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Monday June 10 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Photography 101 Part 1 In-Person
Learn both the aesthetic (artistic) and basic technical (science) aspects of photography whether your camera is a $200 point-and-shoot or $1000 D-SLR.Part 1: Aesthetic (June 10, 2024) - This class will cover composition, lighting, and other subjects for making images th......More
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Tuesday June 11 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 June 11 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Computer Essentials: 5-Week Course In-Person
Learn to use a PC for email, web research, and more so you can stay connected online!This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. By the end of the cou......More
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Tuesday June 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
iPhone and iPad Basics In-Person
Learn the basics about your iPhone and iPad so that you can feel more confident about using your technology! Accessing settings, email, apps, and the Apple Store will be covered. Understand your devices better and utilize as much of the technology as possible.
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Tuesday June 11 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Maker Space Training: Large Format Printer/Cutter and Heat Press In-Person / Online
This is the mandatory training session for the large format printer/cutter. The training also covers the heat press as it works well with the printer. The large format printer/cutter prints and cuts banners, posters, stickers, and heat transfer vinyl for garments and ba......More
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Tuesday June 11 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Soap Making Workshop In-Person
Learn the basics of creating melt and pour soap. Each participant will be able to take their soap home at the end of the workshop. Materials will be provided.
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Wednesday June 12 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 June 12 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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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Wednesday June 12 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Maker Space Show & Tell: Cricut Maker and Vinyl Cutter In-Person
Come watch the Cricut Maker and/or the vinyl cutter as they perform example projects! See the process and ask any questions about using the Cricut Maker or the vinyl cutter for your own projects. Drop in any time during the program. The demonstration will happen every 1......More
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Wednesday June 12 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Photography 101 Part 2 In-Person
Learn both the aesthetic (artistic) and basic technical (science) aspects of photography whether your camera is a $200 point-and-shoot or $1000 D-SLR.Part 2: Technical (June 12, 2024)- This class will include must-know basics of digital photography including ISO setting......More
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Wednesday June 12 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
J.R.R. Tolkien: There and Back Again Online
Celebrate a summer of adventure by joining us on Zoom to learn about the father of adventure, himself - J.R.R. Tolkien. An entire generation grew up questing with Frodo and the hobbits and exploring Middle Earth, but what inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to write "The Lord of th......More
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Thursday June 13 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
And We're Off! In-Person
Ages 18 months - 4 years, with a caregiver.We'll explore different ways to travel with our transportation-themed STEAM stations. Paint with cars, make a rocket, and more.
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Thursday June 13 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Maker Space Show & Tell: Laser Engraver In-Person
NOTE: This training takes place at the Chardon Creativity Center makerspace located at Chardon High School (151 Chardon Ave. Chardon, OH 44024) not the Chardon Branch.Come watch the laser engraver as it performs an example project! See the process and ask any questions ......More
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Thursday June 13 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Cooking Club In-Person
Grades 3-5Put on your apron and whip up a savory snack or a sweet treat!
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Thursday June 13 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Percy Jackson's Greek Myth Day at the Library In-Person
Grades 4-9Celebrate the start of summer vacation by visiting Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods where they can learn about the magical world they were born into. Join us at the library for an event worthy of Percy and his friends. Answer trivia questions abou......More
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Friday June 14 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Little Artists In-Person
Ages 2-5Join us for fun art projects perfect for little hands and creative minds.
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Friday June 14 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Crochet Club In-Person
All AgesLike to crochet or would like to learn? Join us to work on your own projects or get started on a few simple patterns! Hooks and yarn will be provided for beginners.
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Friday June 14 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Crochet Club In-Person
All AgesLike to crochet or would like to learn? Join us to work on your own projects or get started on a few simple patterns! Hooks and yarn will be provided for beginners.
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Saturday June 15 9:00am - 5:00pm 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 June 15 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Quilt Block Party: June Roses Quilt Block In-Person / Online
Everything’s coming up roses with this crazy quilt roses pattern. We’ll have plenty of scraps, but if you have them, bring some pink and red scraps to share as you build your improvisational rose garden. White background fabric and green leaf fabric provided. Kits will ......More
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Saturday June 15 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Escape Room: Adventure in the Library In-Person
You're exploring the library, when suddenly you realize you're locked in! Solve the puzzles and decode the clues to escape before the clock runs out. This adventure-themed adventure is great for those looking for a challenge and who love to explore. Register with a grou......More
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Saturday June 15 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Escape Room: Adventure in the Library In-Person
You're exploring the library, when suddenly you realize you're locked in! Solve the puzzles and decode the clues to escape before the clock runs out. This adventure-themed adventure is great for those looking for a challenge and who love to explore. Register with a grou......More
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Saturday June 15 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
America's Best Idea-- History of the National Park Service Online
June 15th: America's Best Idea-- History of the National Park Service This program will provide information about the agency’s founding in 1916 and the history of the conservation movement and ethic in the United States. July 20th: The Wounds of War: Mental Physical,......More
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Saturday June 15 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Escape Room: Adventure in the Library In-Person
You're exploring the library, when suddenly you realize you're locked in! Solve the puzzles and decode the clues to escape before the clock runs out. This adventure-themed adventure is great for those looking for a challenge and who love to explore. Register with a grou......More
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Messy Mondays In-Person
Open to familiesWarmer weather is here, so we are setting up outdoors for some hands on do it yourself arts and crafts. We bring the supplies, you bring the inspiration!! Things can get messy on Mondays, so dress appropriately.No registration required.
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Family Storytime In-Person
Family ProgramJoin us for stories, songs, and a craft.No registration required.
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Maker Space Teen Camp In-Person
Grades 8-12, 4-week camp every Monday in June.
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
One-on-One Genealogy In-Person
Registration Required. Sign up for two hours of one-on-one genealogy assistance! During this time our Family and Local History Specialist will guide you on your family history journey by helping you with any questions you may have.
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Monday June 17 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Crafting Circle In-Person
Come join fellow crafters to work, chat and share! Bring anything portable and work in the company of other crafters.
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Monday June 17 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
"I Survived" STEM Day: The Destruction of Pompeii In-Person
Grades 3-5Join us at the library for a STEM program inspired by the extremely popular children's series "I Survived" by Lauren Tarshis. Each session of the program will focus on a different book from the series, in this case "I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79......More
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Monday June 17 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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 June 17 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Wildlife Silhouette Magazine Art In-Person
Create a beautiful nature-themed piece of art on canvas. This magazine strip collage is doable for even the craft-challenged!
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Tuesday June 18 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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Tuesday June 18 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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Tuesday June 18 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Computer Essentials: 5-Week Course In-Person
Learn to use a PC for email, web research, and more so you can stay connected online!This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. By the end of the cou......More
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Tuesday June 18 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Maker Space Show & Tell: 3D Printer In-Person
NOTE: This training takes place at the Chardon Creativity Center makerspace located at Chardon High School (151 Chardon Ave. Chardon, OH 44024) not the Chardon Branch.Come watch the 3D printer as it performs an example project! See the process and ask any questions abou......More
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Tuesday June 18 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Underground Railroad in Ohio Online
Author and native Ohioan Kathy Schulz accurately details the development and workings of Ohio’s Underground Railroad with true stories of Addison White, John Parker and others. During a dark time in our history, thousands of freedom seekers traveled the Underground Rail......More
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Tuesday June 18 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Art To Go In-Person
Art to GoCleveland, Cradle of CreativityThroughout the 20th century, homegrown and relocated artists created portfolios and careers in Cleveland. Many of the places where they worked, studied, and taught are still active today, including the Cleveland Institute of Art, ......More
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Tuesday June 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Adobe Illustrator Self-Guided Workshop In-Person
Adobe Illustrator is software for making vector and graphic designs. Use it for logos, posters, typography, artwork and more. In this hands-on workshop, learn Illustrator through Adobe tutorials at your own pace. An experienced guide will be available to assist as neede......More
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Tuesday June 18 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Book Discussion In-Person / Online
Join us at the Bainbridge branch as we share out thoughts and observations of a new title each month. Books are of varied topic and both fiction and nonfiction selections. May 21 – Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, by James McBride June 18 - The Spectacular, by Fiona Davi......More
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Wednesday June 19 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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Wednesday June 19 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
One on One Tech Help 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 June 19 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Outdoor Antics In-Person
Grades K-2Enjoy relay races, stomp rockets, paper boat races, and much more! *This program will be on the lawn next to the library; weather permitting.*
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Wednesday June 19 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Stretchy Science with Slime In-Person
Family ProgramMad Science presents the science of slime and how it stretches. Make slime to take home with you!
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Wednesday June 19 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Stretchy Science with Slime In-Person
Family ProgramMad Science presents the science of slime and how it stretches. Make slime to take home with you!
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Wednesday June 19 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Adventure Time! In-Person
Grades 6-12Create a vision board of your dream summer vacation.
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Wednesday June 19 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Watch and Discuss: The Women (1939) In-Person
Join us for popcorn and a showing of the 1939 film The Women. Renée Sentilles, Henry Eldridge Bourne Professor of History at Case Western Reserve University, will introduce the film with a brief overview of the making of the film, putting the movie in its historical co......More
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Wednesday June 19 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Family Storytime
Ages 18 mos- 5 years with caregiverJoin us for stories, games and crafts at our family storytime. No registration required.
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Wednesday June 19 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Jungle Terry In-Person
For families.Enjoy Jungle Terry's animal show.
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Thursday June 20 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 June 20 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Pet Rock Adoption Agency In-Person
Ages 18 months - 4 years, with a caregiver.Come pick out your own pet rock! You get to name it, make a bed for it, and more. There will also be stories and songs.
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Thursday June 20 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Red Cross Blood Drive In-Person
Middlefield Library is partnering with the American Red Cross to host local blood drives. The drive will be held in the large meeting room of the library. The need for blood is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. You’ll f......More
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Thursday June 20 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Great Lakes Native Americans In-Person
Learn about the Great Lakes Native Americans. What was the significance of Ohio? The focus will be on the 1500s to circa 1812. We will discuss the confluence of cultures – Native Americans with the French, the Dutch, the British, and the post-Revolutionary American
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Thursday June 20 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Left of Center Book Discussion Group Online
Welcome to the Left of Center Book Discussion Group! This group is designed for readers who are interested in speculative and genre fiction: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror. We are, however, not bound to these specific genres, and we are open to exploring all the myriad way......More
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Thursday June 20 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Canning Lid Sunflower In-Person
Make a lovely Sunflower using a canning lid and fabric.Registration is required.
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Thursday June 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Plant-Based Summer Favorites: A Cooking Demo with Ann Esselstyn, Jane Esselstyn, and Brian Hart Online
Summer time is the best time of the year for plant-based eaters, as so many amazing fruits and veggies are in season. Join Ann, Jane, and Brian for a lively and health-focused demo that highlights some of their most popular summer "go-to" summer meals that are built for......More