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'The Light Between Oceans,' Excel for Beginners at Avon Library

Also: Library is closed Sept. 2 for Labor Day

What's coming up at the Avon Branch LibraryThe Avon Branch Library is located at 37485 Harvest Drive, Avon.

EXCEL FOR BEGINNERS

Learn Microsoft Office Excel 2007 basics at Lorain Public Library System’s Avon Branch Library. Excel for Beginners is Monday, Aug. 26 or Sep. 9 at 6 p.m. You will learn how to set up a spreadsheet workbook, input data, compose simple spreadsheet formulas, and choose layout and print format options. A limited amount of hands-on practice time will be available. Participants need to be comfortable using a mouse to attend. Preregistration is required by calling the Avon Branch Library at440-934-4743.

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BOOK DISCUSSION

Read The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman with Lorain Public Library System’s Avon Branch Library. This New York Times best-seller will be the topic at the Adult Book Discussion on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 2:30 p.m. A couple living on an isolated island find a boat washed ashore with a baby in it. They claim the baby as their own, but when they return to the mainland, come to realize their choice has had devastating consequences. Copies of this novel are available at the Library. New members are welcome. For more information, call the Avon Branch Library at 440-934-4743.

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ONLINE REGISTRATION

Online registration is now available through the Lorain Public Library System’s website,LorainPublicLibrary.org. This new feature starts with September programming. When you see a program you would like to sign up for that requires preregistration, you may search the events calendar online for the program. When you find it, click the blue “Register” button. You will simply enter your name and either an email address or phone number. Let the library know where you heard about the event, then list the name(s) of the participant(s). You may still call the library where the event is being held to register. For more information, call any Lorain Public Library System Library.

LABOR DAY CLOSURE

The Lorain Public Library System will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2.


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