Sponsor a Christmas Tree for the Library Winter Wonderland of Trees Fundraiser

The Library Winter Wonderland of Trees is a beloved annual fundraiser supporting the Geauga County Library Foundation. For just $30, patrons can sponsor a 24” artificial Christmas tree to take home and decorate. Once completed, trees should be returned to the library by......More

The Library Winter Wonderland of Trees is a beloved annual fundraiser supporting the Geauga County Library Foundation. For just $30, patrons can sponsor a 24” artificial Christmas tree to take home and decorate. Once completed, trees should be returned to the library by November 9th. All decorated trees will be displayed and auctioned off at our library branches beginning November 17th, with proceeds benefiting the Foundation.

Found Footage: Teen Movie Making Bootcamp In-Person

Grades 6-12.Kick off spooky season with a jump scare. Learn how to film and edit your own low-budget short film at the library using Digital Legacy Lab equipment. You will go home with a digital copy of whatever you make.

Messy Program Room, Bainbridge Branch

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! 13th of October: Artificia......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! 13th of October: Artificial Condition: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells (160 pages) Upcoming Dates10th of November: Ancillary Justice Ann Leckie (448 pages) https://geaugalibrary.libcal.com/event/145196078th of December: This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone (262 pages) https://geaugalibrary.libcal.com/event/14519668

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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

Toddler Storytime

Ages 18-36 months, with caregiver.Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Middlefield Branch

Rhythm & Rhyme - Preschool

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

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

Maker Space Training: Embroidery Machine In-Person / Online

This is the mandatory training session for the embroidery machine in the Geauga County Public Library maker space at the Bainbridge Branch. The embroidery machine can embroider beautiful complex designs on T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, dresses, pillow covers, blankets, ......More

This is the mandatory training session for the embroidery machine in the Geauga County Public Library maker space at the Bainbridge Branch. The embroidery machine can embroider beautiful complex designs on T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, dresses, pillow covers, blankets, towels, bags, and more. Learn the basic steps to use the embroidery machine 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 embroidery machine. The guardian must also attend this training before helping a minor with the machine. 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

Create Your Own Bookmark In-Person

Show off your individuality and create your own bookmark using paint and other craft supplies.

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Genealogical Society Meeting - “Family Stories from Geauga Attics and Archives: How We Got Here.” In-Person

Social time starts at 6:30 pm. A short business meeting begins at 7:00 pm, followed by the speaker.The president and secretary of Geauga County Genealogical Society will share stories from their family trees that reflect the origins of many present day Geaugans. Their ......More

Social time starts at 6:30 pm. A short business meeting begins at 7:00 pm, followed by the speaker.The president and secretary of Geauga County Genealogical Society will share stories from their family trees that reflect the origins of many present day Geaugans. Their ancestors’ journeys began in Europe, included stops in New England, Cuyahoga and Lake counties and finally ended in Geauga County. Then, Lynn Vandevort, GCPL local historian, will share one of her most memorable projects – discovering a treasure of family stories in the Allyn Room that came from a Geauga County attic.

Bostwick Room, Chardon Branch

WWII Normandy Invasion: A first-person historical reenactment  In-Person

Peter Booth, a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post 214, will portray a member of the 5th Rangers to communicate what they saw and did on D-Day. His inspiration comes from first person accounts of soldiers that were there. Peter will share an impressive colle......More

Peter Booth, a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post 214, will portray a member of the 5th Rangers to communicate what they saw and did on D-Day. His inspiration comes from first person accounts of soldiers that were there. Peter will share an impressive collection of World War II artifacts, which includes uniforms, flags, photographs, deactivated grenades, a mine detector, and additional items. Given the graphic content of the war stories, this program is intended for individuals aged 15 and above.

Middlefield 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

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.

Geauga West Branch

Maker Space Training: Direct-to-Garment Printer In-Person / Online

NOTE: This training takes place at the Chardon Creativity Center makerspace located inside Chardon High School (369 Maple Ave, Chardon, OH 44024) not the Chardon Branch. For assistance locating the makerspace doors, please call 440-285-7601 ext.2552.This is the mandator......More

NOTE: This training takes place at the Chardon Creativity Center makerspace located inside Chardon High School (369 Maple Ave, Chardon, OH 44024) not the Chardon Branch. For assistance locating the makerspace doors, please call 440-285-7601 ext.2552.This is the mandatory training session for the direct-to-garment printer, which is now available at both the Bainbridge Branch and the Chardon Creativity Center. Print designs directly on to T-shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, aprons, socks, cotton fabric and more. Learn the basic steps to use the sublimation printer 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 sublimation printer. The guardian must also attend this training before helping a minor with the machine. 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 or the Chardon Creativity Center.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.

Chardon Creativity Center Chardon High School Maker Space, Chardon Maker Space Chardon High School

Book Discussion In-Person

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. This month’s title is The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder, by David Grann

Chardon Branch

Fall Leaf Trivet and Coaster In-Person

Create a versatile coaster set that transforms into a trivet—combining creativity and function to add a stylish touch to your fall gatherings.

Messy Program Room, Bainbridge Branch

Kids Club: Pumpkin Decorating In-Person

Grades K-3Show off your creativity by decorating a pumpkin for the season. All supplies will be provided. 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

Toddler Storytime

Ages 18-36 months with caregiver.Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Middlefield Branch

Preschool Process Art In-Person

ages 3-5Explore open-ended art activities while developing fine motor skills, creativity, and confidence.

Middlefield Branch

No Homework Book Club In-Person

Join us every third Thursday of the month to discuss what you are reading. No homework or required reading! We will share our favorite titles and upcoming books. Thursday, September 18 - 2pmThursday, October 16 - 2pmThursday, November 20 - 2pmThursday, December 18 - 2pm

Gilson Room, Geauga West 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

Hack that Painting! In-Person

Grades 3-5Add your own fun twists to a pre-painted canvas. Let your imagination run wild and make it uniquely yours!

Chardon Branch

Not My Cup of Tea In-Person

Think you've tried every tea out there? Come sip, rate, and discover which brews are surprisingly delightful and which are definitely not your cup of tea!

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Travel Tissue Case In-Person

Sew a handy little travel tissue case with the library's sewing machines. Make this simple project for yourself or as a thoughtful, handmade gift for someone special.

Multi-purpose Room Left, Bainbridge Branch

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5 years, with caregiverJoin us for stories, crafts, and fun! No registration required.

Thompson Branch

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Middlefield Branch

Storybook Trail Trunk or Treat

Dress in your Halloween costume and walk along the trail of (not so spooky) stories. Can you guess which stories the characters belong with? Enjoy trunk-or-treating with yard games near our parking lot and story walk if the weather is nice. Bad weather is no problem; we......More

Dress in your Halloween costume and walk along the trail of (not so spooky) stories. Can you guess which stories the characters belong with? Enjoy trunk-or-treating with yard games near our parking lot and story walk if the weather is nice. Bad weather is no problem; we'll just move the fun indoors. No registration required.Does your family or organization want to have a story station on the trail? Pick your favorite spook-free Fall story and reach out to [email protected]

Bainbridge Branch

Puzzle Exchange

No registration necessary. Update your puzzle supply by exchanging your old puzzles for new ones.

Chardon Branch

Edgar Allan Poe Escape Room: 175th anniversary of his death day! In-Person

An encore presentation! Participate in the excitement of solving puzzles to break free from this eerie adventure! Register as a team or connect with an existing group to meet new friends.

Middlefield Branch

Edgar Allan Poe Escape Room: 175th anniversary of his death day! In-Person

An encore presentation! Participate in the excitement of solving puzzles to break free from this eerie adventure! Register as a team or connect with an existing group to meet new friends.

Middlefield Branch

Edgar Allan Poe Escape Room: 175th anniversary of his death day! In-Person

An encore presentation! Participate in the excitement of solving puzzles to break free from this eerie adventure! Register as a team or connect with an existing group to meet new friends.

Middlefield Branch

Halloween Crafternoon In-Person

Family ProgramJoin us for crafts celebrating the spooky season!

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Edgar Allan Poe Escape Room: 175th anniversary of his death day! In-Person

An encore presentation! Participate in the excitement of solving puzzles to break free from this eerie adventure! Register as a team or connect with an existing group to meet new friends.

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

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Middlefield 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

Zombie Barbies In-Person

Grades 6-12Get creative (and a little creepy) by transforming old dolls into spooky Zombie Barbies!

Chardon 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

Spooky Movie Night In-Person

Join us for a chilling movie night at the library featuring 1408, a spine-tingling psychological horror film that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Popcorn will be provided, so come enjoy the eerie experience with us!

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

More Trees, Please! In-Person

Join the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District to root deeper into the countless benefits and worthwhile investment of planting native trees in our yards and our communities

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

Rhythm & Rhyme - Preschool

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

Bainbridge Branch

Toddler Storytime

Ages 18-36 months, with caregiver.Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Middlefield Branch

Fireside Chats Book Club

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.Sept. 16: How to Age Disgracefully by Clare PooleyOct. 21: Miracle Creek by Angie KimNov. 18: I was Anastasia by Ariel LawhonDec. 16: Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha SilvaNo registration is required.

Thompson Branch

Geauga County Public Library Board of Trustees meeting

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Thompson 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

Maker Space Training: Large Format Printer/Cutter and Heat Press In-Person / Online

NOTE: This training takes place at the Chardon Creativity Center makerspace located inside Chardon High School (369 Maple Ave, Chardon, OH 44024) not the Chardon Branch. For assistance locating the makerspace doors, please call 440-285-7601 ext.2552.This is the mandator......More

NOTE: This training takes place at the Chardon Creativity Center makerspace located inside Chardon High School (369 Maple Ave, Chardon, OH 44024) not the Chardon Branch. For assistance locating the makerspace doors, please call 440-285-7601 ext.2552.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

Chardon Creativity Center Chardon High School Maker Space, Chardon Maker Space Chardon High School

Walt Disney World for Adults In-Person

Want to go on an all adults trip to Walt Disney World? Join us for tips and tricks to planning your trip.

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Make a Commonplace Book In-Person

Have you come across a quote while reading that you don’t want to forget? How about that magazine image of a project or color combination you’d like to remember for another time? Why not store that and more in the book you’ll start at this program.

Middlefield 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

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

Toddler Storytime

Ages 18-36 months with caregiver.Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Middlefield 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

Heartsaver/CPR AED Training In-Person

The Heartsaver CPR/AED training is a course that is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, or any community members who want to be prepared to help in during a cardiac arrest. This course trains participa......More

The Heartsaver CPR/AED training is a course that is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, or any community members who want to be prepared to help in during a cardiac arrest. This course trains participants to recognize and give CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. It is an instructor-led class that includes video based learning and hands on demonstration. This course provides education on adult, child and infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or CPR.

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Chair Yoga In-Person / Online

Join local Yoga instructor Ann Vickers at the Bainbridge branch for this class in which postures are adaptations of traditional yoga poses which offer increased strength, flexibility, body and breath awareness, and overall vitality. Chair yoga is great for improving mob......More

Join local Yoga instructor Ann Vickers at the Bainbridge branch for this class in which postures are adaptations of traditional yoga poses which offer increased strength, flexibility, body and breath awareness, and overall vitality. Chair yoga is great for improving mobility and is good for people with joint replacements, back issues, and body tightness.

Multi-purpose Room Right, 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

Pipe Cleaner Art In-Person

Grades K - 5All shapes, sizes and colors of pipe cleaners provided for your to bend, twist and create fun things to take home!

Middlefield 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

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 Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder, by David Grann.Upcoming dat......More

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 Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder, by David Grann.Upcoming datesNov 20, 2025 https://geaugalibrary.libcal.com/event/14516510Dec 18, 2025 https://geaugalibrary.libcal.com/event/14516523

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