Geauga County Public Library
November 14, 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.

  • Middlefield, Nov. 14, 5:30 p.m., “UFO: The Inside Story of the US Government’s Search for Alien Life Here & Out There” by Garrett Graff
  • Virtual, Nov. 21, 6:30 p.m., “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
  • Virtual, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., “The Reading List” by Sara Nisha Adams
  • Middlefield, Nov. 26, 7 p.m., “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey
  • Bainbridge, Nov. 19, 7 p.m., “First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston
  • Thompson, Nov. 19, 7 p.m., “This Tender Land” by William Kent Krueger

Red Cross Emergency Preparedness

Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to noon • Virtual

Join on Zoom to learn how to prepare for thunderstorms, tornadoes and power outages, what to pack in an emergency kit and how to use the Red Cross Emergency app.

Understanding & Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior

Nov. 14, 7-8 p.m. • Bainbridge

Learn how to decode behavioral messages, identify common triggers and help intervene with common challenges associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Puzzle Exchange

Nov. 16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Chardon

Trade jigsaw puzzle in for new ones with friends. No registration is required.

History of the Grand Army of the Republic 

Nov. 16, 2:30-3:30 p.m. • Virtual

Log on to Zoom and listen as a ranger from the James A. Garfield National Historic Site chats about the history of the Grand Army of the Republic.

Archaeology & the Civil War

Nov. 20, 7-8 p.m. • Virtual

Connect on Zoom and explore the field of historical archaeology and the ethical issues that surround the excavation of Civil War artifacts.

Switch Showdown

Nov. 21, 4-5 p.m. • Geauga West

Youth in grades 3-7 will enjoy gaming on the library’s big screen with their favorite librarians.

Yoga: The Science of Stretch

Nov. 21, 7-8 p.m. • Thompson

Bring a yoga mat and a small pillow to discover yoga’s mental and physical benefits.

LEGO City Makers

Nov. 23, 10-11 a.m. • Chardon

Bring the family to build the perfect LEGO city. No registration is required.

Stitching Circle

Nov. 25, 6:30-8 p.m. • Bainbridge

Bring handcrafted projects and stitch in good company. All knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, needle-pointers, and any other textile-based crafters are welcome to join in.

Teen Pop-Up Games

Nov. 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m. • Chardon

Teens in grades 6-12 will enjoy snacks and games after school. No registration is required.