Geauga County Public Library
Preserve memories with the Mobile Memory Lab, comprised of scanners, reel-to-reel film converter, vinyl record recorder, microphones and software to convert analog materials to digital files.
Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Administrative Center Branch
12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-286-6811.
Mobile Memory Lab orientations
Dec. 4 and 6, 2-3 p.m.
Dec. 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Preserve memories with the Mobile Memory Lab, comprised of scanners, reel-to-reel film converter, vinyl record recorder, microphones and software to convert analog materials to digital files. Orientation covers how to use these items and provides hands-on training. Attendance is mandatory before booking appointments with the lab.
Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, 440-543-5611.
Christmas Concert
Dec. 1, 2 p.m.
Join us to see the Northeast Ohio Harpers for a selection of Christmas favorites.
Clear the Clutter
Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
Join for an overview of current apps Mercari, Poshmark and OfferUp. Participants should be comfortable with a smartphone or computer and have basic internet searching skills.
Tween Art
Dec. 4, 4 p.m.
Youth in grades 4-8 may join for screen and stencil painting.
Film discussion Club
Dec. 5, 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Join for discussion of the 1947 and 1994 versions of “Miracle on 34th Street.” Popcorn will be provided. No registration is required.
Chardon Branch
110 East Park St., Chardon, 440-285-7601.
Quilled Bottlecap Magnet
Dec. 2, 1:30 p.m.
Add quilled coils to the inside of a bottle cap to make a holiday magnet. Materials will be provided.
Teen Pop-Up
Dec. 2
Teens in grades 6-12 may join in the teen area for activities and creative crafts. Materials and snacks will be provided. No registration is required.
Merry Ghost Christmas
Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” isn’t the only story about Christmas ghosts during the Victorian era. Learn about lesser-known ghostly tales from the James A. Garfield National Historic Site.
Tantalizing Tangrams
Dec. 5, 2 p.m. or 4 p.m.
Youth in grades K-5 will learn about the history of tangrams, test the mind’s flexibility with these centuries-old puzzles and make a craft to take home.
Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250.
Land of Lakes and Ledges
Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
Presented by Geauga Park District, enjoy an imaginary 1900s trolley trip to Geauga County’s vacation spots and tourist stops as photographs and postcards illustrate this nostalgic tour of the once-upon-a-time resorts.
It’s a Wonderful Life!
Dec. 4, 12-2 p.m.
Celebrate the season with a movie classic. Light, festive lunch will be served.
Retirement Income
Dec. 4, 7 p.m.
Find out what five questions one should answer about retirement income before retiring. Presented by Wells Fargo Advisors. Heavy appetizers will be served.
Middlefield Branch
16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-632-1961.
Make a Christmas Ornament
Dec. 3, 6:30-8 p.m.
Give Christmas a touch of homemade with wooden puzzle ornaments to display on your tree or use as package toppers. Materials fee is $5.
Christmas Film Festival
Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.
Dec. 4: Animated Christmas
Dec. 11: Romantic Christmas
Dec. 18: Classic Christmas
Join for three different holiday movie nights and participate in Christmas bingo while enjoying the films. Popcorn will be provided. No registration is required.
Newbury Branch
14775 Auburn Road, Newbury, 440-564-7552.
WWII and Normandy Invasion
Nov. 16, 1 p.m.
To honor the 75th anniversary of the World War II Normandy Invasion, retired firefighter Peter Booth will re-enact what members of the Fifth Ranger Infantry experienced. He will also show memorabilia that belonged to his parents, who both served in the war.
