Chardon Library
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Thursday March 28 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Edible Teacup In-Person
For grades K - 5Make an edible teacup and fill it with jellybeans.
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Thursday March 28 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Peeps Diorama Making In-Person
Grades 3-5Choose a theme and make your very own Peep diorama (and take some home to eat!).
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Thursday March 28 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Maker Space Demonstration: Laser Engraver
Come watch the laser engraver in action! See the process and ask any questions about using the laser engraver for your own projects. Drop in any time during the program. The demonstration will happen every 15 minutes, so watch the laser engraver cut an engrave over and ......More
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Thursday March 28 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Space Night In-Person
Space-themed activities, crafts, and telescope viewings will help everyone learn more about the skies and prepare for the Eclipse!
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Thursday March 28 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Preserving Your Family History In-Person
Learn how to preserve your family’s history and family heirlooms. Do you have precious family collections, or do you have aging parents who are downsizing, and you have to determine what to save and how to save it? Learn about preservation techniques and how to use the ......More
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Thursday March 28 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tie Dye In-Person
Tie Dye-Bring a shirt or other item to Tie Dye!Registration is required.Thursday, March 28 6:30 PM
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Thursday March 28 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Book Discussion Online
Join us as we share our thoughts and observations of a new title each month. Books are of varied topic and both fiction and nonfiction selections. Registration required. This month’s title is Little Eve, by Catriona Ward upcoming dateApril 25 https://geaugalibrary.lib......More
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Thursday March 28 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
The Eclipse Of A Lifetime In-Person
Get ready for the upcoming total solar eclipse that Geauga County will experience on April 8, 2024! Geauga County hasn’t experienced a total solar eclipse since 1806 and won’t see one again for 420 years. We’ll delve into the history of solar eclipses in Ohio, from the ......More
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Friday March 29 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
CANCELLED: Lapsit Storytime In-Person
Birth - 18 Mons.Bring your babies for stories, shakers, scarves and socialization! Babies benefit most from repetition and playful interaction in developing their early literacy skills - we'll read books together, bounce, sing and play when we're done. No registration n......More
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Friday March 29 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5 years, with caregiverJoin us for stories, crafts, and fun! No registration required.
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Friday March 29 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Puzzle Exchange In-Person
No registration necessary. Please come in and exchange your jigsaws for new ones. Leave some and take some!
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Saturday March 30 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Puzzle Exchange In-Person
Do you love puzzles? Please come in and exchange your jigsaws for new ones. Leave some and take some! No registration necessaryPuzzle Exchange takes place the last Saturday of each month!
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Saturday March 30 10:00am - 10:15am EDT
Easter Egg Hunt and craft In-Person
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5Join us as we celebrate the craziest of Easter traditions, the Great Easter Egg Hunt! Children will be divided into four groups: 1) Those that need help, 2) five and six year olds, 3) seven and eight year olds and 4) nine and ten year olds. The crazi......More
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Monday April 1 All Day
The Great Geauga West Egg Hunt
Come to the library anytime in April to get your gameboard, then explore Chesterland looking for the easter eggs to solve the mystery phrase. Turn in your gameboard for a prize!
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Monday April 1 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Redefining Work and Retirement
Are you 50 and interested in reinventing your career or lifestyle? Encore NEO can help you overcome challenges and open new possibilities. No registration required.
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Monday April 1 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Family Storytime In-Person
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Open to families.
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Monday April 1 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Toy Time Mondays In-Person
Ages Birth- 5 yearsThe Thompson meeting room becomes the spot for creative fun and play. We'll have a wide variety of games, puzzles and toys to keep children of all ages engaged and entertained. No Registration Required
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Monday April 1 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Family Storytime In-Person
18 mons. -5 yrs.Join us for stories, music, and crafts at our family fun storytime. All ages with caregiver. No registration needed.
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Monday April 1 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Plants can Move! In-Person
Grades K-2Explore another part of our living world. You will get a plant to put into the pot that you will make in this program.
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Monday April 1 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Pop-up Games
Grades 6-12.Join us in the teen area for some fun games. We will also have snacks. No registration is required.
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Tuesday April 2 All Day
The Great Geauga West Egg Hunt
Come to the library anytime in April to get your gameboard, then explore Chesterland looking for the easter eggs to solve the mystery phrase. Turn in your gameboard for a prize!
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Tuesday April 2 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Baby/Toddler Storytime In-Person
Birth-3 yearsJoin us for stories, shakers, scarves and socialization! Babies and toddlers benefit most from repetition in developing their early literacy skills - we'll read books together, dance, sing and play when we're done. For children ages birth - 3 years old with......More
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Tuesday April 2 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Red Cross Blood Drive In-Person
The need for blood is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. You’ll feel good knowing you've helped change a life. Give the Gift of Life, Give Blood! To register for the drive please go online at http://www.redcrossblood.org......More
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Tuesday April 2 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Kids Joke-a-thon In-Person
Grades 1-3Can you make people laugh by sharing a joke? Learn the basics of stagecraft and joke telling before presenting your best joke to our judges.Come prepared with 2 jokes to practice and then perform.
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Tuesday April 2 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Digital Legacy Lab Orientation In-Person
Use the Digital Legacy Lab to preserve your memories. The Digital Legacy Lab is comprised of scanners, 8mm and Super 8 film converter, vinyl record recorder, microphones, and software to convert analog materials to digital files. This orientation covers how to use these......More
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Tuesday April 2 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Larry Doby In-Person
Larry DobyWhen Larry Doby signed with the Cleveland Indians in July 1947, he became the second African-American player in Major League Baseball and the first in the American League. Though Doby played on some of the greatest Indians teams of all time, he never quite rec......More
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Wednesday April 3 All Day
The Great Geauga West Egg Hunt
Come to the library anytime in April to get your gameboard, then explore Chesterland looking for the easter eggs to solve the mystery phrase. Turn in your gameboard for a prize!
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Wednesday April 3 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Rhythm & Rhyme Early Walkers In-Person
18-36 months.A story, music, and movement for young walkers and caregivers. No registration needed.
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Wednesday April 3 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Rhythm & Rhyme - Preschoolers In-Person
3-5 yrs.A story, music, and movement for preschoolers. No registration needed.
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Wednesday April 3 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
One-on-One Tech Help by Appointment In-Person
Intimidated by technology? Bring in your laptop, tablet, and other devices to receive personalized assistance.Basic computer operations including how to use a keyboard and mouseBrowsing and searching the InternetMicrosoft Word and ExcelTablets/smart phones: how to insta......More
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Wednesday April 3 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen Cooking: Soups & Stews In-Person
Grades 6-12Join us to test your teen cooking skills! This session we'll try Soups & Stews.Jan 3: Cincinnati chili Feb 7: Buddae JjigaeMar 6: Matzo ball SoupApr 3: Ramen
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Wednesday April 3 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Club Ink In-Person
Writers, join with creators of all genres who are interested in critiquing work while sharing experiences, information, and ideas. Both aspiring authors and seasoned veterans are welcome.
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Wednesday April 3 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Family Storytime
Ages 18 mos- Grade 5Join us for stories, games and crafts at our family storytime. No registration required.
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Wednesday April 3 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Book Discussion In-Person
Book Discussion meets the 1st Weds of each month at 7 PMThe books for January through April are:January Someone Else's Shoes by JoJo MoyesFebruary Scarlet Letter by Nathanial HawthorneMarch House on Mango Street by Sandra CisnerosApril Galileo's Daughter by Dava Sobel
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Wednesday April 3 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Creative Writing In-Person
Join us at the library for a program designed to encourage the creative mind. Prompts will be provided for in-house writing. This workshop will be limited to 12 patrons in order to create a comfortable space for writers to share their work.
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Thursday April 4 All Day
The Great Geauga West Egg Hunt
Come to the library anytime in April to get your gameboard, then explore Chesterland looking for the easter eggs to solve the mystery phrase. Turn in your gameboard for a prize!
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Thursday April 4 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Family Storytime In-Person
18 mons. -5 yrs.Join us for stories, music, and crafts at our family fun storytime. All ages with caregiver. No registration needed.
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Thursday April 4 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Spring is in the Air In-Person
Ages 18 mos - 4 years, with a caregiverLet's celebrate the warmer weather with spring stories, songs, and STEAM stations!
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Thursday April 4 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Horse Storytime In-Person
For ages 3 - 5 years.Middlefield library partnered with Willow Grove Retreat to offer storytime with the horses.Listen to stories in the barn with gentle equine friends. This is an offsite program the location is 11361 Clay Street, Huntsburg, Ohio 44046
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Thursday April 4 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Film Discussion In-Person
Watch the film on your own and come for the discussion group to talk about it and enjoy FREE popcorn!Film Discussion meets the 1st Thursday of every monthFebruary: Dead Poet's SocietyMarch: Double IndemnityApril: GildaMay: Citizen Kane
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Thursday April 4 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen Thursday In-Person
Join us for a casual afternoon of snacks and laid-back activities. TEENS ONLY. Grades 6-12. No registration required.
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Thursday April 4 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
History Mysteries In-Person
Grades 3-5Explore the world of Genealogy to uncover some history mysteries with fun puzzle activities.
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Thursday April 4 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Nailed It! Library craft edition In-Person
Do your crafts always turn out as planned? No? Can you laugh at yourself? Yes? Then here's the program for you! Join self-proclaimed anti-crafter Christine and try to recreate a beautiful craft within 60 minutes. All supplies will be provided (but no instructions!). We ......More
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Thursday April 4 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Crafting Nights In-Person
Do you knit, crochet or do other portable needle arts? Come join fellow crafters to work on projects and be inspired! All levels welcome, just bring yourself and your current project (or two!)
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Friday April 5 All Day
The Great Geauga West Egg Hunt
Come to the library anytime in April to get your gameboard, then explore Chesterland looking for the easter eggs to solve the mystery phrase. Turn in your gameboard for a prize!
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Friday April 5 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Lapsit Storytime In-Person
Birth - 18 Mons.Bring your babies for stories, shakers, scarves and socialization! Babies benefit most from repetition and playful interaction in developing their early literacy skills - we'll read books together, bounce, sing and play when we're done. No registration n......More
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Friday April 5 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Inaugural Ball Gowns & Fashions of America’s First Ladies Online
Trace inaugural balls throughout American history, highlighting the fashions worn through the centuries. We’ll also take a look at President Garfield’s inaugural celebration, held at the “new” Arts and Industries Building at the Smithsonian Institution. Presented by the......More
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Friday April 5 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5 years, with caregiverJoin us for stories, crafts, and fun! No registration required.
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Friday April 5 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
STEM Storytime In-Person
Ages 3-5 yrs.Join us for a special STEM storytime! Stories and STEM-based learning activities for prechoolers. No registration needed.
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Saturday April 6 All Day
The Great Geauga West Egg Hunt
Come to the library anytime in April to get your gameboard, then explore Chesterland looking for the easter eggs to solve the mystery phrase. Turn in your gameboard for a prize!
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Saturday April 6 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Passport Fair In-Person
Need a passport? GCPL has partnered with the staff of the Geauga County Clerk of Courts to provide one-stop shopping to help you complete the necessary forms, certify the paperwork and send it in for you. Simply bring the following items: Passport application (available......More
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Saturday April 6 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Legacy Video: Tell Your Story In-Person
Create your very own memoir that captures who you are, family memories, or anything you would like to share with those to come after you. If you plan to have loved ones join you at this event, please only register ONE person per family. Upon signing up you will be sent ......More
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Saturday April 6 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Ready, Set, Solar Eclipse! In-Person
Join the fun as we anticipate the upcoming solar eclipse with activities for all ages. Eclipse glasses will be distributed during this event to registered participants, and eclipse-themed snacks will be served.
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Saturday April 6 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Community Reading to Rover In-Person
Children will have the opportunity to practice their language arts skills by reading with a therapy dog. For kids in grades 1-4.
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Sunday April 7 All Day
The Great Geauga West Egg Hunt
Come to the library anytime in April to get your gameboard, then explore Chesterland looking for the easter eggs to solve the mystery phrase. Turn in your gameboard for a prize!
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Sunday April 7 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
National Library Week
For Everyone - All AgesVisit the library during the week of April 7th - 13th for activities, contests and crafts to celebrateNational Library Week.