Geauga County Public Library
Sign up for the challenge to read books, log progress and be entered into raffles of various prizes...
Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Summer Reading Challenge
June 1 – July 31
Sign up for the challenge to read books, log progress and be entered into raffles of various prizes. Inquire at a local branch.
Volunteer with VANTAGE Aging
June 1, 10 a.m. • Bainbridge
Learn about the retired and senior volunteer program that connects opportunities to serve their community.
Club Ink Writing Workshop
June 1, 6-8:30 p.m. • Chardon
Join with others who share ideas and experiences with writing.
Film Discussion Club
June 2, 2 p.m. • Geauga West
Join to discuss “Gaslight.”
Teen and Tweens Night
June 2, 6-9 p.m. • Thompson
Teens in grades 5-12 take over the library.
Library Lock-In
June 4, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Middlefield
Spend the day at the library working on scrapbooking, needlework, genealogy or just reading a book.
Crafting BeCAUSE
June 4, 10 a.m. • Bainbridge
Join for adaptive, integrated, creative good times crafting stress balls in community with others.
Summer Reading Kickoff
June 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Offsite
Join at the Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 N. Cheshire St. in Burton to celebrate the 2022 Summer Reading Kickoff.
Geauga Skywatchers: Sun 101
June 6, 6:30 p.m. • Middlefield
Geauga Skywatchers is an astronomy presentation series for teens to adults. Collaborators are Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society, Geauga County Library System, Burton Public Library, Geauga Park District and The Foundation for Geauga Parks.
Teen Pop-Up
June 6 and 13, 3:30 p.m. • Chardon
Teens in grades 6-12 may join for snacks, activities and crafts.
Catherine de’Medici Historical Seminar
June 6, 7 p.m. • Virtual
Learn about Catherine de’Medici, a notoriously ruthless queen, and her sons in power.
Bats are Fantastic, In Fact!
June 7, 7 p.m. • Bainbridge
With an interactive slideshow, learn more about the bats that call Ohio home.
Teen Pasta Night
June 7, 7 p.m. • Bainbridge
Teens in grades 6-12 will learn the basics of making fresh penne.
Wednesday Night Magic
June 8, 7 p.m. • Middlefield
Youth in grades 5-12 will practice and share their magic card skills.
The Negro Leagues in Ohio
June 8, 7 p.m. • Geauga West
Learn about the Negro Leagues, presented by Dr. Leslie Heaphy, associate professor of history at Kent State University, Stark Campus and author of “The Negro Leagues.”
Honoring WWII and the Greatest Generation
June 9, 6-7:30 p.m. • Thompson
Peter Booth will portray a World War II soldier, describing combat action in France during the Normandy Invasion.
Teen Tech Tutoring Session
June 9, 2-4 p.m. • Geauga West
Community teens will be available to help with basic smartphone applications, downloading books to devices, basic email set-up and internet searching on computers and computer databases.
Crafting Night
June 9, 7 p.m. • Chardon
Join fellow crafters and work on projects.
Amphibian Awakening
June 10, 11 a.m. • Bainbridge
Youth in grades K-5 will discover the habits and habitats, adaptations and life cycles of these creatures. Presented by the Geauga Park District.
