Geauga County Public Library

July 24, 2025 by Staff Report

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

James & Lucretia Garfield

July 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Middlefield

Connect with Lucretia Garfield for a special James A. Garfield National Historic Site reenactment program, “A Portrait of a 19th Century Marriage.” Listen as she tells the story of how she and James Garfield crossed paths, the history of their lengthy courtship and more interesting tales from their 22 years of marriage.

Snubbed, Close Calls & Getting the Last Laugh

July 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Chardon

Learn about the fascinating life of Laura Mae Corrigan, a wealthy Cleveland socialite and philanthropist, with presenter Ginnie Jeschlenig. Explore her actions during World War II, which included supporting the Allied war effort abroad and aiding refugees fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe at home.

Adventures in VR

July 25, 10 a.m. to noon • Bainbridge

Explore virtual reality with the library’s Oculus Quest and collection of family-friendly games. Registration not required.

Stitching Circle

July 28, 6:30-8 p.m. • Bainbridge

Textile artists will work in the company of friends at the close-knit program full of cross-stitchers, crocheters, knitters and more.

Library-Led Discussions

No registration is required.

• Middlefield, July 29, 7-8 p.m., “The Women” by Kristin Hannah
• Geauga West, Aug. 6, 7-8 p.m., “After Annie” by Anna Quindlen

Buckeye Bonanza

July 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Geauga West

Celebrate the beloved Ohio buckeye by learning how to grow a buckeye tree while snacking on some tasty buckeye candy and making special buckeye crafts.

Picture Please

Aug. 1, 10-11 a.m. • Bainbridge

The library branch has a collection of books and stories without pictures and needs help illustrating them. Youth in grades 1-5 should bring their creative talents and use their imagination to add some images and color to bring these stories to life.

Audio-Visual Pop-up Book Sale

Aug. 2, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Geauga West

Calling all movie buffs, music lovers and audiobook fans – stock up on great entertainment at unbeatable prices at the pop-up book sale.

Make a Website with Google Sites

Aug. 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Middlefield

Learn how to create a personalized website using Google Sites.

Organizing Your Genealogy

Aug. 6, 7-8:30 p.m. • Chardon

Work with the library’s Family & Local History specialists to learn how to properly organize one’s research for future generations to read and enjoy.