Geauga County Public Library
Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Include an email and phone number when registering to receive program updates. Visit geaugalibrary.net.
Parenting Through Teen Years
April 16, 6-7 p.m. • Bainbridge
Parents and caregivers of teens in grades 8–12 are invited to connect with Dr. Brian Zack, a pediatrician at University Hospitals, at this Kent State University at Geauga partnered program series. Via Zoom, Zack discusses topics like online safety, sleep, vaping and mental health.
Home Decor Swap
April 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Middlefield
Celebrate National Decorating Month by swapping unwanted decorations with others. Freshen up a home for free while keeping items out of the landfill. Registration is not required.
Volunteer Fair
April 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Chardon
Those looking to increase community footprint can connect with organization representatives, ask questions and find the right fit for skills and passions. Registration is not required.
Genealogy Q&A
April 18, 4-10 p.m. • Middlefield
Questions about family history are welcome at this special after-hours genealogy program. Work with family and local history specialists to help uncover the answers.
Library Led Discussions
No registration is required.
• Bainbridge, April 21, 7-8 p.m., “Red Rising” by Pierce Brown
• Virtual, April 23, 7-8 p.m., “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict
• Middlefield, April 28, 7-8 p.m., “A Billion Butterflies: A Life in Climate and Chaos Theory” by Dr. Jagadish Shukla
Just Martha
April 22, 7-8:30 p.m. • Chardon
Meet Martha Washington, played by Nancy Fellows, as she discusses her life prior to marriage to the first president of the United States, George Washington.
Baby Yoga
April 23, 6:30-7:15 p.m. • Chardon
Bring a yoga mat and come in comfortable clothes. Spend quality time with a child age 0-36 months while stretching and practicing breathing.
Puzzle Exchange
April 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Geauga West
Visitors who have completed the same puzzle more than once and are ready for a new challenge can exchange gently used puzzles (in good condition, no missing pieces) for new-to-you used puzzles. Registration is not required.
Preservation Week Scanzapalooza
April 28, 2-3 p.m. • Thompson
Celebrate Preservation Week by connecting with the digitization specialist and preserving cherished memories. Complete guided, hands-on practice using the Digital Legacy Labs, digitizing up to 10 items and transferring them to digital files to take home.
Blackout Poetry
April 29, 7-8 p.m. • Bainbridge
Celebrate National Poetry Month by blacking out text on pages of old books to uncover hidden talents and write an original piece of poetry.
