Geauga County Public Library
Prevent identity theft and get rid of clutter at the free shred day.
Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Administrative Center Branch
12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-286-6811.
Library Shred Day
Sept. 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Prevent identity theft and get rid of clutter at the free shred day. Bring up to five standard-sized bags or boxes of sensitive documents to be shredded on site by Protect-N-Shred.
Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, 440-543-5611.
Girl Scouts Badge-in-a-Day
Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to noon
Girl Scout Cadettes in grades 6-8 can earn their Comic Artist badge. All troops welcome.
Yoga for Beginners
Sept. 30, 9:30-11 a.m.
A local yoga instructor will teach routines with different poses. Bring a mat and any props one needs. For 65 and under. Waiver is required.
Teen Vaping Dangers
Sept. 30, 7 p.m.
Judge Timothy Grendell will discuss the dangerous epidemic of teen vaping.
Cox and Hull Genealogy
Oct. 1, 7 p.m.
Join moderator Linda Spehn for a discussion of the ancestry of the Cox and Hull families, who have impacted Auburn and the surrounding areas over the last 100 years.
Tween Art
Oct. 2, 4 p.m.
Youth in grades 4-8 may join for a different themed, collaborative art project. Theme is pop art portraits.
Film Discussion Club
Oct. 3, 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Join for discussion of “King Kong.” Popcorn provided. No registration is required.
Chardon Branch
110 East Park St., Chardon, 440-285-7601.
Passport Fair
Sept. 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
GCPL has partnered with the staff of the Geauga County Clerk of Courts to provide one-stop shopping to help one complete the necessary forms, certify the paperwork and send it in. See the website for information and what to bring.
Smart Energy Living
Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m.
Learn about the benefits of Energy Star appliances, LED light bulbs, programmable thermostats and other energy-saving tips. Presented by the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel.
Club Ink Writing Workshop
Oct. 2, 6-8 p.m.
Writers, join with creators of all genres who are interested in critiquing work while sharing experiences, information and ideas. Both aspiring authors and seasoned veterans are welcome. Coffee and tea provided. Registration not required. Questions? Send them to Club.Ink@geaugalibrary.net.
Optical Illusions
Oct. 3, 2 p.m. or 4 p.m.
Youth in grades K-5 will see how their eyes play tricks on them as they view optical illusions and try fun vision activities. Homeschool edition is at 2 p.m., or all others at 4 p.m.
Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250.
Adult Coloring Club
Oct. 1, 7 p.m.
Kombucha Workshop
Oct. 1, 7-8:30 p.m.
Level 1 Basics is an opportunity to taste commercial and homemade brews, learn about kombucha benefits, why people drink it and how it’s made. Take home a basic starter kit and detailed brewing guide. Materials fee is $10.
Help Me Grow Screenings
Oct. 2, 9 a.m. to noon
The Geauga County Early Intervention Program will host a developmental screening day for infants and toddlers up to 3 years old.
