Geauga County Public Library
January 13, 2022 by Staff Report

Youth ages 3-5 will enjoy everything penguins with stories, songs and crafts....

Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.

 

Penguin Stories

Jan. 14, 10 a.m. • Virtual

Youth ages 3-5 will enjoy everything penguins with stories, songs and crafts.

Bodacious  Beasts

Jan. 14, 2:30 p.m. • Virtual

Presented by the Geauga Park District, attendees will learn about mammoths, mastodons and many others whose ancient remains have been discovered in Ohio and surrounding areas.

Painting Workshop

Jan. 15 • Bainbridge

Join in anytime from 2-4 p.m. to create a beautiful painting that looks like stained glass.  Stop by anytime from 2-4 p.m. to pick up a preregistered kit. Materials fee is $5.

Inspiration Station Training

Jan. 17 • Virtual

The 5:30-6 p.m. class is the mandatory training session for the sublimination printer, also known as a direct-to-fabric printer.

The 6:30-7:15 class is the mandatory training session for the Cricut Explore Air 2 and heat press.

Book Discussion

Jan. 18, 7 p.m. • Virtual 

Discuss “The Story of Arthur  Truluv ” by Elizabeth Berg.

Genealogy Appointments

Jan. 19, 2–6 p.m. • Virtual 

Call 440-632-1961 to schedule a one-hour appointment for genealogy research help.  Appointments may be by phone upon request.

Inspiration Station Training

Jan. 19 • Virtual

The 2-2:30 p.m. class is the mandatory training session for the large format printer/cutter and heat press.

The 3-3:30 p.m. class is the mandatory training session for the vinyl cutter and heat press.

Children under 12 need a guardian.

From England  to Cleveland

Jan. 19, 7 p.m.  • Virtual

Presented by Caroline Tait, vice president of horticulture and collections, Holden Forests and Garden, take a virtual tour of the English and American gardens that have inspired and influenced Caroline on her own horticultural and design journey.

STEM Bridges  Challenge

Jan. 20, 3:30-5 p.m.  • Virtual

“The Marshmallow Incident” by Judi Barrett will have youth in grades K-5 laughing.

Left Of Center Book Discussion

Jan. 20, 6:30 p.m. • Virtual

Discuss “Middlegame” by Seanan McGuire.

Chair Yoga

Jan. 20, 2-3:15p.m. • Virtual

Meditation Mondays

Jan. 24, 7 p.m. • Virtual

Join a holistic healer for guided healing meditations that focus on healthy food choices.

Weather Wizardry

Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m. • Geauga West

Geauga Park District will present a trunk of tricks helps reveal the secrets of clouds, precipitation, severe weather and more through fun, interactive experiments and games that introduce weather concepts using simple science tools and techniques to youth in grades K-2.

Build a Charcuterie Board

Jan. 25, 6 p.m. • Virtual

Learn a few simple steps to prepare a picture perfect meat and cheese board.

Yoga for Beginners

Jan. 25, 7 p.m. • Virtual

Foundations of  Fiction

Jan. 26, 2 p.m. • Virtual

Teens in grades 6-12 will learn the basic framework for writing creative fiction in the creative writing seminar.

Playwriting for Teens

Jan. 26, 6 p.m. • Virtual 

Teens in grades 6-12 will learn a basic format for writing 10-minute plays with an expert local playwright. Work on a submission for the Marilyn Bianchi Kids’ Playwriting Festival.

Lunar New Year

Jan. 29, 10 a.m. • Virtual

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger while learning about the lunar new year and where it’s celebrated around the world.

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange

Jan. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Geauga West

Exchange jigsaws for new ones. Bags provided.

Medicare 101

Jan. 31, 6 p.m. • Thompson

Join Kathy Petrella from the Geauga County Department on Aging and get the basics about out how Medicare works and what coverage options may be best.

Virtual Escape Rooms

Jan. 31, 6-6:30 p.m. or 6:45-7:15 p.m.  • Virtual

Teens in grades 10–12 may join online to test their knowledge of Greek mythology to compete a quest for the queen of the gods, Hera. Provide an email. Instructions for joining the Zoom meeting will be provided upon registration.