Geauga County Public Library
Whether a euchre pro or just learning the rules, join for a friendly and fun evening of euchre play...
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.
Euchre Open Play
July 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Bainbridge
Whether a euchre pro or just learning the rules, join for a friendly and fun evening of euchre play.
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, July 25, 7 p.m., “The Forest of Vanishing Stars” by Kristin Harmel
- Middlefield, July 30, 7 p.m., “The Measure” by Nikki Erlick
- Geauga West, Aug. 1, 2 p.m., “Wizard of Oz” (1939)
- Geauga West, Aug. 7, 7 p.m., “The Secret Book of Flora Lea” by Patti Callahan Henry
- Middlefield, Aug. 8, 5:30 p.m., “The Vaster Wilds” by Lauren Groff
Preschool Olympics
July 26, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. • Bainbridge
Preschoolers ages 3-5 will celebrate the Summer Olympics and “fly” to Paris while competing for medals in noncompetitive games and activities filled with summer fun.
Whose Idea Was That?
July 27, 2-3 p.m. • Bainbridge
Ohio inventors gave the country traffic signals, astronaut suits, saran wrap, and Life Savers candy. Learn about the inventors and their inventions in a one-act play by Bette Lou Higgins.
Library Lock-In
July 27, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Middlefield
Escape the chaos at home by spending the day at the library working on scrapbooking, knitting, research and more.
South Newbury Union Chapel: A Bold Past, A Bright Future
July 30, 7-8 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.
Ready for the Library?
Aug. 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Bainbridge
Discover if one’s child is ready for solo trips to the library. Learn more about resources and behavior guidelines for after-school visitors and answer questions. No registration is required.
Audio-Visual Pop-Up Book Sale
Aug. 3, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Geauga West
The Geauga County Library Foundation’s next pop-up book sale exclusively features audio-visual items (DVDs, CDs and audiobooks) for cheap.
Geauga Skywatchers: The Summer Triangle
Aug. 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Bainbridge
One patch of the sky, the Summer Triangle, contains a huge collection of amazing sights that includes the Milky Way, black holes and more. Learn how to find this patch of the summer sky and take in its best features.
Amish History & Heritage Through the Centuries
Aug. 6, 7-8:30 p.m. • Chardon
Explore the history of the Amish-Mennonite-Anabaptist culture from its 16th-century roots in Europe to its migration to Geauga County and beyond.
Look & Learn Library Databases
Aug. 9, 10-11:30 a.m. • Bainbridge
Learn how to use one of the library’s most popular digital resources, “Consumer Reports,” a service for unbiased ratings and reviews for more than 9,000 products and services.
