Geauga County Public Library
Bring one’s best chili and be ready to compete in the annual chili cookoff...
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.
Chili Cookoff, Christmas Crafts & Storytime
Dec. 1, 2-5 p.m. • Thompson
Bring one’s best chili and be ready to compete in the annual chili cookoff. Come to compete or taste chili and then stay after for festive crafts and stories.
Discussion Groups
No registration is required.
- Chardon, Dec. 3, 2 p.m., “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon
- Geauga West, Dec. 4, 7 p.m., “Canary Girls” by Jennifer Chiaverini
- Bainbridge, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., “The Dogs of Christmas” by W. Bruce Cameron
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.
Santa’s LEGO Workshop
Dec. 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Chardon
Connect with creativity and use imagination to build festive winter scenes using LEGO while sipping tasty hot cocoa. No registration is required for the family program.
One-on-One Tech Help
Dec. 4, 2-3 p.m. • Middlefield
Bring a laptop, tablet or other device and receive personalized assistance from a skilled library staff member.
National Dice Day
Dec. 4, 4-4:45 p.m. • Middlefield
Youth in grades K-5 will celebrate National Dice Day and play fun, dice-based games and more.
Cookie & Christmas Ornament
Dec. 5, 4-4:45 p.m. • Middlefield
Teens in grades 6-12 will decorate cookies and make ornaments.
Meet and Greet Santa & Mrs. Claus
Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Bainbridge
Come with the family and get a Christmas photo taken for free with Santa and Mrs. Claus. No registration is required.
AI in Illustrator
Dec. 9, 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Chardon
Explore Adobe Illustrator’s AI capabilities and learn how to use it to edit and enhance logos, images, typography and promotional materials.
Microsoft Word Basics
Dec. 10, 2-3 p.m. • Geauga West
Learn how to use Microsoft Word to write one’s next best novel or movie.
Vision Voyage: Helping to Manifest Your Dreams Into Reality
Dec. 10, 7-8 p.m. • Geauga West
Learn all about vision boards, their purpose and more.
