Page Turners Book Club In-Person

The Page Turners Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 7 pm in the small meeting room. Books are available at the Information Desk. All are welcome!January 27th: My grandmother asked me to tell you she's sorry by Fredrick Backman February 24th: The anxious......More

The Page Turners Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 7 pm in the small meeting room. Books are available at the Information Desk. All are welcome!January 27th: My grandmother asked me to tell you she's sorry by Fredrick Backman February 24th: The anxious generation by Jonathan Haidt March 31st: Culpability: a novel by Bruce Holsinger April 28th: A billion butterflies: A Life in Climate and Chaos Theory Dr. Jagadish Shukla May 26th: The book club for troublesome women by Marie Bostwick

Small Meeting Room, Middlefield Branch

Digital Legacy Lab Consultation Hours In-Person

Looking for some help with the Digital Legacy Lab? Sign up for Consultation Hours 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......More

Looking for some help with the Digital Legacy Lab? Sign up for Consultation Hours 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. You may bring one assistant, such as a family member or friend, to your appointment. The Digitization Specialist will not digitize your items for you.

Digital Legacy Lab Middlefield, Middlefield Branch

Afterschool Fun

Afterschool kids can come enjoy games, art, and more. No registration required.

Geauga West Branch

Digital Legacy Lab Consultation Hours In-Person

Looking for some help with the Digital Legacy Lab? Sign up for Consultation Hours 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......More

Looking for some help with the Digital Legacy Lab? Sign up for Consultation Hours 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. You may bring one assistant, such as a family member or friend, to your appointment. The Digitization Specialist will not digitize your items for you.

Digital Legacy Lab Middlefield, Middlefield Branch

The Joy of Essays In-Person

Think essays are just rigid, stuffy term papers? Think again. Join this lecture on the art of the modern essay and learn how to express yourself through creative non-fiction writing.

Conference Room, Bainbridge Branch

Drop-In Tech Help

Need extra assistance with a device or software? Come into the Tech Help and we will have one of our tech-savvy staff see how they can help! This is a drop-in, first come first serve system. No registration required, but you may be asked to come to another session if th......More

Need extra assistance with a device or software? Come into the Tech Help and we will have one of our tech-savvy staff see how they can help! This is a drop-in, first come first serve system. No registration required, but you may be asked to come to another session if there is not enough time.Things we can help with:Accessing library digital services on your device, including using our catalogConnecting your device to the library's free Wi-FiPrinting from your device to library printersBasic use of an iPad, Kindle, Android tablets, smartphones, and smart watchesInstalling appsSetting adjustmentsBasic use of a computer, laptop, or the internetMouse and keyboard skillsMicrosoft and Google servicesBasic Internet browsing and usageSetting up an email, social media, or other account and basic usage

Chardon 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, Multi-purpose Room Right, Bainbridge Branch

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 The Indigo Girl, by Natasha Boyd.Registration Required.

Online

Puzzle Exchange In-Person

Looking for a new puzzle challenge? Drop in and swap out your gently used jigsaw puzzles for ones that are new to you. Leave a puzzle, take a puzzle—it's that simple. No registration required.

Conference Room, Bainbridge Branch

Puzzle Exchange In-Person

Bring in your puzzles to exchange.

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Houseplant Swap In-Person

Have extra houseplants to trade or cuttings to share? Bring what you have and find something new at our Houseplant Swap. No plants to swap? No problem! We'll have some extra to share. Plants should be pest-free and can be potted, bare root, or cuttings for propagation. ......More

Have extra houseplants to trade or cuttings to share? Bring what you have and find something new at our Houseplant Swap. No plants to swap? No problem! We'll have some extra to share. Plants should be pest-free and can be potted, bare root, or cuttings for propagation. No registration required.

Large Meeting Room, Middlefield Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Family ProgramJoin us for stories, songs, and craft.

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Chardon Branch

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.

Community Meeting Room, Thompson Branch

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Middlefield Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Family ProgramJoin us for stories, songs, and craft.

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Family ProgramJoin us for stories, songs, and craft.

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Family ProgramJoin us for stories, songs, and craft.

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Family ProgramJoin us for stories, songs, and craft.

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Family ProgramJoin us for stories, songs, and craft.

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Family ProgramJoin us for stories, songs, and craft.

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Family ProgramJoin us for stories, songs, and craft.

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Family ProgramJoin us for stories, songs, and craft.

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories,

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, music, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, music, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, music, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, music, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, music, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, music, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, music, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, music, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories

Chardon Branch

Ice Cream Creations In-Person

Grades 3-5Celebrate the history of ice cream by making your own in the most surprising way and don't forget the mix ins!

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Perler Bead Craft In-Person

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by making a set of earrings or magnets with festive red, white, and blue designs.

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

Blizzard Blitz In-Person

Grades 6-12Celebrate the history of ice cream by making your own in the most surprising way and don't forget the mix ins!

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Quilling Quest - Unique Umbrella In-Person

Each month, this quirky class seeks to complete an awesome quest: to learn how to quill through various quirky or quaint projects. We will practice the quintessential shapes until we have quenched our thirst for quality crafts! June 1st design: Unique Umbrella July 6th......More

Each month, this quirky class seeks to complete an awesome quest: to learn how to quill through various quirky or quaint projects. We will practice the quintessential shapes until we have quenched our thirst for quality crafts! June 1st design: Unique Umbrella July 6th design: Fantastic Fireworks March 2nd design: Buoyant Butterfly

Bostwick Room, Chardon Branch

Pajama Storytime

Ages 0- 5 with caregiverEnjoy stories, songs, and rhymes. Wear your pajamas! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Middlefield Branch

Rhythm & Rhyme: Early Walkers

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

Bainbridge Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 w/ a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and a craft.

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Middlefield Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Chardon Branch

Rhythm & Rhyme: Preschool

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

Bainbridge Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 w/ a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and a craft.

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Chardon Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 w/ a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and a craft.

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Chardon Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 w/ a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and a craft.

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Chardon Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 w/ a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and a craft.

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Chardon Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 w/ a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and a craft.

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Chardon Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 w/ a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and a craft.

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Chardon Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 w/ a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and a craft.

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Chardon Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 w/ a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and a

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories,

Chardon Branch

Digital Legacy Lab Consultation Hours In-Person

Looking for some help with the Digital Legacy Lab? Sign up for Consultation Hours 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......More

Looking for some help with the Digital Legacy Lab? Sign up for Consultation Hours 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. You may bring one assistant, such as a family member or friend, to your appointment. The Digitization Specialist will not digitize your items for you.

Digital Legacy Lab Bainbridge, Bainbridge Branch

One-on-One Tech Help In-Person

Intimidated by technology? Bring 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 Excel· Tablets/smart phones: how to ......More

Intimidated by technology? Bring 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 Excel· 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.

Study Space 3, Chardon Branch

Teen Drop In

Drop by our story hour room for crafts, games, and snacks! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Middlefield Branch

Digital Legacy Lab Consultation Hours In-Person

Looking for some help with the Digital Legacy Lab? Sign up for Consultation Hours 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......More

Looking for some help with the Digital Legacy Lab? Sign up for Consultation Hours 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. You may bring one assistant, such as a family member or friend, to your appointment. The Digitization Specialist will not digitize your items for you.

Digital Legacy Lab Bainbridge, Bainbridge Branch

One-on-One Tech Help In-Person

Intimidated by technology? Bring 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 Excel· Tablets/smart phones: how to ......More

Intimidated by technology? Bring 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 Excel· 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.

Study Space 3, Chardon Branch

Hook, Line, and Stitcher In-Person

Crafters, bring your own work in progress and join others while you work on your project. This program will meet the 1st Tuesday of each month.

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Birth - 3 yrs.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 caregiver.......More

Birth - 3 yrs.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 caregiver. No registration needed.

Bainbridge Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, songs, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Ages 18 months - 3 years w/ a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and a craft.

Geauga West Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, songs, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Ages 18 months - 3 years w/ a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and a craft.

Geauga West Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, songs, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Ages 18 months - 3 years w/ a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and a craft.

Geauga West Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, songs, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Ages 18 months - 3 years w/ a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and a craft.

Geauga West Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, songs, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Ages 18 months - 3 years w/ a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and a craft.

Geauga West Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, songs, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Ages 18 months - 3 years w/ a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and a craft.

Geauga West Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, songs, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Ages 18 months - 3 years w/ a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and a craft.

Geauga West Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, songs, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Ages 18 months - 3 years w/ a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and a craft.

Geauga West Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, son

Chardon Branch

Toddler Storytime In-Person

Ages 18 months - 3 years w/ a caregiverJoin us for stories\

Geauga West Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, music, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, music, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, music, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, music, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, music, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, music, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, music, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories, music, and fun!

Chardon Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver.Join us for stories

Chardon Branch

Legal Aid advice clinic In-Person

Have a legal question? Legal Aid has answers! Get Free Legal Advice on June 3, 20264:00pm – 5:00pmVisit Legal Aid’s Brief Advice Clinic to meet with an attorney for brief advice and counsel about your civil legal problem related to money, housing, family, employment or......More

Have a legal question? Legal Aid has answers! Get Free Legal Advice on June 3, 20264:00pm – 5:00pmVisit Legal Aid’s Brief Advice Clinic to meet with an attorney for brief advice and counsel about your civil legal problem related to money, housing, family, employment or other issues. This clinic is first-come, first-served, no appointments needed. If the clinic is at capacity, those who arrive after the intake hour may be referred to a future clinic. Please bring all important paperwork with you.

Bostwick Room, Chardon Branch

Colonial Crafts & Games In-Person

Hear ye, hear ye! Join us for a variety of colonial games and crafts for all ages, such as melt and pour soap-making, punched tin craft, colonial dances, 9-pin bowling and more!

Large Meeting Room, Middlefield Branch

Book Discussion In-Person

Book Discussion meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7 pm.The title for June's discussion is Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

Gilson Room, Geauga West Branch

Babytime In-Person

Ages 0-18 months with a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and rhymes.

Geauga West Branch

Toddler Storytime

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Middlefield Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

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.

Messy Program Room, Bainbridge Branch

Babytime In-Person

Ages 0-18 months with a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and rhymes.

Geauga West Branch

Babytime In-Person

Ages 0-18 months with a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and rhymes.

Geauga West Branch

Babytime In-Person

Ages 0-18 months with a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and rhymes.

Geauga West Branch

Babytime In-Person

Ages 0-18 months with a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and rhymes.

Geauga West Branch

Babytime In-Person

Ages 0-18 months with a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and rhymes.

Geauga West Branch

Babytime In-Person

Ages 0-18 months with a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and rhymes.

Geauga West Branch

Babytime In-Person

Ages 0-18 months with a caregiverJoin us for stories, songs, and rhymes.

Geauga West Branch

Babytime In-Person

Ages 0-18 months with a caregiverJoin u

Geauga West Branch

Nature Walk Prep Kit In-Person

Grades K-2Get kids ready for an outdoor adventure! Through fun activities and crafts, children will be ready to explore the outdoors.

Chardon Branch

Celebrate 250: Geauga in Early Pioneer Times   In-Person

As we celebrate our Nation’s 250th anniversary, learn about what Ohio was like when settlers first arrived in what would become Geauga County, Ohio. Learn about the conditions they faced and what wildlife and habitats existed at that time. Presented by the Geauga Park......More

As we celebrate our Nation’s 250th anniversary, learn about what Ohio was like when settlers first arrived in what would become Geauga County, Ohio. Learn about the conditions they faced and what wildlife and habitats existed at that time. Presented by the Geauga Park District.

Large Meeting Room, Middlefield Branch

How to Start Your Own Website In-Person

Get your start with your own website to display your family photos, build an online presence for your business, and more! You will learn how to set up your website, organize and display your content, and simple navigation strategies.

Allyn Room, Chardon Branch

Wheel of Fortune In-Person

Come on down, you’re the next contestant on Wheel of Fortune! Join us for a fun – filled interactive game show experience where participants guess words and phrases.

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Tie Dye Creations In-Person

Grades K-5Celebrate the 60s with tie dye and other groovy crafts.

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Pioneer Days In-Person

Step back in time and experience life as a young pioneer during the days of the Oregon Trail! In this hands-on children’s program, families will discover what daily life was like for kids traveling west in covered wagons. Participants will explore both the work and play......More

Step back in time and experience life as a young pioneer during the days of the Oregon Trail! In this hands-on children’s program, families will discover what daily life was like for kids traveling west in covered wagons. Participants will explore both the work and play of pioneer life through interactive activity stations.

Community Meeting Room, Thompson Branch

Nature Suncatchers In-Person

Grades K-2Join us as we make suncatchers using natural supplies.

Messy Program Room, Bainbridge Branch