Provides a workroom with equipment, consumable items, and resources that members may use to create developmentally appropriate materials for children’s learning. Equipment available in the lab includes Ellison machines with an extensive assortment of dies, Artwaxer, Bookbinder, small and large laminators, copier, and other office equipment. A large variety of consumable items such as construction paper, felt, posterboard, Velcro, and much more are also available for use in the lab.

Offers bike safety information and bike helmets.

Provides bicycles, bike classes, bike repair, and essential bicycling equipment such as helmets, locks, and lights for eligible individuals.

Provides education, information and advocacy to reduce the risk of injury and death in children. Offers car seats at a reduce cost to low-income families. Provide free car seat checks to ensure they are properly installed. Offers information on bike helmets and offers helmets at a reduce cost. Provides home safety inspections.

Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: craft kits, bicycles, games, electronics, health related items, kitchenware, sewing machines, musical instruments, puzzles, outdoor activity items, STEM kits, telescopes, tools, adventure passes, memory kits, and the seed library. For a complete list of items, visit: https://www.mrcpl.org/browse/library-of-things/

Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: craft kits, bicycles, games, electronics, health related items, kitchenware, sewing machines, musical instruments, puzzles, outdoor activity items, STEM kits, telescopes, tools, adventure passes, memory kits, and the seed library. For a complete list of items, visit: https://www.mrcpl.org/browse/library-of-things/

Sells reduced-cost child-size and adult-size bike helmets to residents.

Offers ice skating lessons, open skating sessions, and skate rental from August to early April. Arena may be rented by groups.

Offers a resource room for child care providers and preschool teachers. Includes die-cutting machines, laminators, and booklet binders.

Offers a variety of athletic and recreational activities/programs including: karate, scuba diving classes, pre- and postnatal fitness classes, swim classes for children ages 6 months and up, and a variety of other programs and activities. Please call for specific information on activities, available dates, times, and cost.

Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: craft kits, bicycles, games, electronics, health related items, kitchenware, sewing machines, musical instruments, puzzles, outdoor activity items, STEM kits, telescopes, tools, adventure passes, memory kits, and the seed library. For a complete list of items, visit: https://www.mrcpl.org/browse/library-of-things/

Offers a quarterly giveaway of clothing, small household items, and toys.

Program provides prescription sports goggles to vision-impaired youth from low-income families. Goggles can be used in a variety of sports, including basketball, baseball, soccer, racket sports, girls lacrosse and field hockey.

Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: * Games and toys * Crafting items * Technology items * Home improvement tools * Kitchenware * Outdoor items * Health and wellness items * Activity passes Visit https://wcpl.info/content/library-things-0 for current list of items. Library staff cannot give instructions on use of an item. See user manuals.

Provides cardio facilities and personal training to members at cost.

Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: craft kits, bicycles, games, electronics, health related items, kitchenware, sewing machines, musical instruments, puzzles, outdoor activity items, STEM kits, telescopes, tools, adventure passes, memory kits, and the seed library. For a complete list of items, visit: https://www.mrcpl.org/browse/library-of-things/

Provides a care package to any guest needing it on a monthly basis. Care packages generally contain items such as deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrush, soap, shampoo, and other personal care/personal hygiene items.

May be able to assist as a last resort with tents and/or blankets as they are available.

Lends adult bikes, children and adult helmets, and bike locks on a temporary basis. - Service is provided through a collaboration of the Lorain Public Library, Lorain County Public Health, Lorain County Metro Parks, and the Lorain County Community Action Agency.

Provides lights to use on the front and rear of bicycles in an effort to increase safe biking at night time. Lights are compliant with state requirements for bicycles (white front light and red tail light visible from 500 ft.) Batteries may be included.

Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: craft kits, bicycles, games, electronics, health related items, kitchenware, sewing machines, musical instruments, puzzles, outdoor activity items, STEM kits, telescopes, tools, adventure passes, memory kits, and the seed library. For a complete list of items, visit: https://www.mrcpl.org/browse/library-of-things/

Provides tents and emergency tarps when available. We offer contacts with the housing coalition and metro housing.

The Bicycle Helmet Program provides school-age children with bicycle helmets for those who do not have one available for riding.