Geauga County Public Library
Youth ages 3-5 will enjoy everything penguins with stories, songs and crafts....
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Penguin Stories
Jan. 14, 10 a.m. • Virtual
Youth ages 3-5 will enjoy everything penguins with stories, songs and crafts.
Bodacious Beasts
Jan. 14, 2:30 p.m. • Virtual
Presented by the Geauga Park District, attendees will learn about mammoths, mastodons and many others whose ancient remains have been discovered in Ohio and surrounding areas.
Painting Workshop
Jan. 15 • Bainbridge
Join in anytime from 2-4 p.m. to create a beautiful painting that looks like stained glass. Stop by anytime from 2-4 p.m. to pick up a preregistered kit. Materials fee is $5.
Inspiration Station Training
Jan. 17 • Virtual
The 5:30-6 p.m. class is the mandatory training session for the sublimination printer, also known as a direct-to-fabric printer.
The 6:30-7:15 class is the mandatory training session for the Cricut Explore Air 2 and heat press.
Book Discussion
Jan. 18, 7 p.m. • Virtual
Discuss “The Story of Arthur Truluv ” by Elizabeth Berg.
Genealogy Appointments
Jan. 19, 2–6 p.m. • Virtual
Call 440-632-1961 to schedule a one-hour appointment for genealogy research help. Appointments may be by phone upon request.
Inspiration Station Training
Jan. 19 • Virtual
The 2-2:30 p.m. class is the mandatory training session for the large format printer/cutter and heat press.
The 3-3:30 p.m. class is the mandatory training session for the vinyl cutter and heat press.
Children under 12 need a guardian.
From England to Cleveland
Jan. 19, 7 p.m. • Virtual
Presented by Caroline Tait, vice president of horticulture and collections, Holden Forests and Garden, take a virtual tour of the English and American gardens that have inspired and influenced Caroline on her own horticultural and design journey.
STEM Bridges Challenge
Jan. 20, 3:30-5 p.m. • Virtual
“The Marshmallow Incident” by Judi Barrett will have youth in grades K-5 laughing.
Left Of Center Book Discussion
Jan. 20, 6:30 p.m. • Virtual
Discuss “Middlegame” by Seanan McGuire.
Chair Yoga
Jan. 20, 2-3:15p.m. • Virtual
Meditation Mondays
Jan. 24, 7 p.m. • Virtual
Join a holistic healer for guided healing meditations that focus on healthy food choices.
Weather Wizardry
Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m. • Geauga West
Geauga Park District will present a trunk of tricks helps reveal the secrets of clouds, precipitation, severe weather and more through fun, interactive experiments and games that introduce weather concepts using simple science tools and techniques to youth in grades K-2.
Build a Charcuterie Board
Jan. 25, 6 p.m. • Virtual
Learn a few simple steps to prepare a picture perfect meat and cheese board.
Yoga for Beginners
Jan. 25, 7 p.m. • Virtual
Foundations of Fiction
Jan. 26, 2 p.m. • Virtual
Teens in grades 6-12 will learn the basic framework for writing creative fiction in the creative writing seminar.
Playwriting for Teens
Jan. 26, 6 p.m. • Virtual
Teens in grades 6-12 will learn a basic format for writing 10-minute plays with an expert local playwright. Work on a submission for the Marilyn Bianchi Kids’ Playwriting Festival.
Lunar New Year
Jan. 29, 10 a.m. • Virtual
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger while learning about the lunar new year and where it’s celebrated around the world.
Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
Jan. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Geauga West
Exchange jigsaws for new ones. Bags provided.
Medicare 101
Jan. 31, 6 p.m. • Thompson
Join Kathy Petrella from the Geauga County Department on Aging and get the basics about out how Medicare works and what coverage options may be best.
Virtual Escape Rooms
Jan. 31, 6-6:30 p.m. or 6:45-7:15 p.m. • Virtual
Teens in grades 10–12 may join online to test their knowledge of Greek mythology to compete a quest for the queen of the gods, Hera. Provide an email. Instructions for joining the Zoom meeting will be provided upon registration.
