Geauga County Public Library
Bring new or gently used items and decorations like wreaths, garland, ornaments, Christmas cards and more to swap with friends...
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.
Library Led Discussions
No registration is required.
- Middlefield, Nov. 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m., “The Summer Wives” by Beatriz Williams
- Thompson, Nov. 18, 2-3 p.m., “I Was Anastasia” by Ariel Lawhon
- Bainbridge, Nov. 18, 7-8 p.m., “Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon” by Melissa L. Sevigny
- Chardon, Nov. 19, 7-8 p.m., “None of This Is True” by Lisa Jewell
- Virtual, Nov. 20, 7-8 p.m., “None of This Is True” by Lisa Jewell
- Middlefield, Nov. 25, 7-8 p.m., “I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times” by Mónica Guzmán
Merry Recycled Christmas
Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Middlefield
Bring new or gently used items and decorations like wreaths, garland, ornaments, Christmas cards and more to swap with friends. No registration is required.
Novel Getaway
Nov. 15, 2-4:30 p.m. • Bainbridge
Find calm before the holiday rush during an afternoon of simple, soothing activities and relaxing atmospheres designed to promote peace and restoration. Guests are invited to bring favorite items that encourage relaxation such as crafting projects, journals or yoga mats and enjoy time to stretch, breathe deeply and unwind in quiet comfort.
Interurban Railway: Riding The Rails
Nov. 17, 2-2:45 p.m. • Bainbridge
Learn how Geauga’s forgotten Interurban Railway provided much needed means of transportation between Geauga and Cuyahoga counties for workers, vacationers and farm products via pictures, stories and artifacts in a program presented by the Geauga Park District.
Artificial Intelligence in Real Life: ChatGPT and More
Nov. 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Middlefield
Learn about artificial intelligence and some of its most popular platforms, such as ChatGPT in this beginner-friendly program.
Effective Communication & Alzheimer’s
Nov. 19, 7-8 p.m. • Bainbridge
Join the Alzheimer’s Association to explore how dementia impacts communication and to learn practical tips for engaging with family, friends and healthcare professionals in conversation. Registration is not required.
Seasonal Sips
Nov. 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Geauga West
Taste test a fall favorite – cranberry sage sparkler – at Seasonal Sips, a friendly program where patrons converse with friends, sip on seasonal drinks and browse a curated selection of books and magazines. Registration is not required.
Preschool Process Art
Nov. 20, 11-11:30 a.m. • Middlefield
Kids ages of 3-5 will develop their fine motor skills, creativity and confidence through open-ended art activities.
Stitching Circle
Nov. 24, 6:30-8 p.m. • Bainbridge
Work in the company of friends at a close-knit program full of cross-stitchers, crocheters, knitters and more.
Stories and STEAM: Marvelous Math
Nov. 25, 11:15 a.m. to noon • Chardon
Preschoolers ages 3-5 with a caregiver will explore the subject of math and all its marvels in a program that blends storytelling with fun, engaging STEAM activities.
