Geauga County Public Library
Connect with the Geauga County Department on Aging to learn more about the key services and programs it offers to Geauga residents...
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.
Aging Well in Geauga: Services, Support and Resources
Sept. 9, 2-3 p.m. • Geauga West
Connect with the Geauga County Department on Aging to learn more about the key services and programs it offers to Geauga residents. Explore its available resources (like those relating to senior nutrition, transportation, and caregiver support) and aging-in-place initiatives to better understand one’s options and resources.
Library-Led Discussions
No registration is required.
- Bainbridge, Sept. 8, 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m., “The Spellshop” by Sarah Beth Durst
- Virtual, Sept. 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir
- Middlefield, Sept. 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m., “Women in the Valley of the Kings” by Kathleen Sheppard.
- Thompson, Sept. 16, 2-3 p.m., “How to Age Disgracefully” by Clare Pooley
- Bainbridge, Sept. 16, 7-8 p.m., “The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post” by Allison Pataki
- Chardon, Sept. 17, 7-8 p.m., “Harry’s Trees” by Jon Cohen
One-on-One Tech Help
Sept. 9, 2:30-3:30 p.m. • Chardon
Receive personalized one-on-one assistance session to learn basic computer operations, how to browse and search the Internet and install library services on a phone or tablet and more.
Low Waste Kitchen
Sept. 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Middlefield
Learn proven tips and tricks that help families make the most of their food dollars while also minimizing their impact on the environment.
Books With Bunnies
Sept. 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m. • Geauga West
Young readers may join the Feathers and Fleece 4-H Club to sharpen their reading skills by reading to a bunny. No registration is required.
Knit Leaf Garland
Sept. 10, 6:30-8 p.m. • Chardon
Use one’s basic knitting skills to learn how to knit a leaf. Knit a single leaf or make a whole garland of leaves.
Fall Color in Your Garden: Plants, Shrubs and Trees
Sept. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Chardon
Sign up for the four-part series, Color in Your Garden. In the first session, learn about different plants, trees and flowers to plant this fall to bring color to one’s garden year-round.
Red Cross Disaster Preparedness
Sept. 11, 7-7:45 p.m. • Bainbridge
Join the American Red Cross to learn how to effectively prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters and other emergencies to reduce risks and save lives.
New Passport Fair
Sept. 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Middlefield
Bring in all the required documents and apply for a new passport in no time with help from the Geauga County Clerk of Courts, no appointment needed at the one-stop passport shop.
500 Years of the Anabaptist Faith
Sept. 17, 6:30-7:45 p.m. • Middlefield
Join John Gingerich and Chester Kurtz of the Geauga Amish Historical Society for an in-depth exploration of Amish-Mennonite-Anabaptist history. They discuss their 16th-century origins, persecution in Europe, migration to America and settlement in Geauga County, while also exploring the current challenges they face.
