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.
Book Discussions
• Geauga West, July 6, 7 p.m., “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett
• Bainbridge, July 11, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett
• Thompson, July 12, 2 p.m., “The Man Who Smiled” by Henning Mankell
• Chardon, July 12, 6:30 p.m., “All Quiet on the Western Front”by Erich Maria Remarque
• Middlefield, July 14, 5:30 p.m., “The Gown”by Jennifer Robson
Library Lock-In
July 2, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Middlefield
Spend the day scrapbooking, needlework, genealogy or just reading a book.
Messy Mondays
July 4 and 11, 10 a.m. • Thompson
Kids may join for outdoor arts and crafts.
Teen Tuesday
July 5 and 12, 3 p.m. • Geauga West
Teens in grades 5 -12 will explore some of the legends and creatures of the Seven Seas with books, snacks and craft projects.
Club Ink Writing Workshop
July 6, 6-8:30 p.m. • Chardon
Share work, experiences, information and ideas.
Film Discussion Club
July 7, 2 p.m. • Geauga West
Join to discuss “What a Way to Go.”
Book Buddies
July 7 and 14, 1-1:45 p.m. • Geauga West
Kids practice reading with teen volunteers.
Teen Tech Tutoring Session
July 7 and 14, 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. Appointments last 30 minutes.
Bats are Fantastic
July 7, 7 p.m. • Middlefield
Learn more facts and some myths about this often-misunderstood mammal.
Teen and Tweens Night
July 7, 6-9 p.m. • Thompson
Youth in grades 5-12 may join for games, trivia, movies and pizza.
Oceans of Possibilities
July 8, 10 a.m. • Middlefield
Learn all about the aquatic world during a live and interactive adventure with an educator from the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. Watch in the large meeting room or register online to get a Zoom link before the event. All ages.
Dr. Dave Sails the Seven Seas
July 9, 11 a.m. • Geauga West
Join Dr. Dave and the Whiz Bang Science Show to travel along the seven seas with interactive science experiments. All ages.
Crafting BeCAUSE
July 9, 2 p.m. • Bainbridge
Join for adaptive, integrated, creative good times crafting greeting cards in community with others, for others. All are welcome. Any adults with exceptional needs must reserve a spot for the support person, too.
Night at the Drive-In
July 10, 7 p.m.
Family fun night held off-site at Mayfield Road Drive-In, 12100 Mayfield Road, Chardon. Gates open at 7 p.m. for pre-show attractions followed by a double feature.
Sea Shanty 101
July 11, 1 p.m. • Bainbridge
Teens in grades 6-12 will learn about the history and elements of seafaring songs and how to write their own.
Teen Pop-Up
July 11, 3:30 p.m. • Chardon
Teens in grades 6-12 may join for activities and creative crafts. Materials and snacks provided. No registration required.
Joseph & Rose Kennedy
July 12, 7 p.m. • Bainbridge & Virtual
Join “The Beginning of an American Dynasty, Part 2” for a fresh look at the Kennedy family.
Nintendo Switch Showdown
July 13, 2-4 p.m. • Geauga West
Youth in grades 2-5 may join for gaming and competition.
Open Mic Night
July 13, 7 p.m. • Geauga West
All ages may share their talents on the patio. Read a poem, sing a song or play an instrument.
Crafting Night
July 14, 7 p.m. • Chardon
Join fellow crafters to work on projects.
Family Movie Night
July 15, 6-8 p.m. • Bainbridge
Join to watch “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl” while decorating and “sailing” pirate ships. Materials and snacks provided. All ages.
UFO’s: Unfinished Objects
July 15, 5-9 p.m. • Geauga West
Finish a project at the library. Large tables, paper cutters, Ellison dies, access to computers and databases and more will be available.
