Geauga County Public Library
January 8, 2026 by Staff Report

Join local yoga instructor Ann Vickers to learn about and practice chair yoga, an accessible form of yoga for all ages and skill levels that helps increase strength, flexibility, and body and breath awareness...

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Chair Yoga

Jan. 8, 1-2 p.m. • Bainbridge

Join local yoga instructor Ann Vickers to learn about and practice chair yoga, an accessible form of yoga for all ages and skill levels that helps increase strength, flexibility, and body and breath awareness.

Winter Crafts

Jan. 8, 4-5 p.m. • Chardon

Youth in grades K-2 will begin the new year with a fun-filled craft program, where they’ll celebrate winter with seasonal-themed crafts and creations.

Library Led Discussions

No registration is required.

  • Middlefield, Jan. 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m., “The Maid’s Secret” by Nita Prose
  • Bainbridge, Jan. 12, 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m., “How to Solve Your Own Murder” by Kristen Perrin
  • Virtual, Jan. 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m., “White Trash Warlock” by David R. Slayton
  • Bainbridge, Jan. 20, 7-8 p.m., “An American Beauty”by Shana Abe
  • Chardon, Jan. 21, 7-8 p.m., “Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy”by Nathaniel Philbrick

Wildlife in Winter

Jan. 8, 7-8 p.m. • Geauga West

Meet with the Geauga Park District to discover how native plants and animals adapt to the region’s frigid winters. Learn how they survive the snow and ice by studying real-life evidence, such as tracks, scat and meal remains.

Wildlife In the Winter

Jan. 12, 4-4:45 p.m. • Middlefield

Youth in grades K-5 will become wildlife detectives while embarking on a journey to learn how native Ohio critters survive Old Man Winter’s frost and snow.

NE Ohio’s Prehistoric Native Americans

Jan. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. • Virtual

In this Geauga County Genealogical Society-sponsored program, join archaeologist Brian Redmond and artifact specialist Mike Fath on Zoom as they explore the lives and cultures of Northeast Ohio’s first inhabitants — prehistoric Native Americans.

Qi Gong Stretching & Exercise Circle

Jan. 15, 7-8 p.m. • Thompson

Patrons ages 15 and older will discover the ancient art of Qi Gong — a traditional Chinese holistic practice blending slow, flowing movements, breathing techniques and meditation — by following a pre-recorded instructor through its techniques and sequences.

Soup’s On

Jan. 20, 3-4:30 p.m. • Geauga West

Tweens and teens in grades 6-12 will make tasty soup kits, perfect for cold, snowy days.

Meet the Big Four of the Renaissance

Jan. 20, 6-7 p.m. • Geauga West

Learn about the artist behind the masterpiece by exploring the lives, works, and talents of Michelangelo, da Vinci, Donatello and Raphael.

Owls of Ohio

Jan. 20, 6-7 p.m. • Middlefield

Connect with Jason Lee, a Mosquito Lake State Park naturalist, and Bob and Kathy, from BobKats Little Critters, to learn about the owl species of Ohio and their unique adaptations, habitats and behaviors.

Cult Movie Discussion

Jan. 21, 7-8 p.m. • Bainbridge

Take part in a friendly conversation about weird, offbeat and obscure cult movies with fellow film fans. The discussion will explore what defines a cult movie, the history of cult films and several must-see cult classics.