Geauga County Public Library
September 21, 2023 by Staff Report

Join for a storytime that is sure to engage, connect and inspire children...

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

Discussion Groups

No registration is required.

  • Virtual, Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m., “Devolution” by Max Brooks.
  • Middlefield, Sept. 26, 7 p.m., “We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves” by Karen Joy Fowler.
  • Virtual, Sept. 28, 7 p.m., “Wrong Place, Wrong Time” by Gillian McAllister.
  • Geauga West, Oct. 4, 7 p.m., “Last Days of Cafe Leila” by Donia Bijan.

Storytimes

Join for a storytime that is sure to engage, connect and inspire children. A complete list of upcoming storytime programs is available to view the website’s programs calendar.

Preventing Allergies

Sept. 25, 2 p.m. • Bainbridge

Learn why people have seasonal allergies and the different methods to use to naturally reduce symptoms.

Sumo Wrestling Watch Party

Sept. 25, 6-7:30 p.m. • Thompson

Join a local Sumo expert and learn about the sport while watching the final matches of the September Tournament from Tokyo’s Kokugikan Arena.

Raptors of Northeast Ohio

Sept. 26, 7 p.m. • Bainbridge

Join Matt Valencic, of the Audobon Society of Greater Cleveland, and learn about the 19 species of raptors found throughout Northeast Ohio.

South Newbury Union Chapel

Sept. 27, 7-8:30 p.m. • Chardon

Explore the fascinating past of Geauga County’s South Newbury Union Chapel with Dr. Bari Oyler Stith and learn how the quaint chapel operated as a hub for social reform and community activism.

Puzzle Exchange

Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Bainbridge

Exchange jigsaw puzzles for new ones with other puzzle enthusiasts. No registration is required.

Brilliant Brass

Sept. 30, 10:30 a.m. • Geauga West

Youth in grades K-5 may join members of the Snowbelt Musical Arts Association and learn about the trumpet, trombone, horn and many other brass instruments.

Photoshop Elements 101

Oct. 3, 6-8 p.m. • Chardon

Join Steve Manchook and boost one’s resume by learning how to use Adobe Photoshop to edit and enhance images.

Author Talk

Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m. • Middlefield

Listen to author Wayne Hershberger as he talks about his newest story, “A Traveler’s Quest: One Amish Boy’s Journey from Trials to Triumphs,” a story about overcoming, dreaming and doing what it takes to make those dreams a reality.

Teens, Sexting and the Law

Oct. 3, 6:30-8 p.m. • Geauga West

One bad text can lead to a life full of consequences. Join investigator Rick Warner, defense attorney Todd Petersen and counselor Melissa Bishop and listen as they detail sexting and its dangers.