Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Middlefield Branch

One- on-One Genealogy Assistance In-Person

Sign up for two hours of one-on-one genealogy assistance! During this time our Family & Local History Specialist will guide you on your family history journey by helping you with any questions you may have. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Chardon Branch

STEM Storytime

Ages 3-5 yrs.Stories and STEM-based learning activities for preschoolers. No registration needed.Themes:Sept.: Can we fix it?Oct.: Spooky ScienceNov.: Pets and Vets Dec.: Get hooked!

Bainbridge Branch

Family Storytime

Ages birth - 5 yrs., with caregiverJoin us for stories, music, and crafts at our family fun storytime. All ages with caregiver. No registration needed.

Thompson 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 available at the Bainbridge Branch and at the Chardon Creativity Center. The training also covers the heat press as it works well with the printer. The large format printer/cutter prints banners,......More

This is the mandatory training session for the large format printer/cutter available at the Bainbridge Branch and at the Chardon Creativity Center. The training also covers the heat press as it works well with the printer. The large format printer/cutter prints 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 or the Chardon Creativity Center 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 Geauga County Public Library maker spaces.Must have a Clevnet or Geauga County Public 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.Registration is required

Multi-purpose Room Left, Bainbridge Branch

Tea & Trivia: Let's celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday! In-Person

Step back in time to enjoy tea and scones, trivia, and parlor games with fellow Jane Austen fans. Costumes welcomed but not required.

Middlefield Branch

Holiday Cookie Swap In-Person

Looking for something new to fill your cookie box this holiday season? This cookie swap will help you kick off your holiday baking. Bring your favorite cookie recipe, a container of cookies to share, and a covered container to take cookies home. Please note that cookies......More

Looking for something new to fill your cookie box this holiday season? This cookie swap will help you kick off your holiday baking. Bring your favorite cookie recipe, a container of cookies to share, and a covered container to take cookies home. Please note that cookies featured in this program may contain allergens.

Multi-purpose Room Left, Multi-purpose Room Right, Bainbridge Branch

Digital Legacy Lab Consultation Hours

Looking for some help with the Digital Legacy Lab? Reserve the Digital Legacy Lab at the location mentioned during this time and the Digitization Specialist will be available to assist. The Digitization Specialist can walk you step-by-step through the process of digitiz......More

Looking for some help with the Digital Legacy Lab? Reserve the Digital Legacy Lab at the location mentioned during this time and the Digitization Specialist will be available to assist. The Digitization Specialist can walk you step-by-step through the process of digitization, from using the machines to saving to your storage device. Save your memories for years to come!Don’t forget to bring in what you want to digitize and a USB drive to take all your new digital files home. The Digitization Specialist will not digitize your items for you.

Bainbridge Branch

One- on-One Genealogy Assistance In-Person

Sign up for two hours of one-on-one genealogy assistance! During this time our Family & Local History Specialist will guide you on your family history journey by helping you with any questions you may have. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Chardon Branch

Toy Time Monday 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.

Community Meeting Room, Thompson Branch

Digital Legacy Lab Orientation In-Person

Learn how to use the Digital Legacy Lab to preserve your memories or start your next creative project. The Digital Legacy Lab is a free do-it-yourself space to convert your physical materials to digital files, preserving your important documents and memories for the fut......More

Learn how to use the Digital Legacy Lab to preserve your memories or start your next creative project. The Digital Legacy Lab is a free do-it-yourself space to convert your physical materials to digital files, preserving your important documents and memories for the future. Each Digital Legacy Lab is comprised of equipment and software for digitization projects, including 8mm and Super8 film scanners, photo and document scanners, vinyl record and cassette recorders, microphones, and VHS tapes. Digital Legacy Lab Orientations are available at least once a month to provide an introduction to the Digital Legacy Lab’s equipment and the process of digitization. The orientation does not include hands-on training with any equipment, and is not mandatory to use the Digital Legacy Lab. You must sign the Digital Legacy Lab User Agreement before using the Digital Legacy Labs. Additional individual support is available during Consultation Hours with the Digitization Specialist.Please see the link below to access the written tutorials and Digital Legacy Lab procedures, which are helpful guides to get you started.Registration is required.

Multi-purpose Room Left, Bainbridge Branch

Cookies and Canvas In-Person

Grades 6-12Join us for a chill and creative afternoon of painting and sweet treats!

Chardon Branch

Maker Space Training: Laser Engraver Online

NOTE: This is a virtual event ONLY to ensure the Chardon Creativity Center is open and available for use during the busy season.This is the mandatory training session for the laser engraver in the Geauga County Public Library’s maker spaces. The laser engraver can engra......More

NOTE: This is a virtual event ONLY to ensure the Chardon Creativity Center is open and available for use during the busy season.This is the mandatory training session for the laser engraver in the Geauga County Public Library’s maker spaces. The laser engraver can engrave wood, metal, plastic, glass, leather, and cardboard. You can also cut certain materials with the laser. Learn how to engrave and cut flat and cylindrical objects like a drinking glass so that you can come to the Bainbridge branch or to the Chardon Creativity Center and create your own one-of-a-kind items.All ages welcome to attend the training session. Children under 15 need a guardian with them to use the laser engraver. The guardian must also attend this training before helping a minor with the engraver. If you will require assistance, the library recommends finding your own assistant, who must also attend this mandatory training before working in the maker spaces. This training will cover both laser engravers available in the Geauga County Public Library system.Must have a Clevnet or Geauga County Public 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.Registration is required.

Online

Left of Center Book Club Online

If you've ever wanted to discuss science fiction and fantasy books from the comfort of your home, this is the book club for you! We’ll be reading and talking about a variety of titles both old and new, so come along and tell us what you think! 8th of December: This is H......More

If you've ever wanted to discuss science fiction and fantasy books from the comfort of your home, this is the book club for you! We’ll be reading and talking about a variety of titles both old and new, so come along and tell us what you think! 8th of December: This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone (262 pages)

Online

Interurban Railway: Riding the Rails In-Person

The Interurban Railway was an electric railway that ran in Geauga County from 1898-1925 and provided a much-needed means of transportation for people, farm products and vacationers between Geauga County and the city of Cleveland. Learn its history through pictures, stor......More

The Interurban Railway was an electric railway that ran in Geauga County from 1898-1925 and provided a much-needed means of transportation for people, farm products and vacationers between Geauga County and the city of Cleveland. Learn its history through pictures, stories and artifacts.

Chardon Branch

Sounds of the Season with Kenston Varsity Jazz In-Person

Sit back and listen as the Kenston High School Varsity Jazz choir's Sounds of the Season concert fills the library with music - what a treat!

Multi-purpose Room Left, Multi-purpose Room Right, Bainbridge Branch

Rhythm & Rhyme Early Walkers

18-36 months.A story, music, and movement for young walkers and caregivers. No registration needed.

Bainbridge Branch

Rhythm & Rhyme - Preschool

3-5 yrs.A story, music, and movement for preschoolers. No registration needed.

Bainbridge Branch

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

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/or by calling the Red Cross (1‐800‐733‐2767) for appointment walk‐ins welcome!

Multi-purpose Room Left, Multi-purpose Room Right, Bainbridge Branch

Crafting Circle In-Person

Bring in your hand crafts and work, knit, stitch, crochet and chat with other crafters

Bostwick Room, Chardon Branch

Waterless Snow Globe Craft In-Person

Create your own unique waterless snow globe—no mess, just creativity. All materials will be provided, so just bring your imagination and craft a magical winter scene to take home.

Messy Program Room, Bainbridge Branch

Digital Legacy Lab Consultation Hours

Looking for some help with the Digital Legacy Lab? Reserve the Digital Legacy Lab at the location mentioned during this time and the Digitization Specialist will be available to assist. The Digitization Specialist can walk you step-by-step through the process of digitiz......More

Looking for some help with the Digital Legacy Lab? Reserve the Digital Legacy Lab at the location mentioned during this time and the Digitization Specialist will be available to assist. The Digitization Specialist can walk you step-by-step through the process of digitization, from using the machines to saving to your storage device. Save your memories for years to come!Don’t forget to bring in what you want to digitize and a USB drive to take all your new digital files home. The Digitization Specialist will not digitize your items for you.

Administrative Center Branch

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Birth-3 yearsStories, 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 caregiver. ......More

Birth-3 yearsStories, 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 caregiver. No registration needed.

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 mouse· Browsing and searching the Internet· Microsoft Word and PowerPoint· Tablets/smart phones:......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 mouse· Browsing and searching the Internet· Microsoft Word and PowerPoint· Tablets/smart phones: how to install and/or use library digital offerings· Setting up an email address· Accessing and using our online research tools and databasesDue to staff availability, patrons may only make one tech appointment per month.

Middlefield Branch

Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Online

Grades 6-12A virtual Dungeons & Dragons campaign using ROLL20. No previous experience required. If you are interested in attending, email: [email protected].

Online

A Very Merry Christmas Coffee Ornament In-Person

Make two adorable coffee shop ornaments: one to keep and one to gift!

Middlefield Branch

Maker Space Training: Laser Engraver In-Person / Online

This is the mandatory training session for the laser engraver in the Geauga County Public Library’s maker spaces. The laser engraver can engrave wood, metal, plastic, glass, leather, and cardboard. You can also cut certain materials with the laser. Learn how to engrave ......More

This is the mandatory training session for the laser engraver in the Geauga County Public Library’s maker spaces. The laser engraver can engrave wood, metal, plastic, glass, leather, and cardboard. You can also cut certain materials with the laser. Learn how to engrave and cut flat and cylindrical objects like a drinking glass so that you can come to the Bainbridge branch or to the Chardon Creativity Center and create your own one-of-a-kind items.All ages welcome to attend the training session. Children under 15 need a guardian with them to use the laser engraver. The guardian must also attend this training before helping a minor with the engraver. If you will require assistance, the library recommends finding your own assistant, who must also attend this mandatory training before working in the maker spaces. This training will cover both laser engravers available in the Geauga County Public Library system.Must have a Clevnet or Geauga County Public 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.Registration is required.

Multi-purpose Room Left, Bainbridge Branch

Crochet a Winter Hat In-Person

Crochet a winter hat with an easy pattern. Must know basic crochet stitches. Registration required.

Community Meeting Room, Thompson Branch

Family Storytime

18 mons. - 5 yrs.Listen to stories and music, then create fun crafts while building literacy skills at our family fun storytime. All ages with caregiver. No registration needed.

Bainbridge Branch

Maker Space Training: Cricut, Vinyl Cutter, and Heat Press In-Person / Online

This is the mandatory training session that covers the Cricut machines, vinyl cutter, and heat press. This is the mandatory training session for the Cricut Maker 3 and Cricut Mug Press. The vinyl cutter is great for cutting vinyl stickers, signs, wall décor, and garment......More

This is the mandatory training session that covers the Cricut machines, vinyl cutter, and heat press. This is the mandatory training session for the Cricut Maker 3 and Cricut Mug Press. The vinyl cutter is great for cutting vinyl stickers, signs, wall décor, and garment designs. Use the heat press to attach any heat transfer design from the printer on to your chosen shirt, sweatshirt, apron, bag, or other fabric. The Cricut can cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, heat transfer (iron-on) vinyl, bonded fabric, and poster board. Learn the basic steps to use these machines so that you can 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 Cricut, vinyl 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 Geauga County Public 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.Registration is required.

Multi-purpose Room Left, Bainbridge Branch

Teen Thursday In-Person

Grades 6-12It's all about teens at this casual hangout with board games and other laid-back activities. Teens Only. No registration required.

Multi-purpose Room Left, Bainbridge Branch

Crafty Critters Club In-Person

Grades K-5Join us and create with a variety of art supplies, bring your imagination and leave with a creation of your own!

Geauga West Branch

Thursday Evening Book Discussion

The Thursday Evening Book Discussion meets at 5:30 pm (2nd Thursdays). All are welcome! 9/11: Women in the Valley of the Kings by Kathleen Sheppard 10/9: The Girl from Greenwich Street by Lauren Willig 11/13: The Summer Wives by Beatriz Williams 12/11: Someone Else’s Sh......More

The Thursday Evening Book Discussion meets at 5:30 pm (2nd Thursdays). All are welcome! 9/11: Women in the Valley of the Kings by Kathleen Sheppard 10/9: The Girl from Greenwich Street by Lauren Willig 11/13: The Summer Wives by Beatriz Williams 12/11: Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes

Middlefield Branch

The Price is Right Library Edition In-Person

Come on down you're the next contestant on The Price is Right: Library Edition! Join us for a fun-filled interactive game show experience where participants guess the prices of library items.

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Tinker Lab In-Person

For ages 2- 5 with caregiverPlay, learn and discover in our hands-on tinker lab.

Middlefield Branch

Holiday Crafts and Stories In-Person

Grades K-5Join us for holiday stories, crafts, and activities.

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Meet & Greet with Santa & Mrs. Claus In-Person

Family ProgramMeet Santa and Mrs. Claus and tell them what you want for Christmas. A professional photographer will be on hand to take a portrait which each family will receive for free. Families will be assigned a ticket number and are invited to enjoy activities, cra......More

Family ProgramMeet Santa and Mrs. Claus and tell them what you want for Christmas. A professional photographer will be on hand to take a portrait which each family will receive for free. Families will be assigned a ticket number and are invited to enjoy activities, crafts while waiting for their turn to meet the famous Claus couple. No registration required.

Multi-purpose Room Left, Multi-purpose Room Right, Bainbridge Branch

Toy Time Monday 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.

Community Meeting Room, Thompson Branch

Winter Solstice Lantern In-Person

Grades 6 - 12Create your own lantern to use on the longest night of the year.

Middlefield Branch

STEAM Club In-Person

Grades 2-5Have fun with all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each month we will explore different fun activities and learn something along the way. Themes:Sept.: Can we fix it?Oct.: Spooky ScienceNov.: Pets and Vets Dec.: Get hooked!

Messy Program Room, Bainbridge Branch