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Learn the difference between saturated, trans fats, mono and poly unsaturated fats and how they affect health.
Geauga County Public Library
Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Bainbridge Branch, 17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, 440-543-5611.
Teen Meal In A Mug & A Movie
Feb. 16, 5:30 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 will make a meal in a mug and watch a movie.
Stuffed Animal Tea Party
Feb. 18, 2 p.m.
Kids ages 4-8 can attend a tea party with their favorite stuffed animal.
Meet The Fats
Feb. 21, 7 p.m.
Learn the difference between saturated, trans fats, mono and poly unsaturated fats and how they affect health. Discuss how to live “fat-sensibly” and read labels. Sponsored by UH Geauga Medical Center.
Pizza And Pages
Feb. 22, 4 p.m.
Kids in grades 3-8 will eat pizza and discuss “Real Friends” by Shannon Hale.
Chardon Branch, 110 East Park St., Chardon, 440-285-7601.
Chardon (Quilt) Block Party
Feb. 17, 9:30-11 a.m.
February’s block party will feature a demonstration on Celtic knot quilt blocks that would make a lovely quilt or table runner in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Participants are also encouraged to bring any projects for show and tell to share their expertise and provide ideas for future classes. No machines or supplies are required and all skill levels are welcome. Snacks provided.
Introduction To Microsoft Excel
Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m.
Learn basic skills of this Microsoft Office spreadsheet program. Participants should have basic computer skills before attending.
Fun Game Time
Feb. 22, 4 p.m.
Kids in grades K-2 will try fun games like bowling, Jenga, dominoes, and cool versions of Bingo, Go Fish, tic-tac-toe and more.
Geauga West Branch, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250.
Art Encounter
Feb. 16, 11 a.m.
Learn about a famous artist. Children in grades K-5 will create their own art from the demonstration.
Pancake Science
Feb. 22, 7 p.m.
Learn about the fun science of pancakes. – what makes them so light, fluffy and delicious. All ages welcome.
Middlefield Branch, 16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-632-1961.
Presidents Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln
Feb. 17, 3 p.m.
This is the story of the two men that struggled to save their nation’s cause. It’s how an obscure, unknown man grew to be a hero while a known and respected man of his era became an outcast and despised, and all but forgotten. In spite of their moral differences, they shared many similarities, both in life and death.
Homeschool: Science with the Magic School Bus
Feb. 19, 2 p.m.
Youth in grades K-3 will expand their science curriculum with some fun, hands-on activities from “The Magic School Bus” series.
Teen Idea Lab: Water Bottle Science
Feb. 21, 3 p.m.
Youth in grades 5-12 will explore new ways to create in the library’s Idea Lab workshops.
Once Upon A Time: Troll-proof goat bridge
Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m.
The library will add a fun STEM twist to fairy tales in this family-centered problem-solving program for youth in grades K-5 with a parent or caregiver.
Genealogy Research
Feb. 22, 10:30 a.m.
Learn to use the free GCPL genealogy databases like Ancestry Library Version, Heritage Quest Online, Sanborn Insurance Maps, Cleveland Necrology File, Cleveland News Index, Ohio Memory, Ohio Historical Society, Worldcat, and World Vital Records.
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