Geauga County Public Library
October 19, 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.

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.

Discussion Groups

No registration is required.

  • Thompson, Oct. 21, 2 p.m., “Florence Adler Swims Forever” by Rachel Beanland
  • Middlefield, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., “The Woman They Could Not Silence” by Kate Moore
  • Virtual, Oct. 26, 7 p.m., “The Measure” by Nikki Erlick
  • Geauga West, Nov. 1, 7 p.m., “Last Days of Cafe Leila” by Donia Bijan

Third Thursday Business Social

Oct. 19, 8 a.m. • Geauga West

Connect with the West Geauga business community for a quick knowledge-sharing session

Switch Showdown

Oct. 19, 4-5:30 p.m. • Geauga West

Youth in grades 3-6 will compete against friends in their favorite Nintendo Switch games on the library’s big screen.

Puzzle Exchange

Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Chardon

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

Model Train Demonstration

Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Thompson

The local division of the National Model Railroad Association will provide free model train demonstrations, presentations, layouts, Q&As and more. No registration required.

Buckeye Bunnies 4-H Presentation

Oct. 24, 6:30-7:15 p.m. • Middlefield

Buckeye Bunnies 4-H Club will share their knowledge and love of bunnies with young library patrons.

Remember the Ladies

Oct. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Chardon

Dr. Bari Smith, trustee of the Newbury Union Chapel, will discuss women’s place in old Geauga and how their trials and triumphs helped define the county today.

Lives of Domestic Servants in the 1800s

Oct. 27, 10 a.m. • Virtual

Explore the fascinating world of Victorian domestic servitude and learn about their jobs, living conditions, wages and more.

Trunk or Treat

Oct. 27, 6 p.m. • Bainbridge

Deck out one’s ride and drive over for an evening of trick-or-treating and a chance to win the prize for the best decorated car. No registration required.

Volunteer Fair

Oct. 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Bainbridge

Explore various volunteer opportunities available throughout the county. No registration required.

Historical Seminar: Henry VIII & His Six Wives

Oct. 31, 7 p.m. • Virtual

Log in to Zoom to learn about Henry VIII, king of England, how he broke England away from the Catholic Church, the truth behind his rumored marriage to Anne Boleyn and more.