Geauga County Public Library

January 23, 2025 by Staff Report

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.

Valentines for Seniors

Geauga County Public Library’s (GCPL) Valentines for Seniors is a program that encourages library patrons of all ages to come to their local branch and make handmade valentine cards for homebound and facility-bound seniors who may need extra cheer this Valentine’s Day. Card-making materials are available for free at each library branch through Feb. 5.

Completed cards should not be placed in an envelope or addressed to a specific person and must be returned on or before Feb. 5 to be included in the program. All completed and returned cards will be delivered to local Geauga seniors by the library’s mobile services department.

Groups or organizations such as Scouts, 4-H or church groups wanting to participate can request group kits at their local branch. Please contact a local branch and ask for the Reference Desk for more information.

Kooky Kaleidoscopes

Jan. 23, 4-5 p.m. • Chardon

Youth in grades K-2 will use crafting skills to make cool designs in their kaleidoscopes.

Sprouting Young Scientists

Jan. 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Geauga West

Kids in grades preK-2 will join staff from Holden Forest & Gardens for a fun, hands-on program all about the science of plants.

Winter Reading Program

Jan. 1 – Feb. 28

Geauga County Public Library’s annual Winter Reading Program is back. Sign up and track one’s reading all winter for a chance to win a great prize.

Stitching Circle

Jan. 27, 6:30-8 p.m. • Bainbridge

Textile crafters can work in the company of friends at the close-knit program full of cross-stitchers, crocheters, weavers and more.

Beginning Beekeeping Series: Your First Summer  

Jan. 28, 6:30-8:15 p.m. • Middlefield

Trish the Beekeeper will discuss how to care for a bee colony through the summer and how to prepare it for the cold winter months.

Knights of the Round Table Live Action Role-play

Jan. 30, 4-5 p.m. • Chardon

Youth in grades 3-5 may come in costume and engage in live action role-play to help save the library from trouble.

Library Led Discussions

No registration is required.

• Chardon, Jan. 30, 7-8 p.m., “Trouble Island” by Sharon Short
• Chardon, Feb. 4, 2-3 p.m., “Horse” by Geraldine Brooks
• Geauga West, Feb. 5, 7-8 p.m., “Call Your Daughter Home” by Deb Spera

Puzzle Exchange

Jan. 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Bainbridge

Exchange gently used puzzles (with no missing pieces) for new-to-you-used puzzles. Registration is not required.

DIY Paint by Number

Feb. 1, 10–11 a.m. • Bainbridge

Learn how to use a free paint-by-numbers generator to create unique canvases while painting a sample craft.

Seed Swap

Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to noon • Middlefield

Bring extra seeds in tow and trade them with others to spice up one’s lawn or garden in 2025.

Felt Fox Cup Cozy

Feb. 3, 4-4:45 p.m. • Middlefield

Teens in grades 6-12 will use their crafting skills to make a no-sew felt fox cup cozy, perfect for keeping coffee toasty.

I Love Mo

Feb. 4, 4-5 p.m. • Bainbridge

Kids in grades preK-2 will celebrate Mo Willems’ birthday with their favorite librarians while reading a few Mo Willems’ stories, completing crafts and snacking on tasty birthday treats.