Geauga County Public Library
Register for the Summer Reading Program and win prizes by reading...
Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Summer Reading
June 1 – July 31
Register for the Summer Reading Program and win prizes by reading.
Shopping, Label Reading, & Keeping It Simple: Basic Skills for Going Plant-Based
July 13, 7 p.m. • Virtual
Join YouTube sensation Ann Esselstyn and Brian Hart for an informative program on how to go plant-based with no fret or sweat.
Discussion Groups
No registration is required.
- Bainbridge, July 18, 7 p.m., “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury.
- Chardon, July 19, 7 p.m., “The People We Meet on Vacation” by Emily Henry.
- Virtual, July 20, 6:30 p.m., “Sourdough” by Robin Sloan.
- Thompson, July 22, 2 p.m., “The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin.
- Middlefield, July 25, 7 p.m., “LaRose” by Louise Erdrich.
- Thompson, July 27, 1 p.m., “Room 237” (2012)
- Virtual, July 27, 7 p.m., “The People We Meet on Vacation” by Emily Henry.
Avoiding Probate
July 19, 2 p.m. • Geauga West
On average the cost of probate is between 5-10% of the total value of an estate. Learn more about the process and how to avoid it while considering the basic estate planning tool.
Learn About Lakeland
July 19, 5-6:30 p.m. • Geauga West
Join a recruitment specialist from Lakeland Community College to learn about tuition and financial aid opportunities, student resources, the application process and more.
LEGO Challenge
July 20, 6-7:30 p.m. • Geauga West
Youth can put their LEGO skills to the test and see what they can build with their imagination.
Library Foundation Book Sale
July 20-22 • Thompson
July 20, 5-8 p.m. $10 per bag.
July 21 and 22, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $5 per bag.
Lunch Bag Storytime
July 21, 11:30 a.m. • Geauga West
Bring a lunch to the library, listen to a story and meet a very important community helper.
iPhone, iPad, & Mac Basics
July 21, 1 p.m. • Chardon
Learn the basics to know to use the device with ease and confidence like never before.
Notorious Prisons of the Civil War
July 22, 2:30 p.m. • Virtual
Join rangers from the James A. Garfield National Historic Site on Zoom and learn about two of the most notorious prisons of the Civil War, Andersonville and Johnson’s Island, which together held about 47,000 prisoners throughout the war.
Discover West African Rhythm through Drumming & Dance
July 25 • Chardon
Join native West African Sogbety Diomande and jump into West African culture through music and musical techniques found along the Ivory Coast. Youth in grades K-5 meet at 10 a.m. Youth in grades 6-12 meet at 11:15 a.m.
We’re Different, We’re the Same, and We’re Wonderful
July 27, 10-10:45 a.m. • Chardon
Explore one’s uniqueness and connection to the world with stories, songs, and activities based upon the Sesame Street book, “We’re Different, We’re the Same, and We’re Wonderful” by Bobbi Kates.
