Geauga County Public Library
GCPL is partnering with United Way to help families in Geauga County via the Geauga Hunger Task Force.
Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
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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.
Common Ground: The Route 44 Divide
June 30, 1-3 p.m.
It is often said that Route 44 divides Geauga County and individuals who live on each side of the divide want something different from their community than the individuals on the other side.
Join at GCPL’s Administrative Center, 12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, personal storytelling is used to build community and find Common Ground. Refreshments provided.
Individuals will reflect and share what brought them to Geauga County, how they currently interact with Geauga County and the environment here and how they would like to interact with the community and environment moving forward.
Common Ground, an initiative of the Cleveland Foundation serving Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lake counties, brings communities together to discuss the impact of how surroundings shape who community members are as individuals.
Register for Common Ground at http://ow.ly/RYHM50uz57S
Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, 440-543-5611.
Teen Movie Night
June 27, 6-9 p.m.
Join to watch “The Jungle Book” and make meals in a mug.
Yoga for Beginners
June 28, 9:30-11 a.m.
A local yoga instructor will teach routines with different poses. Bring a mat and any props. For 65 and under. Waiver required.
Chardon Branch
110 East Park St., Chardon, 440-285-7601.
Americana Family Trivia
June 29, 2-4 p.m.
Test one’s knowledge and enjoy an afternoon of fun with family and friends.
4th of July Drop-In Crafts
July 3, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Children in grades K-5 will make a patriotic sparkly star wand and more. Registration not required.
Fandom Friday
July 5, 5-7:30 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 can geek out over a different fandom each month with our after-hours viewing parties, snacks, games and crafts. No registration required.
Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250.
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.
Introduction to Astronomy
June 29, 11 a.m.
Join the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society as they present the basics of astronomy and the wonders of our universe.
Library Blast Off
July 4, noon
View the library display located at the end of the parade. Pick up a cool treat and a fun model vehicle to blast off the holiday in a fun, cool way. No registration required.
Middlefield Branch
16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-632-1961.
July Jaunts
July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 6:30-8 p.m.
Join library staff for an after-dinner walk and share information about great materials and services. Walks will be held in rain, but not lightning. Dress accordingly. Check with the library for walk location.
Newbury Station
14775 Auburn Road, Newbury, 440-564-7552.
Exploration Station
July 2, 1-3 p.m.
Children entering grades 3-5 are encouraged to discover and investigate art, science and nature.
