Geauga County Public Library
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Summer Reading
June 1 – July 31
Register for the Summer Reading Program and win prizes by reading.
Rock on! ‘60s
June 15, 7-8 p.m. • Middlefield
Join guitarist and vocalist Giles Ponticello and travel back to the 1960s as he plays a selection of tunes popular during the era, such as hits from The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel and many more.
Early Architecture of Geauga County
June 15, 7-9 p.m. • Chardon
Learn how to identify the correct architectural types of the county’s buildings and get an introduction to researching a family’s historic property.
Photography in the Victorian Era
June 16, 2-3 p.m. • Virtual
Explore the history of photography in the United States and its rapid evolution during the Civil War and the Victorian era over Zoom.
Culture/Counterculture: Fashions
June 17, 2-3 p.m. • Middlefield
Embark on a journey back to the 1960s and 1970s with Kent State professor and museum curator Sara Hume to learn about the divisive forms of fashion worn by the “culture” and the “counterculture” and the meanings behind their dress.
Author Talk
June 19, 7-8 p.m. • Bainbridge
Join Dr. Sylvia Mustonen and look back at her life as a black woman in medicine, where she frequently faced sexism and racism while providing care in family medicine across five different states.
Book Discussion Groups
No registration is required.
- Bainbridge, June 20, 7 p.m., “Pirate Hunters” by Robert Kurson.
- Chardon, June 21, “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir.
- Virtual, June 22, “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir.
- Thompson, June 24, 2 p.m., “The Identical Mystery of Ms. Christie” by Marie Benedict.
- Middlefield, June 27, 7 p.m., “The Woman in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware.
Working Together
June 22, 10-10:45 a.m. • Chardon
Toddlers ages 18-36 months with a caregiver may join the Youth Services staff for a cooperative play session with the library’s parachute, building blocks and other interactive toys and activities.
Documentary Discussion
June 22, 1 p.m. • Thompson
Discuss “Three Identical Strangers” (2018) by Tim Wardle.
Puzzle Exchange
June 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Geauga West
Exchange jigsaw puzzles for new ones with fellow puzzle enthusiasts. No registration required.
Redefining Work & Retirement
June 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m. • Bainbridge
Join Encore NEO and learn the tools and resources needed to improve one’s life. No registration required.
Stitching Circle
June 26, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. • Bainbridge
Bring handcrafted projects and stitch in good company. All knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, needle-pointers, and any other textile-based crafters are welcome to join in.
Astrology 101
June 27, 7-8 p.m. • Bainbridge
Delve into the world of Astrology and learn about the symbolism and meaning behind the 12 Zodiac signs.
