Bainbridge Maker Space Office Hours

Want some support with your first visits using the equipment in the Bainbridge Branch's Maker Space? Schedule your session during these hours so staff can offer extra help! No registration required.The staff member will be available to answer your questions.You must tak......More

Want some support with your first visits using the equipment in the Bainbridge Branch's Maker Space? Schedule your session during these hours so staff can offer extra help! No registration required.The staff member will be available to answer your questions.You must take the mandatory training and sign the user agreement before scheduling a session in the Inspiration Station. Machines include: 3D scanner, Cricut Maker, direct-to-garment printer, embroidery machine, heat press, large format printer, laser engraver, and vinyl cutter.Although no training is necessary to use the sewing machines, staff can help with the sewing machines as well.Staff are happy to answer questions, offer suggestions for projects, and find resources for you during this time. Staff will not help with design or do any project for you.

Bainbridge Branch

Little Artists In-Person

Ages 2-5Join us for fun art projects perfect for little hands and creative minds.

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Fireside chats book group

Why come to a book group? There are so many reasons- you loved the book and can't stop talking about it. You hated the book and can't stop talking about it. You need a reason to read something different. You want to get out of the house. You need an excuse to lock ......More

Why come to a book group? There are so many reasons- you loved the book and can't stop talking about it. You hated the book and can't stop talking about it. You need a reason to read something different. You want to get out of the house. You need an excuse to lock yourself away from the family for a while. You crave adult conversation. You just like to talk about what you read. Come and chat with us about some particular books and other stuff. We have tea and coffee and sometimes cookies in the Frances Spatz Leighton Reading room by the colorful fireplace.May 18- The Giver of Stars by Jojo MoyesJune 15 - They Both Die at the End by Adam SilveraJuly 20- Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins ReidAugust 17- All the Children Are Home by Patty Francis No registration is required.

Thompson Branch

Crafting Circle In-Person

Come join fellow crafters to work, chat and share! Bring anything portable and work in the company of other crafters.

Bostwick Room, Chardon Branch

Pet Rock In-Person

For grades K - 5.Adopt a pet rock.

Large Meeting Room, Middlefield Branch

Adult Coloring Club  In-Person

Experience the benefits of coloring at our monthly Adult Coloring Club. This is your opportunity to relax and unwind. Materials will be provided

Bostwick Room, Chardon Branch

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

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 bags. Use the heat press to attach any heat transfer design from the printer on to your chosen shirt, sweatshirt, apron, bag, or other fabric. Learn the basic steps to use the large format printer/cutter and heat press so that you can come to the Bainbridge branch and create your own one-of-a-kind items.All ages welcome to attend the training session. Children under 12 need a guardian with them to use the large format printer/cutter and heat press. The guardian must also attend this training before helping a minor with the machines. If you will require assistance, the library recommends finding your own assistant, who must also attend this mandatory training before working in the Inspiration Station.Must have a Clevnet or GCPL library card to sign the user agreement at the end of the session.Click the link below for the written tutorials for this specific equipment for reference.Attend in-person or online! Choose when registering. Registration required.

Multipurpose Room Left [RM 112], Bainbridge Branch

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

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 Davis July 16 – The Six: The Untold Story of America’s First Women Astronauts, by Loren Grush August 20 – Lock Every Door, by Riley Sager

Conference Room [RM 139], Bainbridge Branch

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

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 install and/or use library digital offeringsSetting up an email addressAccessing and using our online research tools and databasesSessions are based on staff availability, and will be on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is not required.

Conference Room [RM 139], Bainbridge Branch

You Saved 1968! In-Person

Blast off in this space adventure with a fun and fact-filled retrospection of America's home stretch of the space race with Jann Glove. Reacquaint yourself with the APOLLO 8 mission and its profound serendipitous influence on the environmental movement.

Multipurpose Room Left [RM 112], Multipurpose Room Right [RM 112], Bainbridge Branch

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

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 install and/or use library digital offeringsSetting up an email addressAccessing and using our online research tools and databasesDue to staff availability, patrons may only make one tech appointment per month.

Middlefield Branch

Flower Moon In-Person

For ages 3 - 5.May's full moon is called the flower moon. Come and make one with us!

Large Meeting Room, Middlefield Branch

Beyond Cutting the Cable In-Person

So, you’ve cut the cable. Now what? Join us as we examine the frontier that is: streaming television. Navigating all the services can be tricky, we’ll help you determine how to get the best bang for your buck, from free services to paid and premium services as well.

Meeting Room , Thompson Branch

Pioneering Geauga County In-Person

Geauga County was considered the “Far West” when our country was founded. What was Geauga like before the pioneers arrived? What Native Americans lived here before the pioneers? Who were Geauga’s first pioneers, and what did they experience? Learn the answers to these q......More

Geauga County was considered the “Far West” when our country was founded. What was Geauga like before the pioneers arrived? What Native Americans lived here before the pioneers? Who were Geauga’s first pioneers, and what did they experience? Learn the answers to these questions and much, much more.

Multipurpose Room Left [RM 112], Bainbridge Branch

Bainbridge Maker Space Office Hours

Want some support with your first visits using the equipment in the Bainbridge Branch's Maker Space? Schedule your session during these hours so staff can offer extra help! No registration required.The staff member will be available to answer your questions.You must tak......More

Want some support with your first visits using the equipment in the Bainbridge Branch's Maker Space? Schedule your session during these hours so staff can offer extra help! No registration required.The staff member will be available to answer your questions.You must take the mandatory training and sign the user agreement before scheduling a session in the Inspiration Station. Machines include: 3D scanner, Cricut Maker, direct-to-garment printer, embroidery machine, heat press, large format printer, laser engraver, and vinyl cutter.Although no training is necessary to use the sewing machines, staff can help with the sewing machines as well.Staff are happy to answer questions, offer suggestions for projects, and find resources for you during this time. Staff will not help with design or do any project for you.

Bainbridge Branch

Library Lock-in In-Person

Get away from the chaos at home and spend the day at the library working on your scrapbooking, knitting, research, or any other unfinished project. Feel free to bring your own lunch or snacks!

Middlefield Branch

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

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 needed. Beginner and intermediate skill levels are welcome. Laptops with the necessary software will be provided.If interested in learning how to make cut lines for the laser engraver or large format printer available in the makerspaces, this event is a great chance to learn!

Messy Program Room [RM 129], Bainbridge Branch