Geauga County Public Library
Test skills with family and friends by taking on fast paced challenges with just one minute to win it...
Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Include an email and phone number when registering for programs to receive updates about all programs. Visit geaugalibrary.net.
Minute to Win It
Jan. 22, 4-4:45 p.m. • Middlefield
Test skills with family and friends by taking on fast paced challenges with just one minute to win it.
Library Led Discussions
No registration is required.
- Virtual, Jan. 22, 7-8 p.m., “Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy” by Nathaniel Philbrick
- Middlefield, Jan. 27, 7-8 p.m., “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry” by Fredrick Backman
- Geauga West, Feb. 4, 7-8 p.m., “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano
What Did Garfield Eat: Foods of the Victorian Era
Jan. 24, 2-3 p.m. • Virtual
Step back in time and discover what Americans ate during the Victorian era. Connect with library staff on Zoom to learn about the foods consumed and cooking methods and techniques used during President Garfield’s time.
New Passport Fair
Jan. 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Geauga West
Bring in all the required documents and apply for a new passport in no time with help from the Geauga County Clerk of Courts, no appointment needed at the one-stop passport shop. Visit the GCPL website for more information. No registration is required.
Seed Swap
Jan. 24, 10 a.m. to noon • Middlefield
Start garden planning early by exchanging extra or unwanted seeds with fellow gardeners. No registration is required.
Beginning Genealogy
Jan. 28, 7-8:30 p.m. • Geauga West
Join the library’s family and local history specialist for a beginner course on genealogy research, documentation and organization. No registration is required.
Qi Gong Stretching & Exercise Circle
Jan. 29, 7-8 p.m. • Thompson
Patrons ages 15 and older will discover the ancient art of Qi Gong — a traditional Chinese holistic practice blending slow, flowing movements, breathing techniques and meditation — by following a pre-recorded instructor through its techniques and sequences.
Puzzle Exchange
Jan. 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Bainbridge
Exchange gently used puzzles in good condition with no missing pieces for new-to-you-used puzzles. Registration is not required.
Bainbridge’s 5th Anniversary Bash
Feb. 2, 1-7 p.m. • Bainbridge
Celebrate the Bainbridge Branch’s fifth anniversary by dropping by for special activities, games and demonstrations. Registration is not required.
Owls of Northeast Ohio
Feb. 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Geauga West
Join local nature photographer and artist Aimee Pierson for a photographic journey exploring the habits and habitats of Northeast Ohio’s owls. Learn about the seven species found in the area and their migration, hunting, nesting and parenting behaviors.
Teen Podcasting Workshop
Feb. 3, 3-4:30 p.m. • Geauga West
Teens in grades 6-12 will learn the basics of podcasting, including setting up a show, recording interviews and basic audio editing using equipment from the Digital Legacy Lab.
