Geauga County Public Library
Join NPower Services and RockAbility Members to use music therapy techniques to develop rhythm and melody skills...
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.
Inside Circle
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.
Preserving Your Garden Herbs
June 1, 10-11 a.m. • Bainbridge
Join former chef Stefanie Paganini and Chagrin Valley Herb Society member Kate as they demonstrate the fastest and easiest ways to preserve garden herbs for later use.
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 more. No registration is required.
Scat, Tracks & Mammal Facts
June 4, 7-8 p.m. • Bainbridge
Discover the diversity of Geauga’s mammals and test one’s knowledge of animal signs by taking the “scat” quiz.
Homeschool Q&A
June 4, 7-8:30 p.m. • Chardon
Come to an informal Q&A session and listen as veteran homeschool parents answer questions about reporting, evaluation and more.
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.
- Geauga West, June 5, 7 p.m., “Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride
- Geauga West, June 6, “Charade” (1963)
- Chardon, June 7, 3:30 p.m., “Kingdom of Heaven” (2005)
- Chardon, June 8, “The Elfstones of Shannara” by Terry Brooks
- Bainbridge, June 10, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., “The Secret Book of Flora Lea” by Patti Henry
Geocaching 101
June 5, 6:30–7:30 p.m. • Middlefield
Kick off a summer of adventure by joining the Geauga Park District and learning what geocaching is and how to play.
Libby & Hoopla Tech Help
June 11, 2–3 p.m. • Administrative Center
Learn how to download the Libby and Hoopla apps, how to search for titles, place holds and more.
Road Trip Adventures
June 6, 3-4 p.m. • Geauga West
Youth in grades 3-5 will visit states across the United States through stories, games and activities.
Adventures in Nature
June 8, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Offsite
Bring a picnic lunch to the Wisteria Hill Shelter at Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Park, 7940 Cedar Road in Chester Township and join library staff for a short summer adventure through the woods.
The 1st Front Porch Campaign
June 8, 2-3 p.m. • Virtual
Log in to Zoom and learn how James A. Garfield revolutionized the presidential campaign by making himself available to the public at his home.
J.R.R. Tolkien: There & Back Again
June 12, 7-8 p.m. • Virtual
Celebrate a summer of adventure by joining on a journey there and back again while learning about the father of adventure himself, J.R.R. Tolkien.
