Geauga County Public Library
The Winter Reading program is back for another snow-filled year...
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.
Winter Reading
Jan. 1 – Feb. 29
The Winter Reading program is back for another snow-filled year. Register and complete a book or activity log each week to be entered into a prize drawing at the end of the event.
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.
- Geauga West, Jan. 3, 7 p.m., “Someone Else’s Shoes” by JoJo Moyes
- Geauga West, Jan. 4, 2 p.m., “The Big Chill” (1983)
- Bainbridge, Jan. 8, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., “The Children’s Blizzard” by Melanie Benjamin
Puzzle Exchange
Dec. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Bainbridge
Exchange jigsaw puzzles for new ones with other puzzle enthusiasts. No registration is required.
One-on-One Tech Help
Jan. 3, 10 a.m. to noon • Bainbridge
Bring a laptop, tablet or other device and receive one-on-one personalized assistance from a skilled library staff member. Sessions are based on staff availability and offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Creative Writing
Jan. 3, 7-8:30 p.m. • Bainbridge
Stimulate one’s literary mind with unique in-house writing prompts and share one’s work with other local writers.
The Art of Paper Snowflakes
Jan. 4, 4-4:45 p.m. • Middlefield
Teens in grades 6-12 will learn the art of cutting paper snowflakes.
Women of the Civil War: Confederate Soldiers & Spies
Jan. 6, 2:30-3:30 p.m. • Virtual
Join the James A. Garfield National Historic Site on Zoom and learn about the many female soldiers and spies of the Confederacy.
Skywatchers: Solar Eclipse
Jan. 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Geauga West
Prepare for the upcoming total solar eclipse (April 8, 2024) by learning all about what solar eclipses are, how they occur, how often they happen and more.
“Diamond Painted” Stickers
Jan. 10, 4-5 p.m. • Bainbridge
Youth in grades 4-5 will create brightly colored stickers by diamond painting with small gems.
Beginner Beekeeping Series: Buying the Gear & the Bees
Jan. 10, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. • Middlefield
Beekeeper Trish will discuss what gear people must have for beekeeping and how it can affect them, their bees and their pocketbook.
