Geauga County Public Library
March 17, 2023 by Staff Report

Join the 11th annual Family Mini-Golf event for a round of family-friendly mini-golf in between the tables, chairs and shelves of the Bainbridge branch March 19 at 10 a.m...

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

GCPL Mini-Golf

March 18 and 19

Join the 11th annual Family Mini-Golf event for a round of family-friendly mini-golf in between the tables, chairs and shelves of the Bainbridge branch March 19 at 10 a.m.

The Geauga County Library Foundation and the Geauga County Public Library has expanded the annual family mini-golf event to include an adult-only mini-golf night, complete with adult beverages and mini-golf-based contests on March 18 at 6 p.m.

Purchase tickets online.

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Storytimes

Join for a storytime that is sure to engage, connect and inspire children. A variety of dates, branch locations and times to choose from are located on the website’s programs calendar.

Third Thursday Business Social

March 16, 8 a.m. • Geauga West

Connect with the West Geauga business community.

Puzzle Exchange

March 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Chardon

Exchange jigsaw puzzles for new ones with fellow puzzle enthusiasts.

Craft Supply Swap

March 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Middlefield

Celebrate global recycling day by joining fellow crafters for a craft supply swap.

Energy Choice: Electric & Natural Gas Options

March 20, 6 p.m. • Chardon

Ohio offers its customers the choice of buying the state’s natural gas or purchasing electricity from an alternative supplier. Learn all about the options available as well as their advantages and disadvantages.

How Legal Aid Can Help You

March 21, 6:30 p.m. • Middlefield

Join a legal aid representative and learn how their wide array of services may help one in need of legal advice or guidance.

Microsoft Word Basics

March 23, 2 p.m. • Middlefield

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word to write screenplays, newsletters, business letters, recipes and more with ease.

Elementary Yoga

March 23, 7 p.m. • Bainbridge

Youth in grades K-3 will learn a variety of different yoga poses, postures and practices through fun activities and relaxation.

Scrapbook Crop

March 25, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Chardon

Bring photos, scrapbooking supplies and lunch to scrapbook among other like-minded scrapbookers. No registration required.

Book Groups

No registration required.

  • Virtual, March 23, 7 p.m., “The Last Thing He Told Me” by Laura Dave.
  • Thompson, March 26, 2 p.m., “The Measure” by Nikki Erlick.
  • Middlefield, March 28, 7 p.m., “In the Time of the Butterflies” by Julia Alvarez.

Growing Up Wild

March 25, 10 a.m. • Geauga West

GCPL has joined forces with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife to host a special early childhood educator workshop, teaching about the countless benefits that children gain when “growing up wild.”

Spring Break Movie Marathon

March 27-31, 1-5 p.m. • Geauga West

Kick back and relax during spring break by joining the movie marathon.

I Wish I Would Have Asked

March 29, 6:30 p.m. • Chardon

Join the genealogy staff to learn how to interview loved ones in order to keep memories safe and preserved.

Preserving Your Family’s History

March 30, 7 p.m. • Geauga West

Learn how to preserve one’s family’s history and family heirlooms using the Digital Legacy Lab for future generations to cherish and enjoy.