Geauga County Public Library

November 16, 2023 by Staff Report

Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Include an email and phone number when registering for programs to receive updates about all programs. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.

Puzzle Exchange

Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Chardon

Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Bainbridge

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

Discussion Groups

No registration is required.

• Thompson, Nov. 18, 2 p.m., “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah
• Bainbridge, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., “A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II” by Sonia Purnell.
• Middlefield, Nov. 28, 7 p.m., “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus.
• Virtual, Nov. 30, 7 p.m., “November 9” by Colleen Hoover.

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.

Postwar Years of Civil War Leaders

Nov. 18, 2:30 p.m. • Virtual

Learn what became of Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee and other American Civil War leaders after the guns fell silent.

Ohio’s Owls

Nov. 20, 7 p.m. • Chardon

Join Geauga Park District and learn about the lives of Ohio owls by studying their pellets, feathers and more.

Deck the Library Halls

Nov. 27, 9 a.m. to noon • Geauga West

Help the library decorate for the holiday season.

Teen Book Trivia Battle

Nov. 27, 4 p.m. • Chardon

Teens in grades 6-12 will test their knowledge of some of their favorite book series and ones from their childhood.

Sumo Wrestling Watch Party

Nov. 27, 6-7:30 p.m. • Thompson

Join a local expert and watch the final matches of the November tournament from Fukuoka’s Kokusai Center.

South Newbury Union Chapel

Nov. 28, 7 p.m. • Bainbridge

Explore the fascinating history of Geauga County’s South Newbury Union Chapel and learn how the quaint chapel operated as a hub for social reform and community activism.