Geauga County Public Library
Celebrate the new year with crafts, games, and a countdown to 2020.
Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, 440-543-5611.
Noon Year’s Eve Party
Dec. 30, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Celebrate the new year with crafts, games, and a countdown to 2020.
Film Discussion Club
Jan. 2, 2 p.m.
Join for discussion of “Some Like It Hot.” Popcorn is provided. No registration is required.
Yoga for Beginners
Jan. 6, 9:30-11 a.m.
A local yoga instructor will teach routines with different poses and their benefits. Bring a mat and props. Waiver is required.
Grant Writer Networking
Jan. 6, 2 p.m.
Join for networking and the opportunity to search the library’s new database, Foundation Directory Online, for funding opportunities.
Chardon Branch
110 East Park St., Chardon, 440-285-7601.
Clever Card Games
Jan. 2, 2 p.m. or 4 p.m.
Youth in grades K-5 will enjoy using the library’s new cards to play favorite card games like Go Fish, Crazy Eights, Uno, Rummy and more.
Little Builders
Jan. 8, 2-2:30 p.m.
Kids ages birth to 3 years will play with the library’s collections of fun building toys.
Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250.
Hot Chocolate Party
Jan. 4, 2 p.m.
Stop by to create a delectable cup of hot chocolate with the toppings bar.
Kombucha Level 1
Jan. 7, 7 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.
Middlefield Branch
16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-632-1961.
Film Discussion Club
Jan. 2, 11 a.m.
Join for discussion of “Some Like It Hot.” Popcorn is provided.
Scrapbook Mania!
Jan. 3, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Jan. 4, 9 a.m. t0 4 p.m.
Bring scrapbooking supplies and crop all day, then leave it overnight to work again all-day Saturday. The Ellison machine and Cricut will be available for use. Snacks will be provided.
Mobile Memory Lab Orientations
Jan. 4, 10 a.m.
Jan. 7, 2 p.m.
Jan. 15, 7 p.m.
The Mobile Memory Lab is comprised of scanners, reel-to-reel film converter, vinyl record recorder, microphones and software to convert analog materials to digital files. The orientation covers how to use these items and provides hands-on training, so one is ready to start preserving memories. Attendance at an hour-long orientation is mandatory before booking appointments with the Mobile Memory Lab.
Newbury Branch
14775 Auburn Road, Newbury, 440-564-7552.
Afternoon at the Movies
Thursdays, 3:30 p.m.
Knit 2gether
Jan. 5, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Spend an afternoon knitting with others. Bring along projects. If anyone wants to learn to knit, bring size 7 or 8 needles – any type. Yarn is provided.
