Geauga County Public Library
Join for stories via Zoom. All ages are welcome...
GEAUGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
All events are virtual unless otherwise noted. For virtual programs, include an email when registering; instructions for picking up craft materials and joining the Zoom meeting will be provided upon registration. To register, visit www.GeaugaLibrary.net and click on “Programs.”
Storytimes
Join for stories via Zoom. All ages are welcome. Visit the website for dates and times.
Inspiration Station
Multiple training sessions throughout the month for individual pieces of equipment. The Maker Space housed at the Bainbridge Branch contains 10 pieces of high-tech equipment to create with. Attending a training session is required before use.
A is for ARTS
June 15, 1 p.m.
Youth ages 3-5 years with a caregiver will bring Katherine Battersby’s “Perfect Pigeons” to life through creative movement, theatre and music in a program provided in partnership with Fairmount Center for the Arts with support of the Ohio Arts Council and the Lake-Geauga Fund of the Cleveland Foundation.
Teen Book Club
June 15, 4-4:30 p.m.
Teens may join for the first chapter of title selected.
Book Discussion
June 15, 6:30 p.m.
Discuss “Afterland” by Lauren Beukes.
Horse Tales
June 16, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Youth in grades K-3 will meet at the Bainbridge Branch to read out loud to horses for reading confidence and skills. Program is in partnership with Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center.
Explorers: Learn about Ballet
June 16, 2 p.m.
Youth in grades K-2 may join for ballet stories and to learn some ballet steps.
Father’s Day Origami
June 16, 4 p.m.
Learn the art of Japanese paperfolding.
Stuffed Adopt-A-Pet Reading
June 17, 2 p.m.
Youth in grades K-3 adopt-a-pet and practice reading skills by sharing a book aloud to a stuffed friend. In person materials pickup.
Puppet Show with Craft
June 17, 3 p.m.
Youth in grades K-5 will enjoy a puppet show and craft. Pick up craft materials.
Chasing Bugs: Backyard Conservation
June 17, 6 p.m.
Danae Wolf will share her knowledge on backyard conservation.
Left of Center Book Group
June 17, 6:30 p.m.
Discuss “The Book of Koli” by M.R. Carey.
Get a Clue
June 18, 10 a.m.
Join for stories, songs and a mystery guest. Pick up materials to make a detective hat and get a magnifying glass.
Quilt Block: Tartan Quilts
June 19, 10 a.m. to noon
Learn the history of Scottish tartans, including how they’re woven and worn and what they signify.
Forests are More than Trees
June 18, 2 p.m.
Geauga Park District presents the major forest types of the United States, their diversity and importance as natural resources.
Spirit of the Bainbridge Branch
June 20-27, all day
Participate in an interactive virtual escape room ghost hunt.
Leap into Science
June 21, 1 p.m.
Pre-K students will explore the science of light and shadow through activities and books in a program from The Franklin Institute Science Museum.
Insect Extravaganza
June 21, 2-2:45 p.m.
Discover the world of insects with Geauga Park District staff in a program recommended for grades K-3.
Pack-a-Picnic
June 22, 1 p.m.
Youth in grades 3-8 will learn how to make easy packable lunches to take on a picnic.
Gaming Night
June 22, 4 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 may join for virtual Jackbox party games.
Covid-19 Loss
June 22 and 29, 6-7:30 p.m.
Hospice of the Western Reserve presents a series for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one due to Covid-19.
Bridgerton Trivia Contest
June 22, 6:30 p.m.
Take a trivia contest that will test knowledge of the plot, characters and background of Julia Quinn’s romance series.
Explorers: Prince and Princess Party
June 23, 2 p.m.
Youth in grades K-2 will enjoy prince and princess stories, songs and a fun craft activity.
Wellness Wednesdays
June 23, 7-7:30 p.m.
The Cleveland Clinic will present “Women’s Health: HPV and Cervical Cancer.” Learn about prevention and early detection.
Art in Action
June 24, 3-3:30 p.m.
Youth in grades K-5 will observe a fun art technique to do at home.
River Walking
June 24, 6 p.m.
Learn river walking etiquette, the creatures one can find and where to go.
Bad Movie Night
June 24, 7 p.m.
Join for lively discussion of 1990’s film “Aladdin.”
Graphic Design 101
June 25, 3 p.m.
Teens in grades 7-12 will learn the basics of designing fliers, logos and branding using free online software. The course will focus on the basics and will be interactive.
Saturday Morning Plastikcon
June 26, 10 a.m.
Join the fourth Saturday morning of every month to chat about all thing’s geek culture. The group will talk about the sci-fi short film explosion.
Take and Make: STEM Challenge
June 28, all day pickup
Youth in grades K-5 take part in a fun STEM activity with a bag of craft sticks and a challenge card.
Discover the Ohio Literary Trail
June 28, 7 p.m.
Join for a tour of the Ohio Literary Trail and discover Ohio’s rich literary heritage through more than 70 sites.
Tween Art
June 29, 3:30 p.m.
Tweens in grades 3-8 will create art using materials from the natural world.
Scratch Coding
June 29, 4 p.m.
Teens ages 6-12 may join for a walk through the tutorial in Scratch titled “Pong Game!”
Yoga for Beginners
June 29, 7 p.m.
Join yoga instructor Dawn Dole.
