Geauga County Public Library
November 12, 2026 by Staff Report

Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math through hands-on activities...

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Library Discussions

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  • Middlefield, Nov. 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m., “The Women” by Kristin Hannah
  • Bainbridge, Nov. 17, 7-8 p.m., “The Martian” by Andy Weir
  • Chardon, Nov. 18, 7-8 p.m., “Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community and War” by Nathaniel Philbrick
  • Virtual, Nov. 19, 7-8 p.m., “Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community and War” by Nathaniel Philbrick
  • Middlefield, Nov. 24, 7-8 p.m., “The Emperor of Gladness” by Ocean Vuong

Explorers’ Lab

Nov. 12, 11 a.m. to noon • Thompson

Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math through hands-on activities.

Terry Pluto on Cleveland Sports

Nov. 12, 6:30-7:45 p.m. • Middlefield

Listen as longtime Ohio sportswriter Terry Pluto talks about the Cleveland sports scene.

Recycling Roundup

Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Bainbridge

Celebrate America Recycles Day with tips and resources for recycling more. Small actions can make a big impact.

Shopping for Medicare Supplements

Nov. 18, 2-3 p.m. • Virtual

Explore Weiss Financial Ratings, the library’s newest resource, with the Weiss Financial Ratings team. Learn what Medicare does and does not cover, how to find the best insurers and how to compare plans and prices with the Weiss Medicare Supplement Insurance Pricing Tool.

Planning for Future Care

Nov. 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Bainbridge

Learn how to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite, residential and end-of-life care, with the Alzheimer’s Association.

Drop-In Tech Help

Nov. 19, 10-10:30 a.m. • Geauga West

Bring a device, ask questions and learn to use technology with confidence during personalized, 30-minute help sessions with West Geauga High School students and staff. Registration is not required.

Chair Yoga

Nov. 19, 1-2 p.m. • Bainbridge

Connect with local yoga instructor Ann Vickers to learn and practice chair yoga, an accessible form of yoga for all ages and skill levels that builds strength and flexibility along with body and breath awareness.

Life After Garfield

Nov. 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Middlefield

Celebrate President James A. Garfield’s 195th birthday with a costumed reenactment. Through Lucretia Garfield’s own words, learn how her husband’s assassination shattered her world, how she dedicated herself to his memory and how she spent her remaining 36.5 years.

Adult Coloring Night

Nov. 19, 7-8 p.m. • Geauga West

Relax with soothing music and a variety of coloring pages and supplies.

Sprouting Young Scientists

Nov. 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Geauga West

Discover and explore the science of plants with Holden Forests & Gardens. This program is for kids in pre-K through second grade.