Geauga County Public Library
April 3, 2025 by Staff Report

Connect with the library’s local and family history specialists to learn more about the “Indian Wars” period in the late 1700s and how local history books fit into Native American, United States and Ohio history...

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Wars & the Ohio Country

April 3, 7-8:30 p.m. • Chardon

Connect with the library’s local and family history specialists to learn more about the “Indian Wars” period in the late 1700s and how local history books fit into Native American, United States and Ohio history.

Sprouting Young Scientists

April 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Geauga West

Youth in grades preK-2 may join the Sprouting Young Scientists program, where Holden Forest & Gardens staff teach all about the science of plants through fun, hands-on activities.

Victorian Weddings

April 5, 2-3 p.m. • Virtual

Connect with history and learn about the many norms and fashions of Victorian-era weddings in America.

Good Deeds

April 8, 6-8 p.m. • Geauga West

Connect with Geauga County Probate Court Judge Timothy J. Grendell, Magistrate Abbey L. King, Geauga County Recorder Celesta Mullins, and Geauga County Clerk of Courts Sheila Bevington to learn more about property transfers and how to avoid probate issues.

Learning the Basics of Using Gmail

April 10, 2-3 p.m. • Geauga West

Gain hands-on experience using Gmail with the basics, like creating an account, navigating its layout, composing an email, and managing one’s inbox.

True Crime Trivia Night

April 10, 6-8 p.m.Thompson

Adults ages 21 and older will connect with other true crime aficionados to test their knowledge of all things dark and devious in this adults-only head-to-head competition.

Michael the Recycler

April 10, 4-5 p.m. • Bainbridge

Youth in grades K-3 will join forces with Michael the Recycler and the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District to learn about recycling and more.

Library Led Discussions

  • Bainbridge, April 14, 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m., “The Heiress” by Rachel Hawkins
  • Thompson, April 15, 2-3 p.m., “Here One Moment” by Liane Moriarty
  • Bainbridge, April 15, 7-8 p.m., “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline
  • Chardon, April 16, 7-8 p.m., “The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, & A Dangerous Obsession” by Michael Finkel
  • Virtual, April 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m., “Somewhere Beyond the Sea” by TJ Klune

The U.S. Census & Your Family Tree

April 15, 7-8:30 p.m. • Bainbridge

Budding genealogists looking to learn more about their ancestry will learn how to use and navigate U.S. census data to support their research.

Cookie Recipe Swap

April 15, 6-7 p.m. • Geauga West

Bring a favorite cookie recipe with some samples for others to try, connect with other local bakers, and swap recipes.