May vibes 📚🌺🎧

🎧 Dive into a world of stories with Playaways, preloaded audiobooks available at all six of our locations! Perfect for on-the-go listening, these compact devices offer a wide range of titles for all ages. Explore the magic of storytelling today at your favorite LPLS branch! 📚

In Buddhist tradition, a person must travel for 49 days after they die before they can fully cross over. In this debut graphic novel, journey with Kit in an unforgettable story of death, grief, love and how we keep moving forward. ❤️ Place your hold: tinyurl.com/3rpdjhfy

Dive into a world of enchantment with Kanopy's extensive collection of animated films! From classic hand-drawn tales to cutting-edge CGI wonders, rediscover childhood favorites or explore new, visually stunning narratives! Access the collection here: kanopy.com/category/9709

Read it and weep! 😭 We've got plenty of YA tearjerkers on display at the Main Library for when you need a good cry, but we want to hear from you! What's the last book that made you feel all your feelings? Drop the titles below!

We're down bad for Taylor Swift's newest album, The Tortured Poets Department! 🖤 Both the standard edition, as well as the Anthology tracks, are available for FREE with your LPLS card and hoopla Digital! Listen to all 31 tracks now! hoopladigital.com/collection/695…

IT'S ALMOST TIME for the Friends of the Lorain Public Library spring book sale! Stop by the Main Library:
- Thursday, May 9: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Member Preview)
- Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Monday, May 13 to Thursday, May 16: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

🎉 Bonus Borrows are here! Head over to hoopla to see the collection. 📚✨ hoopla.app.link/FzZRw1nhUIb

In this class, learn essential elements of sketching plants, including lending 3D quality to leaf and flower shapes, creating varied line quality, and exploring a range of botanical images.

📆 Releases April 24th
🎨 Taught by David Tenorio
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A phantom artist made a visit to our Avon Branch earlier this month and left this behind! 🎨 While we're hoping someone recognizes the artist's work and can help us identify them, we're also encouraging patrons to submit poems inspired by it through the end of the month! 🖋️

Did you know each of our six branches has Adapted Toy Backpacks? Each of these nontraditional items contain a book and an interactive toy with an external switch making it easier for children with limited fine motor skills to use independently! Stop in to see the selection!

WE ARE HERE! But it's fine because I can sneeze and read at the same time 🤧📚

Welcome to the OC! ☀️🌊 Explore the oral history of this iconic 2000s show, filled with behind-the-scenes details and insider stories. Discover how this hit series captured hearts and became a cultural phenomenon! 📖 Reserve your hold: tinyurl.com/3zkvdtkb

Solidarity Urban Farms and LPLS are getting ready for the 2024 growing season and are looking for volunteers for this year's kickoff! Water, coffee and snacks will be provided. Please meet inside the Main Library at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27! We can't wait to see you there!

Discover the art of thread painting with Creativebug! 🎨 Check out her class for FREE with your LPLS card to learn embroidery techniques inspired by spring blooms. Transform your stitches into stunning botanical illustrations! Visit LorainPublicLibrary.org/eLibrary to get started!

Spring into a new hobby with the power of books! 🌼 Explore our collection for inspiration on gardening, painting, cooking and more! Visit us today from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and let books be your guide to discovering a passion that blooms this season! 📚✨

Bring in your gently used puzzles and swap them for new ones at the Columbia Branch! 🧩 The drop-in puzzle exchange is a great way to refresh your collection and connect with fellow puzzle enthusiasts. Visit us today to join the fun!

Cheers! 🍻 The latest novel from Sarah Grunder Ruiz has hit LPLS shelves and all we want to do is snuggle up with pub cat Sebastian (IYKYK) and dive into this one! The ADHD and OCD representation sets this contemporary romance apart! Place your hold at search.clevnet.org!

📚 Spring into success with Tutor.com! Access expert tutors 24/7 to conquer your toughest subjects and finish the school year strong! Whether you need help with math, science, writing or more, get the support you need to excel! Visit LorainPublicLibrary.org/eLibrary to get started! 🌟

Browser's got mail! ✉️ Thanks to the kiddos in our Avon Branch's recent letter writing program, everyone's favorite furry friend had some cute notes waiting for him last week and he even sent some responses! 📝