Geauga County Public Library
GCPL is partnering with United Way to help families in Geauga County via the Geauga Hunger Task Force.
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Family Fun Night at Mayfield Drive-In
June 30, 7 p.m.
Mayfield Drive-In 12100 Mayfield Road, Chardon
GCPL is partnering with United Way to help families in Geauga County via the Geauga Hunger Task Force. A special price of $18 with donations of canned goods or gently used books gets guests two full-length feature movies at everyone’s favorite drive-in. Or, pay the regular price for a car full of passengers, and $5 will be donated to United Way.
Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, 440-543-5611.
Ohio’s Romantic Tragedies
June 21, 6:30-8 p.m.
Hear the stories behind some of Ohio’s most engaging couples. Presented by Jim Kleefeld, along with a display of antique artifacts. Wine and small plates. 21 and over.
Get to Know Android Phone
June 22, 10 a.m.
Discover how to get the most out of an Android phone, from wrangling settings to downloading productive and innovative apps.
StarLab Planetarium
June 25, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Held offsite event at Chagrin Falls Park Community Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., youth in grades K-8 will learn about the night sky in an inflatable planetarium.
WWI, the Flu and Women’s Suffrage
June 25, 2 p.m.
World War I took the male population, spread the worst influenza pandemic of modern times and set the stage for U.S. females to finally win the vote.
Teen Movie Night
June 27, 6-9 p.m.
Join to watch “The Jungle Book” and make meals in amug.
Chardon Branch
110 East Park St., Chardon, 440-285-7601.
Book and Journal Making
June 24, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Construct a handmade book or journal in which to record stories. Materials and snacks provided.
Gaming Party
June 25, 2-4 p.m.
Homeschooling families can join for an afternoon of fun with the library’s board games and video games.
Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250.
Wizard of Oz Celebration
June 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
“The Wizard of Oz” was released 80 years ago. Celebrate the milestone of movie history with sing-alongs, props, and refreshments. Dress in costume and be entered to win a prize. All ages.
Avoiding Mistakes in Retirement
June 25, noon
Identify and avoid eight retirement mistakes. Presented by Wells Fargo Advisors. Lunch provided.
Care for Caregivers
June 25, 7 p.m.
Join the Geauga Department on Aging to learn about community services and resources for people who provide care to others.
Magic from Another Planet
June 27, 7 p.m.
Join Professor Zap for an evening of interactive fun featuring magic, puppetry and juggling. All ages.
100 Book Challenge Meetup
June 27, 7-8:30 p.m.
Meet other people reading through 100 books and chat about titles. Light refreshments. Call or stop by the library to learn more.
Middlefield Branch
16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-632-1961.
Nature Scavenger Hunt
June 25, 10 a.m.
Join for an off-site event at Mineral Lake Park in Middlefield for a fun story and a nature scavenger hunt. All ages.
Newbury Station
14775 Auburn Road, Newbury, 440-564-7552.
Encore NEO: Legacy Writers
Wednesdays, 2 p.m.
A year-long adventure of “blogging your way to a book” that will teach the skills of blogging and associated social media; help clarify an area of expertise and build a brand in the marketplace; give real-time feedback from one’s target market; teach how to use blogging as a revenue channel; teach how to write a book; and establish oneself as a published author.
