Geauga County Public Library
Kids will meet local artist Bill Starcher and climb about the life-sized sculptures he creates using recycled scrap...
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Lifesize Art Sculpture with Bill Starcher
Aug. 8, 5-8 p.m. • Geauga West
Kids will meet local artist Bill Starcher and climb about the life-sized sculptures he creates using recycled scrap. No registration is required.
Red Cross Emergency Preparedness
Aug. 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Middlefield
Join the American Red Cross and learn how to reduce risk, anxiety and fear during emergencies through proper preparation.
Storytimes
Join for a storytime that is sure to engage, connect and inspire children with their imagination. A complete list of upcoming storytime programs is available to view on the website’s programs calendar.
Discussion Groups
No registration is required.
- Chardon, Aug. 9, 3:30 p.m., “War & Peace” (2016)
- Chardon, Aug. 10, 2 p.m., “The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe” by C. S. Lewis
- Bainbridge, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
- Virtual, Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m., “A Haunting on the Hill” by Elizabeth Hand
- Thompson, Aug. 17, 2 p.m., “All the Children Are Home” by Patty Francis
- Bainbridge, Aug. 20, 7 p.m., “Lock Every Door” by Riley Sager
- Chardon, Aug. 21, 7 p.m., “Local Woman Missing” by Mary Kubica
- Virtual, Aug. 22, 7 p.m., “Local Woman Missing” by Mary Kubica
Meditation Sampler
Aug. 10, 1-2 p.m. • Bainbridge
Join Eileen Coan from the Gathering Place and learn how to clear one’s mind, relax one’s body, slow one’s breathing and more through meditation.
Libby, Hoopla & Kanopy – Oh My!
Aug. 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Middlefield
Learn what Libby, Hoopla and Kanopy are and how to use them. Bring one’s device(s) and learn how to read books, watch movies and more with these free resources.
Fascinating Fungus & Mushrooms
Aug. 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Middlefield
Listen as the Geauga Park District chats about fungus and the important role mushrooms play in the environment, recycling, medicine and more.
Puzzle Exchange
Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Chardon
Exchange jigsaw puzzles for new ones. It’s a basic premise: leave some, take some.
Kids Craft with Evelyn
Aug. 18, 2-3 p.m. • Thompson
Join third-grader Evelyn Faye as she leads a class for kids on how to create a blind bag with stuffies to collect and share.
Crafting Circle
Aug. 19, 1:30-3 p.m. • Chardon
Bring a portable craft and join fellow crafters to work, chat and share.
Email Basics
Aug. 20, 3-4:30 p.m. • Geauga West
Learn all about emailing, everything from sending emails to attaching photos and more, then practice one’s new skills on a provided computer.
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