Geauga County Public Library
Join NPower Services and RockAbility members and use music therapy techniques to develop rhythm and melody skills...
Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Include an email and phone number when registering for programs to receive updates about all programs. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Inside Circle
Oct. 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Chardon
Join NPower Services and RockAbility members and use music therapy techniques to develop rhythm and melody skills. No registration is required.
Yoga: The Science of Stretch
Oct. 17, 7-8 p.m. • Thompson
Bring a yoga mat and a small pillow and discover yoga’s mental and physical benefits.
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.
- Virtual, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m., “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy
- Virtual, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., “Eternal” by Lisa Scottoline
- Middlefield, Oct. 29, 7 p.m., “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride
How the Civil War Changed Fashion
Oct. 19, 2:30-3:30 p.m. • Virtual
The Civil War altered the fabric of American life, but it also affected the fabric of American fashion.
Website Navigation Basics
Oct. 23, 2-3 p.m. • Geauga West
Learn how to easily navigate the internet with trained library staff, then stay and practice the skills on a provided computer.
Fascinating Fungus & Mushrooms
Oct. 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Middlefield
Join the Geauga Park District to learn about fungi and mushrooms and their critical role in our environment, medicine and more.
Halloween Bash
Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to noon • Chardon
Children ages 18 months to 5 years old with a caregiver will join favorite librarians in their Halloween costumes for some not-so-scary games, activities and crafts. No registration is required.
Trunk or Treat
Oct. 25, 6-7 p.m. • Bainbridge
Travel around the library’s parking lot and fill trick-or-treat bags full of candy. Best-decorated car wins a prize, so be sure to come in style. No registration is required.
Navigating the Health Care System
Oct. 28, 10-11 a.m. • Bainbridge
Learn how to navigate the healthcare system while discussing what happens during a trip to the hospital, from admission to discharge, to alleviate stress and worry about one’s next visit.
Liberty or Death: Patrick Henry
Oct. 30, 7-8:30 p.m. • Chardon
Listen as Patrick Henry Jolly, fifth great-grandson of Patrick Henry, contextualizes and performs his ancestor’s “Give me liberty or give me death!” speech in character.
A Ghoulish Affair: Victorian Halloween Traditions
Oct. 30, 7-8 p.m. • Virtual
Join on Zoom to learn how Victorian-era Americans celebrated Halloween and helped shape the holiday everyone knows and loves today.
