Geauga County Public Library
Geauga County Public Library has partnered with Claridon Community Helps to bring their April food drive to GCPL...
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April Food Drive
Geauga County Public Library has partnered with Claridon Community Helps to bring their April food drive to GCPL.
The Claridon Community Helps’ food drive will take place throughout April, with proceeds being used to provide food security for Geauga children through the “Now That’s What I’m Talking About!” summer lunch program. Donation bins can be found at or near the entrance of each library branch.
For more information, including how to volunteer for or donate to Claridon Community Helps’ April food drive and for a complete list of requested perishable and non-perishable food items, visit ClaridonCommunityHelps.org/.
Storytimes
Join for a storytime that is sure to engage, connect and inspire children with their imagination. A complete list of upcoming storytime programs is available to view on the website’s programs calendar.
Discussion Groups
No registration is required.
- Middlefield, April 11, 5:30 p.m., “The House in the Pines” by Ana Reyes
- Chardon, April 12, 3:30 p.m., “Troy” (2004)
- Chardon, April 13, 2 p.m., “The Gunslinger” by Stephen King
- Bainbridge, April 15, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., “He Said/She Said” by Erin Kelly
- Bainbridge, April 16, 7 p.m., “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card
- Chardon, April 17, 7 p.m., “The Speckled Beauty” by Rick Bragg
Inaugural Ball Gowns & Fashions of America’s First Ladies
April 5, 10-11 a.m. • Virtual
Join the James A. Garfield National Historic Site as they trace inaugural balls throughout American history, highlighting the fashions worn through the centuries.
Passport Fair
April 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Chardon
GCPL has partnered with the Geauga County Clerk of Courts to provide a one-stop shopping experience to help one complete the necessary steps to get a passport. No registration is required.
The Canal That Created Cleveland
April 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Chardon
Listen as Cleveland Metroparks historian and archivist Judy MacKeigan discusses the 1832 opening of the Ohio and Erie Canal and the economic boom it created for entrepreneurs and Ohio farmers.
Patrick Henry: The Voice of Liberty
April 10, 7-8:30 p.m. • Chardon
Learn about the “Forgotten Patriot,” Patrick Henry, and his influence on U.S. history and the American Revolution.
Geauga’s Interurban
April 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Chardon
Author Dan Rager will present the history of Geauga’s Interurban system: the Maple Leaf Route.
Workshop on Character Development in Writing
April 13, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Chardon
Authors will learn how to improve their writing and character development skills.
Local Author Fair
April 13, 1-3 p.m. • Chardon
Meet local authors, purchase books and celebrate the written word at the library. No registration is required.
Fort Sumter: April 12, 1861
April 13, 2:30-3:30 p.m. • Virtual
Log in to Zoom and learn about the First Battle of Fort Sumter, why it happened, President Lincoln’s response and more.
Bringing Back the Bluebird
April 15, 7-8 p.m. • Chardon
With industrial and residential development increasing, learn how the bluebird has struggled to adapt to its changing environment and how to create a home for them in one’s yard.
