Geauga County Public Library
May 16, 2024 by Staff Report

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

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.

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.

  • Virtual, May 16, 6:30 p.m., “Fairy Tale” by Stephen King
  • Thompson, May 18, 2 p.m., “The Giver of Stars” by Jojo Moyes
  • Bainbridge, May 21, 7 p.m.,Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride
  • Virtual, May 23, 7 p.m., “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett
  • Middlefield, May 28, 7 p.m., “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson”

Crafting Circle

May 20, 1:30-3 p.m. • Chardon

Bring a portable craft and join fellow crafters to work, chat and share.

Sumo Wrestling Watch Party

May 20, 6-7:30 p.m. • Thompson

Join a local Sumo expert and learn about the sport while watching live matches streamed from EDION Arena in Osaka, Japan.

You Saved 1968!

May 22, 2-3 p.m. • Bainbridge

Blast off with Jann Glove and learn more about the Apollo 8 mission and its profound influence on the environmental movement.

Beyond Cutting the Cable

May 23, 2-3 p.m. • Thompson

Learn how to get the best bang for the buck by cutting cable and streaming TV shows and movies.

Pioneering Geauga County

May 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Bainbridge

Learn what Geauga County was like before the pioneers, who were the first to settle and their experiences.

Puzzle Exchange

May 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Geauga West

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

Library Lock-In

May 25, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Middlefield

Spend the day at the library working on a project.

Inside Circle: Music Group for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

May 30, 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Chardon

Join NPower Services and RockAbility Members to use music therapy techniques to develop rhythm and melody skills. No registration is required.

Summer Reading Kickoff

June 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Offsite

Join at the Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 N. Cheshire St., Burton, to kick off the 2024 Summer Reading Program. Register for the program, make adventure-themed crafts, compete in games, get a photo taken with Rascal and so much more. No registration is required.