Geauga County Public Library
Call for entry for the 2022 GCPL Annual Photography Contest is open now through April 24...
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GCPL Photography Contest
Call for entry for the 2022 GCPL Annual Photography Contest is open now through April 24. Contest is made up of two juried categories: one for teens and another for adults.
Juried first, second and third place photographs for each category will be exhibited at the Geauga West Branch. Prizes included. Find guidelines and how to enter on the GCPL website.
Rock & Roll Cleveland
April 16, noon • Chardon
Author Deanna Adams tells the stories of the people and places in Cleveland Rock and Roll history.
Local Author Fair
April 16, 1-3 p.m. • Chardon
Meet local authors, purchase books, and celebrate the written word at the library.
Aging Gracefully
April 18, 3 p.m. • Bainbridge
Discussing the care of one’s optimal physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Presented by UH Geauga Medical Center.
Starting a Vegetable Garden
April 18, 6 p.m. • Thompson
Join local vegetable gardener Richard Kne discussing how to get started with your garden.
National Pretzel Day
April 19 • Geauga West
Teens in grades 6-12 may stop in any time from 3-4:30 p.m. to join in the celebration.
Inspiration Station Trainings
April 19 • Bainbridge
The 6-6:30 p.m. class is the mandatory training session for the 3D scanner. Children under 12 need a guardian.
The 7-7:45 p.m. class is the mandatory training session for the laser engraver. Children under 15 need a guardian
Book Discussion
April 19, 7 p.m. • Bainbridge
Discuss “Recursion” by Blake Crouch.
Book Discussion
April 20, 7 p.m. • Chardon
Discuss “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict.
Teen Alcohol Use
April 20, 6 p.m. • Thompson
Matthew Petersen from Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers will address “What’s the problem?” and touch on the impact of alcohol use on young people.
Inspiration Station Trainings
April 20 • 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.
Third-Thursday Business Socials
April 21, 9 a.m. • Geauga West
A business networking opportunity.
Chair Yoga
April 21, 2-3:15 p.m. • Bainbridge & Virtual
Adaptations of traditional yoga poses.
A Garfield Family Album
April 22, 2:30 p.m. • Virtual
James A. Garfield National Historic Site’s Debbie Weinkamer, presents the story of President and Lucretia Garfield’s families.
Celebrate Earth Day
April 22, 10:30-11 a.m. • Geauga West
Youth ages 2-5 will enjoy a story and craft.
Make It, Print It, Keep It
April 23 • Bainbridge
Youth in grades 5-12 may stop in anytime from 12-3:30 p.m. to design and make custom soap using the laser engraver.
Quilt Block Party
April 23, 10 a.m. to noon • Bainbridge & Virtual
Join for Color Me Quilt.
Open Sew Saturdays
April 23, 12-3 p.m. • Bainbridge
Bring a machine and unfinished projects in to work on.
Maple Fest Book Sale
April 22 and 23, 9:30 to 4:30 p.m. • Chardon
April 24, 1-4:30 p.m.
Meditation Mondays
April 25, 7 p.m. • Bainbridge & Virtual
Create the intention for self-healing.
Yoga for Beginners
April 26, 7 p.m. • Bainbridge & Virtual
NYT Bestseller Book Discussion
April 26, 6:30-8 p.m. • Geauga West
Discuss “Mary Jane a Novel” by Jessica Anya Blau.
Tween Art
April 26, 3:30-5 p.m. • Bainbridge
Youth in grades 4-8 will design their own 3D keychain.
Anime Club
April 27, 2-3 p.m. • Middlefield
Teens in grades 8-12 will view the first episode of “Your Lie in April” and tour the library’s Manga collection.
Wednesday Wellness
April 27, 7 p.m. • Bainbridge
Youth in grades K-3 will focus on the importance of getting outside.
Get a Clue: Join the Drew Crew
April 28, 6-8 p.m. • Geauga West
Celebrate Nancy Drew’s birthday with a mystery to solve.
Urban Legend: Where Fact and Fiction Collide
April 28, 7 p.m. • Thompson
Explore urban legends from around the world and here in Ohio.
Teen Thursday
April 28, 3 p.m. • Bainbridge
Teens in grades 6-12 will enjoy an after-school Thursday activity.
Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
April 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Geauga West
Leave some and take some.
Therapeutic Benefits of Pets
April 30, 1 p.m. • Chardon
Discuss the positive health effects of pet ownership.
