join us Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. to discuss which options are best for cleaner fuels for the City’s fleet and the community. The panel includes representatives from Clean Fuels Ohio and National Fleet Inc., an Avon Lake company that specializes in vehicle fuel conversion.

SCORE – Simple Steps for Starting Your Business

Thinking of starting a business? Want to grow your new business? Register now for SCORE’s Simple Steps for Starting Your Business workshop, being offered three times from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Sept. 14, 28 or Oct. 26. Register at the Reference desk or by calling 440-933-8128 x249. 

Growing Your Business 2011 – Who is Your Customer?

Help grow your business by learning the demographics of your customers and your market size on Thursday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. This workshop is part of the Small Business Resource Connection that assists the growth of small local businesses.

How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid

Be part of this book discussion and be a prepared parent. How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid by Joseph Califano is a practical guide with information every parent needs. Register at the Reference desk and receive a FREE copy of the book. Participate in the book discussion and you could win a Nook. Sponsored by Communities That Care of Lorain County, Avon Lake PTA Council and Avon Lake Public Library.

Lorain County Reads – Soul of a Chef by Michael Ruhlman

Well-known author, food blogger, cook, journalist and occasional Food Network’s The Next Iron Chef judge Michael Ruhlman is coming to Lorain County as part of the second Lorain County Reads literary project. Join us for a book discussion on his book Soul of a Chef on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Registration is required and copies of the book are available at the Reference desk. Then mark your calendars for An Evening with Michael Ruhlman on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m.